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National News Highlights
1. Supreme Court Special Lok Adalat Settles Over 400 Cases on First Day
The Supreme Court’s three-day Special Lok Adalat, organised as part of Samadhan Samaroh 2026, settled more than 400 cases on its first day. The initiative aims to resolve pending matters through consent-based settlement.
2. Centre Restricts Certain Cold-Medicine Combinations for Children Below Four
The government has restricted the manufacture, sale and distribution of fixed-dose combinations containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride for children below four, citing safety concerns.
3. Amit Shah Meets Gorkha Leaders in Sukna
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held discussions with Gorkha leaders and other stakeholders in Sukna, West Bengal, amid efforts to work towards a permanent political solution to issues concerning the hills.
4. IMD Issues Orange Alert for Very Heavy Rain in Madhya Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for very heavy rainfall in East Madhya Pradesh, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected across several parts of the state.
5. India Raises Concern Over Two Hijacked Vessels Carrying 22 Indian Sailors
India has taken up the safety of 22 Indian sailors with Somali authorities after two commercial vessels were hijacked in the Gulf of Aden region. The Indian crew members have been reported safe.
6. BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers Meet in Visakhapatnam
India is hosting the BRICS Youth Ministers’ and Sports Ministers’ meetings in Visakhapatnam on August 22–23 under its 2026 BRICS chairship, bringing together representatives from member countries.
7. NHRC Seeks Probe into Allegation Involving Punjab CM’s Wife
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Punjab government and police chief seeking an inquiry into allegations involving Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s wife. The allegations have been denied and remain subject to investigation.
8. Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Win Historic World Championships Bronze
India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a historic bronze medal at the BWF World Championships after losing their semifinal to the world No. 1 Chinese pair. It is India’s first women’s doubles World Championships medal since 2011.
9. Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second in Lausanne Diamond League
Neeraj Chopra produced his season-best throw of 88.05 metres to finish second in Lausanne. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage won with 88.14 metres, edging Chopra by just nine centimetres.
10. Kajal Dhochak Retains U20 World Wrestling Title
India’s Kajal Dhochak won her second consecutive U20 World Wrestling Championship gold in the women’s 76-kg category. Tanu Sharma and Savita also won silver medals for India.
International News Highlights
1. Russian Drone Strike on Ukrainian Shopping Centre Kills 16
At least 16 people were killed and more than 130 injured after Russian drones struck a busy shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities described the attack as particularly devastating.
2. US and Iran Exchange Threats Ahead of New Sanctions
The United States and Iran continued their hostile rhetoric ahead of Washington’s expected announcement of new sanctions. Tensions remain high amid the prolonged conflict and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
3. US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods; Canada Vows Retaliation
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian products after trade negotiations failed. Canada has said it will retaliate, further straining relations between the two neighbours.
4. TikTok Agrees to $400 Million US Settlement Over Child Privacy Case
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a US Justice Department case alleging violations of children’s online privacy laws.
5. Syria Seeks to Join International Partnership Against Chemical-Weapons Impunity
Syria has requested to join the International Partnership Against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons, marking a significant diplomatic move following years of controversy over chemical-weapons attacks during the Syrian conflict.
Quote of the Day
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”
— Winston Churchill
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