Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Kharge visit Jammu and Kashmir to drum up support and discuss alliances ahead of the upcoming elections. They promise to restore statehood, criticize PM Modi, and address the region’s security issues, emphasizing Congress’s role in safeguarding J&K’s land and people.

Mindy Kaling’s joke about Kamala Harris in a viral cooking video and her role in the Democratic convention highlight Harris’ dual heritage. The event, reflecting America’s diversity, included Hindu and Sikh delegates. Harris’ culinary skills featured prominently, adding to her relatable persona.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sought permission from a Kolkata court to conduct a lie-detection test on Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and four others in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor earlier this month, officials said.