August 5, 2026

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Monsoon Session Storm Brewing: Opposition Rallies Around Sonam Wangchuk, Slams Centre’s ‘Arrogance’ After Jantar Mantar Removal

** The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to witness a stormy start as opposition parties unite to condemn the Centre's handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, which was forcibly ended by Delhi Police, sparking a major political controversy over democratic rights and governance.

Pawar criticises Centre

** Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has criticized the Centre's handling of activist Lobsang Wangchuk's hunger strike, calling it 'irresponsible' and demanding a constructive dialogue with the protesters. Wangchuk's hunger strike, which has entered its third week, is a protest against the Centre's alleged attempts to suppress the Tibetan people's struggles for greater autonomy.

Kerala reconstitutes Waqf Board

** The Kerala government's decision to reconstitute the Kerala Waqf Board has sparked a heated debate, with Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan accusing the state government of surrendering to Sangh Parivar diktats and betraying the trust of minority communities. The move is seen as a major setback for minority communities in the state, who have been opposing the reconstitution of the Board.

Six villagers bludgeoned to death in Daivalaguda village.

** A series of brutal murders has shaken the idyllic village of Daivalaguda, near Hyderabad, leaving six people dead and raising disturbing questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement and victim protection. As investigators piece together the evidence, the community remains shaken, wondering how such a heinous crime could have taken place under their very noses.