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Rahul Gandhi–BJP Political Battle Escalates After Pune Student Outreach
A student-focused outreach programme led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Pune has triggered a fresh political confrontation between the Congress and the BJP. While Gandhi used the platform to raise questions around women’s rights, gender equality and concerns affecting students, BJP leaders accused the Congress of converting a youth interaction into a political event. The Congress, in turn, has argued that the sharp BJP response shows the ruling party is uncomfortable with Gandhi’s growing.
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NDA Explores 2029 ‘One Nation, One Election’ Roadmap for 22 States and UTs
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is reportedly exploring a plan to align Assembly elections in as many as 22 NDA-governed states and Union Territories with the 2029 Lok Sabha election. The idea could accelerate India's proposed shift toward simultaneous elections, although it would involve major political, constitutional and logistical questions, including potentially shortening the terms of some Assemblies.
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BJP and Congress Intensify Battle for India’s Gen Z Vote Ahead of 2029
India’s youngest voters are emerging as a major political constituency ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha election, pushing both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress to rethink how they communicate with young Indians. From short-form social-media content and dedicated youth outreach to campaigns around employment, education and examination reforms, the contest for Gen Z is increasingly moving beyond conventional rallies and speeches.
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Rahul Gandhi’s Hours-Long Dharna Ends After Delhi Police Files FIR Over Alleged Pellet Injuries
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi ended an hours-long sit-in at Delhi’s Parliament Street police station after Delhi Police registered an FIR concerning alleged pellet injuries suffered by student Sahil Lochab during a July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar. The episode has intensified debate over police accountability, the handling of complaints involving alleged use of force, and the growing political confrontation surrounding the incident.
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BJP Received Nearly Four Times Congress’s Funds From 19 Common Donors in FY2024-25
An examination of political contribution disclosures for FY2024-25 has identified at least 19 direct donors who contributed to both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress. Together, these common donors gave about ₹258.73 crore, but the distribution was heavily tilted toward the BJP: approximately ₹206.64 crore went to the ruling party while ₹52.09 crore went to Congress.
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Supreme Court Sets Up Five-Member Panel to Probe Violence During Youth Protests
India’s Supreme Court has constituted a five-member high-powered enquiry committee to investigate allegations of excessive force by security personnel as well as attacks on police during the recent youth-led protests triggered by the medical entrance examination paper-leak controversy. The inquiry is expected to examine police conduct, protesters’ actions, alleged violence against women, surveillance practices and questions surrounding compensation and accountability.
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BJP Targets Congress Over Tributes to Sajjan Kumar, Revives 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Debate
The Bharatiya Janata Party has launched a sharp political attack on the Congress after several of its leaders offered tributes to former MP Sajjan Kumar following his death. Kumar, who was serving life sentences in cases connected with the 1984 anti-Sikh violence, died in Delhi on Thursday at the age of 80. The condolences have reopened a politically and emotionally sensitive debate over the Congress's handling of the legacy of the 1984 violence.
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‘Vande Mataram’ Row Escalates as BJP and Congress Clash Over National Song
A fresh political confrontation has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over the rendition of “Vande Mataram”, with the two parties offering sharply different interpretations of its history, symbolism and appropriate use at political events. The dispute has intensified after the Congress reaffirmed its practice of singing the first two stanzas at party programmes, while BJP leaders accused it of disrespecting a national symbol.
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Amit Shah Escalates Vande Mataram Battle With Congress, Row Deepens Over Two-Stanza Stand
The political confrontation over Vande Mataram intensified on Thursday, August 20, after Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a fresh attack on the Congress over its decision to continue singing only the first two stanzas of the national song at party events. Shah accused the opposition party of returning to what he described as a politics of “appeasement,” while the Congress defended its position by pointing to its historical practice and accused the BJP of politicising a symbol deeply associ
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Rahul Gandhi’s Pune Student Outreach Event Gets Police Approval With 30 Conditions
Pune Police have granted permission for Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s “Chhatron Ki Goonj” programme scheduled for August 22, 2026, while imposing 30 conditions covering security, public order, crowd management and event conduct. The Pune edition is focused on female students and is expected to raise issues related to education, safety, equality, competitive examinations and career opportunities.
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Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar Dies at 80 While Serving Life Sentence in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Cases
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar died on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the age of 80 while serving a life sentence in cases connected with the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in Delhi. Kumar was taken from Tihar Jail to Safdarjung Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. At the time of initial reports, the hospital had not officially disclosed the cause of death.
