The Congress party has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of «bias» in the ongoing revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging voter exclusion. Senior Congress leader KC Venugopal announced plans to reveal «serious malpractices» on August 5 in Bengaluru. The ECI released draft rolls for Bihar, inviting claims and objections, while opposition parties raised concerns about potential voter deletion.

Abhishek Banerjee, a senior Trinamool Congress leader, has strongly criticized the BJP after a Delhi police letter referred to Bengali as «Bangladeshi language.» Banerjee condemned this as a deliberate insult and an attempt to undermine Bengali identity, accusing the BJP of systematically maligning Bengal and its culture.

P. Chidambaram criticized the election commission of India for adding approximately 6.5 lakh «migrant workers» to Tamil Nadu's electoral roll while removing around 65 lakh people from Bihar's voter list, terming them «permanently migrated.» He questioned the ECI's methodology and described the move as an abuse of power, advocating for political and legal challenges against it.

An intoxicated Army personnel, Sandeep Daka, drove his car onto the platform of Meerut Cantt railway station in Uttar Pradesh, narrowly missing a moving train. The Government Railway Police arrested Daka, seized his vehicle, and booked him under several sections of the Railway and Police Acts.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi asserted that the BJP has never been silent regarding Prajwal Revanna, emphasizing that wrongdoers should face punishment under the law. He responded to Congress allegations of BJP's silence due to the alliance with JD(S), highlighting that individuals who commit crimes must face consequences. Joshi also questioned Rahul Gandhi's planned agitation in Bengaluru.

The Election Commission has issued a notice to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav regarding discrepancies in his EPIC numbers. The ECI clarified that one of the EPIC numbers Yadav mentioned doesn't officially exist, requesting further details for investigation. This action follows Yadav's allegations of his name missing from the electoral rolls, which the ECI refuted, stating his name is indeed listed and accusing him of making false claims.

A tragic SUV accident in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district resulted in 11 fatalities, including children, prompting a compensation announcement from the Chief Minister. In Srinagar, a SpiceJet employee suffered serious injuries after being assaulted by an Army official over a baggage dispute. Meanwhile, an Indian-origin family was found dead in a car crash in the US.

The BJP has accused RJD of electoral roll tampering in Bihar, alleging RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav possesses multiple voter IDs. This accusation follows Yadav's claim that his name was missing from the voter list, which the Election Commission refuted, confirming his name's presence.

BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized NCP-SCP leader Jitendra Awhad's remarks that «Sanatan has destroyed India,» asserting that such comments about Islam would have provoked a stronger reaction. Patra questioned whether Awhad's statement reflected the NCP-SCP's official stance, urging Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule to clarify. Awhad's original statement accused Sanatan Dharma of historical injustices and oppression, sparking a political controversy.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore has raised concerns about a potential voter deletion drive in Bihar, alleging that the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision disproportionately flags voters in opposition strongholds. He claims that areas with high populations of Dalits, Muslims, migrants, and the urban poor are being targeted.

Priyanka Chaturvedi has strongly criticized the Indian government and the BCCI for prioritizing financial gains over national security by proceeding with the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match. She highlighted the hypocrisy of the decision following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Chaturvedi condemned the BCCI's revenue from the match as «cursed money,» given the recent cross-border hostilities and civilian casualties.

The Election Commission has announced that the 17th vice presidential election will be held on September 9. The official notification will be issued on August 7, and candidates can file nomination papers until August 21.

In Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, security forces initiated Operation Akhal, resulting in the neutralization of one terrorist. The operation, a joint effort by the Army, J&K Police, and Special Operations Group, targeted the Akhal Khulsan forest area following intelligence inputs. Ongoing operations aim to dismantle the broader ecosystem of terrorism, including targeting drug smuggling and overground workers.

Rahul Gandhi's claim that Arun Jaitley threatened him over farm laws has sparked controversy, drawing strong condemnation from BJP leaders and Jaitley's son, Rohan. They refuted the claim, citing Jaitley's death in 2019, before the laws were introduced. Critics accuse Gandhi of making baseless allegations and disrespecting the deceased leader.

Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on Rahul Gandhi's agreement with Donald Trump's assessment of the Indian economy. Tharoor emphasized the importance of maintaining strong economic ties with the US, highlighting India's significant exports. He urged support for negotiators to secure a fair deal for India and advocated for exploring alternative export regions.

Justice Surya Kant unveiled a mobile app initiative to provide free legal aid across India, especially targeting marginalized communities. The app, available in multiple languages, will offer legal guidance via voice, video, and text, connecting users with lawyers and paralegals.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's remarks about the late Arun Jaitley, deeming them irresponsible and harmful to the Congress party. Gandhi claimed Jaitley threatened him regarding opposition to farm laws, a claim refuted by Jaitley's son, Rohan, who pointed out his father's death preceded the laws' introduction.

Maharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde defended Pragya Thakur's claims of torture during the Malegaon blast probe, accusing the UPA government of framing Hindutva leaders and coining the term 'saffron terrorism'. Shinde supported Thakur's allegation that she was pressured to implicate PM Modi, criticizing Rahul Gandhi for allegedly echoing Pakistani sentiments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a renewed focus on 'Swadeshi' amid global economic instability. Speaking in Varanasi, he urged Indians to prioritise locally-made products, emphasising the need for national unity and economic self-reliance. Modi cautioned against inward-looking trade policies of other nations and stressed India's commitment to becoming the world's third-largest economy.

Mehbooba Mufti advocated for the resumption of sporting ties between India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions following recent events, including the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. She emphasized that continuous conflict hinders India's progress in addressing unemployment and poverty.

A 15-year-old girl from Odisha, who suffered severe burns after being set on fire by unidentified individuals on June 19, has tragically passed away despite intensive medical care at AIIMS New Delhi. The victim, who sustained over 75% burn injuries, was initially treated in Bhubaneswar before being transferred to Delhi.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, alleging that India's election system is 'dead' and the recent Lok Sabha elections were rigged. Gandhi claims to possess irrefutable proof of electoral malpractice, including manipulated voter data, which he plans to reveal soon.