NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||26-08-2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||26-08-2026

WEDNESDAY| VOL—IV/2026/AUGUST

OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.

सर्वे क्षयान्ताः निचयाः पतनान्ता समुच्छ्रयाः ।

संयोगा विप्रयोगान्ता मरणान्तं च जीवितम् ॥

Valmiki Ramayana (Ayodhya Kanda, 2.105.16)—Sri Ram speaks Bharat.

Translation:

Line 1: All accumulations end in depletion; all heights end in a fall.

Line 2: All unions end in separation; and all life ends in death.

 

INDIA: (GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).

National Security & Diplomacy:

India-China Border Talks: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a fresh round of formal boundary discussions in Beijing. The meeting aimed to narrow persistent structural differences and resolve lingering friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Diplomatic Engagements: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral cooperation and global security partnerships.

Legal & Governance: Voter Roll Identity Upgrades: The Supreme Court of India informed the Election Commission that Aadhaar cards are officially valid and permitted for the ongoing special intensive voter roll revisions.

NEET Paper Leak Ruling: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) flagged social media claims regarding an alleged NEET-PG paper leak as completely fraudulent and warned of legal action against rumour-mongers.

Infrastructure & Economy: High-Speed Rail Milestones: Indian Railways successfully completed the structural construction of its first designated high-speed train test track, designed to trial upcoming bullet train technologies.

Railway Sanitation Drive: A nationwide special drive was launched by Indian Railways to completely clean, treat, and flush drinking water storage tanks across all major transit stations.

Investment Surge: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini concluded high-level corporate meetings with over 20 top business delegates in Mumbai, projecting up to ₹66,000 crore in fresh state investments.

Vande Mataram and the Politics of Appeasement: Is Congress Repeating the Khilafat Mistake of 1919?

“Breaking Coconuts Is Wrong, Wearing Flowers In Hair Are Wrong, Lighting Camphor Is Wrong”: Christian Missionaries Distribute Pamphlets Targeting Hindu Practices In Hosur", --- Source: The Commune Mag, August 24, 2026.

DELHI FLIGHT STATUS:

Delhi Airport (IGIA) Status –Summary Cancellations & Delays: Over 15 flights were cancelled and more than 90 services severely delayed following an intense morning downpour. This follows extreme aviation backlogs where over 400 flights faced compounding cascading delays.

Active Diversions: At least 15 inbound flights—including multiple international routes—were forced to divert away from Delhi due to low visibility and heavy crosswinds.

Diversion Hubs: Diverted aircraft were rerouted primarily to Jaipur (12 flights), Chandigarh (2 flights), and Lucknow (1 flight).

Above may have a CASCADI(NG EFFECT. Passengers are strictly advised to verify their live digital flight status before leaving for the terminal.

BENGAL FILES:

The Supreme Court of India directed the Election Commission to submit an affidavit detailing the exact count of inclusion and exclusion appeals concerning the state's electoral rolls following the special intensive revision (SIR).

The West Bengal government announced the creation of “Arjun Bahini,” a new disaster-response force modelled on the NDRF that will recruit Agniveers.

Chief Minister Shuvendu  Adhikari stated the unit will begin operations in September, with a 20% reservation set for Agniveers in state departments like police, forest, and fire services.

CAA Citizenship Certificates:  The state administration was formally empowered by the Centre to execute hearings and distribute citizenship certificates under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).Officials reported that 23,000 certificates have been issued out of roughly 2.30 lakh applications received.

Political Developments: CM Shuvendu  Adhikari hosted a public grievance session ('Janata Darbar') at the BJP state office in Kolkata.  WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)

More than 1.5 Crores have received payment from ‘ANNAPURNA VANDAR’. Another estimated 60 lakhs may receive as per criteria . That closes the number. Expelled CM is spreading lies on this and many other things  through her FB VLOG, and those are not worth reporting.

CM Adhikari said that all false cases imposed by last government BECAUSE OF  VENDETTA will be reviewed, and dismissed on merit and evidences.

I suggest that every ‘Chappal Licker Police Officer’  &  ‘AMLAS’ also shall be punished as per service rules, and laws—as applicable. JUDICIARI is failing short  on peoples’ Perceptions and expectations. JURY based system shall be brought back.

WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)

US–Canada Tariff Escalation: The trade rift between the US and Canada dramatically worsened. Following the Trump administration's weekend imposition of 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods, Canada prepared comprehensive counter-tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on US imports. President Trump countered by threatening a 50% import tax on Canadian automobiles, steel, and auto parts.

