B Nagendra Resigns From Karnataka Cabinet Again

Bengaluru, Karnataka — Karnataka minister B Nagendra broke down in tears on Friday evening while announcing his resignation from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s Cabinet, just 25 days after returning to the state government. His resignation came amid renewed demands from the BJP and JD(S) over allegations linked to the Valmiki Corporation funds controversy.

PM Modi Uzbekistan Visit From August 29 to Sept 1

NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, 2026, during which he will meet Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

India-China Relations: Ajit Doval, Wang Yi Hold Key Talks

Beijing, China — India-China relations moved into focus again on Tuesday as National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with both sides discussing bilateral ties, the long-running boundary issue and ways to preserve peace and tranquillity in border areas. Wang said Beijing was prepared to work with New Delhi to improve relations and deepen mutual understanding.

CJP Delhi March on September 5 Over FIR Demands

NEW DELHI, India — The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced that it will return to the streets with a peaceful youth march in the national capital on September 5. The organisation said the march will begin at India Gate and proceed towards Delhi Police Headquarters, with families of NEET victims and people affected by alleged police action expected to lead the demonstration.

Major Maoist Arms Dump Found in Sukma Forest

SUKMA, India — Security forces on August 24 recovered a large cache of Maoist weapons, ammunition, explosives and other materials from the forest and hilly terrain of Bhandarpadar and Munurkonda under Bheji police station limits in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. The operation was launched after inputs from surrendered Maoists helped security personnel identify a previously concealed dump.

Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow, Delivers Modi Message

MOSCOW, Russia — External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday during his two-day official visit to Russia, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s good wishes and a personal communication. Jaishankar also briefed Putin on the outcome of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission meeting and highlighted growth in bilateral economic cooperation.