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Pakistani Forces Kill 9, Forcibly Disappear Dozens in Balochistan's Nushki District: BNM

Pakistani Forces Kill 9, Forcibly Disappear Dozens in Balochistan's Nushki District: BNM

Quetta, Aug 5: The Baloch National Movement (BNM) alleged that as many as nine civilians have been killed and dozens forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan's Nushki district over the past few days, as the region has remained under military siege for several months. BNM raises concerns over Nushki situation Expressing grave concern over the deteriorating situation in Nushki, the BNM said, "Pakistan Army has stripped civilians of their freedom of movement, effectively turning the entire region into an 'open-air prison'. Nushki is among the districts that have been subjected to an intense military blockade for months. As a result, daily life has been severely disrupted, while the transportation system has come to a near standstill." "During the past week alone, the Pakistan Army has killed at least nine people and forcibly disappeared dozens of others," it added. Also Watch: Shortages and civilian hardships The BNM said that the blockade has also resulted in acute shortages of medicines and essential food supplies, with children, the elderly, and the sick bearing the brunt of the humanitarian crisis. Nushkai Under Pakistan Army Siege; Nine Killed, Dozens Forcibly Disappeared: BNM Spokesperson Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | #BNMSpokesperson https://t.co/us5mwDCKUA The spokesperson for the Baloch National Movement (BNM) stated that the district of Nushkai in Balochistan has… pic.twitter.com/9aBkCCG7kJ The group further said that the Pakistani Army, taking advantage of the curfew, broke into shops in the local market, looted businesses, and damaged civilian property. "Passenger and cargo vehicles have been barred from entering or leaving the region, while even ambulances transporting critically ill patients to hospitals have been prevented from passing," it added. BNM alleges collective punishment According to BNM, "these measures constitute one of the harshest forms of collective punishment imposed by the Pakistani state in Balochistan." Asserting that the Pakistan Army is facing defeat in its confrontation with the "Baloch movement", the group said, "The growing momentum of the Baloch struggle for independence has left the Pakistan Army demoralised and psychologically weakened. In an attempt to restore its declining morale, the Pakistan Army has resorted to false propaganda, portraying attacks on unarmed civilians as victories against the Baloch movement." Call for resilience and international action The BNM stressed that the people of Balochistan must stand firm and demonstrate resilience amid the ongoing atrocities by Pakistani forces. "Freedom is the destiny of the Baloch nation, and the Pakistan Army is approaching a decisive and humiliating defeat on the Balochistan front," it noted. Last week, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) criticised Pakistani authorities for the military siege and curfew in Nushki, terming it a "continuation of the state's policy of collectively punishing the Baloch people". It urged the international community to take notice of the situation in Balochistan, especially Nushki, and play an effective role in ending the state's unchecked power and grave human rights violations. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
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Aug 5, 2026, 10:53 AM
CJP Leader Saurav Das Alleges Illegal Entry into His Residence Amid Luxury Lifestyle Controversy

CJP Leader Saurav Das Alleges Illegal Entry into His Residence Amid Luxury Lifestyle Controversy

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das on Tuesday alleged that some YouTubers and members of the media entered his Delhi residence without permission and filmed its interiors, claiming the incident has created a serious security risk for his family. The allegations come days after videos and social media posts questioned Das' lifestyle, including claims that he pays nearly ₹12 lakh in rent for a luxury residence in Greater Kailash-1 (GK-1), which has now caused a political row over the CJP leader's finances and the movement's funding. '15–20 People Gathered Outside My Home' In a post on X, Das claimed that around 15 to 20 people gathered outside his residence on Tuesday morning, with some allegedly camping outside since the previous night. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? He said videos recorded from inside the house had "activated goons" and created a "grave security threat" for everyone living there. "I am currently in Maharashtra for CJP's two-day meeting," Das wrote, adding that his family remained at the residence. Alleges Illegal Entry, Tags Delhi Police In an earlier SOS message, Das alleged that certain YouTubers and media channels had entered his home and were broadcasting visuals from inside the property. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Calling it an invasion of privacy, he warned that if anti-social elements targeted his residence because of the videos, those responsible for filming as well as what he described as their "troll handlers" should be held accountable. EXCLUSIVE ON THE PAMPHLET 🚨: @SauravDassss ’ landlord Anand lives in Australia. He pays Rs 12 lakh rent for his posh and lavish home in GK1 in Delhi. Watch the ‘house tour’ on The Pamphlet pic.twitter.com/fRmoMK3Atp He also tagged the Delhi Police while seeking intervention. The issue has begun attracting political attention, with some Opposition leaders expressing concern over the alleged intrusion into Das' residence, while others have continued to question the claims surrounding his lifestyle and finances. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Row Follows Luxury Home Claims The controversy erupted after videos circulated after Youtube media outlet shared their walk through interview online alleging that Das was renting a luxury property in Delhi's Greater Kailash-1 for around ₹12 lakh per month, prompting criticism from political opponents and social media users who questioned the lifestyle of a leader associated with a youth-led protest movement. Saurav Das completely exposed 🚨 He was asked about his house rent but Saurav diverted the question to Abhijeet Dipke and the PM CARES Fund. A reporter went to the house Saurav Das was living in. He pays 12 lakh rent for that house. A house where he doesn't even live. He left… pic.twitter.com/iBfnwJwedM The episode has also renewed scrutiny over the CJP's finances and fundraising, with critics demanding greater transparency. The controversy unfolded as Das travelled to Maharashtra to attend the CJP's two-day core committee meeting, where leaders are expected to discuss the movement's future strategy, including its proposed campaign against the Centre's E20 petrol policy.
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Aug 5, 2026, 10:14 AM
Balochistan Declares Independence Day, Marking Historical Sovereignty

