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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Punjab government on Friday in Jalandhar. He said, "The reality of betrayal is being masked by advertisements." Modi claimed the state faces corruption, drug issues, and gang wars. He urged voters to choose a BJP double-engine government to fix the current development standstill.
A Telangana court sentenced Koneru Krishna Rao and seven others to six months in jail for a 2019 lathi attack on a forest officer. The incident happened on June 30, 2019, during a plantation drive. The court convicted the men on Friday, while 29 other villagers got acquitted for evidence.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed Harbhajan Singh’s plea against the withdrawal of his state security cover dated April 25, 2026. Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya said, "The protests outside his residence or his being branded a traitor, would not establish threat to his life and liberty ipso facto."
JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday welcomed the National Conference’s decision to join the campaign for restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Karra said, "We welcome this decision wholeheartedly because the restoration of statehood concerns every resident of Jammu and Kashmir." The Congress continues its movement to secure these democratic rights.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a warm interaction with Congress MP Manish Tewari in Chandigarh on Friday. The two leaders shook hands and spoke during an event at PGIMER. This rare moment of personal rapport showed mutual respect between political rivals, standing out in today’s often sharp and competitive landscape.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party after a court convicted former councillor Tahir Hussain for the 2020 Delhi riots. Modi said, "The country is seeing their true face." He also accused the Punjab government of corruption and poor governance, claiming law and order had deteriorated.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee moved the Calcutta High Court, alleging a campaign of political intimidation after the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election. He compiled 17 speeches by BJP leaders, claiming they created a climate of vendetta. The BJP denied these claims, saying all investigations followed the law as required.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu completed a decade in office on July 17, 2026. He said, "Leadership is service, or it is nothing at all." Khandu reflected on ten lessons, highlighting how better connectivity and border development helped the state grow. He also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for guidance.
Senior TMC leader Madan Mitra joined the Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel faction on Wednesday. He dismissed claims that fear of the Enforcement Directorate caused his exit. "The ED didn't scare us," Mitra said. He cited political differences and dissatisfaction with the party leadership as the main reasons for his sudden move.
India is reviewing Bangladesh’s formal request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "The request is under examination. It is being considered in accordance with the legalities and judicial processes involved." Hasina fled to India on August 5, 2024, following massive protests against her government.
RJD state spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari resigned from all party posts on Friday. He said, "Tejashwi ji is encircled by sycophants and does not have time for committed workers like us." Tiwari felt the leader stayed inaccessible, making it hard to defend the party. This exit shows growing friction within the RJD.
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Election Commission and West Bengal government about 34 lakh pending appeals under the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The court noted that losing a vote should not stop access to welfare services. Lawyers said only 38,000 appeals got heard, causing many people serious concerns.