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Imran Khan’s prison treatment sparked a political storm after authorities took him to a government hospital instead of a private one. The Supreme Court ordered his transfer on August 18, but the government challenged this. The court said, "A prisoner does not cease to be entitled to humane treatment."
Israel and Turkey are holding contacts to prevent tensions over Syria from escalating after Israel struck the Abu al-Duhur airbase on August 18. The United States is now pushing for a deconfliction mechanism. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said, "We will always prefer to resolve situations" through careful diplomacy instead.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday that the India-Bangladesh relationship must meet the test of mutual interest. He noted, “I am not expecting neighbours to do only what’s in my interest.” Both nations are now working to arrange a visit for Tarique Rahman later this month or September.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan said on Friday that reservations cannot be abolished at anyone's demand. He told reporters that it is a constitutional right meant to support communities facing social discrimination. “Reservation is not something that can be ended at anyone's demand, nor is it charity given to anyone,” he said.
The daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's personal assistant was found dead in Baramati on Sunday. Police said the girl left home on Saturday after an argument. Her body was discovered in the Sainagar area. A senior official said, "The police have launched an investigation into the case."
UDF MPs from Keralam are questioning the BJP over the Railway Board’s decision to move the Mangaluru region to the Mysuru division from October 1. M.K. Raghavan said, "The BJP leaders, especially Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi, need to clarify if they are with the people or not."
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressed the Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign in Pune on Saturday (Aug 22). He criticised the Manusmriti mindset and urged women to fight patriarchy. Gandhi said, "Be loud, be proud, and fight for your space in society." He also targeted the BJP and RSS regarding women's safety.
Union Urban Development Minister Hardeep Puri said on June 2 that the government will move political parties out of Lutyens' Delhi bungalows. While the white-washed houses remain, many nameplates have changed. The BJP and Congress must vacate their long-held offices as a new chapter for the capital city starts.
The Kuki-Zo Council opposed demands for an NRC before the Census in Manipur on Sunday. The body called the demand premature and unjustified. "There is no provision for any community or state government to unilaterally initiate or conduct a separate NRC," the council said. They want an impartial Census instead.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on August 24 seeking a CBI probe into alleged malpractices in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Activist Harisharan Devgan filed the petition, urging an impartial investigation into the exam process. The court will now review these serious concerns regarding exam integrity.
A political row erupted after a Pune Nashik Dhol team performed at the August 16 Athachamayam rally in Thripunithura. Critics alleged the team tried to saffronise the event by hoisting a flag. MLA K. Babu said, "Never in the history of Athachamayam procession, nobody has tried to mix politics with it."
Union Minister Chirag Paswan said on Friday that reservations are a constitutional right and cannot be abolished. Amid protests at Jantar Mantar, he urged demonstrators to present their demands systematically. Paswan said, "Once the protesters present their demands systematically, the government will engage in dialogue with them." He remains firm.