Balochistan Declares Independence Day, Marking Historical Sovereignty

The self-proclaimed Republic of Balochistan has renewed its independence campaign by declaring August 11 as Balochistan's Independence Day and calling on the international community to recognise it as a sovereign state. It is a date that holds deep historical significance for many Baloch nationalists. The observance is linked to events that took place in 1947, when the princely State of Kalat, which covered much of present-day Balochistan, declared itself independent following the end of British colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent. Let's decode the symbolic significance of August 11. A post shared by The Free Press Journal (@freepressjournal) Balochistan declares Independence Day The self-proclaimed "Republic of Balochistan" has declared August 11 as its "Independence Day", three days before Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day on August 14. The news of the declaration of independence comes weeks after it declared independence from Pakistan, urging Baloch communities worldwide to mark the occasion. Every year on August 11, Baloch nationalist groups and activists observe the day as a symbol of what they describe as Balochistan's brief period of sovereignty before its integration into Pakistan in 1948. While Pakistan considers Balochistan an integral part of the country. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Symbolic significance of August 11 On August 11, 1947, the Khan of Kalat declared the state's independence after the British withdrew. Kalat maintained that it had a treaty relationship with the British Crown rather than being a directly administered province of British India. Following the declaration, Kalat functioned as a separate entity for several months. However, the political situation changed in 1948. On March 27, 1948, the Khan of Kalat signed the Instrument of Accession to Pakistan, leading to the integration of Kalat into the newly formed country. Pakistan maintains that the accession was legal and final. In contrast, many Baloch nationalist groups argue that the accession was carried out under pressure and continue to view August 11 as the true day of Balochistan's independence. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Autonomy demands continue The differing interpretations of these historical events remain at the heart of the long-running Baloch nationalist movement. Over the decades, some groups have demanded greater provincial autonomy, while others have sought complete independence. The region has also witnessed periods of insurgency, military operations, and political unrest. Today, August 11 is commemorated by several Baloch organisations and activists through rallies, public meetings, and campaigns to highlight their historical narrative. What is the Khan of Kalat? The Khan of Kalat is the historical title of the former Brahui-Baloch rulers of the Khanate of Kalat. It is a princely state that was founded in 1666 in the modern-day Balochistan province of Pakistan. Mir Ahmad Yar Khan was the final official ruler, serving until the state was dissolved.
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Aug 5, 2026, 10:00 AM
Government Seeks Special Session to Revive Delimitation and Women's Reservation Bills

Government Seeks Special Session to Revive Delimitation and Women's Reservation Bills

New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament concludes on August 13, and the Centre has reporyedly proposed a special three-day session regarding the Delimitation and Women's Reservation Amendment Bill to the Opposition, including the Congress. The Centre has informed the Congress that it intends to call a special Parliamentary Session on the 16th, 17th, and 18th. Reportedly, the government is working to secure the two-thirds majority required to pass the Constitutional Amendment Bill. The Congress has said that it will convey its decision after consulting within the party and with other Opposition parties. However, according to an NDTV report citing sources, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju sought the Congress's cooperation on the Delimitation Bill and the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill. Rahul Gandhi, however, rejected the government's request outright. Previous bill failed to pass For the unversed, the Delimitation Bill, alongside the Women's Reservation Bill as part of the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, failed to secure the required two-thirds special majority in the Lok Sabha during the three-day special session held in April during the Budget Session. 528 MPs were present during the vote, making the two-thirds majority mark 352. The government secured 298 votes against 230 opposing the bill, resulting in its defeat by a margin of 54 votes. NDA numbers improve However, after a large number of Trinamool Congress MPs and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena lawmakers switched sides, the numbers have seen a rise in the Lower House for the NDA.
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Aug 5, 2026, 09:38 AM
NCP Removes Spokespersons, Appoints Interim Leaders in Maharashtra

NCP Removes Spokespersons, Appoints Interim Leaders in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has made a major organisational reshuffle. The party has removed all its current spokespersons. Party's Maharashtra state president Shashikant Shinde has cancelled the appointments of all spokespersons through a press release. While two people have been given the responsibility by the party. The party has given the post of official spokesperson to former MLC Vidya Chavan and Mahesh Tapase till the new appointment is made. These two leaders will continue as spokespersons of the party for the time being. This decision of Sharad Pawar's party has caused a political stir among the leaders. The leaders were not aware of the sudden decision taken by the party. This information has been shared through the official'X'account of the NCP SP. The post reads, "With immediate effect on Tuesday (August 4, 2026), with the approval of the party's provincial president and former minister Shashikant Shinde, all the previous appointments to the post of party spokesperson are cancelled until further orders. Also, during this period, Mahesh Tapase, a former MLA, and Vidya Tapase, an official spokesperson of the party, will remain as spokespersons of the party."
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Aug 5, 2026, 09:33 AM
JDU MLA Blames Nitish Kumar's Removal for BJP Defeat, Sparks Reaction from Party

