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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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