💰 Trump admin refunds $100B in cancelled tariffs

The Trump administration announced it is refunding roughly $100 billion from tariffs collected before the Supreme Court struck them down. This action was reported on Tuesday in a filing with the U.S. Court of International Trade. These refunds represent about 60% of the $166 billion collected from sweeping tariffs imposed in 2025. The tariffs were scrapped in late February after the high court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not authorize them. The administration is now managing the financial implications of this high-profile legal reversal. 💸

🌊 Kerala CM promises urgent action for Muthalappozhi harbour

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has promised an urgent decision regarding the safety concerns at Muthalappozhi harbour. He made this assurance while briefing the media on cabinet decisions in Kerala. The harbour has seen over 80 fishers die since 2008, according to the Latin Archdiocese delegation. Search operations for two missing fishermen, who vanished after a boat capsized on July 31, are ongoing. The government plans both short-term fixes and long-term measures to address the design flaws. 🌊

🌿 TN-SHORE project boosts mangrove restoration in Kanniyakumari

The Tamil Nadu government is launching a mangrove afforestation and restoration drive under the TN-SHORE project. This initiative was announced by Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson in the budget on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The project will cover 2,500 hectares across several districts, including Kanniyakumari. This effort aims to expand and strengthen the existing mangrove ecosystems in areas like Manakudy. Experts believe this will boost local fishing communities and improve coastal resilience. 🌿

⚽ Barcelona loans young defender to Ajax

FC Barcelona and AFC Ajax have agreed on a loan deal for 19-year-old La Masia defender Jofre Torrents. The transfer involves the talented left-back moving to the Eredivisie club, with final administrative details pending announcement. Torrents made his first-team debut last season and has impressed coaches during recent training. A move to Ajax offers him crucial senior experience amidst intense competition at Barça. Barcelona intends to maintain control, expecting him to return developed for the senior squad.

🤝 Cyberabad plans dedicated grievance system for SC/STs

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation is looking into creating a special system to handle grievances from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities. This proposal came up during a meeting held in Hyderabad on Wednesday involving CMC Commissioner G. Srijana and Telangana State Commission for SCs and STs Chairman Bakki Venkataiah. Discussions also covered welfare for sanitation workers, scholarships, and the development of SC/ST colonies. The civic body reviewed reservation provisions in tenders and the need for better inter-departmental coordination. The corporation is pushing these welfare measures as part of its ongoing development initiatives. 🤝

AI helps police find two missing boys in Nandyal

Police successfully reunited two minor boys with their parents after they went missing from Abbipuram village. The search, led by CI B. Srinivasula Reddy, began after a call was received on August 4 at 9:53 p.m. The boys were located using CCTV footage from the Nandyal APSRTC bus stand, recorded at 7:39 PM. The children had run away after a teacher reprimanded them and threatened to call their parents. The police counselled everyone before safely reuniting the boys with their families.

🙏 Salman Khan pays tribute to Pradeep Rawat

Bollywood actor Salman Khan shared a 1990 film photo to pay respects to Pradeep Rawat following his passing. Rawat had worked with Salman in 'Baaghi: A Rebel for Love' and other movies. He passed away on Tuesday evening at a Mumbai hospital after battling cancer at the age of 74. Several industry members, including Aamir Khan, attended his funeral on Wednesday evening. Rawat is survived by his wife, Kalyani Rawat, and son, Vikramaditya Rawat.

🌱 Vegan diet shifts DNA tags in just one month

A new study found that one month on a vegan diet altered chemical tags on DNA related to aging and inflammation. Researchers from UC San Diego and Freiburg analyzed 48 healthy adults who switched from mixed to vegan or meat-rich diets. The findings, from a study conducted over one month, showed changes in epigenetic markers across the participants. This demonstrates the body's rapid ability to respond to major dietary shifts at a molecular level. Further, longer studies are needed to confirm if these changes lead to sustained health benefits. 🥗

🐟 Big fish market planned in Hyderabad under fisheries boost

The Centre has approved total fisheries development projects worth ₹353.01 crore in Telangana under PMMSY. This includes a modern wholesale fish market in Hyderabad costing ₹47.03 crore. These approvals were announced by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh in a written reply on Wednesday. The scheme also supports hatcheries, aquaculture systems, and livelihood programs across the state. The National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad, is monitoring the implementation of these initiatives. 🐟

💧 Madhu Bangarappa to check drought in Shivamogga

Sorab MLA Madhu Bangarappa will visit Shivamogga on August 7 to review the current drought situation across the district. R. Prasanna Kumar, president of the Shivamogga District Congress Committee, announced this during a press conference on Wednesday. The visit aims to check every taluk regarding the drought's impact. The Congress Committee is pleased about Bangarappa's re-induction into the Cabinet. He previously launched 1,000 Karnataka Public Schools as Minister for School Education.

😥 Daughters watch father's funeral via video call

A man from Mumbai, Shivcharan Ram Ratan Gupta, passed away in a Sonipat old-age home after a long illness. His three daughters, residing in Nepal, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai, could not attend the final rites in person. They joined the cremation remotely via a video call and sent Rs 5,100 for the rites. The family initially requested the ashes be kept but later asked for them to be immersed in the Ganga. The case sparked debate on elderly isolation and modern family dynamics. 😥