JDU MLA Blames Nitish Kumar's Removal for BJP Defeat, Sparks Reaction from Party

On the BJP's defeat in Bankipur, JDU MLA Anant Singh has said that this has happened due to the removal of Nitish Kumar. The public is the owner, whoever they vote for will win. The public is sad that we make Nitish Kumar the chief minister and he was removed midway. His statement has now received a reaction from the JDU. On the statement of Anant Singh today (Wednesday), JDU quota minister Damodar Rawat said, "Anant Singh speaks his mind. His statement is his personal opinion. We cannot say anything on this, but it is not right to say that the public is angry after Nitish Kumar's removal. Because we are in the government and we are advancing the goal of Nitish Kumar ji."
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Aug 5, 2026, 09:28 AM
Madhya Pradesh Congress Seeks Revamp Ahead of Elections

Madhya Pradesh Congress Seeks Revamp Ahead of Elections

Madhya Pradesh Congress in-charge Harish Chaudhary has issued an official order directing to abolish all departments and units of cells up to the state, district and block level with immediate effect. This move of the ad party is considered to be the beginning of a major change in the organization. It is believed that the departments and units will be formed afresh with the appointment of new office bearers soon. This will work out a strategy to make the organization more effective for the upcoming elections and political activities. After the ad victory, the churning of the Congress in Delhi may fall on many district presidents. The Congress leadership believes that the victory of Datia by-election has created new enthusiasm among the workers. Now a strategy is being made to convert this energy into organizational strength. State Congress President Jitu Patwari said that Datia's mandate is a symbol of people's trust in Rahul Gandhi's leadership and Congress ideology. Srijan Abhiyaan has brought new strength to the party.
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Aug 5, 2026, 09:21 AM
Meta Meets Indian Ministry Over Removed Video of PM Modi

Meta Meets Indian Ministry Over Removed Video of PM Modi

Meta had restricted a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook during the agitation at Jantar Mantar. Meta's troubles continue to mount. Meta's team met with MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan on Wednesday (August 5). The team was led by Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan. The meeting lasted about 45 minutes and discussed the case in detail. Meta officials discussed the reasons for the video's removal in a 45-minute meeting at the ministry. Meta explained the reasons behind the video's removal in error. It also discussed Facebook's failure to effectively block Child Sexual Abuse and Harassment Material (CSAM) and other regulatory issues. Officials will now meet with Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Meta had earlier said that the video was not removed intentionally. Importantly, the video was not shown for a long time. However, the company later apologized to the Ministry of Electronics and Technology for the incident, which the company later said was removed in error.
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Aug 5, 2026, 09:17 AM
Explosions and Fire Rock Dubai's Jebel Ali Port Amid Regional Tensions

Explosions and Fire Rock Dubai's Jebel Ali Port Amid Regional Tensions

Multiple explosions followed by a large fire were reported at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port and surrounding industrial zone early Wednesday, prompting authorities to launch an investigation as the cause remained unclear. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict. Emirati officials acknowledged at least seven blasts within 20 minutes, according to Mehr news agency. The authorities withheld the cause of the explosions and arrested two people on the site for filming the incident. Iranian broadcaster Press TV reported that the video footage of the incident showed massive columns of thick smoke rising near Jebel Ali Port. Some Iraqi outlets reported that the explosions were linked to a missile strike from Yemen; however, the claims have not been verified. NASA thermal imagery indicated a fire at a fuel storage and transfer warehouse adjacent to the port, reported Mehr. Jebel Ali is a strategic logistics and trade hub, housing one of the region’s busiest ports and the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). Home to over 11,000 companies from over 150 countries, Jafza is connected to major highways and Al Maktoum International Airport. The incident comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Gulf region amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. In recent months, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ramped up security measures due to concerns over possible retaliatory strikes targeting US bases in the region.
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Aug 5, 2026, 09:17 AM
Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Arrested Over Offending Comment During Protest

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Arrested Over Offending Comment During Protest

The dramatic and high-profile arrest of Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin in Tamil Nadu on 4 August has created a political storm across the state. His arrest followed a demonstration on the Cauvery water dispute in Thanjavur. "When the crowd chanted the name of'Trisha," she smilingly made a double-meaning statement, which was considered offensive and undignified. She has been booked under Section 79 (outraging modesty of a woman), Section 296 (b) (obscene acts in public place) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Harassment of Women Act. "The police detained her early in the morning from her house in Neelangarai and took her to Sengipatti police station, 350 km away. However, she was later granted bail from the police station itself on the orders of the Madras High Court. The entire incident has exposed the undesirable and anti-women mindset that prevails in the state politics. Once again, the male political heavyweights have been engaged in this kind of acrimonious battle, whether it is a cheap stunt or a skirmish.
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Aug 5, 2026, 09:13 AM
Indian Opposition Demands PM, HM Statements Over Alleged Police Action Against Student Protesters

Indian Opposition Demands PM, HM Statements Over Alleged Police Action Against Student Protesters

The Opposition has been consistently raising the issue of alleged action by Delhi Police against protesting students at Jantar Mantar in Delhi during the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP )'Parliament Chalo'march on July 20. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge once again demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah come to Parliament and make statements.
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Aug 5, 2026, 09:12 AM
Uttar Pradesh Assembly: Samajwadi Party Protests Over Temple Offerings and Teacher Recruitment

Uttar Pradesh Assembly: Samajwadi Party Protests Over Temple Offerings and Teacher Recruitment

Earlier, before the start of the Assembly, Samajwadi Party MLAs protested on the issue of recruitment of 6,900 teachers and alleged theft in the offerings of Ram temple. SP MLA Atul Pradhan reached the Assembly with a donation box and alleged that the government has played with the faith of the people. He said that the Samajwadi Party will raise this issue in the House as well as among the public.
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Aug 5, 2026, 09:11 AM
Government Proposes Special Session on Delimitation Bill, Congress Demands Discussion of Controversial Issues

