Police at Abhishek Banerjee's office. (Express Photo)Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials, along with a large contingent of Kolkata Police, went to Abhishek Banerjee’s Camac Street office on Thursday and removed the party hoarding from atop the building.
The action was preceded by an alleged commotion, with Abhishek Banerjee claiming that senior party workers and leaders were pushed by the police.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 on a bilateral visit and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 31 to September 1 to attend the 26th SCO Summit. Modi is also said to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek.
In an X post, JP Nadda said cordial discussions were held following the August 21 “Reservation Hatao” protest at Jantar Mantar, as per the predetermined schedule, with team members Harsh Dubey, Ran Bahadur Singh Chauhan, and Mrityunjay Pathak.
At least 20 people were injured after a tourist bus carrying around 35 passengers crashed into a petrol pump at Kakkoor in Ernakulam district. Police said the bus driver swerved to avoid a two-wheeler that suddenly turned across the road, causing the bus to veer off the road and overturn after hitting the petrol pump. The passengers, including children and elderly people travelling from Kalady to attend a wedding, were rescued by locals and taken to nearby hospitals.
Police have intensified the search for a prisoner who escaped from Aluva Sub Jail last week but later walked into Perumbavoor police station seeking his Aadhaar card, officials said. The escapee, a native of Assam’s Dhemaji, was arrested in a mobile phone theft case and lodged in jail. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been alerted to monitor Sonowal’s movements, particularly at railway stations, if he attempts to leave Kerala by train. Assam Police will also be informed and asked to remain vigilant in case he returns to his native place.
YouTuber and Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gym in Shamli on Wednesday evening, police said. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav condemned the killing, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order and demanding a probe into possible political rivalry. He also called it an attack on the Jat community.
A man was shot at by unidentified assailants in Paschim Vihar West, the outer Delhi police said. The victim is receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. Preliminary investigation suggests a possible love affair behind the attack, while efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused.
Massive flash floods in Nepal and China’s Tibet region have killed at least 160 people and left many missing, including tourists, pilgrims and hydropower workers. Nepal reported 157 deaths and 403 people missing, including 341 foreign nationals from countries such as India, the US, Britain, Australia and Canada. China separately reported 265 missing in Tibet’s Gyirong County. Experts linked the disaster to a glacial collapse amid rising temperatures in the Himalayan region.
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Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and introduce stronger child-safety measures on Facebook and Instagram to settle a landmark case brought by 47 US states over the platforms’ alleged impact on children’s mental health. The case accused Meta of deliberately using addictive design features to keep young users engaged. Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones said the settlement would end such practices and provide greater protection for children from online harm.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials, along with a large contingent of Kolkata Police, went to Abhishek Banerjee's Camac Street office on Thursday and removed the party hoarding from atop the building.
The action was preceded by an alleged commotion, with Abhishek Banerjee claiming that senior party workers and leaders were pushed by the police.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin meets newly appointed BJP office bearers.
VIDEO | Delhi: BJP national president Nitin Nabin meets newly appointed BJP office bearers. pic.twitter.com/ZOI5ykJ4si
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 27, 2026
Prime Minister Modi is said to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 on a bilateral visit and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 31 to September 1 to attend the 26th SCO Summit.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, in his letter, said that one-third reservation for women could be introduced for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections while maintaining the existing state-wise strength for another 25 years.
Kharge called for an all-party meeting to discuss the delimitation proposals. He also said that all state governments and political parties should be given adequate time to study and discuss the proposals.
(PTI)
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding delimitation, the delay in proroguing the Monsoon Session of Parliament, and the possibility of a special session.
I have written to the PM Modi on delimitation, the delay in prorogation of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, and the likely special session mentioned by the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs in a television interview last evening.
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) August 27, 2026
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In an X post, JP Nadda said that cordial discussions were held following the August 21 "Reservation Hatao" protest at Jantar Mantar, as per the pre-determined schedule, with team members Harsh Dubey, Ran Bahadur Singh Chauhan and Mrityunjay Pathak.
