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The Sri Lankan government will table a Bill on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to raise the retirement age for Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges. Officials said the move helps address a backlog of 1.1 million cases. However, many lawyers and opposition members fear it could hurt judicial independence.
Abdul Hafiz’s father died on Saturday after an attack during a school audit. Hafiz said, “They charged at me with blades and sharp weapons and beat my father so much that he had to get stitches in his head.” Police detained suspects, but no formal FIR was filed yet.
BJP MP Brijlal on Sunday warned that "Dimagi Naxals" pose a greater threat than forest insurgents. He said, "They do not live in forests or remote wilderness areas." These individuals operate in cities as professors and writers, using intellectual influence to spread violent ideologies and weaken faith in Indian democratic institutions.
Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee was found dead at his Rampurhat residence on Sunday morning. The 74-year-old politician, who served as a five-time MLA, was found hanging. Police found a handwritten note near his body. Banerjee had a long career in politics and worked as a college professor.
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia Sunday, killing at least six people in one of its largest aerial attacks. Russia said it destroyed 822 drones overnight. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Ukraine killed several people and wounded many others. Zelenskyy said, "Wherever the Russians can reach, they strike civilian infrastructure."
Harsimrat Kaur Badal demanded an NIA probe after Sukhbir Singh Badal got attacked in Nanded. She said, "Sukhbir ji has received 150 stitches on both sides of his arm." Harsimrat showed photos of his injuries and linked the incident to a political conspiracy, urging Amit Shah to investigate the matter.
A Discovery documentary revealed Pakistan targeted Delhi with a high-speed missile during May 2025’s Operation Sindoor. India intercepted the weapon at Sirsa using the Barak-8 system. Analyst Nitin Gokhale said, "One high-speed missile was launched by Pakistan, aimed at Delhi, which was intercepted at Sirsa in Haryana." India then launched retaliatory strikes.
Minister M. B. Patil said on August 16, 2026, that the union government follows anti-farmer policies. He noted that the center waived off huge loans for industrialists but ignored farmers. Speaking in Vijayapura, he said, "Farmers are facing a serious crisis," and urged for better support through local cooperative societies.
The BJP on Sunday alleged that the Congress party insulted Vande Mataram during an Independence Day event on August 14. Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said, "Can any patriot ever get angry at the invocation of Vande Mataram?" The BJP demanded an apology, claiming Congress leaders showed disrespect toward the national song.
Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal on Sunday said the Vande Mataram row is a distraction from real issues. He accused the BJP of using the controversy to divert public attention. Venugopal said, "We are people who respect Vande Mataram," while noting that the party respects the national anthem as well.
A 28-year-old MCD worker, Anil Kumar, was stabbed to death in East Delhi’s Kalyanpuri on Sunday morning. AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar met the victim's family and demanded an encounter for the killer. He said, "The law-and-order situation in Delhi is out of control," while threatening to stop garbage collection work.
Former TMC MLA Ashis Banerjee died by suicide on Sunday morning in Rampurhat. His brother Prasanta said, "Had dinner with us, showed no stress." Police found a note where Ashis claimed he was never involved in corruption. He felt that entering politics was a mistake after facing allegations of financial misconduct.