Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani. (File Photo)India News Today’s Highlights, 14 August 2026: Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce have joined hands to develop a combat engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. In a joint statement, the two companies said that they would develop an Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex in India.
A minibus carrying 21 passengers fell into a 25-metre-deep gorge on the Ramgarh-Mukteshwar road in Uttarakhand. As of now, 20 people have been rescued, while one person remains trapped.
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday said the attack on him was an attempt to disturb peace and harmony in Punjab. Speaking to the media in Nanded, Badal said those behind the attack wanted to take control of the situation in the state, but vowed that the Akali Dal would not allow this. This is his first reaction after a ‘kirpan’ attack on him.
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a Madras High Court order that had cancelled a government decision to provide jobs to the family of those killed in the Karur stampede. The top court also issued notice on a plea challenging the High Court’s order. The case concerns the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to provide employment to eligible family members of the victims of the Karur stampede.
An Air India Airbus A320 that dropped around 300 feet on August 4 briefly lost key flight controls after all three hydraulic systems registered losses, according to a preliminary Airbus analysis reviewed by Reuters. The incident involved Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, but 24 people on board were injured. According to the Airbus assessment, the aircraft’s elevators and ailerons, which control pitch and roll, were unavailable for about four seconds. The preliminary analysis has not established the root cause.
A fire broke out in the early hours of Friday at a CNC wood-cutting shop in Shahberi, Greater Noida, under the Bisrakh police station, killing one worker and leaving another critical. Fire service personnel rescued two men — Altamash and Aman — from the burning shop in an unconscious condition; Altamash was declared dead at a nearby hospital, while Aman has been referred to Safdarjung Hospital for treatment. The fire has since been completely extinguished and the electricity supply to the area was disconnected during the operation, police said.
A landslide and sudden rush of water into a tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district has killed seven people and injured 13, with rescue operations underway at the site. The incident on the eve of Independence Day adds to a monsoon season that has already taken a severe toll across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala.
The United States has named India in a report identifying more than 40 countries through which Chinese goods are allegedly being rerouted to evade American tariffs — a significant diplomatic pressure point that arrives even as India and the US are working toward a bilateral trade deal and New Delhi has been trying to position itself as a beneficiary of supply chain diversification away from China.
Delhi University’s revised History syllabus has dropped an entire paper on the Delhi Sultanate, a change that has drawn criticism from historians who say it represents a narrowing of the curriculum at one of India’s most influential universities — and one that follows a broader pattern of syllabus revisions that have attracted controversy in recent years.
Regarding the BRICS Summit, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We have extended invitations to several countries to participate in the BRICS Summit, but as of now, I don't have an update to share with you regarding this."
#watch | Delhi | MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We have extended invitations to several countries to participate in the BRICS Summit, but as of now, I don't have an update to share with you regarding this." pic.twitter.com/0pSCaokwps
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2026
Four people died in Bihar's Gaya after inhaling toxic gas inside a well, leading to asphyxiation.
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Reliance Industries, Rolls-Royce announce partnership to make engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft programme.
Media Release - Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce announce strategic intent to partner and develop India's indigenous combat engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme
— Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) August 14, 2026
London / Mumbai, 14thAugust 2026: Reliance Industries Limited (Reliance) and Rolls-Royce…
Family of three killed after a car collided with a milk transporter in Gujarat's Mahisagar district.
"Prima facie, the speeding car with three members of a family from Dahod was heading towards Lilavati Hospital in Lunawada when it collided with a milk tanker coming from the opposite direction," Mahisagar Superintendent of Police Safin Hasan told PTI.
A minibus carrying 21 passengers fell into a 25-metre-deep gorge on the Ramgarh-Mukteshwar road in Uttarakhand. As of now, 20 people have been rescued, while one person remains trapped.
VIDEO | Nainital, Uttarakhand: 20 rescued after a mini bus carrying 21 passengers falls into 25-meter deep gorge on Ramgarh–Mukteshwar road.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 14, 2026
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Kerala DYFI staged a protest outside the office of Kerala Chief Minister VS Satheesan following the arrest of Youth Congress leaders.
The protestors demanded a high-level investigation into the recent arrest of the youth leaders, who were alleged to be involved in an MDMA case.
#watch | Kochi: Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) stages a protest march to Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan’s office.
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2026
The protestors are demanding a high-level investigation into the recent arrest of Youth Congress leaders allegedly involved in an MDMA case. pic.twitter.com/xFmEkA96Cf
Eggs were thrown at Nirmal Ghosh, former TMC MLA from Panihati, while he was being taken from Khardah Police Station to Barrackpore Court. He has been arrested in connection with RG Kar rape and murder case.
#watch | West Bengal: Eggs were thrown at Nirmal Ghosh, former TMC MLA from Panihati, while he was being taken from Khardah Police Station to Barrackpore Court.
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2026
He has been arrested in connection with RG Kar rape and murder case. pic.twitter.com/mH95BIMJe2
Federation of Indian Pilots President C S Randhawa says, “Triple hydraulic failure is not an expected failure on A320, so there is no emergency checklist for pilots. This is perhaps the first time that an Airbus A320 family aircraft has experienced such a failure. In case of any failure, you normally refer to the ECAM (Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitor), which is displayed on the MFD in front of the pilot. Warning messages are generated there, and there may also be an audio warning. The pilot then takes the necessary action as per the electronic checklist.”
