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Shree Krishna Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated by the Hindus throughout the country today with devotion and veneration amidst a variety of programs.

According to scriptures, Lord Shree Krishna was born in the midnight of Bhadrakrishna Ashtami day as per the lunar calendar during the Dwapar era.

Lord Krishna is considered as the incarnation of Lord Bishnu, the protector of human beings from evil, injustice and devilish forces. He is also regarded as the proponent of the three principles of Gyanayog, Karmayog and Bhaktiyog.

Shree Krishna Janmastami is celebrated to cherish the good deeds of Lord Krishna for a happy and prosperous life. Lord Krishna, born to Basudev and Devaki and held prisoner by Kansha in Mathura, guided humanity on the path of knowledge, truth and immortality, the legend says.

Lord Krishna is also known as "Gopal" for his dedicated service to the cows as a herder. He is also known as "Manmohan" for the melodies he used to play on his flute, charming everyone.

Devotees throng the temples of Lord Krishna including the famous Shree Krishna Temple of Mangal Bazaar in Lalitpur. The renowned and artistic Shree Krishna Temple made up of stones was built by the then King of Patan, Siddhi Narsingh Malla.

Various religious organizations and institutions celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna by organizing colorful processions with the idols of Lord Krishna flanked by decorative portraits.

Devotees, especially women, spend the night chanting prayers and devotional songs, dancing and lighting oil-fed lamps.

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met Friday in Anchorage, the largest city in the US state of Alaska, for their first talks since 2021.

The three-hour summit was described as constructive, with both leaders citing progress but acknowledging no agreement on Ukraine. Trump called the discussions “extremely productive” and said he would consult Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, according to Xinhua.

Putin emphasized Russia’s interest in peace and urged addressing the root causes of the conflict, while also expressing hope for renewed US-Russia cooperation in trade, technology, space, and the Arctic.

Zelensky welcomed the meeting, saying it could pave the way for trilateral talks, Xinhua reported.

At least 18 people were killed and nine others injured when a passenger bus plunged off a bridge into a streambed in El Harrach, east of Algiers, on Friday evening, Xinhua reported.

Rescue teams, backed by divers and boats, rushed to the scene as civilians initially helped pull victims from the submerged vehicle. Two of the injured remain in critical condition, and officials cautioned the toll could rise.

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Noosa, Queensland, on Saturday morning, with tremors felt from Rockhampton to New South Wales.

About 11,000 properties lost power, and Brisbane train services were briefly delayed, but no major damage or injuries were reported, according to Xinhua.

A fire at a factory in Russia’s Ryazan Region killed five people and injured 112 on Friday, according to Xinhua.

The blaze broke out in a production workshop in Lesnoy, Shilovsky District, at around 10:30 am local time. Rescue teams managed to pull two people from the rubble, while more than 350 personnel and 80 units of equipment were deployed to contain the incident.

Authorities have launched an investigation into possible violations of industrial safety regulations, Xinhua reported.

Conflict-related sexual violence rose sharply in 2024, affecting over 4,600 people—a 25 percent increase from 2023—according to the UN Secretary-General’s report. The highest cases were reported in the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Somalia, and South Sudan, according to Xinhua.

Women made up 92 percent of victims, while girls, men, and boys were also affected. Humanitarian access remained limited due to conflict restrictions.

The UN urged sustained funding, deployment of Women’s Protection Advisers, and preventive measures, including clear orders and unrestricted monitoring, in line with Security Council resolution 2467 (2019), Xinhua reported.

UN negotiations to forge a treaty tackling plastic pollution have stalled again, as countries remain divided. Over 100 nations, including the UK and EU, push to limit plastic production and improve recycling design, while oil-producing states like Saudi Arabia and Russia favor managing waste over reducing production, according to BBC.

Experts warn recycling alone cannot address the crisis, with micro plastics now widespread in ecosystems and humans. A new draft allows countries to tackle chemical risks and design issues but stops short of production caps. Talks will resume at a later date, BBC reported.

Mali’s transitional government said it had foiled a “subversive plot,” arresting several military personnel, civilians, and a French national on August 1, according to Xinhua.

Officials accused the suspects, including two generals, of attempting to undermine Mali’s reconstruction efforts, allegedly with foreign backing.

The French national, Jean Vezilier, was accused of working for French intelligence, Xinhua reported.

Authorities confirmed judicial probes are ongoing and assured the public that the situation is under control.