China's stock market has struggled to deliver returns to investors, with the CSI 300 benchmark only adding $3,000 to a $10,000 investment over the past decade. This is partly due to structural issues, including a focus on financing state-owned enterprises rather than delivering returns to investors. Regulators are under pressure to fix this and attract more domestic spending to reach economic growth goals.

Tilaknagar Industries will acquire Pernod Ricard's Imperial Blue whiskey brand for approximately Rs 4,150 crore. The deal includes Imperial Black and Imperial Red brands. A transition agreement ensures a smooth handover. Tilaknagar aims to become a leading player in brandy and whiskey, strengthening its distribution network. The company will invest Rs 59 crore to expand its Prag Distillery bottling capacity six-fold.

A new WhatsApp screen mirroring scam is targeting users, potentially leading to financial losses and identity theft. Fraudsters pose as trusted company employees, creating urgency to gain access to victims' screens. OneCard and other banks have issued warnings. Users are advised to verify caller identities, limit screen sharing, update software, enable two-factor authentication, disable unknown sources for app installs, and report suspicious accounts.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly told US President Donald Trump that Moscow would end its war in Ukraine if Kyiv surrendered the eastern Donetsk region. The demand was made during a meeting in Alaska, where Putin suggested ceding Donetsk would allow Russia to freeze the frontline. Trump relayed the message to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, pushing for a full peace agreement rather than a limited ceasefire.

A cloudburst in Kathua district, Jammu & Kashmir, killed four people in Jod Ghati village. The cloudburst, which occurred on the night of August 16-17, damaged property and disrupted connectivity. Rescue operations are underway by police and SDRF. Landslides were reported in nearby villages. The Ujh River's water level is dangerously high. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh is monitoring the situation. Another cloudburst earlier in Kishtwar killed 60.

A 39-year-old man in Delhi is accused of raping his mother after she returned from a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The woman reported the incidents to police, stating her son assaulted and sexually abused her multiple times this month. She said he accused her of having a 'bad character' during the trip. The man allegedly threatened her with a knife and scissors before the rapes. Police have registered a case and started an investigation.

South Africa's Dewald Brevis scored 53 off 26 balls in the final T20I against Australia, hitting six sixes. His 14 sixes in the series broke Virat Kohli's record for most sixes in Australia, achieved in just three innings. Brevis and Tristan Stubbs had a 61-run partnership. Brevis ended the series with 180 runs, third-most against Australia in a T20I bilateral series in Australia. Australia won the match despite South Africa's effort.

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni credits her fitness to consistent yoga since 2004, now combined with strength training. Inspired by her mother, Neetu Kapoor's advice to 'never skip a workout,' she trains four to five times weekly. Yoga educator Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu highlights the benefits of combining yoga and strength training for holistic fitness, improved mobility, and reduced injury risk. Riddhima emphasizes consistency and enjoyment for a sustainable routine.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are likely to form an alliance for upcoming local body polls in Maharashtra. Leaders from both parties have confirmed that a final call on the alliance will be taken close to the elections. The two parties have already come together for an obscure Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport's credit society polls.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, started a 16-day 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' from Sasaram, Bihar, on August 17, 2025. The 1,300-kilometer Yatra will conclude in Patna on September 1 with a mega rally attended by INDIA bloc leaders. Gandhi stated the Yatra aims to protect the 'one person, one vote' principle. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera called the Yatra a historic milestone. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and other INDIA bloc partners will participate.