HT Morning Brief Aug 28: 2 new lakes threaten fresh disaster in Nepal, Sonia's memoir loses publisher

Good morning! Two new lakes on the border between Nepal and China have raised concerns among both nations, as they threaten an already critical flood situation in the region. Over 450 lives have already been lost due to floods along the Himalayan river valleys. The cause of the recent wall of water, mud, and debris remains under investigation.

Separately, a 21-year-old model was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend in west Delhi, with the police noting signs of a toxic relationship. Nepalese publishing house Penguin Random House India has withdrawn from publishing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love in India, due to disputes over editorial changes and deletions that Gandhi refused to accept.

Bollywood actor Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry, has shared details of a traumatic incident involving veteran actress Amrita Singh, which he says had a lasting impact on him in 2021. Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra secured his spot in the Diamond League Final in Brussels, aiming to end the season with another major title in men's javelin throw.