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Congress MP Manish Tewari questioned the Centre about why Chandigarh has 12 IAS and nine IPS officers. He said, "It is over-governed and underserved -- a quintessential bureaucratic parking lot." The government replied that officer numbers depend on functional needs. Currently, there is no plan to change this administrative structure.
Madhya Pradesh Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar issued a public apology to the Kushwaha community on Wednesday after the BJP lost the Datia bypoll. Tomar withdrew his remarks about the community’s political loyalty. He said, "If any of my words have hurt any member of the community, I withdraw those words."
An organisational dispute at BJP MLA Kanti Balar’s Surat office turned into a physical clash. The incident happened during a meeting about the Bhatni Wadi Society demolition. Tensions rose as leaders argued over political access. Manhar Vora claimed Mahendra Desai remarked, "I will not take back what I have spat on."
The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, without any debate. Amid relentless Opposition protests, the Bill got passed by a voice vote. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "Congress leader K.C. Venugopal is a good person, he has not been able to control his party MPs."
On March 26, 1971, soldiers arrested Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at his Dhaka home. Before leaving, he famously said, "I have forgotten my pipe and tobacco. I must have my pipe and tobacco." This calm act showed his composure as he faced nine months of imprisonment during the birth of Bangladesh.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is set for a political comeback after his acquittal in a sexual harassment case. A senior BJP leader said, "He is legally in the clear and may seek the BJP ticket for the 2029 Lok Sabha election." Supporters now plan a rally on August 7.
Seventy-five years ago, governments gathered in Geneva to draft the Refugee Convention. Today, the asylum system is under pressure as it gets entangled with immigration debates. Many systems are under-resourced, and claims take years to resolve. Governments need to fix these processes to protect human life and ensure stability.
Content creator Vir Bhaan Saini and brand XYXX Crew released an ad titled 'If Baniyans Were Bras' to highlight gender discrimination. The video shows men facing the same scrutiny women often endure. Dr. Lancelot Pinto also noted that social stigma makes many women hide their asthma and avoid using inhalers.
Security forces unearthed a terrorist hideout in a remote village in Poonch district on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Officials said they recovered AK assault rifle magazines and many rounds of ammunition from a cave. The police and Rashtriya Rifles started a massive search operation across several forested villages after reports.
Student leader Devendra Mahto started a hunger strike in Jharkhand, drinking only water after a call with activist Wangchuk. Protesters want a CBI probe into recruitment exam paper leaks. Chief Minister Hemant Soren said, "With close scrutiny and complete seriousness, decisions addressing their demands and queries will be announced."
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s political honeymoon continues 16 months after he assumed office, a new Nanos Research poll showed on Tuesday. Carney got 56% support, far ahead of Pierre Poilievre. Nik Nanos said Carney "had a prolonged honeymoon because he's been so proactive" in building trade relations for Canada.
INDIA bloc parties staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday during the debate on the Supreme Court judges Bill. Parliament witnessed many disruptions as Opposition leaders protested against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Earlier, both houses got adjourned amid sloganeering as members marched to show their strong anger.
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan faced fresh questions on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, after his explanation about a July 31 helicopter trip changed. He said he met an investor in Ernakulam, contradicting his earlier claim. Opposition leaders called the trip suspicious, as he travelled alone without any department officials present.