Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for August 29, 2026
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Rescue teams in Nepal and Tibet battle mud, debris and treacherous terrain as they search for survivors and those still missing after devastating flash floods
India finished eighth at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after losing 3-4 to hosts Belgium in a shootout in the seventh-place match at Wavre on Friday. The match ended 3-3 in regulation time, with Abhishek and Harmanpreet Singh scoring for India, while Belgium’s Roman Duvekot, Hugo Labouchere and Nicolas de Kerpel found the net. Harmanpreet equalised with just 26 seconds left to force a shootout, but Belgium held their nerve as Vincent Vanasch denied Harmanpreet and Sukhjeet Singh. Harmanpreet finished the tournament with eight goals, joint-top of the scoring charts.
England seized control of the second Test at Lord’s, taking a 261-run lead over Pakistan after a dominant bowling display on Day 2. Resuming on 248/9, England added 47 runs through Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue before dismissing Pakistan for just 110 in 37.2 overs. Ollie Robinson starred with 4/11, while Jofra Archer claimed 3/26 with his pace and bounce troubling Pakistan throughout the innings. Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan all fell cheaply, while Azan Awais top-scored with 46. Pakistan, already without injured Imam-ul-Haq, struggled against England’s relentless attack. England then reached 81/3 in their second innings before bad light ended play, with Emilio Gay unbeaten on 30 and Harry Brook on seven. Joe Root fell lbw for the second time in the match, continuing his troubling run of dismissals against deliveries targeting his pads.
Water levels are falling across parts of Europe as drought and prolonged dry conditions hit rivers and lakes. The Danube has receded along stretches in Serbia and Hungary, leaving boats resting on dry ground and broad sandbars along the river. On the Sava near Sremska Mitrovica, the remains of an old steam boat can be seen as the river shrinks. In the Czech Republic, fishermen continue seasonal fish hauls at ponds near Trebon, where low water has altered the shoreline. Drone photographs from Hungary show the changing landscape around Lake Velence. Together, the images capture the changing face of Europe’s waterways.
A wave of recent anti-doping violations and strict regulatory penalties has severely disrupted India's preparations for Asian Games 2026, resulting in provisional suspensions, whereabouts failures, and squad exclusions for several prominent athletes. Among the most notable case is wrestler Mukul Dahiya who failed dope tests, forcing last-minute roster adjustments and shrinking national quotas. He is joined on the growing casualty list by a series of high-profile names facing intense disciplinary scrutiny. Veteran heptathlete Swapna Barman, U23 standout Chirag Chhikara, and boxer Lakshay have all seen their competitive campaigns derailed by testing failures. Furthermore, judoka Arun Kumar was withdrawn after testing positive for an anabolic steroid, while fellow judoka Tulika Maan was provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) due to accumulated whereabouts failures, highlighting a widening compliance crisis across Indian sports federations.
A partial lunar eclipse lit up the night sky over Cleveland, creating a striking backdrop during an NFL pre-season game between the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots on August 27, 2026.
Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for August 28, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi join Raksha Bandhan celebrations as siblings across India mark the festival with rituals, reunions and festive cheer
As firefighters battle fast-moving wildfires across California, images show the scale of the inferno, the evacuation efforts and the devastation unfolding on the ground
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