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August 18
06:04
2025
đ Global Top 10 Highlights
- US guarantees security for Ukraine: Historic pledge cheered by President Zelenskyy, raising stakes in RussiaâUkraine standoff.
- PutinâTrump Alaska Summit: Hours-long talks, no breakthrough; Trump conveys Donetsk deal to Zelenskyy, who refuses Putinâs terms.
- Mass protests in Israel: Thousands demand ceasefire, release of hostages, government in crisis.
- FrenchâBritish detente: Bayeux Tapestry to be displayed jointly, signaling new era of peace.
- Senegal leads in gender reform: âSchools for husbandsâ educate men on equality, save mothersâ lives.
- Hurricane Erin downgrade: Category 3 storm lashes Caribbean, warnings for Turks & Caicos, widespread rain/floods.
- Pakistan mountaineering boom: No ban despite recent climber deaths; government expands rescue post-floods.
- Indonesian earthquake: Magnitude 5.8 shakes Sulawesi, dozens injured, disaster teams deployed.
- China floods: Flash flood at north campsite: 8 dead, 4 missing; severe weather across Asia.
- Space & diplomacy: Indian flag hoisted at Seattleâs Space Needle; Indian astronaut returns home after ISS stint.
đźđł India Top 25 Highlights
National, Political, Economy & Society
- Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns: 2nd Indian in space lands in Delhi, Parliament to debate space sector Monday.
- PM Modi applauds Rajinikanth: 50 years in cinema; âicon for all generationsâ.
- Sri Krishna Janmashtami & Parsi New Year: Major pan-India festivities, leaders urge unity.
- Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit: Talks on border issues, efforts to reset India-China ties.
- NCERT module controversy: Partition curriculum blames multiple players, Congress disputes new changes.
- BJP Parliamentary Board meet: PM, Shah, NDA heads discuss Vice President pick after VP Dhankharâs health resignation, polls on Sept 9.
- Election Commissionâs voter roll row: Supreme Court asks EC to reveal names cut by Bihar SIR process within 4 days (~65 lakh names).
- Delhiâs stray dog case: SC reserves order, CJI steps in on relocation; public, NGOs deeply divided.
- Reservation reforms: SC sends notice for policies combining merit and means, big implications for SC/OBC quotas.
- Weather extremes: Red alert for Mumbai, Goa, AP, Odisha, Chhattisgarh; severe rainfall, traffic disruptions, flood teams mobilized.
- Indiaâs merchandise exports grow: 7.3% rise in July, electronics up 34% YoY; new sectoral momentum.
- USâIndia tariff spat: Trump signals delay of secondary tariffs on Russian oil buyers, possible relief for India.
- Portfolio managers bet big: New-age stocks, fintech, July returns top 11%, strong retail investment surge.
- DUâGoogle AI tie-up: Delhi University students to get AI, cybersecurity training under Google Cloud project.
- Actor Jackie Shroff, PETA India donate mechanical elephant: Kerala temple replaces real elephant for humane ceremonies.
- Meghalaya CM viral moment: Plays âPehla Nashaâ on piano, wins social media.
- India boycotts Pakistan match at WCL 2025: Afridiâs comments trigger sporting row.
- Irfan Pathan reveals past racism: âSmelling like Indian curryââracism still root concern in Australian cricket.
- PM Modi to open âč11,000cr highway projects: National transport and infra drive for urban modernity.
- Red sanders crackdown: APâTS joint operations intensify against smugglers.
- Rain holidays, school closures: AP & Telangana give 2+ days off for Janmashtami, weather issues, special alert in Hyderabad.
- Political heat: Parliament Monsoon Session still mired in Bihar SIR, opposition âVoter Adhikar Yatraâ in Bihar.
- Space programme for Viksit Bharat: Major speech Monday in Lok Sabha on astronautâs return, target for global positioning.
- Legal activism: Womenâs rights, quotas, education, and document reforms central in SC debates.
đ Telugu States: Major News (AP & Telangana)
- Weather alert, flood teams on standby: Red/yellow IMD warnings continue, school holidays extended for Janmashtami & rain.
- ETV AP & Telangana: Local bulletins cover rain, politics, temple festivities, rural development, and job drives.
- Red sanders: Major cross-border crackdown: APâTS joint task forces raid smuggling routes.
- Janmashtami fever: Temples host mass events, rural community spirit; street parades, special foods.
- School holidays: 2â3 days declared for Hyderabad and major cities; students urged to stay safe, celebrate at home.
đïž Parliament & Supreme Court Key Developments
Domain | Highlight(s) |
---|---|
Parliament | Monsoon Session resumes; government declines new Bihar SIR debate, focuses on space |
SC | Key hearings: Bihar SIR voter names, stray dogs relocation, reservations & quota mix |
đ° EditorialsâLeading Newspapersâ Briefs
- The Hindu: Parliament paralysed by SIR protests, democracy needs consensus; praises Indian space sector as symbol of âViksit Bharatâ.
- Indian Express: Reservation reforms, quota systemâs complexity, call for transparency in voter lists; cautious notes on Chinese FMâs visit.
- Times of India: Weather extremes, export growth; AI in education, caution on global trade wars.
- Deccan Chronicle: âFestivals uniteâ, rain readiness, state governments urged to keep schools safe; rural development in AP/TS key.
- BusinessLine: Tariffs, trade, portfolio managersâ digital bets; delayed US secondary sanctions can benefit the Indian economy.
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