Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a key meeting in Siliguri with prominent Gorkha leaders and representatives. The meeting focuses on important issues concerning the Gorkha community and comes amid heightened political activity in West Bengal.

Watch for the latest updates on Amit Shah, Siliguri, Gorkha leaders, West Bengal politics and Centre-Gorkha talks.

 Union Home Minister Amit Shah Holds Crucial Talks with Gorkha Leaders

A major political confrontation is unfolding between the BJP and Congress over Vande Mataram, with the national song becoming the latest flashpoint in India’s political debate.

BJP president Nitin Nabin has sharply criticised the Congress Working Committee’s decision to continue singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at party events. Nabin accused the Congress of compromising national sentiment and called the party a “new Muslim League.”

The Congress has defended its position by citing a 1937 Congress Working Committee resolution, arguing that leaders of the freedom movement, including Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore, supported limiting public renditions to the first two stanzas.

The controversy intensified following an Independence Day event at the Congress headquarters, where a video involving Sonia Gandhi sparked competing claims from the BJP and Congress over the full rendition of the national song.

Vande Mataram Row: BJP Slams Congress As Political Battle Over National Song Intensifies

Breaking news from Parliament: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has been issued a notice concerning an alleged breach of privilege and contempt of the House.

The notice follows complaints submitted by BJP leaders over remarks Rahul Gandhi allegedly made against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The BJP has alleged that Gandhi used unparliamentary and derogatory expressions and made serious claims without providing evidence. The controversy comes amid heated exchanges between the government and opposition over police action during protests in New Delhi.

The latest notice adds another layer to the ongoing political confrontation between the BJP and Congress.

Rahul Gandhi Gets Notice of Breach of Privilege & Contempt | BREAKING 

The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a resolution opposing delimitation, urging the Union government to permanently retain the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats based on the population figures of the 1971 Census.

The resolution, moved by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, received support from the DMK, despite the party previously skipping Vijay’s all-party meeting on delimitation.

Vijay also called for the immediate implementation of 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies, arguing that the quota should be calculated on the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats.

The Tamil Nadu government has also taken strong positions on several other issues, including NEET, the proposed FCRA amendments, and the state’s anti-drug campaign.

Vijay Leads Tamil Nadu’s Delimitation Push | Assembly Seeks 543 Lok Sabha Seats

Student protests in Jharkhand have intensified as thousands continue demonstrating against alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. The movement, centered in Ranchi, has drawn nationwide attention, with protesters demanding transparency and accountability in government recruitment.

The Jharkhand government has formed a task force to engage with the students and asked them to nominate a five-member committee for discussions. However, the protesters have rejected closed-door negotiations and are insisting on a public dialogue with government representatives.

The protest, led by the JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch, has been ongoing at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium since July 25. Activist Devendra Nath Mahto has been on an indefinite hunger strike since August 2, vowing to continue until the government accepts the students' demands. Following an appeal from activist Sonam Wangchuk, he agreed to drink water but continues his fast.

Jharkhand Student Protest Intensifies | Youth Demand Fair Recruitment Exams & Public Talks

In a major political development, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has officially assumed additional charge of the Ministry of Education, following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The Centre moved swiftly to ensure continuity in the Education Ministry after weeks of unprecedented nationwide student protests. Pralhad Joshi, who continues to hold the portfolios of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting him with the responsibility and pledged to discharge his duties with humility, dedication, and honesty. The appointment follows a month-long agitation led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) over alleged NEET paper leak and examination irregularities. The protest officially ended after the third round of talks between the Centre and CJP, during which the government accepted the protesters' key demands, including the resignation of the Education Minister, withdrawal of FIRs against protesters, and consideration of a five-point charter on examination reforms.

Pralhad Joshi Takes Over Education Ministry | Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns | CJP Ends Protest

Student protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar celebrated after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation but said their movement is not over. Protesters called for deeper education reforms, accountability, and systemic changes, while political leaders, including AAP's Manish Sisodia, reacted to the development. The demonstrations ended after the government accepted key demands following weeks of protests.

Jantar Mantar protest ends in victory as students demand sweeping education system reforms

Protests demanding education reforms and action over NEET exam issues continue in New Delhi as opposition leaders and students intensify their demonstrations. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, joined a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, raising concerns over alleged exam paper leaks and the treatment of protesting students. Several opposition leaders were briefly detained by police and later released.

NEET protest escalates in Delhi | Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi detained during education reform protest