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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.
Gulf nations are growing skeptical of President Donald Trump’s ability to secure a peace deal with Iran. While regional allies feel impatient with current diplomatic efforts, the White House rejected these concerns. Trump said, "We are low keying it," as the United States monitors Iran’s worsening economy and inflation levels.
Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa attacked Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Saturday over 2027 poll ticket rules. Randhawa said, "Those who have the capability to win will get even four tickets." This conflict highlights deep divisions within the party as different camps fight for control in Punjab.
U.S. prosecutors in Chicago spent a year examining Authentic Campaigns Inc., a firm once linked to Loren Merchan, daughter of Judge Juan Merchan. The probe started after a referral from House Republicans. While investigators sought internal communications from Democratic clients, no charges followed. Founder Mike Nellis called the investigation an abuse.
Five years after the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Afghan women and girls face strict rules and growing isolation. They got pushed out of public life, schools, and workplaces. While large-scale fighting fell, many women lost control over their lives as the country remains isolated from the world.
Bihar Administrative Service officer Satyakam Kumar says, "This isn't corruption, but it is perhaps a young bureaucrat's first encounter with the ecosystem that can eventually enable graft." Many bureaucrats face pressure before they even start work. While some officers like Ashok Khemka fought the system, corruption remains a common concern.
The Comptroller and Auditor General found E coli bacteria in drinking water at several railway stations. A report on Sunday, August 16, said 458 stations lacked basic amenities like toilets and dustbins. Even major hubs like New Delhi and Mumbai Central failed to provide these essential services to many passengers.
A Navy sailor, his wife and two children were found dead at their Mumbai residence. Mumbai Police started an investigation to find the cause of these deaths. Manish Kelwaniya, deputy commissioner of police, said, "statements of neighbours, relatives and colleagues are being recorded to find out whether the deceased was under stress."