The Catch Up: US travel advisory to J&K, and more (21 August)
Aug 21, 2026 · 4m
Summary
This episode covers the Modi government’s strategic response to caste-based tensions and the Kokoro Janta Party’s protest against the Bar Council of India. It also reports on Hyderabad police naming an MP’s son in a fatal hit-and-run case and PV Sindhu’s historic loss to a Chinese shuttler at the World Championships. Finally, it details new U.S. immigration rules regarding the public charge determination that may impact Indian applicants for permanent residency.
Topics discussed
North Myrtle Beach summer travel promotion
BJP reconsiders UGC equity regulation amid caste tensions
Abhijit Mukherjee calls for protest against Bar Council Chief
MP's son accused in Hyderabad fatal hit-and-run case
PV Sindhu loses to Chinese shuttler at World Championships
USCIS updates public charge rule for immigration applicants
North Myrtle Beach and Honda Summer Event ads
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