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The phrase “Godi media” has, over the years, turned into a powerful label used by the Congress ecosystem. It is employed to discredit, mock, and undermine anyone who either supports the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or refuses to follow the political script that thrives on spreading Hindu animosity under the cover of secularism. Instead of being an organic expression, this label was carefully planted and popularized by individuals such as Ravish Kumar. These personalities often try to portray themselves as “neutral journalists,” yet in practice they broadcast propaganda that aligns with a single ideology. The coinage of the term began to circulate widely right after their preferred party was ousted from power through the world’s largest democratic mandate.

On Monday, 1 September, the Bombay High Court expressed strong anger against the ongoing Maratha reservation protests that had spread across Mumbai. The judges said the agitators had blocked important roads, paralysed daily life, and even obstructed access to the court itself. According to the court, the demonstrators were not following the rules and had moved away from the officially designated protest site.

On 2nd September, the Congress Party faced a major embarrassment when its leader Rahul Gandhi’s repeated allegations of “vote chori” turned against his own party. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT Cell Chief Amit Malviya exposed that Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera himself holds two active voter IDs, which directly contradicted the claims of the Congress leadership. Malviya pointed out that Khera’s name exists in two separate constituencies—one under the Jangpura Assembly constituency and another under the New Delhi Assembly constituency.

On 31st August, during the 125th episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about a unique initiative called ‘Pratibha Setu’, a digital platform that offers a second chance to Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants who fall just short of the final selection.

In recent weeks, the Ladakh administration’s decision to cancel the land allotment given to the Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning (HIAL) has turned into a major controversy. What should have been seen as an internal administrative action has now been turned into a social media campaign, with several Pakistani handles extending their support to ‘activist’ Sonam Wangchuk.

As the Bihar Assembly elections draw closer, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has chosen to revive an old strategy—questioning the credibility of the Election Commission. Fully aware that his party struggles to win the trust of voters in the state, Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the poll body by presenting claims that have already been proven misleading. This tactic of casting aspersions on the Election Commission and the electoral process has been part of Gandhi’s political playbook for years.

The latest judicial inquiry has brought forward a serious revelation about the demographic reality of Sambhal, a communally-sensitive district in Uttar Pradesh. “The Hindu Population in Uttar Pradesh’s communally-sensitive Sambhal district has declined to 15% while Muslim population surged to 85% since 1947.” This finding was formally submitted in a report to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath by the panel investigating the recent Sambhal violence.

In recent times, the United States has developed a pattern of singling out India whenever the Russia-Ukraine war is mentioned. What began as occasional remarks from American officials has gradually become a repetitive exercise, almost a ritual, where India is either lectured, vilified, or outright blamed for the continuation of the conflict. For many in India, these accusations have even turned into meme material, given how detached they are from ground realities.

On Tuesday, 26th August, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of 14 lawyers to the Bombay High Court. Among them was Raj Damodar Wakode, whose inclusion has raised many eyebrows. The reason is not hidden — Wakode is the son of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai’s cousin, and in many circles, he is casually described as the CJI’s nephew.

Jammu and Kashmir is reeling under the full force of the monsoon, with heavy rains triggering landslides, flash floods, and serious damage to infrastructure across the Union Territory. The most tragic incident has been reported at Adhkuwari on the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route in Reasi district, where a devastating landslide struck on Tuesday.