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The Punjab Police SIT summoned BJP leader Vijay Kumar Sampla to appear on September 3 regarding the 2015 Behbal Kalan firing case. Sampla said, "I would appear before it on Wednesday and extend full cooperation in the investigation." He previously missed a September 2 date due to his busy party schedule.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the experience of the elderly and the energy of youth are both essential for the progress of any society and nation. He said, "If there is only experience and no new energy, the pace of development may slow down." He also inaugurated a park.
CCTV cameras at Gosainganj police station remained defunct for 10 days, leading the court to ask the Lucknow police commissioner to take action. The additional chief judicial magistrate rejected a robbery accused's bail plea on Thursday after finding the cameras were shut. Officials must now report back within one month.
Samay Raina got into a controversy over a Kashmiri-Bihari banter on his show, India's Got Latent. J&K leaders reacted to the row, with PDP leader Syed Tajamul Islam saying, “The land of Jammu & Kashmir remains incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits.” Many politicians slammed the remarks, while others urged for calm.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on August 29, 2026, that Hindus who think Muslims have no place in India cease to be Hindu. Speaking in New York, he said, “If any Hindu thinks that there should be no Muslims in Bharat, he will not remain Hindu.” He stressed that humanity is one.
Dalit and tribal groups in Rajasthan are pushing for sub-quotas and creamy layer exclusion to ensure fair benefits. Rajesh Panchoriya said, "Valmikis that do this work do not get the benefits of quota properly." Many feel only a few dominant castes cornered these seats since Independence, leaving others struggling behind.
Nepal asked India for early power imports on August 29, 2026, after floods damaged its infrastructure. India also sent a tunnel rescue team and relief materials to the region. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his Central Asia visit in Tashkent, and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke in New York.
The BJP started its two-day Madhya Pradesh working committee meeting on Sunday to plan for the 2028 polls. The party wants to reach Gen-Z voters and strengthen its grassroots network. Leaders said they must understand youth problems and demands now, or the party could face the consequences later on.
North Korea’s Defence Minister got dismissed as part of a military reshuffle, state media reported on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Kim Jong Un led the meeting on Saturday, August 29, where No Kwang Chol lost his post. Kim Song Gi started as the new Defence Minister amid these leadership changes.
A 64-year-old Delhi man and his associate got arrested for killing his 38-year-old son. Police said the accused lured the victim to a shipping container near the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on August 22 for a fake doctor visit. They smashed his head and strangled him. Officers are now investigating the motive.
Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a mutiny in Niger’s capital, Niamey. The unrest started overnight into Saturday at a key military base near the presidential palace. State TV said, "The fighting lasted a few hours," as security forces got control. Russia’s Africa Corps helped suppress the rebellion.
The RSS mouthpiece Organiser on Friday linked the former National Advisory Council to the ongoing "Dimagi Naxal" debate. Formed in 2004, the body shaped UPA-era welfare laws like MGNREGA. Manmohan Singh said, "the government takes the advice of the NAC seriously." Many activists used this to influence key policy decisions.