Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin faced backlash over past controversial statements made by his party members and allies about Biharis, as he joined Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar. BJP leaders challenged Stalin to repeat these statements during his visit and accused him of trying to win votes from the same people his party had previously offended. Union Minister L Murugan also took a swipe at Stalin, questioning the usefulness of his presence at the rally and suggesting that his language would reflect a colonial mindset.
A video showing a large crowd has been circulating on social media, claiming to be from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Voter Adhikar Yatra. However, our investigation has found that this claim is false. The video actually shows the annual Jagannath Puri Yatra from June 2025, predating Gandhi's yatra which started in August. We were able to trace the origin of the video to a YouTube channel where it was uploaded in June, further debunking the false claim.
Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD Chief Lalu Yadav, launched a scathing attack on the NDA government and Election Commission of India over millions of names being deleted from Bihar's voter lists. She alleged that this was a targeted move to disenfranchise supporters of the opposition Grand Alliance. The ongoing "Voter Adhikar Yatra" led by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav has raised the stakes in the lead up to Bihar's Assembly elections. Amidst this, Acharya welcomed youth participation in politics and stated that Tejashwi is the people's choice for Chief Minister.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin makes a grand appearance in Bihar to support Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's 'Vote Adhikar Yatra'. Stalin accuses BJP of trying to hinder the opposition's victory in the upcoming assembly elections and slams the Election Commission for removing over 65 lakh voters from the list. He is joined by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other leaders during the 1,300-km yatra that will conclude with a rally in Patna.
In a powerful address marking the 100 years of RSS, Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat called upon India to recognize and embrace its spiritual and cultural identity in order to become a vishwaguru, or world guide, for the modern world. He highlighted the core spirit of the organisation and its commitment to selfless service to the nation and Hindu community. Bhagwat also emphasized the importance of diverse perspectives and informed discourse when discussing RSS and its contributions over the past century.
In a clash between government authorities and the Chanesar Town in Karachi, Chanesar Town chairman Farhan Ghani and his associates were arrested and remanded in a terrorism and attempted murder case for assaulting a government employee overseeing fibre optic network laying work. The incident was initiated by disputing permissions granted for the digging of Sharea Faisal. However, Farhan's elder brother, local government minister and senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader Saeed Ghani states that it is not a political matter and will be addressed through legal means. The police have registered a case against Farhan and his associates for various offences, and the complainant, a government employee, alleges that he was illegally confined and beaten at gunpoint.
CRPF Assistant Sub-Inspector Moti Ram Jat has been arrested for allegedly sharing classified information with a Pakistani intelligence operative, who was also found to be in contact with personnel from the Indian Army, paramilitary forces and various departments of the Central Government. Investigations have also revealed that Jat received regular payments and sent sensitive documents to his handler in Lahore. The source of these payments has been traced to multiple locations in India and a man who was arrested for passing on classified information to ISI handlers. Jat initially began communicating with a woman posing as a journalist before being contacted by a Pakistani official masquerading as a fellow journalist.
The Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court has remanded Farhan Ghani, brother of PPP Minister Saeed Ghani, and several others to police custody until August 28th. The suspects have been accused of assaulting a group of officials, but the prosecutor was unable to provide the identity of the department those officials belonged to. The accused has requested legal representation and the court has granted a 14-day remand for further investigation.
The EOW of Mumbai Police has arrested Amarjit Shukla, owner of Mid City Heights, for allegedly cheating 13 residents of a building undergoing redevelopment to the tune of Rs 55 crore. The builder had promised to deliver homes within a specified time frame but allegedly sold several flats to third parties without the residents’ knowledge. This case shines a light on the issue of fraud in redevelopment projects and stresses the importance of conducting thorough background checks before investing in such projects.
The controversy surrounding actor-politician Vijay's recent speech took a new turn as Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi slammed the TVK leader for his comments against Chief Minister MK Stalin, calling them "immature" and unfit for someone new to politics. Poyyamozhi also reminded Vijay of his family's cordial ties with the ruling DMK and urged him to show restraint in his public speeches. DMK cadres have also responded by putting up posters in Madurai, condemning Vijay's use of the term "uncle" for the Chief Minister, with one minister stating that it lacked political decorum.