Voting machines have real security issues. Researchers worry they could be weaponized by election deniers. - POLITICO

• A proposed Bill to increase the Lok Sabha's strength from 543 to 850 and enable fresh delimitation before the 2029 elections has failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority. • The legislation also aimed to provide a constitutional basis for implementing women's reservation in the legislature, but faced significant opposition from anti-BJP forces.

• Voters in six states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota, cast ballots in primary elections this Tuesday ahead of the November midterms. • The results underscore deep internal conflicts within both the Democratic and Republican parties as they prepare for the general election.

• PolitiFact has launched its most extensive partnership network to date to provide fact-checking services for the 2026 midterm election cycle. • The organization is collaborating with premier local newsrooms specifically located in key battleground states to combat political misinformation.

• Wisconsin voters are heading to the polls this Tuesday for midterm primaries, featuring a high-profile gubernatorial race. • The primary serves as a critical battleground between the Democratic party's establishment and progressive wings to replace outgoing Governor Tony Evers.

• Primary elections in Wisconsin and Minnesota saw unexpected upsets in governor races, while the South Carolina GOP Senate primary is heading toward a runoff. • Simultaneously, Democracy Forward, led by CEO Skye Perryman, announced the hiring of J.P. Cooney and Molly Gaston to strengthen its legal efforts.

• A migrant influx in Ceuta has triggered a diplomatic dispute and mutual recriminations between Italy and Spain. • Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni led the criticism against Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez, driven largely by domestic hard-right political pressures and upcoming elections.

• Moderate Democrat David Crowley defeated Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary, despite Hong previously leading in opinion polls. • In Minnesota, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan secured a victory in the Democratic Senate primary.

• Thailand has suspended gun licenses following a tragic school shooting that left nine people dead, including the teenage shooter's own grandparents. • Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is calling for more stringent gun control measures and "decisive penalties" to prevent future mass casualty events.

• A political activist in Rawalakot raised concerns on Tuesday regarding elections held across various areas of Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoJK) on Monday. • The activist alleged that election results in several regions were "adjusted and compromised," with specific reports still emerging from the Haveli area.

• The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has issued notices to the Centre and the CBI regarding a petition filed by advocate Raja Choudhary. • The case focuses on the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP) and its alleged exploitation of judicial remarks to create viral digital content for monetization.

• Indian and Chinese patrol parties experienced a face-off in the remote Taksing village of Arunachal Pradesh in late July, with Chinese forces reportedly withdrawing in early August. • External Affairs Ministry official spokesperson Jaiswal stated that both sides have since engaged in frank discussions to review the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).