India

FSSAI has penalised AWL Agri Business Ltd for manufacturing and selling substandard fortified sunflower cooking oil under the Fortune brand. A Goa sample failed laboratory tests due to inadequate Vitamin D levels, violating food fortification standards under the Food Safety Act

FSSAI has ordered PIE Foods to immediately stop selling its Monk Fruit Extract Sweetener and Monk Fruit Sweetener Drops after finding licensing, labelling and advertising violations. The company must obtain the required licence endorsements and regulatory approvals before resuming sales

The Supreme Court refused to dismiss an election challenge against former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s 2023 Patan seat victory at the initial stage. The court allowed him to raise all defences before the high court election tribunal during the trial

India and China held the 36th WMCC meeting in New Delhi, discussing border management, LAC situation, boundary issues and trans-border cooperation. Both sides stressed maintaining peace, using diplomatic and military channels, and advancing mechanisms to resolve outstanding concerns

Bengaluru Police arrested a Bihar man for allegedly strangling his wife after repeated domestic disputes. The accused allegedly fled to Bihar after the murder but was traced and arrested. Police said scientific evidence and CCTV footage support the ongoing investigation

The CBI alleged three NTA subject experts leaked confidential NEET-UG 2026 questions by exploiting security lapses, including inadequate frisking and CCTV monitoring. Its chargesheet names 13 accused, detailing the alleged paper leak network, investigations, arrests and subsequent examination re-conduct

SEBI's FY26 report showed domestic institutional investors invested a record Rs 8.5 lakh crore, offsetting FPI outflows of Rs 1.8 lakh crore. Strong mutual fund inflows, rising demat accounts and record capital raising underscored the resilience of India's capital markets

The Maharashtra government has ordered the forfeiture of 114 extremist publications and digital propaganda materials linked to ISIS, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and AQIS. The crackdown, based on ATS intelligence, aims to curb radicalisation, recruitment and threats to India's sovereignty and public order

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said he had proposed talks with Karnataka over the Cauvery dispute in the hope of a positive outcome but reiterated that his government would not compromise on Tamil Nadu's water rights or opposition to the Mekedatu project

UP Congress chief Ajay Rai said all clearances have been secured for Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj" programme in Prayagraj on Saturday. The Congress expects a record turnout, with a motorcycle rally planned ahead of the student interaction at KP Ground

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Friday as financial stocks declined and crude oil prices rose. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid geopolitical concerns, while global markets delivered mixed cues following losses on Wall Street

The Indian-American community in Boston will celebrate India's 80th Independence anniversary with the 5th International India Day Parade on August 9. The event will feature floats, cultural performances, a flag-hoisting ceremony, Indian cuisine, and programmes celebrating India-US friendship

Pleasant weather returned to Delhi and the National Capital Region after widespread rainfall brought relief from humid conditions. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, forecasting more rain over the next three days and warning of possible waterlogging and flash flooding in low-lying areas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on National Handloom Day, urging people to celebrate India's handloom heritage by supporting weavers, buying handloom products and sharing GRWM videos. He said the sector plays a key role in rural empowerment and Aatmanirbhar Bharat

The Jharkhand recruitment examination protest entered its 13th day, with six students on a hunger strike and an 11-member delegation ready for talks with the government. Opposition MLAs backed demands for a CBI probe as the CID investigation into the alleged recruitment scam intensified.

The Bombay High Court has convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal of raping a junior colleague in 2013, overturning his 2021 acquittal. The Goa bench sentenced him to 10 years, sharply criticising the trial court for shifting the burden of proof onto the survivor.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens, especially the youth, to celebrate National Handloom Day by purchasing handloom products and sharing GRWM videos on social media. He linked the appeal to the Swadeshi Movement and said supporting handloom strengthens artisans and promotes Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The Kayastha Pathshala Trust in Prayagraj, which had earlier revoked permission for Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event, has now allowed it subject to conditions, including ensuring academic activities are not disrupted and securing clearance from the district magistrate.

India exported coffee to over 140 countries in FY2025–26, with strong growth in emerging markets like the UAE, Libya, Australia, South Korea, Egypt, Kuwait, and the UK, and new destinations such as Djibouti, Micronesia, and Timor-Leste.

The protest against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams entered its 13th day with six on hunger strike and an 11-member student delegation formed to hold talks with the government. Despite Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s offer, no official invitation was received till late evening.

Indian Ambassador Sumit Seth paid a farewell call on Panama President Jose Raul Mulino, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties. The talks covered scholarship programmes, Quick Impact Projects and recent high-level engagements aimed at expanding cooperation in trade, education and technology.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejected Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's criticism of the UPI amendment Bill, saying Merchant Discount Rate applies only to merchants. She accused the Congress of avoiding parliamentary debate, while Ramesh maintained the changes could eventually lead to charges on digital payments.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Generation Z protesters are not anti-national and that their concerns are genuine. Calling for education reforms and greater dialogue, he urged democratic engagement while encouraging youth to remain rooted in Indian values and leadership.