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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has said Bihar's assembly election turnout was higher than in the US, UK, and France, crediting the Single Information Repository (SIR) for the increase. The digital system improved electoral roll accuracy and voter participation.
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Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress of insulting Vande Mataram at its Independence Day event, demanding an apology. He spoke at a Vajpayee memorial event in Chittorgarh, also highlighting the former PM's legacy and tribal welfare.
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The BJP has lodged a police complaint against Sonia Gandhi and other Congress leaders for allegedly not singing Vande Mataram at an Independence Day event. The Congress has dismissed the complaint as politically motivated, while the controversy fuels a long-standing debate over national symbols.
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The Supreme Court will hear on August 17 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea against an Allahabad High Court order directing the CBI and ED to verify disproportionate assets allegations. The High Court had earlier expressed dissatisfaction with the CBI's response and sought a fresh affidavit.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, praising his leadership and service to the nation. Vajpayee, a statesman known for his diplomatic and domestic initiatives, left a lasting legacy in Indian politics.
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Congress leader Anisur Rahman and his son Abu Sufiyan were shot dead in West Bengal's Nadia district on Independence Day. Police have launched an investigation, while political leaders have condemned the attack and demanded a fair inquiry.
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Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury condemned the murder of a local Congress leader and his son in West Bengal, calling it deeply concerning and demanding a thorough probe. He said the incident raises questions about law and order in the state and urged the administration to ensure justice.
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Ashis Banerjee, former West Bengal Minister and five-time TMC MLA, was found dead at a party office in Birbhum. A note denying wrongdoing was recovered, and an autopsy has been ordered as leaders across parties expressed grief.
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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar paid tributes to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, hailing his visionary leadership and commitment to democracy. Their remarks highlight Vajpayee's enduring legacy across party lines.
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The RJD has mocked Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar over a salute during a flag-hoisting ceremony, questioning his gesture. The minister has not yet responded, and the incident has intensified political tensions in the state.
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Police in Alwar detained several students ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit, citing an alleged plan to protest and show black flags. The students reportedly intended to raise demand for restoration of student union elections, the alleged Matsya scam, and other issues. Shah will inaugurate projects worth ₹6,279 crore.
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Devendra Nath Mahto, a 33-year-old student leader from Jharkhand, has become the face of protests over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC exams. From a village boy aspiring to be a teacher, he has spent a decade leading student agitations and now spearheads an indefinite hunger strike demanding cancellation of exams and a CBI probe.
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The Kerala government's decision to skip Vande Mataram at its official Independence Day event has drawn sharp criticism from the BJP. The party has accused the state government of insulting the Constitution and pledged to challenge the decision legally and politically.
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From the BCI chairman's apology to law students, Jharkhand students demanding CM Soren's resignation, Iran's rejection of Trump's Hormuz claim, and more — here is a round-up of key news from August 15, 2026.
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Former West Bengal deputy speaker Asish Banerjee was found dead at a Trinamool Congress office in Rampurhat early today. Police have sent his body for postmortem. He had recently lost his assembly seat in the state elections.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a new Youth Policy on Independence Day, with a focus on skill development, employment, AI, and entrepreneurship. He also highlighted improvements in law and order and women's safety during his address.
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Jharkhand job aspirants marked Independence Day with a Tiranga Yatra and announced plans to gherao Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence on August 20, demanding his resignation over alleged recruitment irregularities. They have also called on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to withdraw support from the JMM-led coalition if the government fails to act on their demands.
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In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced new youth-focused initiatives and urged the identification and isolation of what he termed 'dimagi Naxals' — intellectual sympathisers of Maoism. He distinguished them from armed Naxals, which the government says have been largely eliminated. The remarks have sparked debate over dissent and the government's approach to left-wing extremism.
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A recent full rendition of Vande Mataram has sparked a fresh political clash between Congress and BJP, reviving the long-standing debate over the national song. Congress questioned the selective invocation of the song, while BJP accused it of disrespecting national symbols.
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Student protesters in Jharkhand have demanded Chief Minister Hemant Soren's resignation over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. They plan to gherao his residence on August 20 and have called on Congress to withdraw support from the JMM-led coalition.
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Senior BJP leader Kuldeep Bishnoi has supported Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh's protest over the exclusion of local leaders from a party event. Bishnoi warned that disrespecting senior leaders could weaken the BJP, emphasising the need to balance experience with youthful energy.
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Expelled BJP leader B.P. Yatnal has demanded cancellation of Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan's legislative membership, accusing him of insulting the national flag by refusing to hoist it. Yatnal also urged a constitutional amendment to bar such leaders from contesting elections.
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Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge questioned the RSS's role in the freedom struggle and defended the proposed public property Bill, saying it does not target any organisation. He challenged the RSS to name movements it participated in and questioned its legal status.
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Tamil Nadu Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu has denied allegations that outsiders attended Cabinet meetings, insisting only ministers were present. He also addressed the renaming controversy and said decisions on honour killings await the Basha Commission report.
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IT Minister Nara Lokesh hoisted the Tricolour at the 80th Independence Day celebrations in Vijayawada and called for unity to achieve 'Swarnandhra'. He highlighted reforms in government schools that have drawn 1.10 lakh students from private institutions. Similar celebrations were held across Andhra Pradesh, including in Machilipatnam and at the NDRF battalion.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called PM Modi's Independence Day address a milestone towards Viksit Bharat, highlighting initiatives in AI skilling, nuclear power, and semiconductors. He also celebrated the singing of Vande Mataram at the Red Fort. Shah's remarks come as the government pushes its development narrative.
