Breaking News Live August 14: 'Architects of India's future'

Settlers have surrounded homes in Qusra for almost a week after cutting off water and electricity, trapping Palestinian residents inside. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Thursday described the settlers as "Israeli terrorists".

The Israeli military said its soldiers removed a tent erected by settlers in the area. Netanyahu has not publicly commented on the siege.

What Happened

The decision will come into effect once the amendment to the Cable Television Networks Rules is notified in the Gazette. The incident came less than 24 hours after another train derailed outside Lewes in southern England, seriously injuring two people and causing.

• The ministry said the television sector has since changed significantly, with more than 900 channels now compared with 62 in 2006.

• A passenger train derailed near Wickford train station in Essex, about 30 miles (48 km) east of London, on Friday, British Transport Police said.

• West Bengal will implement the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme from August 16, with around 1.5 crore families, comprising nearly six crore people, expected to be covered, state health minister Sharadwat Mukherjee said on.

Key Details

The day will be observed as ‘Ayushman Diwas’. Swasthya Sathi will continue alongside the two schemes for the next two to three months before being gradually withdrawn.

• Those who do not meet the Centre’s eligibility criteria will be covered under the state government's ‘Mukhyamantri Swasthya Yojana’, which will also provide cashless health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per year.

• The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested five persons, including four Nigerians, and seized narcotics worth ₹7 crore during raids in different states, an official said on Friday.

• A total of 8.64 kg of drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine and ganja, was seized under 'Operation Crystal Dagger'.

Why It Matters

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "There is no change in the way we think." Sharif had described Pakistan's water supply as a "red line" and warned of a "direct response" if India did not change its position.

• The arrests followed the interception of a woman travelling from New Delhi to Bengaluru, from whose bag 6.33 kg of crystalline methamphetamine was recovered at Bhopal Junction.

• A subsequent operation in Greater Noida led to the arrest of four Nigerian nationals and the seizure of 2.24 kg of methamphetamine, 50 gm of cocaine and 25 gm of ganja.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 2026 Summer Annuals edition of Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

• The latest shipment follows the delivery of 120 coaches to Bangladesh Railway in 2015-16.

• Continued reporting by The Times of India as more details emerge