Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP of attempting to steal power through new bills designed to topple opposition governments quickly. He alleges these bills empower agencies like the ED and CBI, undermining citizens' rights and democratic processes. Kharge also highlighted concerns about alleged vote manipulation and the misuse of voter list revisions to suppress opposition support, urging vigilance among party workers.

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren was placed under house arrest on Sunday, preventing him from joining a protest against the state government's land acquisition for RIMS-2. Police cited maintaining law and order as the reason. BJP leaders criticized the move as dictatorial, with Union Minister Sanjay Seth calling it a black mark on democracy.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, fresh from his space mission, lauded the IAF for his training. He described India's nighttime view from space as breathtaking. The Gaganyaan program is progressing, with the first uncrewed mission, featuring the Vyommitra humanoid, slated for launch around December. Shukla's Axiom-4 mission experience will be invaluable for Gaganyaan.

Following DK Shivakumar's rendition of the RSS anthem, Congress MLA HD Ranganath also sang the opening lines, praising it as a «very good song.» He defended his action, stating that a secular party should accept good things from others, while criticizing the BJP's divisive ideology.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav mocked Chirag Paswan's loyalty to PM Modi, declaring himself a 'Hanuman of the public'. He also playfully advised Paswan to marry soon, a sentiment echoed by Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi, sharing the stage with Yadav, accused the Election Commission of bias towards the BJP in Bihar, alleging vote theft through manipulated electoral rolls.

The latest to join were the residents of Begging village in Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, where over 85% of households pledged their support for the preparation of the project's PFR. This comes close on the heels of similar endorsements from Riga and Riew villages, pointing to a rising sense of ownership among communities in the Siang belt.

Shashi Tharoor has expressed his concern over the detention of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, deeming the charges against him as trivial. Tharoor urged the Sri Lankan government to refrain from engaging in politics of vengeance and treat Wickremesinghe with respect, considering his long service to the nation.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accuses Rahul Gandhi of collaborating with George Soros and anti-India forces to destabilize the nation, calling it a dangerous path. Rijiju also criticized Gandhi's «vote chori» charge, referencing an apology from a CSDS psephologist for data errors, while Gandhi alleges PM Modi is attempting vote theft and betraying the youth.

BJP accuses Congress of stifling free speech, citing ex-SP MP Shahid Siddiqui's claim that Ahmed Patel pressured him to suppress an interview with Narendra Modi before the 2014 elections. Siddiqui alleges Patel threatened his political career and orchestrated his expulsion from SP after he published the interview.

For many children, the classroom has become less a place of learning and more a daily struggle for safety-amid collapsing walls, leaking roofs, and the threat of wild animals straying in. Education minister Dhan Singh Rawat, taking cognisance of the issue, recently directed repairs to be completed by March 2026, allotting Rs 2 crore each to seven districts and Rs 1 crore each to the rest six.

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.