August 17, 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said an ISI-backed terror network was destroyed ahead of Independence Day and its plans for subversive attacks were thwarted, while the Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Election Commission’s decision to use 2002 as the base year for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Sikkim.
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- Amit Shah Says ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Network Destroyed Ahead of Independence Day
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government destroyed the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of Independence Day. He said plans for subversive attacks were also thwarted through arrests. - Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere with Sikkim Electoral Roll Base Year
The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Election Commission’s decision to fix 2002 as the base year for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Sikkim. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant dismissed a PIL filed by an NGO challenging the decision. - 15 Receive National Anubhav Awards 2026 for Contributions to Nation-Building
Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh conferred the National Anubhav Awards 2026 on 15 awardees in New Delhi. The recipients were recognised for their contributions to nation-building and participation in various government projects. - Pralhad Joshi Directs Strict Compliance with Examination Protocols
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi held a meeting with senior officials, including the Secretary of Higher Education and the Director General of the National Testing Agency. He directed officials to ensure strict compliance with established examination protocols. - CEC Gyanesh Kumar Interacts with 500 Booth Level Officers in Bihar
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar interacted with around 500 Booth Level Officers at Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. The programme focused on making the electoral process more effective, transparent, accessible and citizen-centric. - VP Radhakrishnan Says Graduation Marks Transition to Constant Adaptation
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said graduation should not be viewed as the end of education but as a transition into lifelong learning and constant adaptation. He made the remarks at the 11th convocation of the Central University of Tamil Nadu amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and technology.
