1. Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Lead Opposition Protest Over Temple Funds, Student Crackdown
Opposition MPs, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested in the Parliament complex over alleged theft of Ram temple donations and police action against student protesters. They demanded Home Minister Amit Shah address Parliament over the July 20 incident.
2.‘Ready to Answer Any Question in Parliament’: Amit Shah Says Govt Ready for Discussion
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government was ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament on the student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. He accused the Opposition of preventing Parliament from functioning and urged it to submit a request to the Speaker.
3.‘Not Interested in Amit Shah Giving a Lecture’: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi rejected the government’s debate offer on the student protests, saying the Opposition is “not interested in Amit Shah giving a lecture.” He demanded specific answers from the Home Minister over the alleged police action against protesting students.
4.Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Resolution Against Delimitation
Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to permanently retain 543 Lok Sabha seats and maintain the existing state-wise allocation. The DMK backed the move, while the resolution also sought implementation of 33% women’s reservation in 2029.
5. P. Chidambaram Opposes Delimitation Bill
Congress leader P Chidambaram opposed the proposed delimitation bill, arguing that southern states should not be penalised for successfully implementing family planning and population control measures. He warned that population-based delimitation could reduce the South’s political representation in Parliament.
6.Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Meets Governor, Seeks 10-Day Parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday and sought 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara on humanitarian grounds, citing his ailing mother’s wish to meet him. The Governor assured Mann that he would take up the matter with the Union Home Secretary.
7. Six Dead, four Injured After Landslide in Mumbai’s Kurla Following Heavy Rain
At least six people have died and four others were injured after a landslide hit Mumbai’s Kurla area in the early hours of Wednesday following heavy rainfall, officials said. Rescue operations are underway, with BMC, NDRF and police teams deployed at the site.
8.Prajwal Revanna Found With Phone Inside Bengaluru Jail, Fresh FIR Filed
Former MP Prajwal Revanna, serving a life sentence following his rape conviction, was found with an Android mobile phone during a Central Crime Branch raid at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison. A fresh FIR has been registered, and a probe is underway.
9.N. Chandrasekaran to Step Down as Tata Sons Chairman in February 2027
Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has announced that he will step down at the end of his current term on February 20, 2027. He said he would not seek reappointment and urged the board to decide on his successor soon for a smooth transition.
10.Trump Confirms Plane Switch in Turkey, Says He Faces ‘A Lot of Threats’
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he switched aircraft during a recent summit in Turkey due to a “threat”. Trump said he follows the advice of the Secret Service and military, adding that he has received several threats that the public is unaware of.
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