Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video of him cooking and chatting with Lalu Prasad Yadav about food and politics. Recently asked who cooks well among politicians, Gandhi had named Yadav. In the clip, Gandhi learns cooking from the "champion" Yadav. Drawing a parallel between cooking and politics, Gandhi asks the difference. Yadav laughs that politics requires mixing too. Gandhi says BJP spreads hatred every 15-20 years in power, questioning why. Yadav replies political hunger is never satisfied. The Opposition's INDIA alliance, concluded a two-day brainstorming session in Mumbai yesterday and is set to announce a seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on September 30. 

The Opposition's INDIA alliance, concluding a two-day brainstorming session in Mumbai, has formed a 14-member coordination panel and is set to announce a seat-sharing formula for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Amid the ongoing controversy over the Centre's 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge noted that the strength of the INDIA alliance is unsettling the ruling government. He cautioned that the Opposition should expect more government actions, including raids and arrests, in what he called "vendetta politics." The Centre has recently appointed a committee to examine the 'One Nation, One Election' issue. The INDIA alliance has also postponed the unveiling of its official logo.

In Mumbai, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi demanded a parliamentary probe into OCCRP's fresh allegations against Adani. He said PM Modi must explain the claims transparently before the G20 Summit as it raises serious concerns. Gandhi called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation and action against those responsible. Gandhi asserted Modi must address it before world leaders arrive, rather than let claims of misconduct by a company close to him hang during India's G20 presidency. Adani dismissed the allegations as "blatantly erroneous". Gandhi said G20 will ask why Adani gets a free ride in India.

The third meeting of the Opposition INDIA alliance in Mumbai enters its second day with 28 parties strategizing against the BJP-led NDA for the upcoming elections. Day one involved informal discussions on a game plan, while day two focuses on forming an 11-member coordination committee and appointing a convenor. The new logo for the alliance which was expected to be unveiled today is delayed. The decision on seat sharing will be taken on September 30. Notable attendees include Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi, Nitish Kumar, M K Stalin, Akhilesh Yadav, and Mamata Banerjee.

The Indian government has announced a surprise 5-day special session of Parliament from September 18, fueling speculation of an early general election. The session may see the introduction of bills for 'One Nation, One Election', Uniform Civil Code and women's reservation. With the current Modi government's term ending in May 2023, the unusual session has sparked buzz of polls being preponed, possibly clubbed with state elections. Theories cite rising inflation, unfavorable initial polls, and preventing opposition unity as reasons for early polls. The session announcement coincided with the opposition INDIA alliance's two-day meeting to discuss 2024 poll planning.

With the "most intense and politically fraught" stage of negotiations underway, India has made a tactical tariff cut offer on British whiskey and cars to break the impasse on the India-UK trade deal. PM Modi's government is using the reduced duties proposal to gain leverage on service commitments and greater mobility for workers and students. However, facing resistance on visas and post-study stays, India is upping pressure on the UK as the summit nears. Unwilling to concede ground, India maneuvers strategically amid the high-stakes talks, aiming to achieve key mobility and service wins.