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Congress MP Manish Tewari raised five long-pending Chandigarh property issues in the Lok Sabha. He said policy delays caused hardships for many residents. Tewari noted the Union ministry sought responses on July 22, 2025 and August 4, 2025, but matters remain unresolved. He urged the government to take time-bound action.
The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee met in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss MLC polls and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said, "Not a single eligible vote should be lost." Leaders urged party workers to ensure every eligible voter gets included in the rolls.
Citizens have a constitutional right to protest peacefully in India. The State often uses force like barricades and batons to stop dissent. However, the Supreme Court said in the 2012 Ramlila Maidan protests that police crackdowns are an "abuse of power" and must always satisfy tests of necessity and proportionality.
The Cockroach Janta Party got Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after a month-long protest. Now, a new anti-reservation campaign called Reservation Hatao Andolan is gaining speed online. With over 5.8 million followers, this movement uses the party's template to demand changes to caste-based reservations, potentially stirring up fresh political trouble.
Charanjit Singh Channi skipped Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha speech to lead a protest in Faridkot. Channi joined a dharna over the Pharmacy Officer recruitment exam controversy. A supporter said, “The event was planned beforehand.” This move showed deep factionalism within the Punjab Congress as senior leaders chose sides during protests.
Rahul Gandhi and the Centre clashed on Wednesday over police actions during a July 20 student protest. Gandhi blamed Amit Shah for alleged firing, but the government said no bullets were fired. A minister said, "When there were no bullets fired, the question of authorising it does not arise."
Alex Jones called for Donald Trump’s removal from office through impeachment or the 25th Amendment. Jones said, "I'm calling for it right now: 25th Amendment, impeachment, whatever needs to happen to get this front and center." He fears Trump’s support for war powers and the NDAA will destroy the country.
Chennai Mayor R. Priya said monsoon preparedness and civic infrastructure work got affected because of a ban on limited tenders. At a council meeting on Wednesday, Deputy Mayor M. Magesh Kumaar said, "The rules that apply to the Chief Minister must be applicable to all," while discussing project delays.
The 2026 NEET paper leak stayed hidden until an accused recreated the questions, leaving a digital trail. The CBI chargesheet said, “If Waghmare had not reconstructed and circulated the paper, the leak would likely have remained confined.” This mistake helped investigators catch the network that sold papers to many students.
Anita Dipke said on July 29, 2026, that her son, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, received a video threat. The clip warned him to join the BJP or face consequences. Anita said, "In the clip, he was warned that if he does not join the BJP, his parents would be dealt."
German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann said Indians in Germany now earn more than the average German. As he leaves for China after four years, he noted that India’s skilled workforce became vital to Germany. He said, "My experience over the last four years was so wonderful and so great."
The BJP on Wednesday rejected Rahul Gandhi’s claim that Amit Shah ordered police to fire at students protesting the NEET paper leak. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra called the allegation a lie and demanded an apology. Patra said, "Rahul Gandhi said that bullets were fired at the students. He lied."