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The BJP’s Satendra Patel retained the Manjalpur assembly seat with a margin of 30,630 votes. While the BJP won, its vote share fell by 8.5 percentage points from 2022. Meanwhile, the Congress lost the contest but gained 18 percentage points in vote share as the AAP sat out this time.
Jammu and Kashmir marked seven years since the abrogation of Article 370 on Wednesday with protests and celebrations. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, "wounds have not yet healed" while seeking the restoration of special status. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dismissed the demonstrations, claiming he did not see any protests.
Ceuta, Spain’s tiny enclave, now faces complex geopolitical challenges beyond simple migration. In May 2021, over 10,000 migrants entered the territory within two days. Recently, 60,000 people stormed the border, overwhelming local administration. Spain used the Army to control the situation, as migration became a tool for intense diplomatic pressure.
Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said Amit Shah is responsible for violence against students protesting the paper leak issue. Gandhi claimed the Home Minister lacks the courage to face Parliament. He met students who alleged police beat them during a July 20 protest, saying, "They have defended the Constitution, protected the idea."
Aland MLA B.R. Patil said he is disappointed at being denied a berth in the State Cabinet expansion, but is not disheartened. On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, he thanked supporters for their backing. He said, "I leave it to the people of Karnataka to judge whether it was right."
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."