Government Proposes Special Session on Delimitation Bill, Congress Demands Discussion of Controversial Issues

As the monsoon session of Parliament is underway, the big news has come out amid the daily stalemate in the House proceedings. According to the information, on Wednesday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. The government has proposed a special session to the opposition including the Congress. The government has told the Congress that the government wants to call a special session of Parliament on the Delimitation Bill. On this proposal of the government, the Congress has said that the party and other parties of the opposition will discuss it. Sources have reported that Rahul Gandhi and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju have met and discussed the Delimitation Bill. But Rahul Gandhi has put forward two demands. He made it clear that the house proceedings will not run without discussing Amit Shah's statement and extortion. The Congress will share its stance on the Delimitation Bill with the government soon. The government has proposed a special session to the opposition including the Congress.
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Aug 5, 2026, 09:11 AM
Sikh Leader Demands Fair Telecast of Gurbani and Calls for Action Against Indecent Behavior

Sikh Leader Demands Fair Telecast of Gurbani and Calls for Action Against Indecent Behavior

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar has raised several demands regarding the telecast of Gurbani, saying that free and fair telecast of Gurbani should be ensured on all channels in accordance with Sikh maryada. He said that Gurbani is a matter of faith for crores of devotees and it should not be commercialized in any way. Nijjar said that any kind of alleged monopoly system on the telecast of Gurbani should be done away with, so that all channels get a level playing field. He said that the message of Gurbani should reach maximum sangat without any discrimination and without any commercial hindrance. Fuming over the indecency with the woman Akali MLA, Sukhbir Badal demanded action against the leaders. He alleged that the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has suffered financial losses due to the current system. He demanded that SGPC should be compensated if it has suffered financial losses due to this system. He also demanded an early recovery of the alleged arrears of Rs.
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Aug 5, 2026, 08:50 AM
Indian Government Considers Special Parliament Session to Pass Amendment Bills

Indian Government Considers Special Parliament Session to Pass Amendment Bills

The central government is considering calling a special session of parliament to pass the amendment bills related to delimitation and women's reservation. The current monsoon session is to end on August 13, but prorogation will not be done after that, so that a special session of parliament can be called soon if needed. The government is said to be working towards ensuring the necessary two-thirds majority in both houses to pass the amendment bills. Sources say that as soon as enough support is assured, a three-day special session can be called from August 16. However, no official announcement has been made by the government in this regard yet. The government has proposed a special session to the opposition, including the Congress. The government has told the Congress that it wants to call a special session of parliament from 16,17,18 on the delimitation bill. On this proposal of the government, the Congress has said that it will discuss with the party and the opposition.
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Aug 5, 2026, 08:48 AM
BJP Holds Review Meeting to Analyze Defeat in Bankipur By-Election

BJP Holds Review Meeting to Analyze Defeat in Bankipur By-Election

After the crushing defeat in the Bankipur by-election, a review meeting of the BJP was held today (Wednesday) at the state office in Patna. In this meeting, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Bihar BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi and other leaders participated. All the ministers, MLAs and big leaders participated. The meeting was brainstorming about the defeat in Bankipur. After the meeting, Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari said, "All the parties learn from their mistakes. Find their shortcomings. The Bharatiya Janata Party has been winning from Bankipur continuously. There are many reasons for the defeat, but what was the reason that Bankipur went out of our hands. We will understand everything and fix it further." According to the information, in this meeting, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Bihar BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi and other leaders discussed what was the reason for the defeat in Bankipur. Where was the mistake? Tell me that after the defeat, the tension of the BJP has increased.
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Aug 5, 2026, 08:34 AM
Pothole Crisis Hits Ghodbunder Road in Maharashtra

Pothole Crisis Hits Ghodbunder Road in Maharashtra

The rains in Maharashtra may have brought some relief, but now people have a big problem of dangerous potholes on the roads. Ghodbunder Road, the main national highway connecting Delhi and Mumbai, is in a very bad condition. A pothole on the road has been found to be about 7 feet in length and about 3 feet in width. Politics has also heated up about these potholes. Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation Mayor Dimple Mehta has said that the Municipal Corporation does not have money to fill potholes, after which the Shiv Sena has given an ultimatum to the administration. The potholes on Ghodbunder Road are so big that they remind of potholes on the surface of the moon. These potholes have slowed down the speed of vehicles completely. The situation is so bad that long queues of vehicles are formed from Kajupara in Bhayander to Vasai-Virar. People are stuck in jams for hours.
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Aug 5, 2026, 08:24 AM
Indian Opposition Protests in Parliament, Demands Answers on Key Issues

Indian Opposition Protests in Parliament, Demands Answers on Key Issues

During the monsoon session of parliament, the opposition intensified its protests against the central government. Opposition parties marched to the parliament complex demanding the alleged theft of offerings at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, police action on protesting students, and the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The opposition demanded that Home Minister Amit Shah make a statement in the house and discuss these issues. The opposition parties marched from the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at'Prerna Sthal'in the parliament complex to the'Makar Dwar'of the parliament building. The MPs involved in the march held a large banner with "Amit Shah Jawab Do" written on it. During this, the opposition MPs shouted slogans against the central government and alleged that the government was evading accountability on these issues. The protest march was attended by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, senior Samajwadi Party leader Ramgopal Yadav, and several MPs from various opposition parties. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that the opposition has demanded that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah "come to our side and discuss these issues."
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Aug 5, 2026, 08:16 AM
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Adjourned Early Amidst Ruckus Between Parties

Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Adjourned Early Amidst Ruckus Between Parties

The monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly in the Uttar Pradesh Legislature was adjourned sine die before the scheduled time. Due to the ongoing tussle between the Samajwadi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs in the House, the proceedings of the House could last barely a few hours. The monsoon session of the UP Legislature, which was to last until 6 August, was adjourned at 1: 25 pm on 5 August. Important legislative business was carried out by the government amidst the ruckus before the adjournment. The report of the Sambhal violence was also tabled by the government in the Assembly amidst the ruckus. Speaker Satish Mahana made an emotional appeal to the MLAs at the beginning of the third day of the Assembly proceedings. However, this appeal did not work and the SP MLAs continued their protest. The MLAs came to the Well and protested.
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Aug 5, 2026, 08:14 AM
RJD Suffers Defeat in Bankipur By-Election, Party Leaders Engage in War of Words

RJD Suffers Defeat in Bankipur By-Election, Party Leaders Engage in War of Words

The result of the by-election held in the Bankipur assembly seat has been released. RJD stood third. Prashant Kishor won the election by 19,334 votes while BJP got only 45 thousand votes. RJD lost badly in Bankipur on one hand. Now on the other hand, a situation of discord has started in the party. Two leaders have started a war of words. Last Tuesday (August 4, 2026), RJD MLA Bhai Virendra had said to the media that the defeat was due to the weakness of the organization. People whom the party trusts do not exist in the society. People are being trusted. How will the party survive. We people need to review. Bhai Virendra's statement has started a controversy. Bhai Virendra's statement came and RJD's chief spokesperson Shakti Yadav got angry. Without naming the brother, he said that what is his role for the party?
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Aug 5, 2026, 08:08 AM
India Introduces Amendments to Payment Act, Paving Way for Merchant Discount Rate on UPI Transactions

India Introduces Amendments to Payment Act, Paving Way for Merchant Discount Rate on UPI Transactions

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 in Parliament on Monday. This will enable the government to introduce a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions in the future. The government currently has not approved any fee yet. However, this has opened the doors for introducing a MDR in future. As per reports, no decision has been taken yet as this matter is under still discussing on how the fee could be implemented. With the new Amendment, the government can now decide which digital payment modes should remain exempt from charges and which could attract MDR in the future. According to sources, the government is considering to put an MDR of 0.3 percent to 0.5 percent on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. However, this MDR might only be levy upon the merchants with an annual turnover of more than Rs 1.5 crore. This means consumers are unlikely to pay anything extra, while small businesses may continue to enjoy fee-free UPI transactions. Meanwhile, another proposal has also recommended to determine the fee based on a merchant’s annual turnover instead of focusing on individual transactions. Policymakers are exploring different approaches to ensure that if MDR is introduced, the burden falls mainly on larger businesses rather than neighbourhood shops and small retailers. Note that MDR is a fee charged by banks and payment service providers to businesses for digital payments. Unlike UPI, merchants already pay processing charges on card payments. Businesses typically pay around 1.5 percent on credit card transactions, while debit card payments can attract lower fees depending on the bank and payment network. UPI has been exempt from such charges, making it an attractive payment option for both merchants and customers.
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Aug 5, 2026, 08:06 AM
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Marks 7th Anniversary of Article 370 and 35A Abrogation

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Marks 7th Anniversary of Article 370 and 35A Abrogation

“The woods are lovely, dark & deep. But I have promises to keep. And miles to go before I sleep…” On the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah channelled American poet Robert Frost to convey his sentiments. In his second year as the first CM of the Union Territory, Omar said that in these seven years, “we haven’t forgotten and we haven’t reconciled, far less accepted our current circumstances”. “My party and I remain committed to reversing all that was done to J&K that took away our rights and threatens our identity,” he said. Assembly elections, held in 2024 after a gap of six years since the previous PDP-BJP government fell, had elected Omar’s National Conference to a full majority on the plank of “continuing the fight for restoration of constitutional guarantees” stripped away from the former state. Just after the election, citing the expected administrative difficulties of functioning within a dual power system, Omar had said, “I would like to believe the honourable Prime Minister who has committed to restoring statehood. I don’t recall a speech where he said statehood would be restored only when the BJP is in power, or that if the people of J&K do not vote for the BJP, they will be punished.” That commitment, however, has remained in limbo. Last month, the NC began pushing the Centre on the subject of statehood with a protest in the national capital, which was overshadowed by the Cockroach Janata Party’s intended march to Parliament. Meanwhile, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also led a demonstration to mark the seven years. “It started with a very dark night on August 4 and that dark night continues,” Mufti told The Indian Express. In 2019, the political leadership of J&K, including former chief minister Farooq Abdullah , elected MLAs and religious leaders, was placed under house arrest and J&K and Ladakh were placed under a communications blockade. While some were charged under the Public Safety Act (PSA), they were all released months later. Mufti called for “peaceful protests” on Wednesday to reaffirm the PDP’s “commitment to restoring the constitutional position of Jammu and Kashmir and resisting the erosion of democratic and federal principles”. People’s Conference chairman Sajad Lone termed the events of August 5, 2019, a “brutal coup” against the people of J&K. In a post on X, Lone said that the day will be “held up with contempt and disdain by the people of J&K, for all times to come”. “The day of disempowerment of the people of J&K. When everything was taken away. Article 370, Article 35 A. And to add salt to the wounds, J&K was relegated to a UT,” he said. Lone said there would soon be a day when the people of J&K would be empowered again as a matter of right, not as a matter of charity.
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:57 AM
Swati Maliwal Urges Parties to Maintain Parliament's Dignity Amid Disrupted Monsoon Session

