Overview

• Over 25 crore workers are participating in the Bharat Bandh today to protest reforms they say favor corporations over labor rights.
• Steep US tariffs up to 40 percent on goods from 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, have come into force, marking a new phase in Washington’s trade approach.
• Texas state emergency services continue rescue and relief operations after record floods killed at least 94 people and submerged communities.
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in brokering Middle East agreements.
• India’s space and defense cooperation is in focus as the ISS hosting astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will be visible over India and a UK F-35 jet remains grounded for repairs.