Proposed US Tariffs on China: Reports emerged that the White House is finalizing a new 7.5% penalty tariff targeting China to restrict the influx of underpriced goods flooding global markets.

Tesla China Recall: Tesla initiated a massive safety recall affecting nearly 3 million vehicles in China due to critical door handle locking vulnerabilities.

World Health Assembly Updates: The World Health Organization (WHO) enforced new global amendments to International Health Regulations (IHR), formally introducing the high-level alert classification of a "pandemic emergency".

New Zealand Tech Restrictions: New Zealand’s government announced plans to introduce a landmark legislative bill banning social media usage for children under the age of 16.

Pakistan Energy Crisis: A crushing summer heatwave across Pakistan triggered widespread blackouts and structural power grid failures.

Former international cricket captains issued joint appeals demanding immediate medical care for imprisoned former PM Imran Khan.

IRAN WAR:

US declared that all mines from HORMUZ are removed. If a new attempt is made to lay mines—that boat will be destroyed.

Iran declared there are 26 vessels that violated regulations.

US-Iran "Economic D-Day": The US Treasury expanded secondary sanctions under a campaign dubbed "Operation Economic Outcast" to completely block Iran’s global revenue streams. In response, Tehran threatened to halt all regional oil exports. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains strictly closed despite temporary local transit routing agreements

The Israeli prime minister has congratulated Trump and his Treasury secretary on the latest US sanctions they have imposed on Iran.

Israel–Palestine Raids: Israeli forces raided and seized the UNRWA Qalandiya training centre in occupied East Jerusalem, drawing strong international condemnation from UN Chief António Guterres.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said “kinetic ⁠strikes” are still a possibility in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere.

A new poll in the US found that support for the US war on Iran have reached a record low among the American people.

Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company confirmed that one of its vessels has been attacked in the Red Sea.

Oman’s Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi, will travel to Tehran on Tuesday for meetings with Iranian officials over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s foreign ministry has said.

Following a meeting in Paris, the leaders of France and Saudi Arabia issued a joint statement calling on Iran to resume “full cooperation” with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency.

BALOCH FILES:

From tomorrow, this will be covered in a separate Bulletin, and posted as a ‘‘NEWS BLOG’ in Word Press for international circulation also.

Unidentified gunmen riding motorcycles opened indiscriminate fire on a road construction site in the Saranan Sulemanzai town of Balochistan's Pishin district.

Five migrant labourers were killed and one was left critically injured. The assailants heavily shot at and damaged the construction machinery active at the site before fleeing. First information report (FIR) under terrorism and murder charges recorded, launching a localized search operation to track down the fleeing suspects.

Security upgraded on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

LEGAL, CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

In Haryana, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was granted another 21-day furlough by state authorities.

TERRORRISM:

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express was hit by stone-pelting near Surat, Gujarat, causing structural damage to window panes, though no passenger injuries were reported.

MISHAPS: -

Industrial Gas Leak: Over 40 individuals were rushed to the hospital following a sudden, toxic chlorine gas leak in the Godhani area of Nagpur, Maharashtra.

WEATHER:

IMD Monsoon Warnings: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts across East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. A low-pressure system over Jharkhand triggered heavy to very heavy localized downpours.

GAMES & SPORTS

SECOND TEST: Sri Lanka trails by 238 runs in First innings with 2 wickets in hand at the close of day -2.

MEDICINE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY:

DAS KAPITAL:

DALAL STREET:

Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on August 25, 2026, reversing early losses as the NSE Nifty 50 surged 0.48% to close at 24,334.55 and the BSE Sensex added 0.37% to finish at 77,656.09.

BRENT CRUDE:

Market sentiment was significantly boosted as global Brent crude oil prices eased to a one-week low near $92 per barrel, relieving pressure on India's import-dependent economy.

BULLIONS:

🟡 24K Gold Per 10 Grams: ₹1,63,430/- to ₹1,58,800/- Bullish Outlook.

⚪ 999 Silver Per 1 Kilogram: ₹2,45,540/- to ₹2,40,000/- FLAT.

CURRENCY:-

US Dollar—USD: ₹94.99/- || Euro--EUR₹111.40/- 

British Pound -- GBP : ₹129.66/- || 🇨🇳-- 1 CNY:  ₹14.20/-

THE END.