The Allahabad High Court's recent decision to annul the merit list for the recruitment of 69,000 primary teachers in Uttar Pradesh has been met with approval from various political leaders.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has voiced his concerns over the situation of minority Hindus in Bangladesh, criticising the opposition INDIA bloc for their silence on the issue. He alleged that the opposition's quiet stance is motivated by a fear of losing their vote bank.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold a crucial meeting of its office-bearers on August 17 in New Delhi. This meeting will focus on several key issues including membership drives, preparations for upcoming assembly elections, and organisational elections within the party.

On Tuesday, the Allahabad High Court made a significant ruling regarding religious freedom and conversion. The court observed that while individuals have the right to practise and propagate their religion, this does not extend to a collective right to convert others. This ruling came as the court rejected the bail plea of a man accused of forcibly converting a girl to Islam and sexually exploiting her.

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju in the Lok Sabha, has sparked strong reactions from opposition parties. The bill aims to address issues related to the powers of State Waqf Boards, the registration and survey of Waqf properties, and the removal of encroachments. However, opposition members have expressed significant concerns and objections.

According to Radharaman Das, vice-president of the ISKCON temple in Kolkata, a mob gathered near another temple on Wednesday but was repelled by local Hindus.

Preparations are underway in Mathura for the grand celebration of Krishna Janmashtami, one of the most significant festivals for devotees of Lord Krishna. Uttar Pradesh’s Minister of Tourism and Culture, Jaiveer Singh, has announced that this year’s festivities will be marked by extraordinary grandeur and devotion.

The Tripura government has confirmed the participation of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and has maintained thar the final confirmation from UP CM Yogi Adityanath is still awaited.

Akhilesh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party leader, has called for immediate judicial intervention to ensure the safety of the Ayodhya rape victim. On Sunday, he took to social media to urge the court to provide protection for the victim, highlighting the case's sensitivity and severity.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced plans to establish a medical college in every district soon. During a visit to Gorakhpur, he distributed laptops to students, revealed new colleges in Ballia, Balrampur, Shamli, and Sambhal, and praised PM Modi for healthcare advancements.

In a recent development concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah Masjid dispute, the Allahabad High Court has rejected a plea from the Muslim side challenging the maintainability of the Hindu suits related to the case. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side, announced that they plan to file a caveat with the Supreme Court to ensure their presence in the event of an appeal.

In recent developments, Samajwadi Party leader Fakhrul Hasan Chand has voiced strong opposition to the Uttar Pradesh government's recent amendments to the existing laws on 'Love Jihad.' Chand accused the BJP-led administration under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of engaging in negative politics rather than addressing pressing issues such as unemployment and corruption.