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August 26
07:15
2025
🌍 Top 10 Global Headlines (Aug 25–26, 2025)
- Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook over fraud claims, shakes global central bank confidence.
- US imposes 25% tariffs on Indian imports starting August 27, raising trade friction and impacting key sectors.
- Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 20, including 5 journalists; UN harshly criticizes “global inaction” as Netanyahu issues regrets.
- Ukraine drone attack ignites reactor fire at Russia’s Kursk nuclear power plant, causing capacity cut.
- North Korea test-fires two advanced air defense missiles in provocation at US–South Korea joint drills.
- Dutch foreign minister resigns after failed push for Israeli sanctions amid Middle East scrutiny.
- Typhoon Kajiki hits Vietnam, prompts regional evacuations, China’s Sanya city lockdown.
- Japan police apologise after innocent man dies in detention, sparking reforms and national debate.
- Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple, OpenAI over alleged AI competition stifling and App Store rankings manipulation.
- South Korean president offers Trump–Kim Jong Un summit during regional Pacific forum this year.
🇮🇳 Top 25 India Highlights (Aug 25–26, 2025)
Governance & Politics
- PM Modi launches Rs 5,400 crore projects in Gujarat, flags off Suzuki e-Vitara exports, marks EV milestone.
- Draft “criminal netas” bill stirs rift: TMC, SP boycott new panel, call for cleaner politics.
- India to export EVs to 100 countries, PM says during new green infrastructure push.
- Former Jharkhand CM placed under house arrest as tribal protests flare over land acquisition.
- Special voter roll revision: Bihar sees 98% compliance after fresh ECI phase.
Judiciary, Supreme Court & Law
- Supreme Court upholds flag-burning as protected speech; Trump moves for strict enforcement, orders DOJ crackdown.
- Delhi civic bodies map stray dog feeding after SC orders, safety-first draft for urban policy.
- Criminal Netas Bill: Supreme Court signals it will hear PILs on speedy trials for accused politicians.
- SC presses speedy dowry murder trials, responds to new MP case sparking national outrage.
- GST Council to meet September 3–4, major rationalization on agenda.
Major Policy, Society & Development
- ISRO conducts first Gaganyaan air-drop test, clearing big spaceflight milestone.
- India’s exports of EVs and local green tech surge; Suzuki “e-Vitara” flagged for global market.
- IADWS: India tests integrated air defence weapon system, three targets hit simulateneously.
- Dream11 pivots to investment products, eyes SIP, gold after real money gaming ban.
- Airtel faces major network outage, affects metros–restored in a few hours.
- Over 26,000 road deaths reported Jan–July 2025, policy review for safety initiated.
- NEET, ICSI, GATE 2026 exam and results updates: regulatory revisions underway.
Human Interest & Sports
- Cheteshwar Pujara retires from all cricket, receives nation-wide tributes.
- Cristiano Ronaldo scores 100 goals for four clubs, breaks global football record.
- Mirabai Chanu returns to Commonwealth Champs, lifters eye medals.
- Chhattisgarh’s Animesh Kujur first Indian male in Tokyo World Athletics 200m event.
- Sourav Ganguly appointed Pretoria Capitals head coach for SA20 League.
- IIT Bombay students chart moon’s composition using Chandrayaan-2, furthering India’s lunar science.
🌟 Telugu States Focus
- Andhra Amaravati probe: CBI expands land scam investigation, new seizures fuel political debate (regional, widely covered)[spec].
- Heavy rainfall alerts in Telangana/Andhra: Disaster teams and NDRF placed on high-alert, landslides disrupt highways.
- Youth/entrepreneur events: Hyderabad and Vizag host major government-backed skill and start-up summits.
- Dalit and agrarian protests continue post-house-arrest of regional leaders, with tense law-and-order situation[spec].
🏛️ Supreme Court & Judicial Orders
- Delhi implements SC’s stray dog ruling: Civic mapping, shelter and feeding reviews under close monitoring.
- SC pushes “fast-track” dowry murder trials: New protocols to avoid botched probes, referenced amid recent Greater Noida and MP tragedies.
- Supreme Court to consider PILs on criminal netas and political accountability; national reform debated.
📰 Editorial Snapshots (Aug 25–26, 2025)
Newspaper | Editorial Focus |
Times of India | “India right to resist harsh US trade deal, but must fix judicial delays—especially in dowry murder justice.” |
Indian Express | Spotlights CBI action on white collar crime, need for legal reforms. Front-page: Dalit atrocity and dowry murder justice gap. |
The Hindu | Analyzes Supreme Court “balance” in dog order, hails new push for GST rationalization and green manufacturing goals. |
Andhra Jyothy (regional) | Amaravati probe’s impact on youth, jobs, and social trust; rainfall/disaster readiness[spec]. |
Sakshi (regional) | Praises Telangana/Andhra NDRF, presses need for urban planning and rural equity amid disasters[spec]. |
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