Swati Maliwal Urges Parties to Maintain Parliament's Dignity Amid Disrupted Monsoon Session

Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has expressed concern over the continuously disrupted Monsoon Session of the House. She said that for the last two weeks, the proceedings of the Parliament are not running properly, due to which important issues of the people are not being discussed and crores of taxpayers'money is also being wasted. Maliwal appealed to both the ruling and opposition parties to maintain the dignity of Parliament and let the proceedings of the House run smoothly. Swati Maliwal, in a video message released on social media platform X, said that the proceedings of Parliament are continuously being affected for the last two weeks. She said that crores of taxpayers'money is spent on every day's session of Parliament. The people of the country want their issues to be raised in Parliament, serious discussions are held on them and problems are solved. Maliwal said that the MPs of both the ruling and opposition parties reach Parliament to represent the hopes and problems of the people from different parts of the country. She said that the responsibility of the people to come to the House is that they start the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha in an effective manner.
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:52 AM
Samajwadi Party Invites Brahmins in Bid to Win Upper Caste Voters Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Elections

Samajwadi Party Invites Brahmins in Bid to Win Upper Caste Voters Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Elections

The Samajwadi Party is celebrating the birth anniversary of Janeshwar Mishra in a big way today, August 5. On this occasion, a large number of Brahmins from all over the state have been invited to Lucknow. This exercise of the SP before the UP elections is being seen as a plan to bring the upper caste voters along with the PDA. Not only the SP, but every party in UP wants the Brahmins to be close to it. Whether it is the BJP or the Congress or the BSP. Currently talking about the SP, party president Akhilesh Yadav knows that if the PDA is to form a full majority government in UP, it is also necessary to come together with the upper caste voters. In view of this, the party has now prepared to connect the Brahmins with it. The Brahmin vote plays a very important role in the politics of UP. In 2007, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati obtained the key to power in UP with the help of this social engineering, but after 2014, this large number of voters joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. The number of Brahmins in Uttar Pradesh also seems to be close to the figure.
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:44 AM
Indian Opposition Demands PM and Home Minister's Presence in Parliament Amid Protests

Indian Opposition Demands PM and Home Minister's Presence in Parliament Amid Protests

During the monsoon session of parliament, the opposition intensified its protests against the central government. Leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah come to the house and join the discussion. Congress MPs protested against Amit Shah in the parliament complex and demanded to fix responsibility for the action. During this, the government was also cornered on issues like Ram temple trust, Article 370 and alleged police action. Leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that the opposition is fully prepared for discussion, but the government is avoiding discussion. He said, "Our demand is that the prime minister and the home minister come to the house, make statements and discuss. If there is a discussion, then only a solution will be found. If there is no discussion, then they will sit at home and make statements or keep quiet, how can this happen? Parliament is being insulted. So many days have passed, but they are not coming to the house. Why are we not ready to discuss, Mallikarjun Kharge is not coming to the house.
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:43 AM
Meta Faces Parliamentary Heat Over Removed PM Video

Meta Faces Parliamentary Heat Over Removed PM Video

The dispute that started between Meta and the Indian government seems to be getting more serious. The matter of removing a Facebook video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for some time has now reached the Standing Committee of Parliament. The committee has asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to personally apologize within three days. The committee has also warned that if this does not happen, strict action can be recommended against the company. The whole controversy started at the end of July. A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopped appearing on Facebook for some time. In the video, the Prime Minister was talking about the issue of students and paper leaks. After some time Meta restored the video and said that it was a technical error. The company also expressed regret. But the government did not seem fully satisfied with this answer. I am now the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology of Parliament. The committee's chairman Nishikant Dubey said that only a general apology from the company has not been given. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg himself has demanded an apology for this matter.
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:24 AM
PM Modi Marks Seven Years Since Removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir

PM Modi Marks Seven Years Since Removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir

It has been seven years since the removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. The decision was taken in 2019 after the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. PM Modi shared a post on this on Wednesday (August 5). He said that Article 370 became a part of history. PM said that after its removal, a new chapter began in Jammu and Kashmir. PM Modi wrote on X,'Seven years ago today, on this day, Articles 370 and 35 (A) became a part of history. The journey of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh began a decisive and new chapter. Since then, the lives of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have changed massively. Infrastructure has expanded and opportunities have increased in areas like education, health and sports. Be it women or backward classes, who were deprived of their basic constitutional rights for decades, they have been empowered today with the full implementation of the Constitution of India.'He said,'This 5 year long, Shyama Prasad, our 125th birth anniversary, is also special because Dr.
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:23 AM
Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi Government Over Student Protests

Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi Government Over Student Protests