VIDEO | Air India Phuket-Delhi flight: Federation of Indian Pilots President C S Randhawa says, “Triple hydraulic failure is not an expected failure on A320, so there is no emergency checklist for pilots. This is perhaps the first time that an Airbus A320 family aircraft has… pic.twitter.com/v0jzjc6DNd
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 14, 2026
Rescue operations are underway in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district after debris entered an under-construction tunnel following a landslide. According to a PTI report, water has filled half of the tunnel, trapping workers inside.
VIDEO | Chamoli: Rescue operations are underway at the accident site, where landslides and subsidence caused debris and water to fill half of the tunnel, trapping workers inside.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 14, 2026
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NCP (SP) leader has spoken out against the purification of the venue in Haldwani following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's rally.
Sule said, "We condemn the way Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was insulted. There should be a thorough inquiry into the matter."
VIDEO | Mumbai, Maharashtra: "We condemn the way Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was insulted. There should be a thorough inquiry into the matter," says NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on the row over the 'purification' of the venue in Haldwani following Kharge's rally. pic.twitter.com/KJqOTASzc2
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 14, 2026
Following the Vijay-led government's first budget, AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami said that, "No new schemes announced in 100 days of TVK government; farmers, government employees, nurses are protesting; they have only renamed schemes."
VIDEO | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu: “No new schemes announced in 100 days of TVK government; farmers, government employees, nurses are protesting; they have only renamed schemes”, says AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami (@EPSTamilNadu).
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 14, 2026
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Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday said the attack on him was an attempt to disturb peace and harmony in Punjab. Speaking to the media in Nanded, Badal said those behind the attack wanted to take control of the situation in the state, but vowed that the Akali Dal would not allow this. This is his first reaction after a 'kirpan' attack on him. Badal thanked Guru Gobind Singh Ji for protecting him and said he was neither afraid nor would be deterred.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Nanded: Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) speaks to media about attack on him.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 14, 2026
He says, “They do not want peace in Punjab. Their mission is to take control of the situation in Punjab and disturb the peace, which, as the president of the… pic.twitter.com/4bkHeotRKF
A bomb threat has been received at the Delhi High Court through email. Registrar General of the Delhi HC is in touch with the Delhi Police.
A 34-year-old man was killed and three others were injured after suspected militants opened fire in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Friday, police said. A group of armed men allegedly attacked Langka Naga village around 8 am using sophisticated weapons, according to a senior police officer. The deceased was identified as W Chawang, who suffered gunshot wounds to the head and died on the spot. Police said three other villagers were injured in the attack. Locals claimed that an armed group from the village also opened fire at the suspected militants after the attack. More than 260 people have been killed and thousands displaced in the ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in Manipur since May 2023.
The Supreme Court cancels criminal defamation complaint and summon issued by trial court against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks against Savarkar.
The Centre has approved 40 questions for the population enumeration phase of Census 2027, covering demographic, social, educational, employment and migration details. The list includes basic information such as name, relationship with the head of the household, sex, date of birth, age, marital status, nationality, religion, caste, mother tongue and languages known. The census questionnaire will also cover literacy, digital literacy, educational attendance, highest educational qualification, work status, occupation, industry and class of worker. Among the key inclusions are details related to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and caste, along with information about parents, disability, place of birth and previous residence. Officials will also collect information on the reason for migration and the duration of stay at the current place.
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a Madras High Court order that had cancelled a government decision to provide jobs to the family of those killed in the Karur stampede. The top court also issued notice on a plea challenging the High Court's order. The case concerns the Tamil Nadu government's decision to provide employment to eligible family members of the victims of the Karur stampede.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said students of NALSAR University of Law have the right to protest and questioned the Bar Council of India (BCI) over its circulars concerning the students. Chief Justice Surya Kant expressed displeasure over the BCI's circular banning the enrolment of NALSAR's 2026 batch graduates as advocates. The CJI said the issue was a dialogue between the court and the students and questioned the BCI's authority to interfere. The Supreme Court sought a response from the BCI on its circulars and directed that no punitive action be taken against NALSAR students or faculty in the meantime.
An Air India Airbus A320 that dropped around 300 feet on August 4 briefly lost key flight controls after all three hydraulic systems registered losses, according to a preliminary Airbus analysis reviewed by Reuters. The incident involved Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, but 24 people on board were injured. According to the Airbus assessment, the aircraft's elevators and ailerons, which control pitch and roll, were unavailable for about four seconds. During this period, the aircraft pitched upwards. The first officer applied a full nose-down input, but there was "no direct response" from the flight-control surfaces until the hydraulic systems recovered within seconds. Airbus has asked Air India to carry out checks on the aircraft's systems and sensors and provide further information. The preliminary analysis has not established the root cause.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) had secured the return of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE. Shah said the move marked a new milestone in the government's zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and efforts to track down drug traffickers hiding abroad. Basoya is accused of being the mastermind of an international drug syndicate, according to officials.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsModi govt is relentlessly tracking down drug traffickers hiding abroad and destroying their entire ecosystem with a ruthless approach.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 14, 2026
Creating a new milestone in the policy of zero tolerance against narcotics, the NCB secured the return of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh…
