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

Gursimran Singh Mand was attacked and his vehicle was vandalized by a crowd at Gurdwara Panjokhra Sahib in Ambala, Haryana. Mand, known for speaking against hardliners, stated he was attacked after paying obeisance. He claimed that he had received threats from associates of Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti and had previously complained to both Ludhiana and Haryana police, but no action was taken. https://www.rozanaspokesman.in/news/haryana/070826/gursimran-singh-mand-attacked-in-haryana.html

During the fifth day of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha monsoon session, Congress MLAs led by Partap Singh Bajwa protested over sacrilege issues. The session saw significant announcements, including the recruitment of 1,032 lecturers, the construction of a 'Mahila Haat' in Jalalabad, and budget approvals for school upgrades in Raikot. Issues regarding illegal mining and infrastructure projects like the Makhu railway overbridge and new link roads in Zira were also discussed. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/liveblog/chandigarh/punjab-vidhan-sabha-session-live-proceedings-of-the-fifth-day-of-the-monsoon-session-of-the-vidhan-sabha-begin/

The birth anniversary of the eighth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji, was celebrated with religious fervor at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar. Devotees illuminated the periphery of the holy sarovar with thousands of oil lamps, creating a spiritual atmosphere. Following the Rehras Sahib prayers, a magnificent fireworks display took place, attracting thousands of visitors who prayed for the well-being of all humanity. https://www.etvbharat.com/pa/videos/miraculous-lamp-garland-and-fireworks-at-sachkhand-sri-harmandir-sahib-on-the-occasion-of-the-birth-anniversary-of-sri-guru-harkrishan-sahib-ji-pbs26080708078

The article explores why daughters often share a closer bond with their fathers and sons with their mothers. It identifies five key reasons for each bond, such as security and confidence for daughters from fathers, and emotional support and unconditional love for sons from mothers. While highlighting these common psychological patterns, the article emphasizes that family dynamics vary and parental attention remains the most crucial factor in building strong relationships with all children. https://punjab.news18.com/news/lifestyle/why-daughter-closer-to-her-father-and-a-son-to-his-mother-discover-five-major-reasons-for-each-skm-993406.html

In Purnia, Bihar, a unique tradition exists where the National Flag is hoisted at 12:01 AM on the night of August 14th at Jhanda Chowk. This tradition dates back to 1947, when freedom fighter Rameshwar Prasad Singh and his companions hoisted the tricolor immediately after hearing news of India's independence on the radio. Even today, hundreds of people gather at midnight to celebrate this historic moment with the national anthem and slogans. https://punjab.news18.com/photogallery/lifestyle/independence-day-2026-the-tricolor-is-hoisted-only-at-this-place-in-india-on-14th-august-know-the-reason-ak-993803.html

Sangeetha, the wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has withdrawn her divorce petition filed in the Chengalpattu family court. During a hearing on Friday via video conferencing, she informed the court that she does not wish to proceed with the divorce. Following her statement, the court disposed of the case, putting an end to ongoing rumors about the couple's relationship status. The reasons for the withdrawal remain private. https://punjab.news18.com/news/national/tamilnadu-cm-tvk-chief-c-joseph-vijay-wife-divorce-petition-withdrawn-family-court-tamil-nadu-case-disposed-2-sk-993753.html

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the constitutional right of Sikhs to carry a Kirpan under Article 25 cannot be misused for committing crimes. The court clarified that if a Kirpan is used to attack someone, the accused cannot escape the Arms Act by citing religious rights. This decision came after a lower court in Kurukshetra had dropped Arms Act charges in an assault case, labeling the Kirpan solely as a religious symbol. The High Court overturned this, emphasizing that religious freedom does not permit criminal acts. https://punjabi.newsd5.in/%E0%A8%95%E0%A9%8D%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%BF%E0%A8%AA%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%A8-%E0%A8%A8%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B2-%E0%A8%B9%E0%A8%AE%E0%A8%B2%E0%A8%BE-%E0%A8%95%E0%A8%B0%E0%A8%A8-%E0%A8%B5%E0%A8%BE%E0%A8%B2%E0%A9%87/

In a joint operation by BSF and SSOC in Fazilka, two smugglers were arrested with 30 kg of heroin packed in 53 packets. The suspects, identified as Sukhwinder Singh and Manpreet Singh, were reportedly in contact with Pakistani smugglers. In a separate search operation at Tahliwala village, security forces recovered a crashed Pakistani drone along with a Chinese pistol, two magazines, and live cartridges from a paddy field. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/punjab/fazilka-30-kg-heroin-weapons-and-pakistani-drone-recovered-two-smugglers-arrested/