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Analysis: 'Bandi Sikh' Issue Shows Panthic Politics Broadening Beyond Akalis
- Aug 13, 2026 22:06 pm IST
- Reported by: Gurpreet Singh Chhina
For decades, the Akali Dal was seen as the natural political vehicle for Panthic issues. But that equation has weakened. The party itself has been fragmented and its political influence has declined.
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He Did Not Flinch: Akali Dal Leader On Sukhbir Badal Attack
- Aug 13, 2026 22:00 pm IST
- Reported by: Reet Kaur Sahni
The attack occurred when Badal was on a family visit to the holy shrine and was accompanied by his wife and Lok Sabha MP, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, along with other relatives.
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'Actor Darshan Stood On His Chest': Accomplice's Tell-All In Renukaswamy Murder
- Aug 13, 2026 21:57 pm IST
- Reported by: Deepak Bopanna
- Edited by: Chandrajit Mitra
For the first time, a co-accused in the Renukaswamy murder case has given a detailed first-person account of what he claimed he witnessed on June 8, 2024.
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Protesters Demand Case Against Anti-Khalistani Terrorist, Block Highway In Ambala
- Aug 13, 2026 21:51 pm IST
- Reported by: Mohammed Ghazali
The protesters were demanding registration of a case against Gursimran Singh Mand and alleged that the administration had failed to take action despite repeated representations
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SP Mookerjee's Contributions To Be Taught In Bengal Schools: Chief Minister
- Aug 13, 2026 21:42 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The state government will also publish a book on Mookerjee, as part of the programmes planned to mark his 125th birth anniversary, Suvendu Adhikari said.
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Bar Council's Big Step On Students Opposing Chief Justice, Then A Withdrawal
- Aug 13, 2026 21:41 pm IST
- Reported by: Nupur Dogra
- Edited by: Samiran Mishra
BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra earlier said no student who obtained a law degree from NALSAR in 2026 should be enrolled as an advocate until the council issues further directions.
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Several Workers Trapped As Water, Debris Enter Tunnel in Uttarakhand's Chamoli
- Aug 13, 2026 21:14 pm IST
- Reported by: Kishor Kumar Rawat
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
Some 14-15 workers have been rescued so far, district magistrate Gaurav Kumar said
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12 Bills Passed In Monsoon Session, But Little Debate, Centre Blames Congress
- Aug 13, 2026 21:13 pm IST
- Reported by: Aishvarya Jain
While the government claimed the session was productive in terms of legislative work, sources said debate remained a matter of serious concern as disruptions, protests and adjournments took centerstage.
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After Bengaluru 5-Star Hotels, Hospital: Expired Items, Stale Bread Found In Kitchen
- Aug 13, 2026 21:07 pm IST
- Reported by: Deepak Bopanna
Food business operators have been told to strictly comply with the law, the department said. Strict action would be taken for any violation
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L&T Bags Rs 10,000-Crore Order To Build India's Largest AI Factory In Chennai
- Aug 13, 2026 21:01 pm IST
- Press Trust India
L&T has not revealed the exact value of the order. However, under its order classification, a 'mega order' ranges between Rs 10,000 and 15,000 crore.
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2 Failed Attempts, Then Death: Delhi Man Killed For Harassing Attacker's Sister
- Aug 13, 2026 20:36 pm IST
- Reported by: Mukesh Singh Sengar
- Edited by: Samiran Mishra
The police investigation has now led to the arrest of five people, including the main conspirator, 45-year-old Pawan or Jagpal Dabas, who was arrested on August 12.
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Delhi Metro To Start Services At 4 AM On Independence Day
- Aug 13, 2026 19:57 pm IST
- Press Trust India
Invitees carrying valid physical admit cards issued by the Ministry of Defence will also be provided special pre-vended QR tickets at designated metro stations to facilitate their travel.
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Man Tied To Pole, Beaten To Death With Sticks Over Theft Suspicion In UP
- Aug 13, 2026 19:50 pm IST
- Press Trust India
Ram Sneh, a history-sheeter, was allegedly caught by some locals in Bishanpur Kala village on suspicion of theft.
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UP Teen Loses Rs 3 Lakh In Online Games, Uses AI Image To Fake Own Kidnapping
- Aug 13, 2026 19:45 pm IST
- Press Trust India
When the father said he could not transfer the amount, the accused asked him to bring Rs 2 lakh cash.
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Kerala High Court Restores Foreign Funding Licence Of 2 NGOs, Questions Centre
- Aug 13, 2026 19:44 pm IST
- Reported by: Aswin Nandakumar
The cases were filed by Kerala Social Service Forum, the Kottayam-based body coordinating 32 Catholic Diocesan Social Service Societies, and Save A Family Plan India, a charitable trust based in Kanjoor in Ernakulam.
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Ugandan Woman Deported From Hyderabad Over Alleged Drug Links
- Aug 13, 2026 19:14 pm IST
- Reported by: Ashish Kumar Pandey
The deportation was primarily pursued after verification confirmed her visa overstay, with police citing her alleged links to drug networks as an additional concern.
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8 Children Dead, Hundreds Ill In Madhya Pradesh Villages, Cause Unknown
- Aug 13, 2026 19:12 pm IST
- Reported by: Anurag Dwary
The children showed symptoms associated with multiple infections rather than a single identifiable disease, said a health official.
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UP Vet Jumps To Death Week After Accusing Woman Of Cheating Him Of Rs 1.4 Crore
- Aug 13, 2026 19:01 pm IST
- Reported by: Ranveer Singh
- Edited by: Chandrajit Mitra
The doctor left a suicide note naming a woman against whom he had earlier filed a police complaint for defrauding him of Rs 1.4 crore.
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Saffron-White-Saffron: Row Over Colour At Kolkata's Academy Of Fine Arts
- Aug 13, 2026 18:57 pm IST
- Reported by: Rittick Mondal
The back-and-forth over a coat of paint has since evolved into a symbolic clash over political identity.
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Jamaat Leader On Kerala Minister's Staff, Protests Begin In Muslim League
- Aug 13, 2026 18:53 pm IST
- Reported by: Aswin Nandakumar
The protesting leaders have questioned how a person associated with Jamaat-e-Islami could find a place in a minister's personal staff when names recommended by the League's own organisational units were left out.