The Savera News Capsule: Afternoon Bulletin | Top Headlines Of The Day

August 23, 2026

The Savera News Capsule Afternoon Bulletin brings you the top headlines and latest news updates from India, Punjab and around the world:

1. ‘Canada Wants Benefits of Being a State’: Trump After Trade Talks Collapse

Washington: The trade relationship between the United States and Canada has entered another period of heightened tension after negotiations between the two countries collapsed, with US President Donald Trump accusing Canada of seeking the benefits of being a US state without actually becoming one.

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2. Gujarati Businessman Shot Dead in US, 19-year-old Daughter Witnesses Incident

Mehsana: A 62-year-old Gujarati businessman from Mehsana’s Aakhaj village was shot dead inside his store in Jackson, Tennessee, USA, with his 19-year-old daughter present during the incident, a village resident said.

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3. Himachal Monsoon Crisis: 224 lives lost in 55 days, 149 roads blocked across state

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh continues to face the severe impact of the monsoon, with 224 people losing their lives in 55 days amid landslides, cloudbursts, drowning incidents and road accidents.

The prolonged spell of extreme weather has also disrupted road connectivity across the hill state, with 149 roads currently blocked. The cumulative financial losses caused by the monsoon have crossed Rs 1,121 crore.

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4. FSSAI cracks down on food safety violations, suspends Delhi retailer’s licence and bans Daman ghee products

New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Sunday said that it has taken strict regulatory action against two food businesses in Delhi and Daman after inspections uncovered serious food safety violations and instances of non-compliance.

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5. US-India trade deal almost finalised in principle: US envoy Sergio Gor

New Delhi: The proposed US-India trade agreement is almost finalised in principle, with the two sides now working to settle the remaining legal and technical language, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.

Speaking at a media event in the national capital, Gor said the broad contours of the agreement had been settled and that the remaining work involved reconfiguring and finalising certain portions of the text.

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