Politics

CM Omar Says Jammu Kashmir Still Rejects August 5 Changes

Chief Minister Omar stated that Jammu & Kashmir has not yet accepted the changes introduced on August 5, signaling ongoing resistance to the new measures.

05 Aug 2026

MP Congress Dissolves Departments

The Madhya Pradesh Congress has dissolved all its departments and cells with immediate effect. The decision was taken after a meeting in Delhi.

05 Aug 2026

DOJ, DILG Deny Knowledge of Senator Bato dela Rosa's Alleged Arrest

The Philippine Department of Justice and the Department of the Interior and Local Government have stated they have no information regarding the reported arrest of Senator Bato dela Rosa.

05 Aug 2026

India's PM May Convene Special Parliament Session to Pass Dissolution and Women Reservation Bills

The Union government is contemplating a special session of Parliament to expedite the passage of the Dissolution and Women Reservation amendment bills, with the current monsoon session ending on 13 August and no prorogation planned thereafter.

05 Aug 2026

Kolkata HC Rejects Abhishek Banerjee’s Request to Travel Abroad for Treatment

The Calcutta High Court denied permission to opposition leader Abhishek Banerjee to travel to the United States for medical treatment, despite his lawyers’ claim of a decade-long treatment history there.

05 Aug 2026

Lok Sabha Passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, on Day 13 of Monsoon Session

On the 13th day of the Monsoon Session, the Lok Sabha approved the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, marking a significant step in financial regulation.

05 Aug 2026

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj: A Dual Strategy in Bihar Elections

Political strategist Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj campaign in Bihar is designed to appeal simultaneously to upper‑caste voters disillusioned with the BJP and to Muslim voters who traditionally support the RJD, according to analysts.

05 Aug 2026

Parliamentary Committee Warns Meta Over Safe Harbour Clause

A parliamentary committee has warned that if Meta does not act, it may recommend removing the company's protection under the Safe Harbour Clause.

05 Aug 2026

Sheikh Hasina to Speak at Event Amid Bangladesh-India Tensions

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to address a gathering in Bangladesh, as tensions over bilateral issues with India simmer.

05 Aug 2026

Manipur CM and ITBP IG Review Internal Security and Civic Action Plans

Manipur's Chief Minister and the Inspector General of the Indo‑Tibetan Border Police met to assess the state's internal security measures and ongoing civic action programmes.

05 Aug 2026

Former Governor D.Y. Patil Passes Away; Tripura CM Expresses Condolences

Padma Shri Dr. D. Y. Patil, former Governor of Maharashtra, has died. Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha offered his condolences.

05 Aug 2026

HP Governor Emphasizes Skill Development as Pillar of Viksit Bharat Vision

The Governor of Himachal Pradesh highlighted skill development as essential to achieving the Viksit Bharat vision during a recent address.

05 Aug 2026