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Seventy-five years ago, governments gathered in Geneva to draft the Refugee Convention. Today, the asylum system is under pressure as it gets entangled with immigration debates. Many systems are under-resourced, and claims take years to resolve. Governments need to fix these processes to protect human life and ensure stability.
Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur by-election, ending the BJP’s decades-long dominance on the seat. This defeat serves as an early warning for chief minister Samrat Choudhary, who took charge in April. Kishor’s victory by over 19,000 votes showed that voters are now willing to look beyond the traditional NDA coalition.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) attacked the BJP over the alleged theft of offerings at the Ayodhya Ram temple. He claimed, "Those who have stolen 'Ram Dhan' will not be allowed to win this time by Lord Shri Ram." He accused the BJP of shielding culprits.
On May 10, 2025, Pakistan sought a ceasefire via the DGMO hotline during Operation Sindoor. Retired CDS General Anil Chauhan said, "We had not even executed half of our plans." India kept them waiting until the afternoon to ensure a decisive victory after hitting 11 Pakistani military sites and airbases.
The Narendra Modi government may call a special session for the Delimitation and Women's Reservation bills on August 17. Sources said the Centre is working to secure the two-thirds majority needed to pass the Constitutional Amendment Bill. The government hopes to push these ambitious proposals after the Monsoon Session ends.
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, was reintroduced in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session. Shashi Tharoor said the bill is about control, not transparency. It creates a Designated Authority to seize NGO assets. Many groups fear this law will shut down their work in education and healthcare.
The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, on Wednesday amid heavy opposition protests. The bill allows digital bank records as evidence in courts. It replaced the 1891 law after a voice vote. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "Congress leader K C Venugopal is a good person."
Madhya Pradesh Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar issued a public apology to the Kushwaha community on Wednesday after the BJP lost the Datia bypoll. Tomar withdrew his remarks about the community’s political loyalty. He said, "If any of my words have hurt any member of the community, I withdraw those words."
An organisational dispute at BJP MLA Kanti Balar’s Surat office turned into a physical clash. The incident happened during a meeting about the Bhatni Wadi Society demolition. Tensions rose as leaders argued over political access. Manhar Vora claimed Mahendra Desai remarked, "I will not take back what I have spat on."
On March 26, 1971, soldiers arrested Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at his Dhaka home. Before leaving, he famously said, "I have forgotten my pipe and tobacco. I must have my pipe and tobacco." This calm act showed his composure as he faced nine months of imprisonment during the birth of Bangladesh.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is set for a political comeback after his acquittal in a sexual harassment case. A senior BJP leader said, "He is legally in the clear and may seek the BJP ticket for the 2029 Lok Sabha election." Supporters now plan a rally on August 7.
Content creator Vir Bhaan Saini and brand XYXX Crew released an ad titled 'If Baniyans Were Bras' to highlight gender discrimination. The video shows men facing the same scrutiny women often endure. Dr. Lancelot Pinto also noted that social stigma makes many women hide their asthma and avoid using inhalers.