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Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said Monday he is ready to reveal his degree and education loan documents. He challenged BJP leaders to disclose their own academic qualifications after a party worker filed an RTI against him. "Will the emperor show his degree?" Dipke asked in a social media post.
Election strategist Prashant Kishor is leading by over 19,000 votes in the Bankipur Assembly by-election as of Monday, August 3, 2026. The Jan Suraaj Party founder, who started his career as a public health expert, is making his electoral debut. He said, "If the BJP loses, the government must accept that."
PK polled almost 50% vote share in the Bankipur election, marking a major win. The BJP got 35% and the RJD fell to 10%. While this victory showed PK gained many voters, experts say it is too early to link this result to the larger politics of Bihar state.
Lavanya Jain, a 22-year-old college dropout, earns Rs 4.86 lakh monthly without an IIT degree. He shared his journey on X to show that skills matter more than college brands. "What’s the use when you got a couple of IITians working under you lol," he said, highlighting his professional success today.
CJP spokesperson Das asked the government to withdraw FIRs against protesters after the Supreme Court clarified its order. Das said, “Now that the Supreme Court has removed confusions, we expect the Government of India and all BJP/NDA-ruled states to immediately honour the assurances given on 25 July to the young.”
Congress MLA Laxman Savadi is joining the Karnataka Cabinet as a political counterfoil to Satish Jarkiholi. The Athani leader got this promotion due to his proximity to Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar. Savadi, a known crowd-puller among Lingayat leaders, now holds a key role to balance power in the region.
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto started an indefinite hunger strike on Sunday night in Ranchi. He leads protests against alleged irregularities in recruitment exams like the 14th JPSC. Mahto said, "The movement had reached a point of now or never." Many students now demand a fair probe into these exams.
Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday condemned the Maharashtra State Police for arresting farmers in Nagpur. The farmers were travelling by train to Delhi for a protest against the Mekedatu dam. Udhayanidhi said, "I strongly condemn the Maharashtra State Police for arresting Tamil Nadu farmers in Nagpur."
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge approved 20 names for the Karnataka Cabinet on Monday. The list gives eight berths to North Karnataka and one to Coastal Karnataka. The party brought back experienced leaders like B Nagendra and Mankala Vaidya. This move aims to balance regional representation and strengthen the party base.
The National Students' Union of India staged a "Students' Justice March" towards Jantar Mantar to protest police action during the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" march. Members demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Police stopped the group and detained several workers as they marched from the IYC office.
TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Monday announced a party restructure following the upcoming TTAADC village council elections. He said, "There will be no space for opportunistic people." The polls are likely to be held next September. The party aims to keep only honest and committed members in its wings.
Counting trends for three Assembly bypolls show the BJP may lose two seats. In Bankipur, Prashant Kishor of the Jan Suraaj Party is leading by over 12,000 votes. The BJP’s vote share fell from 62 per cent in the 2025 state polls to 34 per cent in this bypoll.