India News Live Updates, 21 August 2026: Karnataka bus crash leaves 2 dead, 15 injured

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A private bus lost control and overturned into a roadside drain along the highway near Aymangala in Hiriyur taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. The driver and cleaner were killed on the spot, while more than 15 passengers sustained injuries in the accident.

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A statewide bandh called by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha is being held in Punjab today to press for the release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences. In Moga, police have deployed heavy security to prevent any disruption, with Inspector Gurwinder Singh Bhullar saying emergency services would continue to function. He urged protesters to remain peaceful and said there was no need for the public to panic. The bandh was scheduled from 7 am to 2 pm, but heavy rain had delayed the arrival of protesters in the area. Emergency vehicles, including ambulances, as well as people travelling for weddings and funerals, would be allowed to pass. The Morcha has appealed to schools and colleges to remain closed.

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Kurla crane accident

Eight people were injured after a crane collapsed in Qureshi Nagar in Mumbai’s Kurla on Friday, officials said. According to the Junior Engineer of L Ward, who was present at the site, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority was preparing to carry out an eviction and demolition drive in the area. The accident took place while the crane was being mounted with the help of a Poclain machine. Six injured persons were admitted to Sion Hospital, while two others were taken to Kurla Bhabha Hospital. Information about their condition is still awaited.

Karnataka identifies 911 illegal immigrants in 3 years; 365 linked to criminal cases

Karnataka has identified 911 illegal immigrants in the state over the past three years, of whom 365 were linked to criminal cases, according to a written reply by Home Minister Priyank Kharge in the state Legislative Council on Thursday. The reply came in response to a question raised by Karnataka Legislative Council member H S Gopinath on August 20. Among the 911 illegal immigrants identified, 868 were from Bangladesh, followed by Pakistan (20), Nigeria (13), Sri Lanka (8), Myanmar (1) and Uganda (1). Kharge said the verification was carried out as part of an exercise to identify and verify foreign nationals residing in Karnataka, including those allegedly staying without valid documents or beyond the period permitted under their visas.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan shifted to Islamabad hospital

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was shifted to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad from jail early on Friday for a medical examination, according to his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. This came after a long-standing demand from Khan’s supporters, who have raised concerns about his deteriorating health during his three years in prison. Later, news agency Reuters, citing a television channel, reported that he had been taken back to prison from the hospital. However, there has been no official confirmation of his return to prison.

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Aug 21, 2026 10:11 AM IST
Karnataka bus crash

A private bus lost control and overturned into a roadside drain along the highway near Aymangala in Hiriyur taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. The driver and cleaner were killed on the spot, while more than 15 passengers sustained injuries in the accident.

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Aug 21, 2026 09:42 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh: Flood alert in Dindori as Bilgarha Dam gates opened

Heavy rainfall in Madhya Pradesh’s Dindori district has caused a flood alert after several gates of the Bilgarha Dam were opened to release excess water. Authorities have sounded an alert in 14 villages due to rising water levels and the risk of flooding in low-lying areas.

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Aug 21, 2026 09:20 AM IST
'Sadak Satyagraha’ over poor roads in Maharashtra’s Palghar

The ‘Sadak Satyagraha’ hunger strike led by Cockroach Janta Party activist Vivek Tiwari over poor road conditions and inadequate infrastructure in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. On the sixth day of the agitation, a CJP delegation visited the protest site to express solidarity and assess the protesters’ worsening health. The agitation in the Vasai-Virar region has also received support from local Congress leaders and members of other political parties. (PTI)

Aug 21, 2026 09:15 AM IST
Punjab bandh today

A statewide bandh called by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha is being held in Punjab today to press for the release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences. In Moga, police have deployed heavy security to prevent any disruption. The bandh was scheduled from 7 am to 2 pm, but heavy rain had delayed the arrival of protesters in the area. Emergency vehicles, including ambulances, as well as people travelling for weddings and funerals, would be allowed to pass. The Morcha has appealed to schools, colleges and markets to remain closed.

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Aug 21, 2026 09:13 AM IST
Kurla crane accident

Eight people were injured after a crane collapsed in Qureshi Nagar in Mumbai’s Kurla on Friday, officials said. According to the Junior Engineer of L Ward who was present at the site, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority was preparing to carry out an eviction and demolition drive in the area. The accident took place while the crane was being mounted with the help of a Poclain machine. Six injured persons were admitted to Sion Hospital, while two others were taken to Kurla Bhabha Hospital. Read

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