Former chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti condemned the decision, saying Kashmiris voted the National Conference (NC) to office in the 2024 assembly elections to safeguard their interests, but the party has instead targeted schools that provided quality education in J&K.

In the 32-second video, Suman speaks about floods that remade lives in Mandi, Dharali, Kedarnath and Katra, her finger pointed, as if addressing not just her peers but the mountain. “Hey manav, sudhar ja, iss laalach ko chhod de; dharti maa ko samaj, prakriti se rishta jod de.” (O human, mend your ways. Cast off this greed. Honour Mother Earth and restore your bond with nature.)

The Centre has approved negotiations for building six advanced submarines in India with German collaboration under Project 75 India. Mazagaon Dockyards Limited and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems are expected to start negotiations by the end of this month. The submarines will feature Air Independent Propulsion systems, enhancing the Indian Navy's operational readiness in the Indian Ocean region.

India has temporarily halted postal services to the US due to new American customs rules. US-bound air carriers are unable to carry shipments due to a lack of clarity regarding duty collection on goods valued over $100, effective August 29. Letters, documents, and gifts under $100 will still be delivered.

Kiren Rijiju says Prime Narendra Narendra Modi wants no exceptions in the anti-corruption bill. The bill allows removal of officials facing charges. It includes the Prime Minister. Amit Shah introduced the bill in Lok Sabha. PM Modi questions how leaders stay in office after being jailed. Rijiju accuses Rahul Gandhi of working with anti-India forces.

Kamal Hassan, MNM president, reignited the language debate, asserting that individuals shouldn't be compelled to learn additional languages. Speaking at an event, he emphasized his dedication to Tamil, stating it will always be his mother tongue.

The appointment, subject to Senate confirmation, was long overdue and the fact that Gor is a part of Trump’s inner circle should facilitate a candid engagement between the 2 sides on thorny issues like trade, Trump’s handling of Pakistan, immigration and India’s ties with Russia.

In Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, a Dalit Superintending Engineer Lal Singh was allegedly attacked in his office. The assault was led by Munna Bahadur Singh and involved caste-based slurs and physical violence. An FIR has been filed, and the Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Parishad Abhiyanta Sangh condemned the incident. They are demanding an Engineer Protection Act.

In Saharanpur, a woman and her daughter were apprehended for allegedly slaughtering a cow at their residence. Acting on information, police raided the house in Dajpura, recovering slaughter equipment and suspected beef remains, which have been sent for testing. While Naseem Qureshi, the homeowner, escaped, authorities are conducting raids to arrest him.

Trinamool Congress has decided against nominating members to the Joint Parliamentary Committee formed to examine controversial bills, deeming it a 'farce.' The party, along with Samajwadi Party, criticizes the committee's structure, alleging it's skewed towards the ruling majority.

Satyan Gajwani highlighted India's strengths—talent, infrastructure, community, and knowledge—as key drivers for long-term growth, emphasizing the nation's ability to turn crises into opportunities. He noted government reforms, a strong domestic market, and decisive leadership, exemplified by Operation Sindoor, positioning India as a responsible and ambitious global player.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has strongly criticized Prime Minister Modi's economic reforms, citing concerns over unemployment and declining wages. This critique follows PM Modi's inauguration of key infrastructure projects in Bihar and Kolkata, including a bridge, metro lines, and the Amrit Bharat Express.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) apprehended Karnataka Congress MLA KC Veerendra in Gangtok for allegedly leasing land for a casino. This arrest followed raids on 30 of his properties, uncovering Rs 12 crore in cash, including foreign currency, gold jewellery valued at Rs 6 crore, and 10 kgs of silver. The ED also froze 17 bank accounts and seized property documents.

External affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday criticised US–Pakistan for “overlooking each other's history,” recalling the Abbottabad raid that killed Osama bin Laden. He again rejected claims of US mediation in the post-Operation Sindoor ceasefire, stressing it was a direct India–Pakistan deal, and warned opposition against compromising farmers’ interests or India’s strategic autonomy.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India's relationship with China should be considered independently from its ties with the United States. He cautioned against assuming a direct causal link between Washington's and Beijing's relations with New Delhi.

All India Trinamool Congress criticized the Joint Parliament Committee. The party declared it would not nominate anyone. This decision relates to bills concerning the removal of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers. The bills were sent to the JPC after introduction in Lok Sabha. The party opposes the constitutional amendment bill. Tensions rose in Lok Sabha during the bill's introduction.

A July 30 forest department notification announcing renaming of the 'Lion Project' in MP's Kuno National Park to 'Cheetah Project', and redesignation of its director to «field director, Cheetah Project, Shivpuri», has led many to suspect that Asiatic lions won't roar in what was supposed to be their second home in India after Gir.

«DRDO has cleared the proposal by Safran, which already makes a variety of helicopter engines in India, as the best option for the twin-engine fifth-generation fighter called AMCA (advanced medium combat aircraft). The project, with DRDO's lab Gas Turbine Research Establishment, would cost almost $7 billion,» an official said.

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are set to participate in Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar. Shivakumar will join the march on Saturday and Sunday, while Siddaramaiah is scheduled to participate on August 29.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized MK Stalin and Sonia Gandhi for dynastic politics during a BJP meeting in Tamil Nadu. He expressed confidence in the NDA forming a government in the state, highlighting alleged DMK corruption and lauding PM Modi's governance inspired by Thirukkural.

India's space program reached a new milestone with the unveiling of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) model. ISRO plans to launch the first module by 2028, joining an elite group with orbital labs. The BAS-01, weighing 10 tonnes, will orbit 450 km above Earth.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a diplomatic tour from August 29 to September 1, visiting Japan and China. In Japan, he will attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, his first with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, to strengthen bilateral ties. Subsequently, he will travel to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin, engaging with other world leaders to promote regional cooperation.

The Supreme Court permitted the return of sterilised stray dogs but banned public feeding, directing municipalities to create feeding zones. Simultaneously, the court addressed voter deletion concerns in Bihar, allowing online claims with Aadhaar. Security concerns escalated after another disruption at Delhi CM's event, while PM Modi accused the opposition of corruption at a Gaya rally.

Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terminated two government employees, Siyad Ahmad Khan and Khurshid Ahmad Rather, for alleged terror links. Investigations revealed their involvement in smuggling arms and narcotics for Lashkar-e-Taiba. Rather, a teacher, procured and distributed weapons, while Khan, an assistant stockman, sheltered terrorists and smuggled arms across the LoC.