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PoliticsFormer CBI director M Nageshwar Rao has entered politics and taken charge as the national president of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party. This marks his transition from a top investigative role to active political leadership. Rao's new role positions him at the forefront of the party's activities and strategy.
India Today··Varanasi
PoliticsFollowing Mallikarjun Kharge's remark, Kiren Rijiju sparked political controversy by questioning Congress President Rahul Gandhi's legitimacy as a Member of Parliament. The debate intensified with Rijiju demanding an apology and criticizing Kharge's comments involving PM Modi and Amit Shah. This exchange highlights ongoing political tensions between BJP and Congress leaders.
Amar Ujala·
EntertainmentOn Gandhi Jayanti, Sanjay Dutt appeared on Shekhar Suman's talk show and said he doesn't feel peace in India anymore, sparking social media backlash. He later clarified on X that his comments were meant humorously, inspired by his Munna Bhai character and the concept of 'Gandhigiri,' aiming to spread love and goodwill, not to offend anyone.
HT Entertainment·
WorldIn Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, a former security camp in Bhatpal has been transformed into a residential hostel for over 150 tribal schoolboys. This initiative, the first in Bastar division, repurposes infrastructure previously used for security during insurgency into educational facilities. The hostel has been operational since August 11, following the government's declaration of India being free from Left Wing Extremism.
The Hindu··Narayanpur
PoliticsMore than 70 people were killed in clashes in Yemen's Taiz province and nearby Lahj, with government forces losing 34 troops and Houthi fighters 39. The Saudi-backed Yemeni government launched a major military operation to reclaim territory from Iran-backed Houthis. The conflict intensifies ahead of a Mecca defence pact meeting in Riyadh to discuss regional issues including Yemen. Pakistan's foreign minister also commented on the crisis.
Firstpost World··Taiz
WorldRussian drones struck a pharmaceutical warehouse in Sumy, Ukraine, owned by Indian interests, killing a 52-year-old employee and injuring three others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences and reported six injuries in a separate drone attack on a communications facility in Dnipro. The Ukrainian embassy in Delhi condemned the attack, calling it barbaric and highlighting the warehouse's Indian ownership.
HT World··Sumy
India Today··Varanasi
Former CBI director M Nageshwar Rao has entered politics and taken charge as the national president of the Sarvajana Sanatan Party. This marks his transition from a top investigative role to active political leadership. Rao's new role positions him at the forefront of the party's activities and strategy.
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