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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi said supporters of Imran Khan’s party will march toward Islamabad on September 27. He spoke at a Peshawar rally on August 5, 2026. The party demands justice for the former Prime Minister. Afridi said, "If justice is delivered, Khan can be released within 30 minutes."
Iran warned Gulf states that any U.S. attack would trigger retaliation against regional energy infrastructure. This followed Donald Trump’s July 28, 2026, threat to strike Iran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, "We're ready to retaliate, but finding a diplomatic solution is the best way to avoid wider escalation and destruction."
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on August 6, 2026, that his government will fight for the restoration of statehood. He told reporters, "Yes. We will continue our efforts until Statehood is restored." The National Conference leader remains committed to this goal after protests held in New Delhi.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Rahul Gandhi for 50 minutes on Wednesday to discuss the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill and a delimitation-linked bill. The Monsoon Session remained stalled since July 20 due to Gen-Z protests. The government now seeks support from the Opposition to pass these important legislations.
Aban Ahmed, the youngest son of gangster Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Jhansi on Thursday. His car hit a divider near the Poonch police station, killing him and a friend. Umar, an injured passenger, said, "The car lost balance and crashed." Police blamed overspeeding and slippery roads.
A poster war between Charanjit Singh Channi and Amarinder Raja Warring has deepened the Punjab Congress rift before the 2027 assembly elections. K C Venugopal met Channi in New Delhi to stop the public fighting. The party high command is now working on a formula to bring all leaders together.
P Chidambaram said the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act Bill may not be tabled in Parliament at all. He noted, "The Bill may undergo amendments... hasn't been tabled at all." The Congress leader also questioned why the Home Minister stayed away from the House for the past 10 days.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Thursday that the rival Shiv Sena’s game will be over legally. The Supreme Court started the final hearing on the party split case. Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske hit back, saying, "Your game is already over," as the legal battle continues in court.
The BJP is using Gen Z slang in Parliament to connect with young voters after recent protests. MPs like Tejasvi Surya and Bansuri Swaraj used terms like "FOMO" during debates. A senior leader said, "The PM has, evidently, taken the lead by posting reels directly addressing everything from the paper leaks."
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi told Union Minister Kiren Rijiju that the proposed delimitation bill is "not acceptable" to the Opposition. During their Wednesday meeting, Gandhi sought a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the NEET protest crackdown. The government wants support for the bill before the session ends August 13.
The government is ready to soften the FCRA Bill after concerns from Christian groups. A senior official said, “It is to ensure that there is proper management of the institution if t discontinuity.” The Bill now faces scrutiny over how assets are handled when FCRA registrations get cancelled.
The BJP faces trouble passing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 as DMK and NCP-SP oppose it. Parties fear the bill hurts their core voters. A source said, “This FCRA bill needs more deliberation. Why suspect every donor?” The government now struggles to gain support for its ambitious plans.