KHATIMA NEWS
The Indian Air Force has deployed a C-130J aircraft carrying 10 tonnes of essential relief materials and medical supplies to Nepal after devastating flash floods. The operation marks an emergency response by India to support its neighbour, while additional air effort involving C-17 and C-130 aircraft is planned.
The United States has announced what it calls its largest financial assault on Iran, warning governments, banks and businesses that trade with Tehran could face isolation. Iran says it has a two-year plan to manage the pressure, while China has condemned the measures and pledged to protect its interests.
The government has arranged special onion trains from Lasalgaon, Nashik, to major cities, with supplies intended for sale at 35 rupees per kilogram through NCCF, NAFED and Kendriya Bhandar outlets. The move follows a sharp rise in retail and wholesale onion prices, although the first train’s departure was delayed.
The allotment of the Tempsens Instruments IPO is expected today, giving applicants a chance to check whether they received shares. The issue was subscribed 184.07 times, while its grey market premium stood at 317 rupees against an upper price band of 300 rupees. NSE and BSE listing could take place on 28 August.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of technology for all conventional missile systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation to eligible Indian defence companies. The move is intended to expand domestic manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, create opportunities for smaller businesses and help the armed forces receive required missile systems more efficiently.
A student protest in Patna over demands linked to the BPSC TRE-4 examination escalated when police and CRPF personnel blocked a march towards the Chief Minister’s residence. Water cannon were used, students were detained and police reported injuries after stone-pelting. The protest has continued in Gardanibagh, while political leaders criticised the government’s handling of the demonstration.
The Shatrujeet Brigade conducted a specialised exercise focused on advanced helicopter-based combat capabilities. The drill demonstrated rapid soldier deployment techniques and coordination with Indian Air Force assets, with the Mi-17 V5 serving as a key highlight. The exercise also featured an underslung airlift of LSV and RTTS.
The Ministry of Finance highlighted UPI’s decade-long shift from a payment option to an everyday habit for millions of Indians. The platform is now associated with routine transactions ranging from morning chai and groceries to splitting a dinner bill and paying local vendors, often through a simple scan.
Canada is preparing a dollar-for-dollar response to the US trade war, targeting products including steel, dairy, appliances, farm equipment, electronics, pulp and paper. Prime Minister Mark Carney has other potential pressure points, from energy and critical minerals to alcohol sales and tourism, but some measures remain under consideration.
Gurugram faced widespread waterlogging on 24 August, leaving roads, vehicles and school buses stuck for hours. Rainfall reached 75 millimetres in the Gurugram tehsil between morning and evening, while residents and commentators questioned why the city’s rapid growth has not been matched by drainage capacity and coordinated urban planning.
Sonam Wangchuk has joined a candle march in Leh and said protests over Ladakh’s constitutional demands will intensify after a symbolic start. He is seeking justice and accountability for the violence of 24 September 2025, while questions remain over the delayed report of a judicial inquiry commission formed to examine the deaths and police action.
The Trump administration has launched what it calls Operation Economic Isolation, adding people, companies and vessels to its sanctions list while widening the sectors exposed to secondary penalties. Indian exporters warn that shipments of rice, tea and medicines to Iran could suffer, with much of that trade moving through Dubai.