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Congress CWC Meeting: Kharge Targets Modi Government Over Jobs, Education, Temple Donations and China
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a wide-ranging attack on the Narendra Modi-led government during a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. He raised questions over youth employment, the education and recruitment system, transparency surrounding donations to the Ram Mandir trust, and reports concerning Chinese activity along India's borders. The meeting comes as the Congress works on a broader political strategy to challenge the BJP-led
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Tejashwi Yadav Detained During Patna Protest Over Siwan Police Firing Controversy
Bihar Leader of Opposition and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav was detained by police in Patna on Wednesday, August 19, during a protest march highlighting the controversial police action against student protesters in Siwan. The demonstration also raised broader concerns over examination paper leaks, unemployment and the treatment of students protesting for transparency in Bihar.
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Vande Mataram Controversy Escalates Into Congress-BJP Political Battle
A fresh political confrontation has erupted between the Congress and BJP over the rendition of Vande Mataram, with allegations surrounding an Independence Day event at the Congress headquarters expanding into a broader debate over patriotism, history and the political use of national symbols.
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Tamil Nadu Assembly Row: CM Vijay Apologises After Minister Refers to Karunanidhi Without ‘Kalaignar’
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay intervened in the state Assembly after Forest Minister R V Ranjith Kumar referred to former Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi by name without the customary honorific “Kalaignar.” Opposition DMK legislators objected, prompting Vijay to acknowledge the issue and apologise on behalf of his minister.
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Meta faces new federal trial over alleged child addiction features as lawsuits mount
Meta and other social‑media giants are confronting a wave of lawsuits claiming their design choices harm children’s mental health, with a high‑stakes federal trial kicking off in Oakland this week.
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Indian equities set for cautious open as US‑Iran tensions lift oil prices
The Gift Nifty signaled a muted start on Friday, while global oil markets reacted to an indefinite US naval blockade of Iran, prompting a tentative opening for the Sense and Nifty indices.
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Melbourne Renegades appoint Gavan Twining as WBBL coach amid cricket governance overhaul
The Renegades have named Australia women's assistant coach Gavan Twining as head of their Women’s Big Bash League side, a move that intersects with Cricket Australia’s temporary operating model and ongoing privatization debates.
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RBI’s August 14 Variable Rate Reverse Repo Auction Absorbs Full ₹80,235 crore at 5.24% Cut‑off
The Reserve Bank of India’s three‑day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction on August 14, 2026 took up the entire ₹80,235 crore of offers at a uniform 5.24% rate, matching the weighted average and cut‑off rates.
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Jindal Steel targets 21 million tonnes capacity by 2032 under new MD V.R. Sharma
Jindal Steel plans to lift its steelmaking capacity to roughly 21 mt by 2032, focusing on specialised grades and internal leadership development as V.R. Sharma returns as managing director.
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Full Rendition of Vande Mataram Triggers Fresh Congress-BJP Political Face-Off
A fresh political confrontation has emerged between the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the complete rendition of “Vande Mataram.” The dispute has once again brought questions surrounding the national song, its historical significance and the political interpretation of patriotic symbols into the spotlight.
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Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Ashis Banerjee Found Dead at TMC Office in Rampurhat
Former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker and veteran Trinamool Congress leader Ashis Banerjee was found dead at a party office near his residence in Rampurhat, Birbhum, on Sunday, August 16. Police said a purported suicide note was recovered and the body was sent for post-mortem examination. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Mahua Moitra Alleges Late-Night Circuit House Eviction Bid as Crowd Chants ‘Jai Shree Ram’
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has alleged that officials in West Bengal’s Nadia district asked her to vacate the Krishnanagar Circuit House late at night, hours after she had been allotted a room. Moitra, who represents Krishnanagar in the Lok Sabha, also claimed that a crowd gathered outside the premises chanting “Jai Shree Ram” while officials repeatedly contacted her about leaving. She refused to vacate and shared videos and details of the episode on social media.
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Parliament Monsoon Session Ends Amid Deadlock
The Parliament Monsoon Session concludes today with a standoff between the government and opposition
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Trump administration urges DOJ to investigate hospitals over transgender billing practices
The White House has referred more than 200 medical providers to the Justice Department and HHS Inspector General, alleging misuse of billing codes for pediatric gender‑affirming care and warning of possible criminal penalties.
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