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that the students of India are in “severe pain” and they don’t need Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s forgiveness but his apology for his government’s actions against them. Speaking at an event to launch the book of former MP Vaiko, Rahul said the students are on the streets because of the RSS attempts to change the country’s history, adding that “India will not tolerate its history to be trampled upon by anybody”. The book titled “Vaiko in Parliament” was released at the Constitution Club of India. In his speech, Rahul said: “Whenever I judge a politician, the first thing, most important thing I look for is consistency. Does the person believe in some ideas, maintain those ideas consistently, or does the person say one thing one day, another thing the next day … another thing the third day. And Mr Vaiko has been among the most consistent parliamentarians in our country. He holds a consistent position, does not compromise … the position is clear.” Rahul added, “Students are on the streets … in severe pain, they don’t have work, they are asking for fairness in exams, they are asking for an education system that works, and on the other side we have the Prime Minister who is forgiving them. Who is he to forgive them? I don’t know. Where he gets the idea that he has the right to forgive the future of India, I don’t know, but that’s what he chooses to do. And behind the thinking of the Prime Minister, and behind the thinking of his colleagues, and particularly the RSS, is a very dangerous and caustic idea. The idea that this country is not an expression of the many.” The senior Congress leader thanked Vaiko for his service to the country, saying that it was an honour to be at the launch of his book. “He is an inspiration for all of us,” he said. Among others present at the event were Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav , Tamil Nadu Education Minister A Rajmohan, TMC MP Sagarika Ghosh, Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Manickam Tagore, besides former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah , CPIM general secretary M A Baby, CPI general secretary D Raja, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, RJD leader Manoj Kumar Jha , and NCP-SP leader Supriya Sule .
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:23 AM
Uttar Pradesh Assembly's Monsoon Session Disrupted Over Ram Temple Issue

Uttar Pradesh Assembly's Monsoon Session Disrupted Over Ram Temple Issue

The monsoon session of the UP Assembly was stormy after it began on Monday (August 3). Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party and opposition MLAs raised questions on the Ram temple issue. Amid the ruckus, the House was adjourned. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has launched a scathing attack on the SP's ruckus over the Ram temple issue. On the Ram temple issue, Keshav Prasad Maurya said, "Those who are supporters of Babur and Babri Masjid have no moral ground to speak on the offerings or donations of Ram temple. They do not have the moral right to speak. If they have to speak, speak on Gyanvapi temple. Gyanvapi was broken, speak on it. SP will pay a heavy price for this. SP is set to come clean." Keshav Prasad Maurya further said, "Samajwadi Party is a political party which has no faith in democratic traditions. The way SP insulted the House on Tuesday (August 4), Yogi Adityanath should strongly condemn it." He said, "The UP government wants to stop the preparation of a resolution in the Upper House on Tuesday."
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:14 AM
US Refuses to Conduct Safety Tests on Open-Weight Artificial Intelligence Models

US Refuses to Conduct Safety Tests on Open-Weight Artificial Intelligence Models

The Trump administration has decided not to subject open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) models to voluntary safety tests, according to Reuters .The decision comes amid rising concerns over the potential misuse of advanced AI systems.Open models, such as NVIDIA 's Nemotron and Meta's Llama, are those with publicly available core components.In contrast, closed models are proprietary systems owned by specific companies like OpenAI , Google, and Anthropic.
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:08 AM
Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam Government Presents First Budget with Focus on Women, Youth, and Students

Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam Government Presents First Budget with Focus on Women, Youth, and Students

The government of Thalapathy Vijay (CM Thalapathy Vijay), the superstar of the South film industry who made his way to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has presented its first budget. N. Mary Wilson, the Finance Minister of the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) -led coalition government, has made many big announcements while presenting the budget, which are going to benefit women, youth, and students. This includes all the promises made by the party during the assembly elections, the most important of which is gold coin for brides, special schools for students. Presenting the budget, Finance Minister Mary Wilson said that the TVK government is fulfilling all its election promises in a phased manner. Reforms have been implemented in the tender process in the last three months, giving opportunities to the youth to participate in the tender process. Along with social justice, equality, women's safety, corruption-free administration, and honest governance principles, the TVK government has made a budget of Rs.
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:07 AM
Punjab Assembly Sees Uproar Over Sacrilege Law as Akali Dal MLA Accuses Government of Challenging Sri Akal Takht Sahib

Punjab Assembly Sees Uproar Over Sacrilege Law as Akali Dal MLA Accuses Government of Challenging Sri Akal Takht Sahib

Akali Dal MLA Ganiv Kaur said that this government was not taken into confidence regarding the sacrilege law. This government is challenging Sri Akal Takht Sahib. You are committing sacrilege. You are challenging Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The Speaker said that no one has the courage to challenge Sri Akal Takht Sahib. MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that Sri Akal Takht Sahib has been challenged by Badal Sahib. After the advertisement, Congress MLAs started protesting in the middle of the house. Akali MLAs were also with them. Anti-Panth slogans were raised. Aam Aadmi Party MLAs also started protesting. Cheema said that the culprits of the killings of lakhs of youth are doing this drama today. These people have not even spared Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Cheema said that this is also violating the orders of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. After this, amid the huge uproar, the House was adjourned for 10 minutes. After this, Mr. Harpal Singh Cheema said that the people of Akal Takht had violated these orders.
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:06 AM
Turkey Orders X to Restrict Access to Imamoglu's Official Account

