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

Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi reunite after 30 years for the film 'Batwara 1947', produced by Aamir Khan. In an interview, Sunny clarified that unlike 'Gadar', which was a love story, this film focuses on the human tragedy and emotional displacement of families during the partition. He plays the character of Sikandar Mirza, who protects an elderly Hindu woman played by Shabana Azmi. The film is based on Asghar Wajahat's play and is scheduled for release on August 14. Sunny also praised Aamir Khan's role as a producer and reflected on his responsibility toward the audience through cinema. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/entertainment/sunny-deol-says-batwara-1947-is-not-gadar-explains-difference-pbs26080605734

A dispute over car parking in Patiala escalated into a shooting incident, leaving a shopkeeper and his son injured. The victims were rushed to the hospital for treatment. Local police have initiated an investigation into the matter to apprehend the culprits responsible for the violence. https://punjab.news18.com/videos/patiala-parking-dispute-firing-992818.html

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has sentenced former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison in a 2013 sexual assault case. Overturning the 2021 sessions court acquittal, the High Court found him guilty of rape and outraging a woman's modesty. The case involves the assault of a junior colleague inside a hotel elevator. The Goa government had appealed the previous acquittal, leading to this conviction. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/nation/tarun-tejpal-convicted-tarun-tejpal-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-in-2013-sexual-assault-case/

Vastu Shastra experts highlight essential tips for the kitchen to ensure health and prosperity. According to Pandit Sanjay Upadhyay, keeping items like medicines, brooms, broken utensils, or pictures of ancestors in the kitchen attracts negative energy and poverty. Placing mirrors near the stove and keeping unwashed dishes overnight are also considered inauspicious. Following these guidelines helps maintain a positive environment and avoids the wrath of Goddess Lakshmi. https://punjab.news18.com/news/lifestyle/kitchen-vastu-tips-things-you-should-not-keep-at-home-for-health-and-prosperity-992158.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/

The Rajya Sabha has passed a bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38 through a voice vote. This legislative move aims to reduce the backlog of pending cases and improve judicial efficiency. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that the government is committed to judicial reforms, including the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods like mediation and conciliation. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/nation/050826/rajya-sabha-approves-bill-to-increase-number-of-supreme-court-judges.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

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