The news focuses on the rising debt of Punjab and the subsequent political meeting held by the Congress party to discuss the state's economic crisis. It also touches upon developments involving former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and recent FBI updates. Opposition parties are raising concerns over the financial management of the state government. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/debt-on-punjab-11-today-punjabi-news-congress-meeting-baghel-fbi-991535.html

Advocate Ajayveer Singh Azad successfully cleared the All India Bar Examination (AIBE-21). Following his achievement, he visited Gurudwara 9th Patshahi Baba Bakala Sahib to offer prayers. He was honored with a Siropao by former MLA Jathedar Baljit Singh Jalal Usma and Manager Bhai Nishan Singh Jaffarwal. The community leaders praised the Gursikh youth for his significant professional achievement in the legal field. https://sanjhisoch.com/%E0%A8%90%E0%A8%A1%E0%A8%B5%E0%A8%B5%E0%A9%8B%E0%A8%95%E0%A9%87%E0%A8%9F-%E0%A8%85%E0%A8%9C%E0%A9%87%E0%A8%B5%E0%A9%80%E0%A8%B0-%E0%A8%B8%E0%A8%BF%E0%A9%B0%E0%A8%98-%E0%A8%86%E0%A8%9C%E0%A8%BC/

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the eighth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji, devotees gathered in large numbers at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar. Pilgrims from Punjab and abroad took a holy dip in the sarovar and listened to Gurbani Kirtan. Manager Gurinder Singh congratulated the community and highlighted the Guru's teachings of service and humility. Special illuminations and fireworks (Deepmala) are scheduled at the temple for tonight. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/punjab/070826/guru-har-krishan-sahib-ji-prakash-purab.html

The central government is expected to make a significant decision regarding the 8th Pay Commission and Dearness Allowance (DA). This move is set to benefit millions of central government employees and pensioners by potentially increasing their salaries and monthly allowances. The update brings hope for a new pay structure that could enhance the basic pay and overall financial benefits for the workforce. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/business/big-decision-on-da-good-news-for-crores-of-employees-da-hike-update-992670.html

Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal raised the issue of illegal encroachments on rivers and water resources in the Parliament. He demanded the immediate removal of these encroachments and strict adherence to NGT orders. Seechewal emphasized that the destruction of rivers disrupts the entire ecological balance and called for a mass movement to restore rivers to their natural state. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/nation/050826/the-issue-of-river-conservation-resonated-in-the-rajya-sabha-sant-see.html

The 'Miri-Piri Khalsa March,' which started from Sri Akal Takht Sahib to promote the principles of Sikhism and panthic unity, concluded at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo. Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh and SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami addressed a massive gathering, stating that conspiracies to weaken Sikh institutions will never succeed. They emphasized that the Sikh community remains united under the leadership of Sri Akal Takht Sahib despite attempts by anti-panthic forces to create divisions. The 12-day march saw participation from lakhs of devotees across Majha and Malwa regions. https://punjab.news18.com/news/dharm/conspiracies-to-weaken-sikh-institutions-and-panthic-unity-will-never-succeed-giani-kuldeep-singh-gargajj-993034.html

Senior BJP leader Avinash Rai Khanna criticized the Punjab government for failing to release the Dearness Allowance (DA) to state employees. Despite High Court orders, the government has not cleared the pending installments, affecting nearly 8 lakh employees and their families. Khanna alleged that the government is infringing upon the basic rights of its workforce and warned of protests if the dues are not settled immediately. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/politics/government-is-robbing-employees-rights-by-not-issuing-da-avinash-rai-khanna/3283471

Heavy rainfall in Sultanpur Lodhi and surrounding areas provided much-needed relief from intense heat but also exposed the city's poor drainage infrastructure. Many roads were flooded with knee-deep water, disrupting traffic and causing difficulties for commuters. While the weather turned pleasant with a drop in temperature, local residents criticized the administration, questioning the 'Smart City' development claims as sewerage systems failed to handle the downpour. Similar heavy rain was reported in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Ropar. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeephh/punjab/heavy-rains-in-sultanpur-lodhi-made-the-weather-pleasant-people-got-relief-from-the-heat/3283383

Chaos erupted in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha as the session began, with Congress MLAs staging a sharp protest. The opposition leaders raised slogans against the government, leading to significant disruptions in the assembly proceedings. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/punjab-vidhan-sabha-993462.html