VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Aug 14, 2026, 11:59 IST IGNOU’s new one-year master’s route: 9 courses for FYUP graduates, re-registration deadline extended: Check details here Amitabh Bachchan recalls strangers walking into Dharmendra’s home and an open-door ‘free for all’ hospitality, warmth and generosity: ‘He had a massive heart’ 7 Indian foods that became symbols of resistance during the freedom struggle Why some Anthropic investors call CEO Dario Amodei ‘more of a religious leader than he is a CEO’ Supreme Court’s order provided interim relief to the Tamil Nadu government NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed a Madras High Court order that had struck down the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to provide government jobs to eligible relatives of those who died in the Karur stampede last year.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran also issued notice to the Tamil Nadu chief secretary and other respondents on the challenge to the High Court order.During the hearing, the Supreme Court questioned the basis of the challenge to the government’s policy of providing employment to families affected by the tragedy.“Who are you to question the policy of the government? Suppose the sole member died in the tragedy, shouldn’t the government give some employment to son or daughter?” the bench told the petitioner who had filed the public interest litigation, according to PTI.The Supreme Court’s order provides interim relief to the Tamil Nadu government, led by chief minister C Joseph Vijay, which had challenged the High Court’s decision.What did Madras HC say?The Madras high court had on July 27 quashed the government’s orders providing employment to relatives of the Karur stampede victims.The court had held that allowing such appointments could open the door to similar demands from families affected by other tragedies. It also pointed to existing guidelines governing compassionate appointments and the large number of people waiting for government employment.The high court had observed that it was not appropriate to overlook those already waiting for compassionate appointments in government departments.The background case involved the September 27, 2025 stampede in Karur, where 41 people were killed and more than 100 injured during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) meeting addressed by Vijay.After the incident, the Tamil Nadu government decided to provide government employment to eligible family members of those who died. Vijay handed over appointment orders to 31 family members on July 10, according to the background report.The decision was challenged through public interest petitions before the Madras high court.Why did the high court quash the appointments?The High Court had said public employment could not be treated as a form of largesse by the state and stressed that government jobs must be granted within the framework of constitutional principles.It noted that the Tamil Nadu government already had guidelines governing compassionate appointments, including eligibility requirements and timelines.The court had also expressed concern that granting jobs in this case could lead families affected by other deaths and tragedies to seek similar appointments.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe high court said it had “full sympathy” for families of those who died in the Karur tragedy but distinguished the case from employment granted to families of personnel who die while serving the nation.It also suggested that the government could instead support affected families through skill development, technical training and entrepreneurship programmes, potentially helping family members become self-sufficient.The Supreme Court’s decision to stay that order means the high court’s ruling will not operate for now, while the apex court considers the challenge.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Check August 14, 2026 outlook Before becoming a billionaire investor, Bill Ackman’s journey began with a $14,000 Harvard sales job and a book linked to Warren Buffett BCI chief clarifies ‘no inquiry’ into judicial internships NEW DELHI: Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra on Friday clarified the Council has withdrawn its order concerning judicial internships following an emergency meeting, saying that no inquiry will be initiated.Mishra said the BCI’s primary objective was to ensure that law students face no obstacles or loss of opportunities while seeking internships in the judiciary.”An order was issued yesterday, but the Council’s meeting was held immediately. The Council discussed it and said, ‘No, there is no need for this’. Actually, the intention is that no student should face any loss in getting an internship in the judiciary. Sometimes, we have seen in the past that due to certain reasons, the judiciary posed obstacles for students regarding internships,” he said, as cited by news agency ANI.Mishra added that BCI’s interests are aligned with the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) Abhijeet Dipke and Saurav Das.”The Bar Council of India aims to protect the interests of the youth of India. I want to communicate to Abhijeet Dipke and Das (Sourav Das) that our interests are the same as theirs, to protect the rights of the students,” he said.”There will be no inquiry; there will be no inquiry whatsoever, nothing of the sort will happen. We have wished the students well for their bright futures,” he added.Mishra also reaffirmed the BCI’s commitment to strengthening ties between the legal fraternity, the judiciary and aspiring lawyers, ensuring that students can pursue their training without obstacles or hardship.”My belief is that students should not face any hardship during their internships. I will coordinate from everywhere so that the judiciary remains happy, the students remain happy, and no one suffers any loss. With this objective in mind, the order was completely withdrawn last night following the meeting. There will be no inquiry, and no blow will be dealt to the students’ interests,” he said.The latest order modifies an earlier BCI directive that had raised concerns over an alleged campaign at NALSAR linked to the proposed participation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at the university’s convocation.