August 5, 2026

Year: 2026

Assam Elections 2026: Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi Quits Party and Joins BJP in Major Pre-Poll Blow

In a major pre-poll blow to the Congress, sitting Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi has quit the party and joined the BJP, adding momentum to the ruling camp ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Bordoloi's move is seen as a significant development, underscoring the turbulence inside the Assam Congress and giving the BJP a symbolic and practical advantage.

Israel Intensifies Strikes Across Lebanon After Hezbollah Barrage as Beirut Bombardment Escalates

Israel has sharply expanded its military campaign in Lebanon, launching heavy strikes in Beirut and other areas after a fresh wave of Hezbollah attacks, killing at least 10 people and wounding 27, in one of the most intense escalations since the latest war erupted earlier this month.

I-5 Bridge Replacement Cost Jumps to $14.4 Billion as Oregon and Washington Target 2028 Construction Start

The estimated cost of replacing the I-5 bridge between Oregon and Washington has soared to $14.4 billion, a significant increase from earlier projections, but officials are still targeting a 2028 construction start for the critical transportation project.

Trump Pushes SAVE America Act as Critics Warn Voting Bill Could Make It Harder for Millions to Cast Ballots

President Trump's SAVE America Act aims to tighten election rules, but critics argue it could make voting harder for millions of Americans, particularly those without easy access to citizenship documents, and potentially suppress turnout among various demographics, including rural, low-income, and younger voters.

Maharashtra on High Alert After Drone Threat to Four Thermal Power Stations in Vidarbha

Maharashtra is on high alert after four major thermal power stations received an email threatening drone attacks, triggering a large-scale security response and tighter restrictions around critical energy infrastructure, with authorities treating the threat as credible and taking swift action to prevent any potential disruption.

Zelensky Warns Ukraine Faces Missile Shortage as Middle East War Diverts US Air Defences

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that the widening war in the Middle East is hurting Ukraine's access to critical air-defense missiles, as US and allied resources are drawn toward countering Iranian attacks, potentially benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin.

‘Loved Us, Married Modi’: Parliament Erupts in Laughter as Mallikarjun Kharge Jokes About HD Deve Gowda

In a rare display of humor, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge joked that HD Deve Gowda had "loved" the Congress but "married" PM Modi, leaving the Parliament in stitches and highlighting the complexities of Indian politics.

Puducherry Elections 2024 BJP NR Congress Alliance on Brink of Collapse Over Latchiya Dravida Jananayaga Katchi Inclusion

The BJP-NR Congress alliance in Puducherry is on the verge of collapse due to the inclusion of Latchiya Dravida Jananayaga Katchi, led by Charles Martin, in the NDA fold, sparking a rift between the two parties ahead of the upcoming elections.

India’s Semiconductor Market May Hit $300 Billion by 2035, Says Deloitte Report

A recent Deloitte report forecasts that India's semiconductor market may reach $300 billion by 2035, driven by a significant increase in local production, which is expected to meet over 60% of the country's domestic demand by the end of 2035.

After Iranian ‘Revenge’ Strikes, Destruction Near Tel Aviv Leaves Two Dead and Deepens Fears of Wider War

The aftermath of Iran's overnight missile barrage on central Israel has left a trail of destruction, killing 2 people and causing widespread damage near Tel Aviv, amid rising fears of a wider war in the Middle East.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration’s Voice of America Layoffs, Orders Immediate Reinstatement of 1000 Employees

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's layoffs of 1000 Voice of America employees, ordering their immediate reinstatement in a significant victory for the affected workers and a major setback for the administration's efforts to reorganize the agency.