Summary of India This Week - August 12, 2022

FBI Raids Former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Home

Former President Donald Trump's house at Mar-a-Lago was raided by the FBI for classified documents. Trump called it a witch hunt and criticized the unannounced raid on social media. The raid focused on his personal quarters and offices in relation to an investigation into his handling of presidential documents. The news of the raid has sparked reactions from both Democrats and Republicans.

Nitish Kumar Sworn in as CM of Bihar for 8th Time

Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the eighth time, breaking the alliance with the BJP and forming a new Grand Alliance with Tejashwi Yadav's RJD. The oath ceremony was attended by RJD leaders, and Tejashwi Yadav was also sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister. The DRDO-developed ATAGS will be fired for the first time during Independence Day celebrations, a significant achievement for India's indigenous defense capabilities.

Rahul Gandhi Lashes Out at Centre

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre, alleging the death of democracy in India due to issues like price rise and inflation. He accused the government of dictatorship and suppression of opposition voices. Amid protests and police denials of permission for demonstrations, the political climate in the country remains tense.

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