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🌍 Top 10 Global Headlines (Aug 21–22, 2025)

• Pakistan extends ban on Indian flights till September 23, impacting regional connectivity.
• U.S. sends three warships near Venezuela to combat drug trafficking.
• FBI warns of possible Russian cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical systems amid renewed tensions.
• Transnational climate justice: Countries may now legally sue others for cross-border environmental harm, a pivotal move for global eco-litigation.
• Israel begins Gaza City offensive: IDF claims control over outskirts; international ceasefire talks continue in parallel.
• France probes man’s death during a livestream following online humiliation—sparks global outcry over digital safety.
• Hurricane Erin causes flooding in North Carolina, threatens U.S East Coast; Atlantic Canada on alert.
• Joint US-EU trade deal framework: Leaders declare agreement for reciprocal and balanced trade boosting bilateral investment.
• International sports: Sara Errani & Andrea Vavassori clinch US Open mixed doubles; rugby fitness tests for Indian cricketers.
• Russia launches airstrike on Ukraine despite looming peace talks, underscoring the fragile situation in Eastern Europe.

🇮🇳 Top 25 India Highlights (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Politics, Parliament & Law

• India–EAEU free trade talks begin, enhancing prospects for Eurasian economic engagement.
• Parliament’s monsoon session wraps with heated debates; three major bills tabled—Constitution (130th Amendment), Online Gaming Ban, J&K Reorganisation.
• Online Gaming Ban becomes law: Rajya Sabha passes the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill; ad industry faces potential ₹4,500 crore annual loss.
• UIDAI–Starlink partnership for rural Aadhaar verification, supporting digital access in remote areas.
• Assam suspends issue of Aadhaar to adults (except SC/ST/tea workers) for a year to combat illegal immigration.
• Expert panel proposes only two GST slabs—5% and 18%—expected to lower costs for 90% of goods.
• Supreme Court Daily Round-Up: Orders given on significant cases—Delhi stray dog capture, bribery in SBI, PIL misuse, HC judge efficiency.
• Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked at public event, sparking security concerns; accused arrested.
• Bomb threats at six Delhi schools, raising alarms and prompting counter-terror checks.
• Opposition protests, NDA’s VP pick files nomination; Vice Presidential poll process advances.

Economy, Business & Development

• Bank credit growth reaches 10.2%, three-month high, led by strong housing and personal loan uptick.
• GST on insurance likely to remain; premiums may not drop despite exemption—industry concerns over input tax credit.
• India unveils robust security and defence modernisation package.
• India confirms Asia Cup participation but rules out bilateral cricket with Pakistan.
• BCCI extends Ajit Agarkar’s term as selection chief, assures continuity in sports governance.
• Banking/Finance: Credit growth surges; Sensex, Nifty volatility as new trade policies and GST reforms are considered.

Social, Education & Environment

• Veteran military leaders launch youth-led policy forums on security issues; major event in Nagpur.
• Rajya Sabha clears Bill for IIM Guwahati, now India’s 22nd IIM; admissions to start this year.
• NCERT curriculum push: Modules on national unity, peace for Classes 3–12 (speculative, as per ongoing reviews).
• Delhi schools security review after consecutive bomb threats.
• Debate on blood donation rules for transpersons; government maintains existing policy.

Sports & Human Interest

• Shreyas Iyer named new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma.
• Indian cricketers to undergo rugby-style Bronco fitness test as part of team overhaul.
• CBSE exam reforms under review—focus on critical thinking and project-based learning (speculated, public discussions ongoing).
• Positive results in India’s Olympic training camps; record numbers in javelin and shooting qualifiers (as per federation updates).

🌟 Telugu States: Key Regional News

• Telangana Bandh on Aug 22: Dalit attack sparks protests, bandh called by OU JAC. Slogans against migrant traders as regional/caste issues come to the fore.
• Heavy rains/cyclone warning: IMD forecasts heavy rainfall and flooding risk for many Telangana districts (Karimnagar, Nizamabad, etc.), Andhra Pradesh on high alert.
• Hyderabad’s realty boom: Expanding metro lines and IT corridor draw NRI investments, hot topic in city media discussions (speculative, based on biz coverage).
• CBI/Legal: Ongoing Amaravati land scam probe—CBI widens net as new evidence surfaces (widely speculated in AP media).
• Students and youth in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh hold major career guidance and entrepreneurship workshops, helmed by state leaders.

🏛️ Parliament & Supreme Court Major Updates

• Parliament closes monsoon session with three key bills: Constitution amendment (removal of convicted leaders), Gaming regulation, J&K reorganization.
• Supreme Court fast tracks stray dogs order in Delhi/NCR, to pronounce major order August 22.
• Observations on governance: SC criticizes HC judges’ productivity, tightens PIL norms, orders strict anti-corruption standards for public offices.

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