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe BCI had initially sought a factual inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the campaign and the individuals allegedly involved in initiating or organising it. The inquiry was intended to determine whether any individual or group had engaged in conduct warranting further statutory action.The Council has now clarified that the 2026 graduating batch should not be denied entry into the legal profession over allegations concerning the conduct of some individuals.Under the latest decision, NALSAR’s 2026 graduates can proceed with their enrolment before the State Bar Councils of their choice. The factual inquiry into the controversy surrounding the convocation-related campaign, however, will continue.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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The majority of the gallantry awards have been given to personnel who served in areas affected by Left Wing Extremism.197 gallantry medals for LWE-affected areasOf the 301 gallantry awards, 197 personnel from Left Wing Extremism-affected areas have been recognised for their actions. Another 51 personnel from Jammu and Kashmir, 12 from the Northeast and 41 from other regions have received the medals.The government said the Medal for Gallantry is awarded for a “conspicuous act of Gallantry” in saving life and property, preventing crime or arresting criminals, with the risks undertaken assessed in relation to the officer’s duties and responsibilities.The awards recognise the contribution of personnel who undertake high-risk duties as part of their responsibilities.92 President’s Medals for Distinguished ServiceThe Centre has also awarded 92 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM).Of these, 83 have been awarded to Police Service personnel, four to Fire Service personnel, three to Civil Defence and Home Guard personnel, and two to Correctional Service personnel.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe PSM is awarded for a special distinguished record in service, the government said.In addition, 664 Medals for Meritorious Service (MSM) have been awarded this Independence Day.Of these, 606 went to Police Service personnel, 28 to Fire Service personnel, 18 to Civil Defence and Home Guard personnel, and 12 to Correctional Service personnel.The MSM is awarded for valuable service marked by resourcefulness and devotion to duty.The awards are part of the annual Independence Day honours for personnel serving in India’s police, fire, civil defence, home guard and correctional services.India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lead the celebrations from the Red Fort in New Delhi, following the traditional Independence Day ceremony.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Victory Day is observed annually by the Taliban on August 15 to commemorate the group’s return to Kabul in 2021, following the withdrawal of US-led NATO forces.The invitation for the event has been extended by Afghanistan charge d’affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor and carries the emblem of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. According to sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the event is not just endorsed by the Indian side but is will also see participation by senior Indian officials.India doesn’t officially recognise the Islamic Emirate, maintaining its position on that issue is in consonance with the international community, although it has allowed the Taliban to take control of the Afghan embassy. However, its position is also marked by pragmatic engagement with Taliban, leveraging its historic goodwill and development presence to protect its security and regional interests. These efforts have been further aided by the dramatic shift in the Taliban’s ties with Pakistan.India and Afghanistan continue to back each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with India solidly standing by Kabul in the latter’s border conflict with Pakistan. Much to Pakistan’s chagrin, the Taliban too backed India’s sovereignty over J&K in a joint statement with India last year by endorsing a mention of the union territory as located in India, while condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhile restoring its own embassy in Kabul last year, India had agreed to the appointment of Taliban diplomats here, allowing them to work out of the embassy even in the absence of a formal recognition for the Taliban regime. The development followed a landmark visit by Afghanistan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India that further cemented the relationship.India’s historical and civilizational ties with Afghanistan, along with the development partnership, has witnessed more than 500 projects spread across each of the 34 provinces of the country in critical areas of power, water supply, road connectivity, healthcare, education, agriculture and capacity building.