01:49⇢Fifty Percent Tariff Day
⌨The newspapers report on the official implementation of the 50% US tariffs on Indian imports, effective today, August 27, prompting Prime Minister Modi to emphasize national self-reliance (Dainik Bhaskar, India Today, Jagran, Times of India). Concurrently, India faces severe natural calamities, including a devastating landslide on the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route resulting in 30 fatalities, and a building collapse in Vasai-Virar with 20 feared trapped (Aaj Tak, ABP Live). The Supreme Court continues discussions on gubernatorial powers over bills (Mathrubhumi, The Hindu).