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• Justice Mehta has reported allegations of misused powers and the threatening of judges to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Kant regarding the acting chief of the Rajasthan High Court. • The report specifically targets Justice Sharma, leading Justice Mehta to call for Sharma's immediate transfer from the court.

• President Trump asserted that the financial strength of the U.S. and the implementation of sanctions will lead to a "very big victory" over Iran. • Amidst the geopolitical tension, Trump clarified that he does not believe Iran's supreme leader has passed away.

• On August 25, 2026, the Supreme Court criticized the lack of public information regarding 19 appellate tribunals established to handle special intensive revision (SIR) appeals in West Bengal. • The court noted that despite the tribunals being constituted five months ago, available data on the proceedings remains sparse or speculative.

• Sugar No. 11 prices rose 2.08% to USX17.63 as oversold market conditions triggered renewed buying interest and trade momentum. • The Indian government is easing supply constraints by relaxing rules for duty-free raw sugar imports, allowing importers two months to refine and sell products domestically.

• Sales at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair plummeted to Tk 17 crore in 2026, reflecting a significant downturn in Bangladesh's creative book market. • The decline is attributed to a combination of rising inflation, widespread piracy, and a broader shift toward digital consumption.

• A potential "Super El Niño" is expected to strain Asian power grids through 2027 by tightening energy supplies and increasing demand. • Peak demand timing varies by region, with China projected to reach 1,575 to 1,600 GW between July and September, while Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are expected to peak in August.

• During a National Assembly session, legislators focused on constituency issues, with PPP members demanding a formal policy statement from the Prime Minister regarding the creation of new provinces. • MNAs raised urgent concerns over the increasing rates of violence against women, calling for government attention to the crisis.

• Two dozen Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit to block a Trump administration order regarding the postal service's handling of mail-in voting. • The legal action follows a recent Supreme Court decision to lift an injunction that had previously blocked parts of the president's order.

• Oklahomans voted in a special election on Tuesday, deciding the outcomes of runoff races, local elections, and various ballot initiatives. • The election included the resolution of two specific state questions, though the provided text does not detail the specific results or topics.

• The SEC has proposed new rules to modernize the oversight of crypto asset custody, specifically targeting investment advisers handling Bitcoin and other digital assets. • The initiative aims to update outdated regulatory frameworks to better align with current technological developments and market realities in asset management.

• A massive flash flood has swept through villages along the Nepal-China border, leaving hundreds of people missing. • Police have confirmed at least 17 deaths, though officials fear the casualty count will rise significantly as search efforts continue.