😠 Canada hits US goods with up to 50% tariffs

Canada announced counter-tariffs on several hundred US products in response to new White House import taxes. Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is implementing these measures against goods arriving at the Canadian border. The tariffs, set to begin September 8, affect imports valued at C$27.6 billion based on 2024 data. This action focuses on shielding domestic industries like steel from US protectionism. Moving forward, the list covers items from steel to milk, with varying tax rates applied. 😠

📚 Sonia Gandhi memoir release hit snag again

The release of Sonia Gandhi's memoir has been paused due to an unresolved dispute over a specific issue. Penguin India has issued a new statement regarding this ongoing political row. The delay has continued amidst internal discussions about the content. This impasse affects the planned publication timeline of the memoir. Future steps depend on resolving this particular disagreement between the parties involved. 📚

🌍 Xi Jinping attends SCO summit in Bishkek

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Tuesday. The summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Key discussions took place during this significant regional gathering. The meeting focuses on strengthening cooperation among member nations. Future outcomes will shape the organization's trajectory moving forward. 🤝

🧐 Fed Chair Warsh hints at 'Fedspeak' return

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh discussed monetary policy during his Jackson Hole speech last week. He was speaking at the Kansas City Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium. Warsh's remarks suggested a potential return to more formal 'Fedspeak' language. Many observers interpreted this as a shift towards a more cautious approach from the Fed. This signals that the Fed is serious about inflation and considering rate hikes soon. 🧐

👩‍🚀 Two astronauts take 6th all-female spacewalk

Two astronauts, Jessica Meir and Sophie Adenot, are conducting the sixth all-female spacewalk today, September 1st. They are both aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for this mission. The spacewalk is scheduled to start around 8:30 a.m. EDT and is expected to last approximately 6.5 hours. During this EVA, they will replace a retroreflector and perform other maintenance tasks on the station. This marks the third spacewalk for Adenot and the seventh for Meir.

🛰️ Did NASA's pricey NISAR satellite miss the Nepal floods?

The world's most expensive civilian Earth imaging satellite, NISAR, was built to track Himalayan hazards like floods and landslides. This joint NASA-ISRO mission was launched over a year ago, promising millimetre precision data for disaster management. Questions arise because no public NISAR assessment explained the recent catastrophic flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district. Despite its capabilities, there is currently no public NISAR-based analysis concerning this major Himalayan disaster. Both agencies celebrated the mission's one-year milestone on August 4, 2026. 🛰️

🔥 PM Modi takes on Rahul Gandhi on Insta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a selfie-style video on Instagram to highlight the economy's performance. He addressed the 'jhooth ki goonj' amidst the first quarter of 2026-27. This was seen as a veiled critique of Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign. The video emphasized the economy's stronger-than-expected growth of 7.8%. Modi used the platform to counter the opposition's narrative.

🏥 No admission fees for SC/ST students in Odisha colleges

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a policy change for students. This move applies to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students enrolling in state government medical and engineering colleges. The directive, issued on Monday, means these students won't pay any admission fees for six months after joining. This decision was made because many talented SC/ST students struggle financially during admissions. The state government is expected to release the official guidelines shortly. 🏥

🎾 Alcaraz reacts to Djokovic's US Open shock exit

Carlos Alcaraz called Novak Djokovic's unexpected first-round US Open loss a major surprise. Djokovic was defeated by Mariano Navone at Arthur Ashe Stadium in five sets. This loss occurred on September 5, 2023, ending his nearly two-decade run of avoiding early major exits. Alcaraz noted the shock but stressed focusing only on his own match progression. He emphasized that every Grand Slam requires earning every single win. 🎾

⚖️ Man Loses US Citizenship After Rape Conviction

The US District Court has officially revoked the citizenship of Gurmeet Singh, an Indian-origin man. He was residing in the Eastern District of New York after arriving in the US in February 1992. Singh became a citizen in October 2011, despite concealing a rape and kidnapping conviction from 2011. This judgment sends a firm message that fraudulent citizenship will not protect criminals from justice. The revocation was finalized via an August 26th order following a Justice Department complaint. 💔

⛽ LPG e-KYC deadline moved to September 7th

A software update for LPG agencies addressing non-eKYC stocks has been rolled out. This development, confirmed by Telangana LPG Distributors Association president Jagan Mohan Reddy, signals OMCs are preparing for future advisories. The deadline for households to complete biometric authentication has been extended from August 31st to September 7th. Currently, no instructions exist regarding pricing for those who do not complete eKYC, despite OMCs urging compliance. Once authenticated, domestic rate supply will resume, but non-compliance might lead to differential pricing. ⛽