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PoliticsAug 18Pakistan governance failure exposed as fuel price protests paralyse major citiespakistantelegraph.com · Pakistan
PoliticsAug 18U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor to visit Kashmir, meet Omar AbdullahThe U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia is expected to arrive in Srinagar on August 19 and meet Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, with a visit to Ladakh also likelyThe Hindu
PoliticsAug 18Sonia Gandhi’s memoir to revisit love, loss and her decision to decline India’s top job‘It was heartbreak and loss that threw me into the public world of politics. Up till then I had guarded my privacy fiercely,’ Sonia Gandhi said in her statementThe Hindu
PoliticsAug 18India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement makes schools next battleground against ModiCockroach leaders asked supporters to audit their nearest government-run schools. But it has started with a killing.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsAug 18Iranian diplomat : Islamabad MoU in coma , revival up to USAn Iranian diplomat stated that the Islamabad MoU is in a "coma," with its revival dependent on the United States. This indicates a stalled diplomatic agreement requiring significant action from another party to proceed.globalsecurity.org · Syria
PoliticsAug 18Iran dismisses special message claims over Pakistan visit , vows to pursue war - related damagesIran has rejected claims of delivering a 'special message' during a visit to Pakistan and has committed to pursuing compensation for war-related damages. This involves diplomatic communication and future legal claims.globalsecurity.org · Syria
PoliticsAug 18Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital from jail over health concernsA Pakistani court ordered former prime minister Imran Khan to be moved from prison to a hospital over claims of poor health. The 73-year-old cricket star and his wife were sentenced to 17 years of jail last year after facing several graft legal cases.France 24 [en]
PoliticsAug 18Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battleSupreme Court grants jailed ex-PM Imran Khan transfer to hospital for a month after concerns raised over blood pressure.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsAug 18Delhi student protest : SC panel to examine CCTV footage , allegations of police excessesA Supreme Court panel will examine CCTV footage and allegations of police excesses related to a student protest in Delhi. This indicates an investigation into potential civil rights violations and social unrest.orissapost.com · India
PoliticsAug 18BJP drops Amit Malviya as IT Cell chief amid Gen Z meme war : Meet his replacement Deepak Mhaskey | IndiabloomsThe BJP has replaced Amit Malviya as its IT Cell chief with Deepak Mhaskey, amidst what is described as a 'Gen Z meme war'. This indicates a change in leadership within a political party's communication division.indiablooms.com · India
PoliticsAug 18 What MAGA really cares about …: Ishaan Tharoor jibe at Trump India voter ID pitchIshaan Tharoor made a critical comment regarding former President Trump's stance on India voter ID. This reflects ongoing political debate and commentary.hindustantimes.com · India
PoliticsAug 18Indian High Commissioner appraises Kenyan Cabinet Secretary on bilateral developmentsThe Indian High Commissioner has briefed Kenya's Cabinet Secretary on ongoing bilateral developments. This signifies routine diplomatic engagement between the two nations.nigeriasun.com · Nigeria
PoliticsAug 18India , Egypt reaffirm shared commitment to strengthen Global SouthIndia and Egypt have reaffirmed their shared commitment to bolstering the Global South. This indicates ongoing efforts in international diplomacy and cooperation among developing nations.asiabulletin.com · China
PoliticsAug 18 Please take Gyanesh Kumar Gupta to America , says Congress leader Pawan Khera after Trump invokes Indian electoral systemA Congress leader has called for a political figure to be taken to America following a comment by Trump regarding the Indian electoral system. This involves international political commentary and exchanges.aninews.in · India
PoliticsAug 18Trump leans on India’s election playbook in push to change how Americans voteUS President Donald Trump cited India’s election system as a model for the US, bringing the world’s largest democracy into a contentious American debate over voter access and election security. Trump said the identification requirements make elections secure and pressed Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register for federal elections and photo identification to vote. The measure has stalled in the Senate as Trump and his Republican allies push for...South China Morning Post
PoliticsAug 18NEET-UG protests: Delhi Police tells SC that facial recognition tech was used in ‘legitimate state interest’Delhi Police say technology was used in “legitimate state interest” to identify “hardened criminals and not ordinary people”; say “false narrative” is being spread against a “legitimate, bona fide and proportionate” policing measureThe Hindu
PoliticsAug 18 Imran Khan medical reports are alarming : Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi raises health concernsFormer Pakistan President Arif Alvi has raised concerns about Imran Khan's alarming medical reports. This highlights potential health issues for a key political figure in Pakistan.pakistantelegraph.com · Pakistan
PoliticsAug 18SIR : 67 per cent of Delhi voter enumeration forms digitised ; 47 . 7 lakh marked uncollectableIn Delhi, 67 percent of voter enumeration forms have been digitized, while 4.77 million forms have been deemed uncollectable. This report details progress and issues in voter registration.tribuneindia.com · India
PoliticsAug 18US ambassador Sergio Gor backs Trump on India voter ID claim , urges Congress to pass SAVE America ActA US ambassador supports a claim made by Donald Trump regarding voter ID in India and advocates for the passage of the SAVE America Act in Congress. This involves political statements and legislative lobbying.moneycontrol.com · India
PoliticsAug 18Makkah Agreement : Can Saudi Arabia , Türkiye and Pakistan Counter Iran ? The 'Makkah Agreement' raises questions about the potential for Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan to form a counter-balance to Iran. This discusses potential shifts in regional geopolitical alliances.dailypioneer.com · India
PoliticsAug 18Dimagi Naxal Debate : Modi Warning and India Fight Against ExtremismA debate concerning Naxalism is ongoing in India, featuring a warning from Prime Minister Modi as part of the country's fight against extremism. This highlights a significant internal security and political issue.dailypioneer.com · India
PoliticsAug 17Two Indiana secretary of state debates planned – Inside INdiana BusinessTwo debates are scheduled for the Indiana secretary of state candidates. This marks important events in the state's political election cycle.insideindianabusiness.com · United States
PoliticsAug 17Vande Mataram incident: Delhi Police enquires into complaint against Sonia, RahulThe complaint filed on August 16 by an advocate sought registration of an FIR against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.The Hindu
PoliticsAug 17Delhi Court orders property attachment of Advocate Mehmood Pracha over unpaid fineAdvocate Mehmood Pracha did not pay a ₹6 lakh fine for seeking to have the Supreme Court’s 2019 Ayodhya verdict declared null and voidThe Hindu