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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What happened to his boxing career Hours of interrogation, motive still unclear NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked near a gurdwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded on Thursday, leaving him with injuries to his hand. One of his security personnel also sustained injuries.Badal, who has a ‘Z+’ security cover, was injured after Jaspal Singh, a man believed to be around 60-62 years old, attacked him with a ‘kirpan’ (ceremonial dagger) inside a gurdwara.Despite hours of questioning by multiple agencies, police were yet to establish a clear motive for the attack.Police said Jaspal Singh, who holds degrees in commerce and law and is a resident of Pune, was taken to the Nanded police headquarters for questioning.“Despite long hours of interrogation, the police are yet to find a concrete reason for the attack. So far, we have not found any criminal links or any such connections involving the accused in this case,” an official was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines“We are interrogating the accused, and it will go on for a long time. The former Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal is fine and will be discharged soon,” he added.The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) have joined the local police in the investigation, an official told PTI.Police have registered a case against Singh at Mudkhed police station in Nanded under Sections 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), pertaining to attempt to murder; 118(1), relating to voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons or means; and 121(2), concerning voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a public servant to deter them from performing their duty.Singh had been working as a sewadar, or volunteer, at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat for the past two years and was living alone in Nanded, police said.Police officer Santosh Kendre, who is part of Badal’s Special Protection Unit, was injured while shielding him during the attack. Badal was walking down a flight of stairs when Singh allegedly attacked him.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Ashwin makes bold prediction Kangana Ranaut defends ‘generation gutter’ remark, says NEET protest was not a ‘Gen Z protest’: ‘More than half were Shabana Azmi-type people’ 10 foods in your kitchen that are most likely to be adulterated and how to check their purity Sam Altman is happy he rejected Goldman Sachs job offer, tells that while it was tough to say ‘No’ then, it should not be for students nowadays, as … Sukhbir Badal was attacked at a gurudwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday said she was “deeply touched” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “kind gesture” of reaching out to enquire about the health of her husband and party chief, Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was attacked at a gurdwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded a day earlier.This marked the Badal family’s first reaction to the attack on the former Punjab deputy chief minister.”Truly grateful, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, for your personal call to inquire about Sardar Sukhbir Singh Badal ji’s health and for your good wishes for his speedy recovery following the dastardly attack on him inside a Gurudwara Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra,” Harsimrat Badal, SAD’s only Lok Sabha MP, wrote on X.She also thanked the prime minister for taking immediate cognisance of the incident and directing central investigating agencies to coordinate with the state police in the probe.”Your concern, support and wishes during this difficult time mean a lot to all of us in the family, our party and to the people of Punjab. I am deeply touched by your kind gesture. I am also grateful to you for taking immediate cognisance of the incident and directing central investigating agencies to coordinate with Maharashtra Police in the probe,” the Bathinda MP added.On Thursday, Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured after being attacked by a kirpan-wielding assailant while leaving the Mata Sahib Devaji Gurdwara at Mudkhed in Maharashtra’s Nanded district. The assailant was arrested at the spot.Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered an inquiry into the attack and spoke to Sukhbir Singh Badal over the phone. The SAD president is learnt to have told Fadnavis that he was stable, ANI reported.Earlier, Badal was also targeted in an attempted shooting at the Golden Temple in Amritsar in December 2024 while he was performing “seva”. The attacker allegedly tried to fire at him but was overpowered before he could cause any harm.The 2024 attack took place while Badal was carrying out “seva” after the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority in Sikhism, declared him a “tankhaiya,” or guilty of religious misconduct, over decisions taken by the SAD-led Punjab government between 2007 and 2017.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe SAD and BJP, which currently lead the governments at the Centre and in Maharashtra, are former allies. In 2020, the SAD ended its alliance with the BJP in protest against the Centre’s contentious farm laws, which were later withdrawn.Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, triggering speculation that the former allies could reunite ahead of the Punjab assembly elections early next year.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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