Turkey Orders X to Restrict Access to Imamoglu's Official Account

X has confirmed that Turkish authorities ordered it to restrict access to the official Presidential Candidacy Office account of Ekrem Imamoglu, the detained Mayor of Istanbul and a leading rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The company said it is complying with the order under Turkish law while simultaneously challenging it in court. What X has said In a statement, X said "X received an order to restrict access in Turkiye to the official Presidential Candidacy Office account of the now-detained Mayor of Istanbul." The company added that "Although Turkiye's laws force us to comply with the order, we are challenging the order in court and, in the spirit of full transparency, are sharing the court order." The order was issued by the Istanbul 8th Criminal Judgeship of Peace, numbered 2026/6804. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? Background on Imamoglu's case Imamoglu has been in detention for more than a year and is currently on trial alongside hundreds of co-defendants on corruption and espionage-related charges, which he and his supporters have described as politically motivated. His detention followed his party's strong performance in the 2024 local elections, after which Erdogan's government and the ruling AK Party intensified pressure on the opposition Republican People's Party, or CHP. A separate court ruling earlier this year also annulled a CHP provincial congress, a move that affected the party's leadership structure. A recurring pattern of restrictions X noted this is not the first time it has been ordered to limit visibility of accounts linked to Imamoglu. The company said it received and complied with a similar order in May 2025 restricting access to a related account belonging to the Mayor, and that it challenged that order as well, issuing a public statement and sharing the court order at the time. X said its legal challenge against the May 2025 order remains pending before Turkiye's Constitutional Court, awaiting a decision following recent filings. Why X complies despite its objections X said that failing to comply with such orders can result in serious consequences, including throttling of the entire platform within Turkiye. The company said it complies with individual orders for this reason even as it contests them legally, arguing that keeping the platform accessible in the country matters for supporting free expression and access to information. Company's stated position going forward X said it "will continue legally challenging requests to remove content in Turkiye and around the world when those requests do not align with principles of free expression, due process, or other local laws."
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Aug 5, 2026, 07:02 AM
Haryana Agricultural Official Suspended Amid Rumors of Political Retaliation

Haryana Agricultural Official Suspended Amid Rumors of Political Retaliation

During the suspension, his headquarters will remain the office of the chief administrator of the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board in Panchkula. He will not be able to leave the headquarters without permission. However, the suspension order did not specify the reason for the action. Advertisement buzz is that he has been suspended for his support at Jantar Mantar, though Sultan Singh says he did not support any protest. A false complaint was made against me. He has been in the news before. In June 2020, he was the secretary of the Hisar market committee. He was beaten with sandals by BJP leader and TikTok star Sonali Phogat.
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Aug 5, 2026, 06:58 AM
Controversy Erupts Over Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister's Madrasa Remarks

Controversy Erupts Over Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister's Madrasa Remarks

A new politics has started over the statement made by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya about the madrasa. He has said in a statement that the madrasa produces terrorists no matter who it is. On this statement of his, the leaders of the opposition are cornering on one side and the BJP is justifying on the other side. Union Minister Giriraj Singh has responded to the statement made by Keshav Prasad Maurya about the madrasa. On Wednesday (August 5, 2026), Giriraj Singh was questioned about this. He said that he (Keshav Maurya) did not say anything wrong. On the madrasa, Keshav Prasad has told the journalists that "Whether the madrasa is from Bangladesh or Pakistan or India, the madrasa is actually a factory to produce undeclared terrorists." Maurya's statement has started now. On the other hand, Union Minister Giriraj Singh has said that the thieves are talking about stealing.
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Aug 5, 2026, 06:55 AM
White House Keeps Framework for Assessing Advanced AI Models Secret

White House Keeps Framework for Assessing Advanced AI Models Secret

The White House has no plans to publicly release its new framework for assessing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, according to Axios .The voluntary framework is said to have global implications for AI security. However, the details will only be shared with companies involved in the process.This secrecy leaves other stakeholders such as policymakers, researchers, and US allies outside the process guessing about how the administration intends to implement one of its key AI policies.
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Aug 5, 2026, 06:50 AM
US and Iran Close to Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Trump Says

US and Iran Close to Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Trump Says

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen “very soon”, claiming the United States and Iran had held an “all-day negotiation” and warning Tehran it would be “hit very hard” if it backed away from a potential agreement. “If they back out again, they are going to get hit really hard. They know that. They understand that. I have no choice,” Trump said. Speaking in an interview with Fox News, he said that there was an “all-day negotiation” with Tehran on Tuesday (Aug 4), and that both countries were having “very good” discussions, adding that his first choice was pushing for a diplomatic agreement. “We hit them very, very hard. But the hard hit is yet to come, and hopefully we won’t have to use it,” he said. “I hope we won’t – we’re having very good discussions. They don’t like to admit that.” The US president further said that Iran was keen on exploring ways to end the conflict. “The only thing that matters is action. And they want to make a deal. We’ll see what happens,” POTUS said. “I have plenty of time,” he added. He then said that he believed a deal could happen “tomorrow or the next day.” Axios, citing two regional sources and a US official, reported that the United States and Iran were close to reaching an interim agreement to reopen the strategic strait with Oman’s backing. The report stated that Washington was aiming for an announcement as early as Wednesday. Any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would be closely watched by India, which imports a significant share of its crude oil from Gulf producers through the strategic waterway. The Iranian state media, however, citing an informed source, said that an agreement with Oman on the strait will be delayed “as long as the United ‌States continues to threaten Iran.” Meanwhile, Qatar said that the mediators were making progress in their efforts to end the conflict, even after Tehran denied that talks were underway. The office of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Tuesday, said that he received a phone call from Trump and they discussed ways to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran and bridge the gap between both countries. Around 20% of global oil and LNG shipments pass through the Strait, making it one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. Critical for India’s energy security: A significant share of India’s crude oil imports from Gulf producers travels through this route. Global shipping lifeline: The waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea, carrying oil, gas and commercial cargo. Fuel prices: Any disruption can drive up global crude prices, with the potential to increase petrol and diesel costs. Shipping and insurance costs: Conflict in the region can raise freight rates and war-risk insurance premiums, disrupting global trade and supply chains.
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