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The Congress has said it will not oppose the release of Sikh prisoners, marking a shift as Punjab's major parties compete over the issue ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The statement by former MLA Gurkirat Singh Kotli and others reflects growing political momentum around the emotionally charged Bandi Singhs cause.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'intellectual Naxals' remark, citing an incident at a Congress Independence Day programme. He also explained the conditions for implementing women's reservation, urging opposition parties to back a new constitutional amendment.
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BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao said corruption allegations made by ruling Congress MLAs reflect the deteriorating governance in Telangana. He demanded impartial central investigation into the charges and criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's priorities.
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Kerala University V-C Mohanan Kunnummal's remarks on Vande Mataram at an RSS youth event have drawn criticism from the SFI. He later clarified that he was referring to the concept of motherland.
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MLC K. Shivakumar has demanded a high-level inquiry into the death of three persons in an alleged forest department shoot-out in Hanur taluk. He has also sought the suspension of forest officials and compensation for the victims' families, citing conflicting accounts of the incident.
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, in his Independence Day address, assured students of a systemic overhaul of the examination process and impartial investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities, as a 22-day protest continued in Ranchi. He promised reforms including a time-bound exam calendar and technology-backed transparency. Separately, a JLKM leader alleged police stopped him from joining a students’ Tiranga Yatra, leading to an altercation.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hoisted the national flag at the 80th Independence Day celebrations in Amaravati and called for a collective resolve to build Swarna Andhra by 2047. He outlined priorities for welfare, growth, and investments, while also criticising the previous government's record.
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has announced the introduction of a Uniform Civil Code in the state, fulfilling a key promise of the BJP. The announcement, made during a development event, has sparked praise and criticism, with experts emphasising the need for consensus.
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Opposition leaders sharply criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'dimagi Naxal' remark in the Independence Day speech, calling it a bid to stigmatise dissent. They also pressed for immediate implementation of women's reservation, separate from delimitation, with all parties supporting the move.
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The BJP has accused Congress leader Sonia Gandhi of trying to stop the full rendition of Vande Mataram at an Independence Day event, while the Congress says she was only asking for a chair for party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The incident has renewed debate over the national song's complete version.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, in his first Independence Day speech, urged citizens to develop zero tolerance for corruption and cooperate with the government. He announced a hike in marriage assistance for ex-servicemen's daughters and expansion of welfare schemes.
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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a state-level exam reform committee and a target of one crore jobs by 2030 during his Independence Day address. He also launched a student support portal and highlighted initiatives in education, agriculture, and infrastructure.
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The BJP alleged that Sonia Gandhi objected to the singing of the full Vande Mataram at a Congress Independence Day event, while the Congress denied the charge, saying she was only asking for a chair for party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The exchange follows a recent law criminalising insults to the national song.
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A protest by Rashtraraksha Samithi on Independence Day at Thekkinkadu Maidan, opposing the Kerala government's decision to omit full Vande Mataram, drew criticism from Congress. BJP leader K.K. Anish Kumar hoisted the flag, while Congress's Joseph Tajet alleged violation of court directions.
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, speaking on Independence Day, reiterated his claim that external forces were behind Gen-Z protests against the Centre's education policy. He also announced removal of the six-attempt cap for the Odisha Civil Services Examination and clarified that Agri-Stack registration is separate from paddy procurement registration.
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A political row erupted after the BJP alleged that Sonia Gandhi objected to the full rendition of Vande Mataram at a Congress Independence Day event. The Congress dismissed the claim, saying she was asking for a chair for Mallikarjun Kharge. Jairam Ramesh cited the party's historical association with the song.
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PM Modi appealed for implementing 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies during his Independence Day speech. The Congress hit back, calling the appeal 'dishonest' and accusing the government of delaying the quota's implementation despite passing the constitutional amendment in 2023.
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Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil has defended his cabinet colleague B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, calling him a patriot and dismissing BJP allegations over his absence from Independence Day celebrations. Patil said Khan's decision to decline the district-in-charge post should be respected, and accused the BJP of politicising the issue.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Centre to return control of exams like NEET and JEE to states, citing federalism. He linked recent student protests to central 'overreach' in education and health, while the Union government defended national exams for uniformity.
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Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has alleged that she was asked to vacate the Nadia Circuit House late at night despite a valid check-in. She refused to leave in the middle of the night and has sought an explanation from authorities, who have not yet responded.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 80th Independence Day, with his trademark greeting 'Mere pyare deshwasiyon' recurring throughout the speech. He outlined a vision for a developed India and called for active citizen participation in the country's progress.
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PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti urged the Centre to evaluate whether India has fulfilled the Constitution's vision after 80 years of Independence. She also called for the implementation of the already-passed Women's Reservation Bill, responding to PM Modi's appeal for cross-party support.
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Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said at an Independence Day event in Thiruvananthapuram that the party is fighting nationwide to protect the Constitution and counter attempts to inflame communalism. He urged citizens to stand firm in defence of constitutional values.
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) claimed its official Instagram account was briefly suspended on August 15 and later restored. The party called it an attempt to muzzle its voice on Independence Day, while founder Abhijeet Dipke reacted sharply. The incident follows the group's recent campaigns on student issues.
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