‘Abnormal’ that Lok Sabha has not been prorogued 10 days after sine die, Congress says
Flagging the 10-day delay in proroguing the Lok Sabha after it was adjourned sine die on August 13, 2026 in accordance with the schedule of the monsoon session of Parliament, Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh on Sunday (August 23, 2026) asked whether the “abnormal delay” was an indication of the government’s efforts to cobble together the necessary numbers to clear the Bill on delimitation.
Under normal parliamentary practice, “the time gap between the adjournment of the Lok Sabha sine die and its prorogation is generally two to four days”, Mr. Ramesh said in a post on social media platform X, although he acknowledged there have been instances when “adjournment and prorogation have taken place on the very same day”.
Former cricket captains urge Pakistan for ‘humane treatment, proper medical care’ for Imran Khan
Former Australian captain Greg Chappell with the support of 20 other former international skippers appealed to the Pakistan Government led by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, to provide ‘humane treatment and proper medical care’ for Imran Khan, former Pakistan Prime Minister and former Pakistan cricket captain.
Eyes on Xi visit, ‘early harvest’ as Doval heads to Beijing
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to visit Beijing on Monday (August 23, 2026) and Tuesday (August 24, 2026) for the 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives (SRs) on the boundary question, and ahead of a possible visit to India next month by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Mr. Doval’s visit and talks with Chinese Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi will also take stock of the broader bilateral relationship. That the visit is taking place a few weeks before India’s hosting of the BRICS Summit on September 12 is an indication that both sides are preparing for a first visit by Mr. Xi in seven years, which would also likely include bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran on August 24: Iran
Pakistan’s Army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday (August 24, 2026) to continue efforts to bring peace and security to the region, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday (August 23, 2026), according to a statement by the ministry.
Pakistan has taken on a mediator role in negotiations between Iran and the U.S. aimed at ending the war which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in February.
No rush for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s India visit, national interest priority: Minister
Bangladesh has said there was “no rush” for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India and Dhaka would not compromise its national interests even though it wanted a positive relationship with New Delhi, according to a media report.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir made the remarks in Dhaka on Saturday (August 23, 2026), adding that Rahman’s trip to India would take place at an appropriate time after sufficient progress in bilateral discussions, the state-run BSS news agency reported.
No permission for reservation reform protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police
Delhi Police on Sunday (August 23, 2026) said no permission has been granted to any individual or organisation to hold a protest or gathering at Jantar Mantar over reservation reforms and warned people against assembling there based on “misleading” social media posts.
This comes after several videos and posts surfaced on social media calling upon people to gather at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.
“Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaced Section 144 of the CrPC, are already in force in New Delhi district,” police said in a statement.
SC to hear on August 24 plea for CBI probe into Jharkhand public service exams ‘irregularities’
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday (August 24, 2026) a plea seeking an independent, time-bound probe by the CBI into alleged malpractices in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana is likely to take up the petition filed by activist Harisharan Devgan, through advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, for hearing
Iran security chief threatens neighbors against new U.S. economic measures
The new leader of Iran’s top security body is threatening neighbours against joining new U.S. efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy.
Egypt is trying to revive Iran-U.S. negotiations. And Iraq and Iran say Tehran has helped some ships carrying Iraqi oil transit the Strait of Hormuz. France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss plans to bypass the waterway.Meanwhile, Israel has carried out strikes in Syria and in Gaza.
Daughter of MLA Rohit Pawar’s personal assistant found dead in Baramati; probe on
The 12-year-old daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar’s personal assistant was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Baramati in Maharashtra’s Pune district on Sunday (August 23, 2026), officials said.
A probe into the case was under way from all angles, police said.
The deceased was the daughter of Mr. Pawar’s PA Ajit Dashavatare, they said.
According to sources, the girl had a minor argument with her mother over some issue before leaving home in anger on Saturday. When she did not return, her family lodged a complaint with the police.
Rahul Gandhi’s Pune event a ‘political comedy show’: BJP; Congress claims ruling party ‘shaken’
BJP Maharashtra vice-president Keshav Upadhye on Sunday (August 23, 2026) termed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s student interaction in Pune a “political comedy show” and accused him of making political statements instead of addressing issues concerning students.
Hitting back, Congress national secretary Sachin Sawant said the BJP was rattled by the response to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Pune on Saturday (August 22), and claimed that the ruling party had lost sleep over his growing appeal among youngsters.
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, interacted with students in Pune as part of his party’s youth outreach programme.
‘Wants benefits of a State, without being one’: Trump hits back at Canada over retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump hit back at Canada on Sunday (August 23, 2026) after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States following a breakdown in trade negotiations.
“Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!” Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “They have also charged our great farmers, for many years, massive amounts of Tariffs. No more!!!” he said.
Mr. Carney said on Saturday (August 22, 2026) that new Canadian tariffs would take effect on September 8, notably targeting the U.S. steel and dairy industries
