The Congress high command has taken strict action against the ongoing factionalism within the Punjab Congress between Charanjit Singh Channi and Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. Based on a report by Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, the high command has given a 15-day ultimatum to end internal disputes and maintain party discipline. Furthermore, the demand to remove Raja Warring from the post of State President has been rejected, emphasizing party unity to avoid repeating the mistakes of the 2022 elections. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/trending-news/punjab-congress-factionalism-high-command-15-days-channi-raja-warring/3287687

The Indian government has introduced a digital currency model for ration subsidies in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli starting August 14, 2026. Under the PMGKAY scheme, subsidies will be sent directly to beneficiaries' digital wallets via the PNB Digital Rupee app instead of bank accounts. This purpose-bound money can only be used to buy food grains at government ration shops using QR codes. If the funds are not utilized within 30 days, they will automatically revert to the government account. This move aims to prevent the misuse of funds for non-essential items like mobile recharges or alcohol. https://punjabi.abplive.com/business/ration-subsidy-via-digital-rupee-scheme-rolls-out-from-chandigarh-cash-to-be-credited-in-account-877636

Gurjit Singh Talwandi, Youth President of Shiromani Akali Dal Punar Surjeet, met Damdami Taksal chief Sant Baba Harnam Singh Khalsa at Chowk Mehta. During the meeting, they discussed various panthic and Punjab-related issues in a closed-door session. Talwandi emphasized that the blessings from the Taksal head would strengthen his resolve to serve the community. This meeting is seen as significant in Akali and Panthic politics due to the long-standing historical relationship between the Talwandi family and Damdami Taksal. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/the-blessings-of-sant-baba-harnam-singh-ji-dhumma-will-be-our-strength-gurjit-singh-talwandi-ak-994974.html

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has recommended a 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara to meet his ailing 81-year-old mother on humanitarian grounds. Hawara, convicted in the former CM Beant Singh assassination case and the 2004 Burail jailbreak, has been in prison for 31 years. While the government prioritizes the human aspect, security agencies are concerned about potential law and order issues. The recommendation is now with the Governor, pending latest security evaluations from intelligence agencies. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/jagtar-singh-hawara-parole-cm-mann-governor-punjab-security/3287675

A tragic road accident occurred on Nahan Road in Himachal Pradesh where a vehicle fell into a deep gorge in the Renuka area. The accident resulted in the death of four people. Local authorities and police reached the spot for rescue operations and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/nahan-road-accident-4-renuka-himachal-news-994861.html

Leaders of Akali Dal Waris Punjab have filed a complaint at Sri Akal Takht Sahib against Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan. The complainants, including Surjit Singh Bhura and Ravel Singh Bhura, allege that the Speaker used derogatory language regarding the beards of Sikhs during a legislative session. They also objected to the Speaker referring to elected MLAs as 'Sangat'. A letter was submitted to Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Garhganj demanding that the Speaker be summoned for clarification and appropriate action be taken. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/amritsar/complaint-filed-at-sri-akal-takht-against-punjab-assembly-speaker-accused-of-using-obscene-language/

A Lok Sabha inquiry committee has found Justice Yashwant Varma guilty after unaccounted cash in 500-rupee denominations was discovered at his official residence at 30, Tughlaq Crescent, New Delhi. The committee's final report stated that the judge failed to provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the source of the money. Furthermore, the report highlighted tampering with the storeroom contents before legal sealing and the subsequent disappearance of the cash. The process to remove him from his judicial position has been initiated following these findings. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%95%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B0%E0%A9%80-%E0%A8%95%E0%A9%8B%E0%A8%A0%E0%A9%80-%E0%A8%9A%E0%A9%8B%E0%A8%82-%E0%A8%AE%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%B2%E0%A9%87-500-500-%E0%A8%A6%E0%A9%87-%E0%A8%A8/

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to seek a 10-day humanitarian parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, citing the critical health condition of Hawara's elderly mother who hasn't seen him in 31 years. Since the case is in Delhi, the CM requested the Governor to recommend the matter to the Central government. Mann assured that the Punjab government would take full responsibility for maintaining law and order during the parole period, supported by assurances from Hawara's family and supporters. https://punjab.news18.com/news/punjab/jagtar-singh-hawara-10-day-parole-bhagwant-mann-governor-gulab-chand-kataria-skm-995015.html

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to recommend a 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara on humanitarian grounds, citing his mother's critical health condition. Mann assured that the state government would take full responsibility for maintaining law and order during the parole period. Hawara, currently in Tihar Jail for the Beant Singh assassination case, is a UT cadre prisoner, meaning the final decision rests with the Union Home Ministry after administrative reports from the Chandigarh administration. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/state/chief-minister-mann-mann-meets-governor-for-jagtar-hawara-parole-appeals-for-decision-on-humanitarian-grounds-pbs26081202430

An attempt to attack Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal with a dagger has been reported. Jathedar Gargaaj has issued a significant statement regarding the incident. Additionally, the Punjab Assembly's monsoon session is discussing key bills like the fee capping bill and digital university bill. The news also covers developments in the Punjab pharmacy exam cheating case and Jagtar Singh Hawara's parole. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab/attack-on-sukhbir-badal-news18-995265.html