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Security forces on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, launched a massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Officials said they acted on inputs about suspected terrorist movement in the Surankote area. Troops are currently searching forested villages to trace the suspects, though no contact has been established so far.
Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev recently joined the BJP after leaving the Trinamool Congress. She said, "Having a Sangh Parivar better than Gandhi parivar." Dev noted that the BJP vote is ideological, unlike the leader-centric TMC. She also felt that the Congress lacks internal consensus despite holding many review meetings.
The Jan Suraaj Party won the Bankipur Assembly by-election, marking a major shift in Bihar politics. Bihar Minister Ramkripal Yadav called the win a "masterstroke" but said Kishor must now deliver on his promises. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad claimed the result showed a decline in the BJP’s electoral fortunes.
Deadly clashes between protesters and security personnel in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir killed at least 14 activists on July 27. Protests started over regional legislative assembly seats and basic rights. Asma, whose son died, said, “We were only asking for our rights. We are not terrorists.” Many injured people now fear seeking hospital care.
Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur bypoll, ending the BJP’s hold on the seat since 1995. This loss for the BJP follows recent Gen Z protests. The party now faces internal questions as it struggles to connect with a changing electorate after losing its long-standing Bihar stronghold.
BJP and Opposition members sparred at a Parliamentary Standing Committee meeting on Monday regarding Meta’s content moderation. Chairperson Nishikant Dubey demanded an apology from Mark Zuckerberg over restricted posts. Meanwhile, Congress MP Shafi Parambil argued, “technology should be regulated, not democracy,” as both sides debated how social media platforms handle content.
A 15-year-old protester and her mother are in hiding after facing intense online harassment over remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Their lawyer said, “They cannot leave the place where they are staying right now.” False details in a July 29 zero FIR fuelled this targeting, forcing them to flee.
Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar by 19,324 votes in the Bankipur bypoll. Kishor also beat independent candidates named Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar. Kishor said the result is "a wake-up call" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP said it would start a thorough introspection.
The Lok Sabha saw repeated adjournments on Monday as Opposition MPs protested against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s absence. Congress MP Manish Tewari submitted a notice seeking to discuss a new anti-defection law. He said he wanted to discuss "a definite matter of urgent public importance" regarding mass political defections.
PM Modi is expected to visit Kyrgyzstan for the SCO summit and Uzbekistan for a bilateral engagement. These trips aim to boost trade, defence, and connectivity. Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov said, "We agreed to prepare for the upcoming visit of the PM to Uzbekistan," to strengthen their bilateral cooperation.
The Maharashtra government decided to introduce lessons on drug de-addiction in the school curriculum to tackle substance abuse. During a review meeting on Monday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked officials to start anti-drug awareness modules. Schools will also get counselling committees to protect students from drug-related threats and cyber fraud.
Akhilesh Yadav will lead a mega Brahmin outreach event in Lucknow today. The Samajwadi Party organised this conference to broaden its appeal before the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Over 20,000 people are expected to attend. The party hopes to gain support beyond its core base through this strategic move.