Prime Minister Narendra Modi and prominent Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, shared a brief, light-hearted exchange at a recent wedding reception.
Karnataka is preparing for potential disruptions on Thursday, August 13, due to a statewide bandh called by pro-Kannada groups concerning the Cauvery water dispute and other projects, according to the Times of India.
Commercial passenger vehicle drivers in Maharashtra must now know Marathi, with permit suspension as a potential penalty for non-compliance, according to the state's transport minister.
Retail inflation reportedly reached 4.45% in July 2026, marking the second consecutive month it has stayed above the Reserve Bank of India's target.
