August 14, 2026: Protests have erupted across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, with demonstrators demanding fundamental rights and accountability, while Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched 58 modern fire-fighting vehicles worth around ₹40 crore to strengthen emergency services.
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- Protests Erupt Across PoJK Over Fundamental Rights and Reported Killings
Protests were reported from several parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, with demonstrators demanding fundamental rights, accountability for reported killings and an end to alleged restrictions on civil liberties. - Andhra Pradesh Launches 58 Modern Fire-Fighting Vehicles
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched 58 modern fire-fighting vehicles costing around ₹40 crore to strengthen the state’s fire and emergency services. The vehicles were procured using 15th Finance Commission funds. - J&K VDG Member Killed, Another Critically Injured in Udhampur Firing
One Village Defence Guard member was killed and another critically injured after a fellow VDG member allegedly opened fire following a scuffle in Udhampur district. The incident occurred in the remote Pancheri area. - Sukhbir Singh Badal Discharged from Nanded Hospital
Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was discharged from a Nanded hospital on August 14. He was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon while leaving a Gurdwara in Nanded on August 13. - Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme to Be Implemented in West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the implementation of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme in the state at a Kanyaratna Diwas event in Kolkata. The initiative will promote girl-child education from primary to higher education. - Maharashtra CM Inaugurates Silk Market Building in Jalna
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated a silk market building in Jalna district. He highlighted Jalna’s identity around steel, seeds and silk and urged farmers to diversify their agricultural activities. - Meghalaya Opens Centre of Excellence for Eri Silk Weaving
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Eri silk weaving in Ri-Bhoi district. The centre aims to preserve traditional weaving skills and promote the craft among future generations. - Indian Railways Reunites 65 Lost Children with Families
Indian Railways reunited 65 lost children with their families under Operation Nanhey Farishtey. The children were found at railway stations under the Ferozepur Railway Division and secured with assistance from the Railway Protection Force and railway staff. - Tripura Lays Foundation for Government Eye Hospital in Agartala
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha laid the foundation stone for the Agartala Government Eye Hospital at Capital Complex. He described the project as a milestone for strengthening eye-care services in the state. - Maharashtra Holds Tiranga Rallies Ahead of Independence Day
The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign has received an enthusiastic response across Maharashtra, with Tiranga rallies, cycle and motorcycle rallies, cultural programmes and awareness activities being organised ahead of the 80th Independence Day.
