During the 'Janta ki Adalat' event at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of conspiring to label him and Manish Sisodia as corrupt. He stated, "I am not hungry for the Chief Minister's chair. I am here to change the politics of the country." Kejriwal also shared his emotional response to the BJP's accusations, expressing that he does not have a "thick skin" and feels "sad" about being called corrupt.
India launched their long Test season with a dominant 280-run victory over Bangladesh in Chennai, finishing the match in just three days and a session. R. Ashwin was the standout performer, achieving both a century and a five-wicket haul—his fourth such accomplishment in his career. Despite early struggles, India rallied thanks to a record 199-run partnership between Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. The Indian bowlers then restricted Bangladesh to 234 in their second innings, showcasing their skill on a challenging pitch. This victory puts India 1-0 up in the two-match series.
On Saturday (Indian time), US President Joe Biden welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Delaware for a bilateral meeting. The discussions are anticipated to cover a variety of topics, including China's activities in the Indo-Pacific and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Additionally, the two leaders will explore new avenues to strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership during their time together at Biden's residence.
AAP leader Atishi was sworn in as Delhi's Chief Minister, replacing Arvind Kejriwal, who resigned earlier this week ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in February. Key ministers from the previous government, including Saurabh Bharadwaj and Gopal Rai, retained their positions, while Mukesh Ahlawat joined as a new face in the cabinet. Atishi, 43, was chosen as the party's leader after Kejriwal's resignation, which followed his bail in a corruption case linked to the Delhi excise policy. Kejriwal announced he would not resume the CM position until the people delivered their verdict.
In a significant political development, former Jharkhand Chief Minister and prominent Adivasi leader Champai Soren is set to join the BJP on August 30, according to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma