Prashant Kishor leads the Bankipur assembly by-election count in his first electoral contest. He holds a significant lead over his Bharatiya Janata Party opponent after many rounds. The seat became vacant after the previous MLA resigned to join the Rajya Sabha. Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party previously contested Bihar elections without winning any seats. This by-election marks his personal entry into electoral politics after years as a strategist.

Bharati Vidyapeeth hosted the trophy unveiling, jersey launch and player selection ceremony for the Vishwajeet Marathi Celebrity Cricket League (VMCCL) at its Dhankawadi campus in Pune. Organised on IPL lines, the tournament will be held under floodlights in Sangli on August 15 and 16. The event featured leading Marathi film personalities, with organisers highlighting the league's aim of promoting sports, showcasing Sangli's cultural heritage and inspiring young people to embrace physical fitness.

Muzaffarnagar schools and colleges will close from August 3 to August 10 for the Kanwar Yatra. Preparations are underway to ensure pilgrim safety and smooth movement through the district. Security has been strengthened with additional police and crowd management measures implemented. Meat shops and restaurants along routes will also remain closed until August 12. Authorities advise students and parents to follow official updates for reopening information.

Several Kerala districts declared holidays for schools and colleges today, August 3. This decision was made following heavy rainfall and a warning from the India Meteorological Department. Most districts closed all educational institutions as a precautionary measure. However, scheduled public and university examinations will proceed as planned. Authorities have issued safety advisories urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay alert.

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi urged graduating PhD students at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University to embrace uncertainty and apply their research skills to solve real-world problems in the AI era. Reflecting on his journey from Singapore classrooms to leading a global technology company, Chew encouraged graduates to “seek out the unknown”, emphasising that innovation comes from tackling complex challenges. He also highlighted the importance of community and lifelong networks in sustaining personal and professional growth.

The Staff Selection Commission has announced the final results for its Junior Engineer examination. A total of 1,731 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted for further recruitment stages. These candidates underwent a sliding and identity verification process on specific dates. Final allocations were determined by merit and candidate preferences during the process. User departments will now handle document verification and the subsequent appointment procedures.