Top Breaking News Updates From India and Around the World
India Prime TV | Breaking Desk: August 18, 2026, is witnessing several important developments across India and the world. Follow our LIVE blog for the latest political, economic, sports, weather, security and national updates throughout the day.
09:30 AM IST Update
School Shooting Livestreamed in the Philippines
A tragic shooting incident occurred at the junior high school campus of Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the southern Philippines. A 7th-grade student, equipped with a body camera to livestream the attack, entered the school with a high-powered rifle and a .45 caliber pistol. After missing a teacher, the shooter shot and killed a classmate before turning the gun on himself. The incident resulted in at least 2 deaths (including the shooter) and left 2 others injured.
- Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Uttar Pradesh, Schools Closed: Continuous torrential downpours and severe waterlogging have heavily disrupted daily life across several districts in Uttar Pradesh. Prioritizing safety, the Prayagraj district administration ordered all schools from pre-primary up to Class 12 to remain closed today. Similarly, in the Bahraich district, authorities have suspended classes for students up to Class 8 across all government and private institutions due to the heavy rain warning.
SDRF Rescues 6 Students from Swarna River in Dehradun:
- Amid relentless rainfall in Uttarakhand, a major disaster was averted in Dehradun. Six students became trapped in the rapidly rising, turbulent waters of the Swarna River. Upon receiving the emergency call, the SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) team launched a swift rescue operation and successfully brought all six students back to safety.
CRPF Vehicles Collides with Truck in Jammu & Kashmir:
- A severe road accident took place in the Qazigund area of Jammu and Kashmir when a speeding truck rammed into a CRPF bunker vehicle. The collision left 5 CRPF personnel injured. All injured jawans were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Woman’s Body Found in a Suitcase in Delhi’s Burari:
- A shocking case has emerged from the Burari area of the national capital. Following a PCR call received from Ajit Vihar, the Delhi Police recovered the body of an unidentified young woman stuffed inside a suitcase. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. Investigating teams have detained three suspects for questioning to determine the motive behind the murder.
Auto Driver Found with ₹3 Crore Cash in Sagar, MP:
- In a highly unusual discovery in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, authorities recovered a massive stash of ₹3 crore in hard cash from the residence of an auto-rickshaw driver. Tax and law enforcement agencies have initiated a deep financial investigation to uncover the true source of this unaccounted wealth.
PM Modi Begins Three-State Visit — 47 Projects to Be Inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a three-state visit covering Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
According to the information provided for the live update, 47 projects are scheduled to be inaugurated under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, covering areas including water conservation, electricity and healthcare.
The visit is expected to focus on development projects and infrastructure initiatives across the three states.
Supreme Court Action in NEET Case
The Supreme Court has reportedly taken strict action in connection with the NEET examination controversy, with the information provided for this live update stating that four National Testing Agency (NTA) officials were sentenced to two months in jail.
Editor’s verification note: This is a major judicial claim and should be published only after checking the latest Supreme Court order or an authoritative court report. The Supreme Court’s earlier NEET judgment dealt extensively with examination irregularities and directed measures to strengthen the NTA examination process.
RBI Repo Rate Update
The live update originally stated that the Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points from 6.25% to 6.0%.
However, this claim requires verification before publication. Recent reporting available ahead of the August 19 policy minutes indicated that the RBI had held rates steady, rather than announcing the cut described above.
India Prime TV Update: We recommend removing this item or replacing it with the verified RBI decision before publishing.
India Defeat Australia 3-0 in ODI Series
The supplied update claims that India completed a 3-0 ODI series clean sweep against Australia, winning the third match by 12 wickets, with Virat Kohli scoring 98 runs.
This is another result that should be independently verified against the official BCCI/ICC scorecard before being published as a current August 18, 2026 result. The available search results did not provide reliable confirmation of this specific 2026 series.
West Bengal Weather Alert — Five Districts on Alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reportedly issued a weather alert for five districts in West Bengal, with the possibility of thunderstorms and strong winds.
Wind speeds could reportedly reach 60–70 kmph in affected areas.
Residents in vulnerable locations have been advised to monitor official weather updates and follow local administration advisories.
Delhi Air Pollution Warning — AQI Reportedly Reaches 220
Delhi has reportedly recorded an AQI of 220, placing air quality in the “Poor” category under India’s air-quality classification.
Authorities and educational institutions are expected to monitor the situation closely, particularly if pollution levels remain elevated.
Any decision concerning online classes should be confirmed through the Delhi government or concerned education authorities before publication.
Kerala Flood Situation: 1,200 People Evacuated
Flood conditions have reportedly become serious in parts of Kerala, particularly in Idukki and Wayanad.
According to the supplied update, around 1,200 people have been moved to safer locations as authorities respond to rising water levels and rainfall-related risks.
District administrations and disaster-response agencies are monitoring vulnerable areas.
Tamil Nadu Announces Three-Month Bonus for Employees
The supplied update states that the Tamil Nadu government has announced a three-month additional bonus for government employees.
The exact eligibility criteria, financial implications and government order should be checked against the official Tamil Nadu government notification before publication.
Jammu & Kashmir: Three Suspected Terrorists Arrested in Sopore
Security forces have reportedly arrested three suspected terrorists in Sopore, Jammu & Kashmir during an anti-terror operation.
According to the supplied information, security agencies also recovered illegal weapons and explosive materials.
The arrests are reportedly part of continuing counter-terror operations in the region.
Details concerning the identities of the suspects, the recovered material and applicable charges should be confirmed through an official police or security-force statement.
New Education Policy 2026: Focus on Skill Development
The supplied update states that the Education Minister has announced a New Education Policy 2026, with a greater emphasis on skill development.
According to the information provided, skill-development programmes would be introduced for students from Classes 5 to 12.
Because education policy announcements involve formal government notifications and parliamentary records, the exact provisions should be verified against the relevant Ministry of Education announcement before publication.
India Prime TV Live Desk
These developments cover politics, the economy, judiciary, sports, weather, internal security and education. The most important editorial point is that several claims in the supplied Hindi draft appear to require fresh verification before being presented as confirmed breaking news.
India Prime TV will continue to update this LIVE blog as verified developments emerge throughout August 18, 2026.
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