At least 20 people were injured after a tourist bus carrying around 35 passengers crashed into a petrol pump at Kakkoor in Ernakulam district. Police said the bus driver swerved to avoid a two-wheeler that suddenly turned across the road, as captured on CCTV, causing the bus to veer off the road and overturn after hitting the petrol pump. The passengers, including children and elderly people travelling from Kalady to attend a wedding, were rescued by locals and taken to nearby hospitals. (PTI)
Seven people from Andhra Pradesh have been reported stranded or missing in flood-hit Nepal, with four traced and safe while efforts are underway to locate three others, Minister N Lokesh Naidu said. Among those missing are Bala Subramanyam of Kuppam, Rajyalakshmi Nimmagadda of the Isha Foundation Group S3, and Sasi Kumar, who was last seen near the Gyirong border port. Four others from Adoni and Kurnool, who were part of a 156-member Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage group, have been confirmed safe but remain stranded. AP Bhavan is coordinating with Indian and Nepalese authorities, the Isha Foundation and the MEA to track the affected pilgrims and facilitate their return
Two workers died after being trapped inside a chamber while cleaning a manhole in Pune late Wednesday night. The incident took place during cleaning work, with both workers becoming trapped inside the chamber.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Pune, Maharashtra: Two workers died after getting trapped inside a chamber while cleaning a manhole late Wednesday night. The deceased have been identified as Amol Shinde (20) and Manoj Shinde (26).#punenews
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 27, 2026
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Police have intensified the search for a prisoner who escaped from Aluva Sub Jail last week but later walked into Perumbavoor police station seeking his Aadhaar card, officials said. The escapee, a native of Assam’s Dhemaji, was arrested in a mobile phone theft case and lodged in jail. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been alerted to monitor Sonowal’s movements, particularly at railway stations, if he attempts to leave Kerala by train. Assam Police will also be informed and asked to remain vigilant in case he returns to his native place.
Meanwhile, the Prison Department has launched a detailed probe into the security lapses that enabled his escape. (PTI)
Three people were killed and 11 others injured after a bus travelling from Gurugram to Supaul in Bihar collided with a truck on the Purvanchal Expressway. CO Baldirai Ashutosh Kumar said police received information about the accident around 5.50 am. The injured were taken to a Community Health Centre for treatment, while the dead were sent for post-mortem.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh: Bus-truck collision on Purvanchal Expressway kills three, injures several others. Ashutosh Kumar, CO Baldirai, says, "We received information at about 5.50 am about an accident on Purvanchal Expressway. The police team reached the spot… pic.twitter.com/GaEcrav1sk
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 27, 2026
CJI Surya Kant said artificial intelligence can support judicial reasoning but cannot replace human judgment or judicial conscience, stressing that judicial decisions must remain with judges and legally authorised officers. Speaking during a bilateral meeting with Germany's Federal Court of Justice President Ulrich Herrmann in Karlsruhe, CJI Kant said the Supreme Court is using AI for defined tasks such as legal research, translation of judgments into 16 languages and providing citizens with case-status information. He said proposed regulations would allow administrative uses such as scheduling, transcription and translation while barring AI from assessing witness credibility, bail eligibility and other judicial decisions. (PTI)
Karnataka has formed a five-member Cabinet Sub-Committee, headed by Minister UT Khader, to address challenges faced by students and recommend comprehensive education reforms. The panel will examine issues including exam and recruitment integrity, fee and coaching regulation, infrastructure and quality in public institutions, curriculum and skilling, student mental health and access to education. It will consult students, parents, teachers and other stakeholders across the state and submit its report within a month.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsBengaluru: Karnataka Govt has constituted a five-member Cabinet Sub-Committee to examine challenges faced by students and recommend comprehensive education reforms, with Minister UT Khader as Chairman. The panel includes Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy, Home, IT&BT… pic.twitter.com/9GCgmglNbT
— ANI (@ANI) August 27, 2026
A man was shot at by unidentified assailants in Paschim Vihar West, the outer Delhi police said. The victim is receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. Preliminary investigation suggests a possible love affair behind the attack, while efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused. (PTI)
YouTuber and Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gym in Shamli on Wednesday evening, police said. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav condemned the killing, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order and demanding a probe into possible political rivalry. He also called it an attack on the Jat community.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsSTORY | Haryanvi singer-Youtuber Ankit Balyan shot dead in Shamli
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 27, 2026
Youtuber and Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gym in Shamli district on Wednesday evening, police said.
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