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Prime Minister Narendra Modi started posting Instagram reels on July 23 to reach Gen-Z after student protests. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat also started engaging with the youth. Many wonder if these videos target young voters or their parents. Mr. Modi called some protesters “misguided children” in a recent viral video.
Punjab Police said no link exists between the Jantar Mantar protest and a Pakistan ISI-backed terror module. Officials clarified that edited social media videos created a false narrative. The police said, "At no point was it stated that the accused had participated in the protests or that the protesters had any connection."
The Defence ministry issued Independence Day invites featuring the full lyrics of Vande Mataram. Officials said, “The lyrics have been provided so that people can sing along.” The song will play before the national anthem at the 80th Independence Day celebrations, marking 150 years of the historic national song.
Rahul Gandhi called former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh his favourite politician in the BJP during an Instagram session on Thursday. Gandhi praised his military expertise, calling him cool. On Friday, Amarinder Singh said it was nice of Rahul to speak well of him, noting their personal relations will always stay.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel highlighted campus shortcomings in Gorakhpur on August 6, 2026. She gave the university three months to fix hostel and food issues. The Opposition used her remarks to attack the government. Akhilesh Yadav said, "Mutual conflict has turned the double engine into a trouble engine."
The BJP held a four-hour meeting at Rajnath Singh’s residence to address internal growth issues. Leaders discussed how to balance old members with new recruits after recent electoral setbacks. The party lost its Bankipur fort in Bihar, as core supporters felt neglected while the party focused on new vote banks.
A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case. He returned to Ayodhya on Thursday with thousands of supporters. This development sparked talk about his role in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, as the BJP looks to strengthen its influence in the region.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a defense agreement on Friday in Mecca. The deal aims to strengthen collective deterrence against aggression. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said, "The agreement is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression." This pact encourages joint military training and intelligence sharing between them.
The Kerala MVD suspended officer Laiju for fining an off-road vehicle returning from flood relief work in Adoor three days ago. The officer charged the driver for missing documents and extra lights. MLA Abin Varkey said, "There must be a sense of propriety during situations like this," supporting the suspension.
Vande Mataram will be played at the Red Fort on August 15 for the first time during the formal Independence Day programme. A defence ministry official said it will feature right before the national anthem. This follows the recent Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, protecting it.
Karnataka Legislative Council Chairperson Basavaraj Horatti submitted his resignation on August 7. He said, "I met the Chief Minister to thank him for co-operating for this long." Congress leader Saleem Ahmed is the candidate for the position. Mr. Horatti will continue as pro-tem Speaker until the new Chairperson gets elected.
Kashmir Valley leaders held protests on August 5 against the 2019 nullification of Articles 370 and 35A. While political parties like the NC and PDP pushed for restoration, public response remained lukewarm. People have moved on, as Omar Abdullah said, expecting restoration from those who abrogated it is "foolishness".