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The search for five army personnel missing after a flash flood in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley continued on Monday. The soldiers were swept away on Friday near Pasu Pani. Teams from the army, ITBP, and local volunteers are combing the area, but they have not found the missing men yet.
The Keralam government sanctioned ₹10 lakh each as compensation for 14 more families affected by the Adimaly mudslide of 2025. Officials cleared this aid after a high-level inspection. The disaster occurred on October 25, 2025, at Koompanpara. Authorities previously helped nine families whose homes were destroyed in the tragic event.
Former Union Minister Smriti Irani is set to return to a key organisational role in the Bharatiya Janata Party as National General Secretary. She described her journey from an ordinary BJP karyakarta to National General Secretary as “deeply humbling.” Irani expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this opportunity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 13th Red Fort address, shifting focus from domestic issues to a global stage. He highlighted semiconductors, critical minerals, and energy as key assets for India. Modi said, "India is no longer only the market; it intends to be the supplier," aiming for self-reliance and growth.
Advocate Prashant Bhushan told the Supreme Court on Monday that the Bar Council of India cannot run a law college. He said, "Bar Council cannot run a law college." This follows BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra’s plan to set up a National Legal Academy at their Goa campus for lawyers.
The India Meteorological Department warned of heavy rain across East and Central India on Tuesday, August 18. A depression formed over coastal West Bengal and Bangladesh, triggering red alerts for Odisha and Jharkhand. Residents should watch for flash floods and waterlogging as the system moves inland, bringing intense rainfall all week.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said the State government’s proposed Bharat Jodo Club aims to promote rowdy elements. Speaking at Guledgud on Sunday, he questioned the funding for 6,000 planned associations. He said, "I think it is aimed at promoting rowdy elements across the State. These centres will become gambling dens."
India plans to build over 5,000 km of highways along its land and maritime frontiers over the next three to five years. The project will cost over ₹2 trillion. Sanjay Kumar Sinha said it is a "visionary and strategically imperative move" to help troop mobilization and boost local trade networks.
Kashmir’s apple industry fears losses as the harvest peaks amid frequent closures on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. Growers now seek a dedicated green corridor to ensure fruit reaches markets safely. "A green corridor would ensure smooth traffic management," said KCCI secretary general Faiz Ahmad Bakshi, highlighting the urgent transport needs.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Monday he is ready to show his Boston University degree. He shared videos and documents to debunk claims about his education. Dipke asked, "But will your Pawpaw show his degree?" He also questioned why Delhi University does not celebrate Prime Minister Modi.
The Reserve Bank of India sought feedback from non-banking finance companies on draft guidelines for revolving credit facilities. Officials met senior executives last week to discuss stronger compliance and risk controls. The central bank wants firms to monitor new products closely and ensure they resolve customer complaints within prescribed timelines.
US President Donald Trump endorsed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed on August 7, 2026, by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan. The pact promises mutual defence and intelligence sharing. Analyst Nirupama Subramanian said, "countries that have traditionally relied on the United States for security are looking to build their own security arrangements."