The Daily Catch-Up: Jharkhand SIR, Ram Mandir and more

Jharkhand faced scrutiny as BJP agents sought to remove voters from electoral rolls, particularly from the minority community. At one booth, an agent allegedly burned 75 forms after being questioned by an election official. The podcast for the day discussed whether the BJP is becoming more sensitive to public sentiment and grassroots mobilisation due to recent protests and political pushback.

Meanwhile, India is experiencing a wave of individual grievances, including cancelled exams, disputed admissions, and student deaths, turning into collective demands for institutional accountability. Two years after the RG Kar rape-murder case, The Indian Express revisits the hospital to assess the changes and lack thereof for doctors working night shifts.

India's Russian crude oil imports dropped significantly in August due to tighter supplies and stronger competition from Chinese refiners. India bought 26% less Russian oil in August, partly due to China's increased presence in the market.