At least seven dead after landslip in Mumbai’s Kurla; rescue efforts under way

A landslip hit the Kurla region in Mumbai eastern suburb in the early hours of Wednesday (August 12, 2026), killing at least seven people and injuring four others. Rescue operations are under way to trace those trapped under the debris. Two people are trapped under the debris, Deputy Chief Fire Brigade K.R. Yadav said as the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) along with 50 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation personnel continued rescue efforts.

Compromised PM forced to sell India’s interest’: Rahul as U.S. court dismisses Adani case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a U.S. federal judge permanently dismissed criminal charges against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, saying there is much more to this than meets the eye as a “compromised PM” was forced to sell India’s interest. The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha also claimed that India is paying a huge price for it.

Delimitation: Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts Govt’s resolution to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543

Amid opposition from some political parties, the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) passed a resolution urging the Union government to freeze the number of Lok Sabha seats at the existing 543 and retain the current proportion of inter-State distribution of seats.

The resolution also emphasised maintaining the current Lok Sabha-Rajya Sabha ratio of 2.2:1, while simultaneously implementing 33% reservation for women in the 2029 Lok Sabha based on the existing 543 seats and subsequent Assembly elections without any delay.

Jharkhand exam protests enter 19th day, students vow to intensify agitation

The agitation by job aspirants over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations entered its 19th day on Wednesday, with protesters vowing to intensify their stir until their demands are met. The students, protesting under the banner of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, have refused to call off their agitation despite assurances from the Hemant Soren government on reforms in the recruitment system.

Amit Shah says ready to answer any question in Parliament; Rahul Gandhi ‘not interested’

Amid continued disruption of the ongoing Monsoon Session, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) said he is ready to answer any question in Parliament and that the government is willing to take up a detailed discussion on “all aspects of the students’ protests related to the NEET issue” from 3 p.m. on Wednesday to 3 p.m. on Thursday (August 13, 2026).

Charges against Justice Yashwant Varma ‘proven’: Parliament panel

The three-member committee, formed under the Judges Inquiry Act and led by Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar, found that all the charges against Justice Yashwant Varma are “proved”. The Lok Sabha panel found that Justice Varma’s explanation remained “evasive and unsatisfactory” and he “failed to furnish a satisfactory explanation on the presence and ownership of cash found in store room of his residence”.

FCRA Bill sent to JPC amid Opposition protests; Rijiju challenges parties to cite provision against minorities

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) passed a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a 31-member Joint Committee of Parliament for further scrutiny, amid strong Opposition protests and demands for its withdrawal.

The motion, moved by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs demanding the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House, provides for a committee, comprising 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.

NEET paper leak case: Delhi Court takes cognisance of CBI charge sheet

A Delhi court on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) took cognisance of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)’s charge sheet in the NEET paper leak case. Special Judge Ajay Gupta took cognisance of the agency’s final report against 13 accused.

The CBI recently submitted its final report before the designated fast-track court dealing with “criminal cases arising from paper leaks as well as the use of other unfair means in public examinations”.

North Korea launches another missile towards sea ahead of U.S.-South Korean military drills

North Korea on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) performed its second ballistic missile test in less than a week, its neighbors said, a likely protest of the upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said a ballistic missile fired from the North’s eastern coastal Wonsan area around 6 a.m. flew more than 700 km. It said South Korea remains ready to repel any provocations by North Korea in cooperation with the United States.

Thai Government vows tougher gun controls after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok

The Thai Government on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) pledged to tighten gun controls and crack down on illegal firearms after two deadly shootings near Bangkok in less than a week, renewed pressure on authorities to curb gun violence.

The country has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Asia despite its fairly restrictive gun laws. The two recent shootings, both in Nonthaburi province, northwest of the capital Bangkok, have intensified calls for tougher enforcement and tighter controls on firearms.

Published - August 12, 2026 06:05 pm IST