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The India Today Mood of the Nation survey reports Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader Vijay emerging as a prime ministerial choice with 9.2 percent support, trailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 48.7 percent and Rahul Gandhi at 27.1 percent.

A total of 133 Indian tourists were reported missing in Nepal following flash floods triggered by a magnitude 4.4 earthquake and an avalanche near the Nepal-China border in Rasuwagadhi.

In this video, India Today's Akshita Nandagopal discusses key regional and national developments, including a heated exchange in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, a fatal road accident in Hyderabad and the denial of political clearance for Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's proposed US visit.

South Chief Ministers raised concerns over delimitation, NEET exemptions, water sharing and fiscal autonomy at the Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. States stressed the need to protect parliamentary representation despite their success in population control, while calling for greater federal balance. Tamil Nadu reiterated its opposition to NEET, Karnataka sought political representation matching its economic contribution, and Kerala assured cooperation on water issues. Andhra Pradesh pushed for economic integration and river interlinking, while Telangana backed stronger regional coordination. The meeting also highlighted cooperation in infrastructure, water management and security, with states seeking greater regional collaboration.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's political positioning is drawing attention as the TVK projects him as a potential contender for the 2029 Prime Ministerial race.

Political developments in Tamil Nadu highlight tender irregularity allegations regarding Chief Minister Vijay's new office construction. Opposition parties claimed work began prior to three tenders floating on August 12, citing e-procurement portal omissions, while government sources stated only structure dismantling occurred.