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Today in India: 13 August 2026
Sukhbir Badal attacked at Nanded gurdwara
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur near Nanded on Thursday. He suffered an injury to his hand and was taken to Yashosai Hospital. Doctors said his condition was stable. Police arrested the accused, a man in his mid-sixties.
Chandrasekaran to leave Tata Sons in 2027
N Chandrasekaran will not seek reappointment as Tata Sons chairman when his term ends on 20 February 2027. He informed the board of his decision on Wednesday. His nearly decade-long tenure saw the group expand in aviation, semiconductors and digital commerce. Chandrasekaran said the decision followed discussions with the board.
Tata board split preceded Chandrasekaran exit
N Chandrasekaran announced that he would leave Tata Sons in February 2027 after failing to secure unanimous support for a five-year extension. Noel Tata, chairman of the Tata Trusts, opposed the proposal, according to the report. Chandrasekaran said the decision followed differences within the board over his reappointment.
Trump claims US controls Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has total control of the Strait of Hormuz. He described the naval blockade as a wall of steel in a Truth Social post. Trump said Iran could not challenge the blockade and that Washington would retain control of the strategic waterway.
Sukhbir Badal hurt in Nanded kirpan attack
Sukhbir Singh Badal suffered an injury to his right hand when a man attacked him with a kirpan at a gurdwara near Nanded on Thursday. Security personnel overpowered the attacker before police detained him. A security officer was also injured. Badal was taken to hospital, where his condition was stable.
Messi questions football future after father's death
Lionel Messi has expressed serious doubts about continuing his football career after the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Jorge, 68, died in Rosario on 8 August after a long illness. In an Instagram post, Messi said he was struggling with the loss. Cristiano Ronaldo offered him public support.
CJP founder signals second Jantar Mantar protest
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has said a second round of Jantar Mantar protests will begin soon. He said the announcement followed queries on Instagram. Dipke also alleged that a volunteers’ meeting in Delhi’s Naraina was cancelled after the venue withdrew permission. No protest date was announced.
Air India orders drug tests for all pilots
Air India has ordered mandatory substance-abuse screening for all its pilots from Thursday, going beyond current regulatory requirements. The decision followed a confirmatory marijuana-positive test involving the pilot of flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August. The aircraft carried 137 passengers and eight crew members.
Karnataka bandh sees mixed response
A 12-hour Karnataka bandh called by Vatal Nagaraj over the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s order received a mixed response on 13 August. Bengaluru and Mysuru remained largely normal, with schools, offices and transport functioning. Mandya saw protests linked to the demand against releasing 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu.
Tata board deadlock leads to Chandrasekaran exit
N Chandrasekaran will not seek another term as Tata Sons chairman when his tenure ends in February 2027. He said the two main Tata Trusts had unanimously supported a five-year extension, but one board member opposed it. The disagreement ended months of uncertainty over the leadership of the group’s holding company.
The closing thought
The day’s reports span political security, corporate succession, aviation safety, regional water disputes and personal loss. Several accounts concern decisions or claims that may invite further clarification, including the Tata board disagreement and the reported control of the Strait of Hormuz. Public attention will also focus on the legal investigation into the Nanded attack and Air India’s testing process.
Read the full stories
- Sukhbir Badal attacked in Nanded gurdwara, accused arrested
- Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February 2027
- Chandrasekaran to step down as Tata Sons chairman after board split
- Trump claims US has 'total control' of Strait of Hormuz
- Sukhbir Badal injured in kirpan attack at Nanded gurdwara
- Messi Doubts Future After Father's Death, Ronaldo Offers Support
- CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke signals Jantar Mantar protest Season 2
- Air India orders dope tests for all pilots after positive marijuana result
- Karnataka bandh: Bengaluru normal, Mandya sees protests
- Chandrasekaran steps down as Tata Sons chairman after board deadlock
This digest was compiled and written by AI from the day’s Indian Opinion coverage.
