New Delhi saw high drama on Monday as nearly 300 Opposition MPs, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, marched to the Election Commission over alleged ‘vote chori’ and poll body-BJP collusion. The march, joined by leaders like Akhilesh Yadav, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Derek O’Brien, was blocked by Delhi Police at Transport Bhavan, sparking clashes. Several MPs climbed barricades, while Trinamool MPs Mahua Moitra and Mitali Baugh fainted during the chaos, with Baugh hospitalised. Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and others were detained. “This fight is to save the Constitution,” Rahul Gandhi said, as Opposition leaders vowed to continue their agitation. (PC: India Today)

A Pakistani man was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday after trying to enter India illegally in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. BSF said the man crossed the International Border and moved aggressively toward the fence despite warnings. Troops fired at his legs, injuring him before taking him into custody. He was later taken to a hospital for treatment. Officials said his identity and motive are under investigation. A protest has been lodged with Pakistani Rangers over the incident. Earlier, a Chinese man was caught trying to enter India from Nepal without valid documents. (PC: PTI/Representational)

Karnataka minister KN Rajanna has resigned after his comments on voter list irregularities angered the Congress. Rajanna, a close aide of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, admitted that the issues occurred when Congress was in power. His statement contradicted Rahul Gandhi’s claim that the Election Commission, under BJP influence, added fake voters. “There is no democracy within the Congress. If you tell the truth you are asked to resign,” said BJP leader CT Ravi. Rajanna met the Chief Minister before sending his resignation. He said leaders must act on voter roll issues in time and not “keep quiet and complain later.” (PC: NDTV)

The Supreme Court has ordered Delhi-NCR authorities to sterilise and permanently house stray dogs to control their population. But Municipal Corporation of Delhi sources say the city lacks the capacity to meet the target. Delhi has around six lakh stray dogs but no dedicated shelters and only 20 sterilisation centres, which can handle about 2,500 dogs at a time. To control numbers, 4.5 lakh dogs need sterilisation yearly, but current capacity allows only 1.25 lakh. The court directed shelters be built within eight weeks and 5,000 dogs be picked from vulnerable areas in six weeks. (PC: Hardik Chhabra)

Israel launched its heaviest attacks in weeks on Gaza City after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled a wider offensive. Airstrikes and shelling hit Sabra, Zeitoun, and Shejaia, forcing hundreds to flee. An airstrike on Al Shifa Hospital killed six journalists, including Al Jazeera’s Anas Al Sharif. Israel claims he was a Hamas member, which his family denies. The military says it targeted Hamas sites and a rocket launch area. Over one million displaced people are sheltering in Gaza City. Since the war began in October 2023, Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 61,000 Palestinians have been killed. (PC: AFP)

Mumbai Police have given security cover to comedian Kapil Sharma after two shootings at his Kap’s Café in Surrey, Canada, within a month. The latest firing happened on August 7 in the Newton area. A similar attack took place on July 10. No injuries were reported in either incident, but the repeated attacks have raised safety concerns. Canadian police are investigating possible gang links. Sharma, known for The Kapil Sharma Show, opened the café earlier this year. At least 10 bullet holes and shattered glass were found after the first attack. He is cooperating with Canadian authorities. (PC: HT)

China is set to begin construction of a strategic railway linking Hotan in Xinjiang to Lhasa in Tibet, with parts of the route running close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India. The Xinjiang-Tibet Railway Company has been registered with an initial capital of 95 billion yuan ($13.2 billion) and is wholly owned by China State Railway Group. The 2,000 km high-altitude rail line will cross mountain ranges and permafrost zones, enhancing China’s military and logistical reach in the frontier region. The project is part of Beijing’s broader plan to establish a 5,000 km plateau rail network by 2035, raising concerns in India over its strategic implications near disputed territories. (PC: NDTV & ilearnCANA)

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district demolished a suspected terrorist hideout inside a natural cave as part of the ongoing Operation Akhal. Acting on specific intelligence, the Indian Army engaged in heavy firing and used explosives to destroy the cave, believed to shelter Hizbul Mujahideen operatives. Dramatic visuals showed massive blasts and smoke plumes at the cave’s entrance. It remains unclear if any terrorists were killed. The operation, launched on August 1, has intensified across mountainous terrain, with drones deployed and rocket launchers used. Kishtwar and surrounding districts have seen increased infiltration since 2021, prompting one of India’s longest-running anti-terror offensives in the region’s dense forest belts.

Air India has announced the suspension of its direct flights between Delhi and Washington, D.C., effective September 1, citing “operational factors.” The airline did not elaborate on the specific reasons, but the decision comes amid broader adjustments to international routes and fleet management. The Delhi–Washington service, which operated thrice weekly, was one of Air India’s key long-haul connections to the United States. Passengers booked on affected flights will be offered alternative arrangements or refunds. The move has sparked concern among frequent flyers and aviation analysts, who view it as a setback to India–U.S. connectivity. Air India has yet to confirm when or if the route will be reinstated. (PC: Visit London & Air India)

India has strongly condemned Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s anti-India remarks made during his U.S. visit, labeling them “nuclear sabre-rattling.” Speaking to the Pakistani-American community in Tampa, Munir described Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein” and threatened to destroy any Indian dam built on the Indus River. The Ministry of External Affairs said India will not give in to nuclear blackmail and will take all necessary steps to safeguard national security. Officials called Pakistan an “irresponsible nuclear-armed state” and warned of the risk of nuclear materials reaching non-state actors. India also criticized the remarks for being made on the soil of a friendly third country, raising diplomatic concerns. (PC: NDTV)