The Savera News Capsule: Afternoon Bulletin

August 18, 2026

Catch the latest India and world news in The Savera News Capsule Afternoon Bulletin, covering the top headlines and major developments:

1. Delhi Police tells Supreme Court July 20 Parliament march was unlawful, force used as per situation and requirement

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has told the Supreme Court that the attempted march towards Parliament by students and other protesters on July 20 was unlawful as no permission had been granted for the march. The police also denied allegations of excessive use of force, maintaining that its personnel acted in a graded and proportionate manner as the situation escalated.

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2. Jharkhand JSSC-CGL Exam Cancelled: 16-Day Student Hunger Strike Ends;agitation continues over CBI probe

Ranchi: Four students, including student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, ended their hunger strike on Tuesday after the Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of all examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) and TDPL. However, the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum has announced that its agitation will continue over its demand for a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.

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3. Bengaluru Double Murder: Woman, Lover Allegedly Kill Husband, Strangle Son Who Witnessed Crime

Bengaluru: The double murder case reported from Chikkabanavara in Bengaluru has taken a shocking turn, with police arresting the deceased man’s wife, Harini, who allegedly killed her husband with the help of her alleged lover and later strangled her child to death to conceal the crime, police said on Tuesday. The incident was reported on last Sunday.

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4. 2 Killed, 9 Injured in Philippine School Shooting in Zamboanga; Investigation Underway

Manila: Two people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting at the junior high school campus of Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines on Tuesday, according to local authorities and reports.

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5. Imran Khan Ordered to Hospital by Pakistan SC Amid Health Concerns

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be shifted from jail to a private hospital amid concerns over his health.

The court has directed that the 73-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder be moved from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital within 48 hours. He is expected to remain at the hospital until September 16 for medical treatment and monitoring.

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