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Politics news — August 1, 2026 - Page 11

Politics publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 11 of 75.

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  1. PoliticsAppointmentsElectionsThink Tanks

    Rahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi Apologize to Students Over NEET Exam Issues

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not apologizing to students affected by NEET exam irregularities. Gandhi accused Modi of failing to acknowledge students' suffering and not meeting grieving families. He slammed Modi's video message offering forgiveness to protesting students, stating that they deserve an apology, not forgiveness.
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    Kejriwal Demands Choice Between E20, Pure Petrol, Plans March to PM's House

    Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal demanded the government give consumers the option to choose between pure petrol and E20 (petrol blended with 20% ethanol) at fuel pumps. He announced a march to the Prime Minister's residence on August 4 to submit petitions. Kejriwal also demanded lower prices for E20 and a cut in petrol prices. He urged the government to make public the report claiming E20 does not damage vehicles.
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    Rahul Gandhi Arrested for 'Insulting Sanatan Dharma'

    Varanasi police have arrested Rahul Gandhi and two other MPs for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a Parliament protest. The trio was booked under sections of the Indian Penal Code related to promoting enmity between different groups and insulting religious beliefs. The incident occurred during an opposition protest outside Parliament where a skit was performed, which seers claimed insulted Sanatan Dharma and hurt religious sentiments.
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    Erdoğan Outlines Agenda: Gulf-to-Bosporus Highway, Terror-Free Turkey

    President Erdoğan has outlined his administration's agenda, focusing on the Gulf-to-Bosporus Highway Project to connect the Gulf to Europe, and the goal of achieving a 'Terror-Free Turkey'. He criticized the opposition's agenda, stating it revolves around arguing about who is behind projects and who is a traitor, and sharing social media accounts and seats.
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  14. PoliticsMiddle East

    Ukraine Sinks Russian Ship, Strikes Oil Refineries

    Ukrainian forces sank a Russian-owned container ship, 'Yanina', in the Black Sea using drones. The ship, operated by Rosatom's subsidiary FESCO, was carrying civilian cargo. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack and also reported drone strikes on three Russian oil refineries in Bashkortostan. Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev condemned the attack as 'piracy and robbery at sea'.
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  16. PoliticsAppointmentsMiddle EastIsrael

    IDF and Shin Bet Destroy Hamas Weapons Caches in Gaza

    The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet jointly operated overnight to destroy five weapons caches belonging to Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The caches contained Kalashnikov rifles, explosives, anti-tank missiles, ammunition, and other military equipment. One of the caches was located near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, where Hamas terrorists stored weapons. The weapons were intended for attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians. Measures were taken to minimize civilian casualties, including warnings and use of precision munitions.
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  17. PoliticsMiddle East

    Nicaragua's Ortega Bars 'Terrorists' from Elections

    Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced that his government is preparing a constitutional reform to exclude opponents labeled as 'terrorists and coup plotters' from participating in future elections. The move has been widely criticized internationally. Ortega, who has governed since 2007, previously stated there would be no more elections, but later clarified that reforms will ensure 'sovereign' elections. The Organization of American States (OAS) is considering a meeting of foreign ministers to discuss the situation in Nicaragua.
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    Indian Boxer Mandengbam Jadumani Singh Wins Silver at Commonwealth Games

    Indian boxer Mandengbam Jadumani Singh has won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games after losing the final bout in his category. The 24-year-old from Manipur had earlier defeated opponents from Wales and Scotland to reach the final. Despite the disappointment of not winning gold, his family and local residents are proud of his achievement and hope he will perform well in upcoming tournaments like the Asian Games.
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    WestJet Cancels Flights as Strike Deadline Looms

    WestJet has cancelled 81 flights as a strike deadline approaches. The airline is in negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 4,400 flight attendants. If a deal is not reached by Sunday morning, either side could begin a work stoppage, cancelling hundreds of flights during the long weekend. WestJet has urged passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
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  21. PoliticsPolicyRegulatorsMiddle East

    China Rapidly Advances in Satellite Technology, Challenging U.S. Military Dominance

    China is swiftly closing the gap with the U.S. in satellite technology, expanding its capabilities in intelligence, navigation, and military use of space. Its growing satellite network improves intelligence gathering, precision targeting, and tracking of U.S. forces. Advances in GPS alternatives, AI analysis, and anti-satellite weapons raise concerns that Beijing could increasingly challenge U.S. military dominance in space.
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  22. PoliticsMiddle East

    Iranian Army Moves T-72 Tanks Towards Abadan

    Local sources in Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province, report that multiple Iranian T-72 main battle tanks (MBTs), likely operating under the 92nd Armored Division of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army (Artesh), were spotted moving on the Road 39 of Ahvaz, the Abadan–Ahvaz Expressway, in the direction of Abadan. Abadan is the Iranian city in Khuzestan that is the closest point to the Iraqi and Kuwaiti Borders.
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  24. PoliticsWarIsrael

    Palestinian Child Injured in Israeli Raid

    A 15-year-old Palestinian child was injured when Israeli occupation forces fired live ammunition during a raid on the town of Beit Fajjar south of Bethlehem. The incident occurred as part of a series of raids and attacks on several towns in the occupied West Bank, including Majd and Dair Samt in the Hebron governorate. Israeli forces also deployed in the 'Triangle' area and on the Jerusalem-Hebron road, using tear gas and sound bombs.
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