Overview

• India notified Pakistan through diplomatic channels of a 'high flood' in the Tawi River, with the alert issued even as the Indus Waters Treaty is reported to be in abeyance.
• The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation implemented higher fares from August 25, introducing revised distance-based slabs that will affect large numbers of daily commuters.
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov publicly outlined conditions for any Ukraine peace talks, including security guarantees from major powers and excluding NATO membership for Ukraine.
• Heavy rains hit parts of North India with local reports from Jammu citing fatalities, damage and a suspension of the Vaishno Devi yatra, a situation authorities describe as developing.
• The IIT Council met with indications of reforms from 2026, including inter‑institute credit transfers, expanded mental‑health support for aspirants and possible changes to JEE Advanced.