📈 Fed President urges rate hike over inflation

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack strongly advocated for increasing interest rates recently. She stated this during a live CNBC interview at the Fed’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Inflation data showed annualized increases around 3% as of Wednesday’s report. Hammack believes action is needed now because inflation is still too far from the central bank's target goal. The Fed should tighten monetary policy to curb the persistent price increases. 📈

🧐 Pakistani spies hunt for S-400 missile systems

An Air Marshal has stated that Pakistan deployed spies in a desperate attempt to locate S-400 missile systems. These intelligence operations were reportedly conducted near strategic defense installations. The deployment was noted during recent military assessments. This effort highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region. Further intelligence gathering is expected in the coming months. 🧐

🏥 9 new care centres for differently-abled launched

Collector Vandana Garg inaugurated nine social care centres for persons with disabilities in Tiruvannamalai on Thursday. These centres are located in key towns such as Cheyyar, Chengam, and Kilpennathur. Currently, about 53,000 persons with disabilities are identified in the district. The centres will offer special education, physiotherapy, and vocational training for these individuals. A model One Stop Centre costing ₹10 crore is planned to be built in Tiruvannamalai town soon.

🚀 Samsung drops insane 1,100Hz gaming monitor

Samsung revealed its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at Gamescom, featuring massive speed upgrades across the range. The 27-inch Odyssey G6 (G60H) boasts a world-first 1,100Hz refresh rate at 1080p and 600Hz at native 1440p. This new arsenal also includes the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 and the 42-inch Odyssey OLED G7. The G6 is scheduled for global release by the end of 2026, with 2027 OLED models having varied market availability. Pricing details for the entire groundbreaking lineup have not been officially announced yet.

⛏️ Gold and copper search kicks off in Karnataka

Deputy CM M. Bhatti Vikramarka launched the gold and copper exploration program at Lingadahalli, Devadurga, Karnataka. This program is being undertaken by Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) after securing exploration rights from the Central Government. SCCL plans to accelerate activities, and if successful, it could boost regional employment and development. A site office and a helipad will soon be established in Devadurga to monitor the work closely. The initiative aims to strengthen the economy by adding to the nation's mineral wealth. ⛏️

🛡️ INL backs Faizy against Waqf critics

The Indian National League (INL) criticized those attacking Umar Faizy Mukkam after his remarks on the Waqf issue at a CPI(M) seminar in Malappuram. The INL stated Faizy was targeted for not supporting changes to Munambam Waqf land status for encroachers. Allegations suggest IUML followers criticized him while remaining silent on the alleged State Waqf Board dissolution efforts. The INL specifically criticized MLA K.P. Noushad Ali over backing a petition for non-Muslims on the Waqf Board. The INL warned that forcing Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama to follow IUML lines could deepen community divisions.

🏏 Namibia hosting T20I action this August-Sept

A T20I series is set to take place at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek featuring Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. This major event runs from Friday, August 28, 2026, until Sunday, September 6, 2026. The ground has hosted seventeen completed men’s white-ball internationals since March of last year. The T20 format helps narrow the gap between bigger and smaller teams, according to Gerhard Erasmus. The series promises intense action with teams facing two games on consecutive days. 🏏

🗽 Mamdani masters Trump's deal-making playbook

President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office on November 21, 2025. Mamdani, a progressive figure, has successfully navigated political waters by balancing diverse constituency values. His approach mirrors Donald Trump's 'Art of the Deal' tactics. For instance, he achieved a detainee release from Trump while promising big urban reforms. Furthermore, his administration successfully froze rents on one million apartments via the Rent Guidelines Board. 🏙️

✊ WJM strikes for student justice at Malayalam university

The Women Justice Movement (WJM) district committee began a hunger strike on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to back Anagha Sasi. This action took place at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University. Ms. Sasi is protesting against alleged caste discrimination and teacher harassment. WJM stated they will support her until justice is served and plan further action soon. Several other organizations also showed solidarity with the protest. ✊

🧐 CPI member questions party's electoral strength

CPI(M) State secretariat member C.N. Mohanan criticized the CPI for attacking Pinarayi Vijayan, the Leader of the Opposition. He questioned the CPI's political power by asking how many Assembly seats the party could get 5,000 votes on its own. Mohanan cited internal attacks on the Left government over PM SHRI as a reason for the Left Front's poll issues. He also disputed the CPI's claim of leading the LDF formation efforts. These comments came after an article criticizing Vijayan's stance on the Deputy LoP post. 🧐

🚄 India's bullet train cost nearly doubled

The Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project's estimated cost has escalated to nearly Rs 2.1 lakh crore from the original Rs 1.1 lakh crore. This high-speed rail endeavor, founded by PM Narendra Modi in September 2017, is being developed by NHSRCL with Japanese support. The first section is set to run in August 2027, while the full project completion is now targeted for 2030. The cost hike is mainly attributed to land acquisition delays in Maharashtra and delays in receiving train sets from Japan. Furthermore, BEML is developing indigenous trainsets for 2027 operation. 🚄