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The Kayastha Pathshala Trust cancelled permission for Rahul Gandhi’s August 8 event in Prayagraj despite the Congress paying Rs 51,000. The trust cited potential academic disruption and monsoon damage. Ajay Rai said, “We had prior permission and had submitted the advance money also.” The party is now seeking alternative venues.
Anti-reservation protests are rising across India as groups take to the streets and social media. Harsh Dubey plans a protest at Jantar Mantar, while the Reservation Hatao Andolan gained 5.9 million followers. Meanwhile, the Shri Rajput Karni Sena clashed with police in Jaipur, vowing not to vote for the BJP.
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the arrest of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s bodyguard, Sumit Roy, in a land-grabbing case. The bench asked Roy to cooperate with the investigation daily. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed the relief, claiming, "She always intervenes whenever a law enforcement agency is" doing its duty.
J&K Police issued a new advisory for non-local labourers after two recent terror attacks in South Kashmir. Authorities announced a ₹15 lakh reward for information leading to the arrest of LeT terrorist Mohammad Latif Bhat. Migrant workers must now register at police stations and move to safer, populated areas immediately.
GTC Network started live gurbani telecast from the Golden Temple on Wednesday, ending the long-standing monopoly of the Badal-owned PTC channel. Managing director Rabindra Narayan said, "It is with a very emotional heart that I inform you that GTC Network will receive this signal." The SGPC now allows open access.
Modi met Rajya Sabha MPs over breakfast on Wednesday and asked them to stay away from lobbyists. He told the lawmakers to value their seats and stay rooted. “He said we should remember to stay rooted, never lose sight of the ground we walk on,” a lawmaker said after meeting.
Republican candidate Mike Rogers accused Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed of saying America "deserved 9/11" after his Michigan primary win. However, evidence shows political streamer Hasan Piker made that remark, not El-Sayed. El-Sayed previously called the attacks "craven terrorist attacks" that killed nearly 3,000 Americans. He never supported the controversial statement.
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 44 cloudbursts since the monsoon started in July, claiming 35 lives. These incidents caused widespread damage to houses, roads, and bridges across many districts. Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said, "Two more cloudbursts struck yesterday." The weather events triggered flash floods and landslides, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
Jammu and Kashmir Police announced a Rs 15 lakh reward for information on LeT militant Mohammad Lateef Bhat. He is suspected of involvement in twin attacks on July 22 and July 31. Police put up posters across Kashmir seeking public help. They promised that "the informant will be suitably rewarded."
President Donald Trump started a rare trip to California and Nevada this week to raise cash for Republicans. He wants to talk about the economy and border security before November elections. Meanwhile, an AP-NORC poll showed that many Americans feel the economy is poor and struggle with high daily costs.
Hiroshima marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged global leaders to stop justifying nuclear weapons. "Downplaying the inhumanity of nuclear weapons and accepting the use of force risk cycles of violent retaliation," he said. About 50,000 people attended the ceremony.
The Bangladesh government on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) said it was “outraged” by deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s press conference in New Delhi. Dhaka said the event hurt public sentiment and harmed bilateral relations. Officials also expressed disappointment that their repeated requests to extradite Ms. Hasina have not got a response.