A fish controversy in Uttar Pradesh has highlighted the Nishad community's political significance. This community's vote has shifted loyalties and remains a key factor for parties. The BJP seeks to retain its OBC coalition while opposition parties try to gain support. Nishad leaders have historical ties to epic narratives and social justice movements. The 2027 elections will test alliances and demands for representation and livelihoods.

The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi's «smash the patriarchy» remark, questioning its application within his party. BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj accused Gandhi of hypocrisy and lacking a positive agenda. She cited past Congress remarks against Kangana Ranaut and Hema Malini as examples. Gandhi's campaign focused on challenging patriarchal systems and empowering women's choices. He advocated for ending restrictions placed on women in Indian society.

The Cockroach Janta Party plans a September 5 march in Delhi over unmet demands. Three of four demands remain pending since the July 25 protest withdrawal. The party seeks compensation and withdrawal of FIRs against student protesters. Assurances were given by ministers after talks on July 25. The march will proceed from India Gate to the Police Headquarters.

In response to a surge in H1N1 and flu cases, Delhi schools are considering new safety protocols. Health Minister Pankaj Singh reassured the public, stating that the situation remains stable and should not instill panic. So far, Delhi has seen around three thousand influenza cases, with over two thousand attributed to H1N1. Hospitals are ready with adequate medical staff, medications, and isolation facilities to treat patients.

Asaduddin Owaisi has openly criticized the RSS and BJP for their connections to the Manusmriti, questioning their true allegiance to the Indian Constitution adopted in 1949. He emphasized the valiant efforts of Muslim freedom fighters during the resistance against British colonialism and pointed out VD Savarkar's letters to the British while imprisoned. The ongoing discourse regarding Manusmriti's relevance and constitutional principles is growing more fervent by the day.

Senior advocate Maninder Singh said the sevayats cover the donation box put up by the temple management committee with flowers to prevent devotees from putting their donations into it. These donations are then taken away by the sevayats, he said. Senior advocate Maninder Singh said the sevayats cover the donation box put up by the temple management committee with flowers to prevent devotees from putting their donations into it.

Appearing for the petitioner, senior advocate Pradeep Rai told a bench of CJI Surya Kant that Upadhyay was the whistleblower and the first to report the alleged misappropriation of monies donated by devotees at the Ayodhya temple. He said since UP Police is vindictive, investigations into the alleged road accident case lodged against him coupled with charges under SC/ST Act should be transferred to an independent agency.

A BJP member brought up the “glorification” of anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar to counter the Congress’s move to raise a matter that was not part of the agenda of “crimes against children”. Chugh’s remarks drew a sharp reaction from Congress MP Jai Prakash, who said the issue was not relevant at all. BJP has accused Congress MP Deepender Hooda of being laudatory in his tribute to Kumar.

Appearing for Qazi, whose OCI card cancellation was annulled by a single judge bench of Delhi high court and appeals against which is pending before a division bench, senior advocate Parag Tripathi told the Supreme Court that the 82-year-old medical practitioner had visited India in the past and given his age and that of his relatives, this may be the last time he would be able to visit Kashmir.

Bhagwat is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the iconic New York venue on August 29. His visit to the United States is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's centenary-year global outreach programme. "I don't support the rally, but I don't know if the city has any jurisdiction on cancelling a private event,” Mamdani said at a news conference on Tuesday.

Six arrests were made in south Kashmir’s Shopian district and two in Pulwama, also in south Kashmir. A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered in north Kashmir’s Sopore district, J&K Police said Tuesday, claiming the action had dealt a major blow to terror networks operating in the Union Territory.

The prolonged shutdown has widened the region’s power deficit. Jammu & Kashmir’s peak electricity demand stands at about 2,500MW in summer and 3,000MW in winter. With both Baglihar units largely unavailable for most of the past week, Jammu & Kashmir faced a shortfall of nearly 900MW. Built on the Chenab river, Baglihar stages I and II are among Jammu & Kashmir’s key power sources.

Delivering a keynote statement at the opening ceremony of the Small Island Developing States Global Business Network (SIDS GBN) Forum 2026, Muizzu outlined an economic modernization plan aimed at turning geographic constraints into digital and strategic advantages. With the global dialogue surrounding small island nations focused on their acute climate risk, geographical isolation, and structural economic constraints, Muizzu stressed that vulnerability represents only half the story.

Rahul Gandhi has publicly supported Kriti Sanon over her outfit in a Raksha Bandhan ad, asserting that women's clothing choices should be respected as personal. Sanon further pondered the absurdity of judging cultural values based on attire, affirming that genuine traditions stem from the heart rather than the neck. Earlier, Kangana Ranaut also attacked Sanon's fashion choice and the advertisement's overall styling.

In a significant diplomatic encounter, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval engaged with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing. Their discussions centered on boundary issues to ensure peace, while also enhancing economic and political ties. The leaders are committed to managing differences and promoting long-term bilateral cooperation, following a series of recent high-level discussions between Modi and Xi.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India for the BRICS summit with a large delegation. Mojtaba Khamenei appeared in a rare video amid growing concerns over his health. Fresh protests erupted in Bihar over the BPSC exam row and a controversial remark. Kharge and Rahul Gandhi urged PM Modi to withdraw the existing caste census questionnaire.