Rao Inderjit Singh walked off stage during a state-level BJP event in Gurugram. He stated the walkout was due to his seniority and local self-respect being ignored by the party. The incident occurred during a Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas function on an unspecified date. Singh argued that the event was becoming a Punjabi-only show, despite Haryana having 36 castes. He called for a unified Haryana where every community has an equal claim.
india Protests are intensifying in Kerala over the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament. Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan stated this bill challenges the federal autonomy of the states in Kerala. The legislation, passed on an unspecified date before August 13, 2026, restricts state tax powers on mineral rights. This is seen as an encroachment on state domain, which handles land under the Seventh Schedule. The state is preparing legal opposition, while fishers' forums demand protection from private monopolies.
india The Bombay High Court granted interim protection from arrest to Kamakhya Prasad Das, a former TISS student. This decision was made by Justice Prafulla Khubalkar in connection with his booking in Mumbai. The protection was granted while his plea for anticipatory bail was set for August 31. The student was booked for raising slogans demanding the release of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. The court noted that while homage was okay, slogans about the jailed activists were inappropriate given the Supreme Court's decisions. ⚖️
sports India is starting its push for the WTC final with a Test match in Galle, Sri Lanka. Captain Shubman Gill stated the main goal is to reach the final next year, requiring them to win about six or seven of the next nine Tests. The team is looking to improve preparation despite packed schedules, unlike the past. Manav Suthar is being considered for the XI to bolster batting depth in crucial spots. Ultimately, the performance in Galle will determine the path towards The Oval. 🏏
top Nigel Farage secured a comfortable victory in the UK parliamentary by-election against 'Count Binface'. This contest took place in Clacton, where Farage retained his seat despite major parties boycotting the event. Farage received 22,239 votes, or 63.3 per cent, while Count Binface garnered 9,455 votes, or 26.9 per cent. The by-election was triggered after Farage resigned in July amid scrutiny over his financial affairs. The investigation into his finances has resumed, and sanctions are possible if he breached parliamentary rules. 🗳️
sports India's captain Shubman Gill stated that the main goal is to qualify for the World Test Championship final next year. The series opener against Sri Lanka is scheduled for Galle on August 15th, setting the stage for a challenging run. India needs to win approximately seven out of the next nine Test matches to secure a spot in the WTC final. Gill also commented on the need for more preparation time, contrasting it with previous busy schedules. This first Test in Galle will determine the workload required for India's long campaign towards The Oval.
tech Twitch announced it will share user data with its parent company, Amazon, to train the retailer's AI models. This decision was made across all its platforms for live audio, text, and images. The move, shared on X, means data sharing is on by default, though an opt-out option exists. This development intensifies the privacy debate as AI firms aggressively seek large datasets. Gamers immediately reacted negatively to this policy change.
entertainment Preity Zinta shared a monochrome picture from her film Batwara 1947 before its release. The picture featured her as Hamida opposite Sunny Deol's Sikandar Mirza during a look test. The film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, releases on August 14th and stars Shabana Azmi. Batwara 1947 is Preity Zinta's first major project after eight years. The movie explores human stories set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition of India.
india Telangana CM Revanth Reddy claimed minority students are skilled labourers rather than academic scholars during the Minority Excellence Summit in Hyderabad. He stated that they can assemble a Rafale aircraft easily but forget things when asked to study. Reddy mentioned developing ITIs to help them become skilled labourers in this capacity. This comment faced backlash for being prejudicial and factually incorrect, given literacy rate increases mentioned in 2025. Critics urged focusing on quality early education to support these communities. 🧐
business Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that several Opposition MPs privately asked him to reason with Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav regarding contentious bills. These bills include FCRA, Delimitation, and Women’s Reservation, which faced limited debate during the Monsoon Session. Twelve bills were passed by both Houses, but 11 of them lacked substantive discussion in the Lok Sabha. Rijiju acknowledged the session fell short but maintained the government consulted opposition parties throughout the process. He hopes the Winter Session will bring back fuller parliamentary debate. 🏛️
world The Taliban is hosting its first public Victory Day reception in India on August 17. This event is being hosted by Noor Ahmed Noor at the Afghan embassy in New Delhi. The reception marks five years since the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan. This signals growing pragmatic engagement between New Delhi and the regime despite no official recognition. The Indian government is also expected to attend, closely observing the diplomatic symbols used. 🤝
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