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Congress targeted the government after it told Lok Sabha that no Jawaharlal Nehru documents were missing from PMML. Jairam Ramesh sought an apology, countering earlier claims, as the Culture Minister said no audit found missing or illegally removed records

Leaders and supporters of BRS, Congress and BJP staged protests at the GHMC head office in Hyderabad against the delimitation of 300 wards, alleging lack of transparency and demanding a review of the exercise by the government.

Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad booked a defeated gram panchayat candidate for allegedly attacking his rival’s husband with a sickle in Sirpur mandal. The accused was subdued by locals and handed over to the police, who denied reports of political backing

Ram Janmabhoomi movement leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti died of a heart attack in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, at 67. He was undergoing treatment for septicaemia and multi-organ failure at a superspecialty hospital.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s values and governance vision continue to inspire India’s self-reliance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing infrastructure growth, welfare schemes, and digital transformation

Union Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda criticized Congress in the Rajya Sabha, alleging it failed to accord due respect to the national song Vande Mataram during its rule. He highlighted the party’s opportunistic approach and clarified the government’s intent to set historical records straight

A sack of voter ID cards was found abandoned near NH-12 in Nadia, prompting police investigation. Local TMC leaders accused BJP workers of dumping the EPICs, while the BJP denied involvement, alleging misuse for bogus voting amid ongoing electoral roll revision

Bellampalli town observed a bandh as traders and political parties protested the expansion of the main road, claiming it would harm local businesses. Shops were shut, former and current leaders criticised the work, and police foiled a suicide attempt by an agitating trader

DMK MP A Raja sparked a heated debate in Parliament by citing Nehru’s letter to Bose to argue that concerns over Vande Mataram predate Independence. He accused the BJP of politicising the issue and said historical sensitivities must be acknowledged

The BJP has intensified its attack on the Congress over its treatment of B R Ambedkar, citing a 2012 NCERT cartoon controversy as evidence of historical neglect. Congress’ defence of Nehru, critics say, contrasts sharply with its ambiguous legacy on Ambedkar

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar defended the Congress government’s stance on BC reservations, clarifying that gram panchayat elections were being held under compelling circumstances and not due to opposition to the 42 percent quota demand. He accused the BJP-led Centre of delaying implementation and urged all parties to unite under the Chalo Delhi programme.

The Karnataka Cabinet is set to consider a stringent new hate speech and hate crimes bill, with Home Minister G. Parameshwara insisting it is not aimed at the BJP. The proposed legislation, expected to face opposition pushback, may be introduced in the winter session

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks claiming Nehru wanted to fund Babri Masjid with public money drew sharp criticism from Congress, SP, TMC, and NCP leaders, who accused him and the BJP of twisting history and distracting from pressing national issues

Mallikarjun Kharge triggered protests from the Treasury benches after referring to former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s “sudden exit” while welcoming new Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan. Ministers Kiren Rijiju and J P Nadda termed the remarks inappropriate for the solemn occasion

The Election Commission has extended all key deadlines under the three-stage Special Intensive Revision in 12 states and UTs by seven days, delaying enumeration, polling station rationalisation and draft roll publication. Opposition parties criticised the move, calling the extension an eyewash

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin warned that the state is prepared for a “language war” if the Union government attempts to impose Hindi. Speaking at the Southern Rising Summit, he accused the Centre of weakening federalism and economically penalising performing state

Senior BRS leaders have accused the Congress and BJP of colluding to malign KT Rama Rao and weaken the party before local body elections. They defended the Hyderabad E-Prix as a legitimate event that boosted investments and visibility, dismissing allegations of irregularities.

NDA leaders hailed Nitish Kumar’s swearing-in as Bihar Chief Minister, calling it the beginning of a long “Modi–Yogi age.” The new Cabinet reflects strategic caste representation, with significant presence for Rajputs, OBCs and EBCs alongside key allies across the NDA spectrum

A bold “tiger abhi zinda hai” poster featuring Bihar CM Nitish Kumar beside a tiger appeared outside his residence as early election trends showed the NDA leading. The cinematic image energised JD(U) workers, symbolising Kumar’s enduring political dominance

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the POCSO case against former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. The court upheld the trial court’s order taking cognizance of the alleged offence while exempting the BJP leader from personal appearances unless necessary