The Daily Catch-Up: Independence Day, El Niño, Mumbai food crackdown and more

Dear Reader, welcome to the Daily Catch-Up, your evening briefing from The Indian Express. Today's news covers a range of topics including the selection of August 15 as India's Independence Day and why Pakistan observes its Independence Day on August 14; the possibility of a strong El Niño event in 2026 and its potential impact on India; Mumbai restaurants voluntarily shutting down or reducing hours due to an intensifying FDA crackdown; road space reclaimed in Gurgaon as part of an anti-encroachment drive; a change in Delhi University's history syllabus that omits the Delhi Sultanate, sparking questions about the review; Rahul Gandhi avoiding a defamation case as the Supreme Court cancels proceedings; a political analysis of the BJP's shifting narrative during the Monsoon Session; Rahul Gandhi's controversial remarks against the BJP and RSS; Telangana's concerns over voter roll revisions; El Niño 2026 and its potential effects on India; Mumbai restaurants closing voluntarily for repairs and cleaning amid stricter food regulations; the legal battle over NALSAR's student protests reaching the Supreme Court; the US accusing India and 40 other countries of alleged China tariff evasion; and the CJI questioning a student's right to protest in NALSAR's case.