India's BJP apologizes after bypoll loss, court urges restraint with youth protesters

On August 5, 2026, India's ruling BJP issued a rare apology after losing a bypoll, while the Supreme Court urged law enforcement to show restraint in handling youth-led protests, including those over the NEET-UG exam. The court's remarks came amid concerns about the treatment of young demonstrators. Separately, Sheikh Hasina's son warned that Pakistan's ISI has a free hand in Bangladesh, calling it a problem for India. These developments highlight political tensions in India and regional security concerns.