August 3, 2026

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Kejriwal to March to PM’s Residence on August 4

** Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi's former chief minister, is set to lead a march to the Prime Minister's residence on August 4 to protest the introduction of E20 petrol, which has led to increased prices and affected the common man. The march is expected to draw hundreds of supporters and will begin from Jantar Mantar, a popular gathering spot for protests.

BJP Leader’s Daughter Backs CJPSU Protesters

** In a surprising turn of events, the daughter of a senior BJP leader has come out in support of the CJPSU protesters, criticizing the new education minister and sparking a controversy within the party. Rohini Sharma's comments have been seen as a bold move, with many calling for her to be removed from the party. The CJPSU protests, which began on June 20, ended on July 25 after the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, but the controversy surrounding the new education minister's policies continues to simmer.

Delhi court cancels non-bailable warrants against Aishe Ghosh

** A Delhi court has cancelled non-bailable warrants against student leader Aishe Ghosh and 18 other students, issued in connection with a clash between students and police at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) earlier this year, in a decision that underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding individual rights and balancing law and order.

Govt Simplifies NEET Counselling Procedure Through One-Time Reporting and Online Seat Resignation

** The Indian government has introduced a simplified NEET counselling process, allowing students to report to their chosen colleges only once and resign from their seats online, reducing logistical burdens and making the process more efficient.

Meta Apologizes After Briefly Removing PM Modi’s Facebook Video, Renewing Debate Over Social Media Moderation

Meta has restored a Facebook video featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after briefly removing it due to a technical error, sparking a debate about social media companies' role in shaping public discourse and promoting free speech online.