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The Nirmohi Akhara has moved the Supreme Court seeking reconstitution of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust as a public trust, arguing that its current private structure violates the spirit of the 2019 Ayodhya verdict. The matter will be heard on July 20.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani, speaking in Lucknow, warned that politics based on hatred weakens the nation. He opposed the demolition of Rampur’s Jauhar University, urged that disputes like Gyanvapi be settled through court verdicts.

Police in Bengaluru have registered a case against a group of individuals for allegedly assaulting two suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals in Chokkanahalli village under Nandagudi police limits. The incident, which took place on July 16, was captured on video and circulated on social media.

Madhya Pradesh is set to approve the draft Uniform Civil Code, proposing mandatory registration of marriages and live-in relationships, uniform family laws and legal reforms. The government is expected to clear the draft before introducing the UCC Bill in the Assembly

An all-party meeting ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session is expected to discuss key legislative business and major political issues. The government will brief floor leaders on its agenda, while opposition parties are expected to raise concerns over recent developments and pending legislation

The CBI conducted searches at 15 locations in Delhi and Mumbai in connection with cases against Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd. and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. The agency alleged diversion of borrowed bank funds through linked entities, causing losses of about ₹27,337 crore

Y. Khemchand Singh alleged that vested interests were obstructing efforts to restore peace in violence-hit Manipur. Reaffirming his commitment to reconciliation, he said the government would continue outreach initiatives despite challenges and recent setbacks to the peace process

The Congress criticised the Centre after two parliamentary committees deferred adoption of draft reports on proposed legislation. The party claimed the delays reflected disagreements over contentious bills ahead of the Monsoon Session, while the committees cited the need for wider consultations

Delhi Police have intensified security across the national capital ahead of the proposed Parliament march by protesters, deploying additional personnel, barricades and vehicle checks. Authorities said no permission has been granted for the march and preventive measures are aimed at maintaining law and order

Activist Anna Hazare urged the Centre to hold talks with educationist Sonam Wangchuk over his hunger strike, saying the government should clearly respond to his demands instead of testing his limits amid the ongoing protest

The Kerala Public Service Commission cancelled statewide Last Grade Servants and Storeman recruitment examinations after a question paper mix-up at an Alappuzha centre. The incident, amid an ongoing recruitment controversy, has intensified scrutiny over the PSC's administrative efficiency and credibility

H. D. Deve Gowda's wife, Chennamma Deve Gowda, died at a Bengaluru hospital at the age of 85 following respiratory complications and a heart attack. Political leaders expressed condolences as the family prepared for her final rites

The Centre has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate alleged irregularities in four BEd colleges in Madhya Pradesh. The panel will verify infrastructure, records and compliance with norms after media reports flagged missing campuses and inadequate facilities at institutions affiliated with Barkatullah University

At least five people were killed and nine others injured after a massive explosion at an allegedly illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Ahmedabad's Vastral area. Authorities launched a rescue operation and investigation, suspecting the factory continued operations despite its licence being cancelled

The government-backed Aadhaar App has crossed 4 crore downloads, driven by growing adoption of digital identity services. The app enables users to update Aadhaar details, manage security features and access services, with millions using it for address, mobile number and email updates

Ayodhya police have widened their investigation into the Ram temple donation theft, scanning the financial backgrounds of 50 cash-counting employees. The embezzlement scandal, which has seen eight arrests, will be raised by opposition parties in the upcoming Monsoon session

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said the space agency is targeting seven launches during the current financial year, with the next mission scheduled within two months. He also announced that the Kulasekarapattinam launch complex is expected to be commissioned within six months

Kerala recorded its highest average daily electricity consumption for July in a decade, with demand rising 12 per cent year-on-year. As power shortages continue, the government blamed deficient rainfall, while the BJP alleged the outages reflected the UDF government's failure to meet rising demand

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that government reforms have transformed India into a global hub for innovation. Addressing the YiFi Entrepreneurship Summit 2026, she urged young entrepreneurs to leverage sunrise sectors, stable policies, and digital infrastructure to build generational businesses

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to begin on Monday amid expectations of heated exchanges between the government and opposition over key legislation and political controversies. The government aims to secure passage of major bills, while the opposition plans to raise several contentious issues

A local TDP ward secretary and eight relatives were arrested in Guntur for assaulting a woman and outraging her modesty following a ₹10,000 bribe dispute. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu ordered immediate suspension of the functionary, promising zero political protection

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused intravenous fluids, oral rehydration solution and medication after being admitted to Safdarjung Hospital following a prolonged hunger strike. Doctors said he is dehydrated with metabolic abnormalities and is being continuously monitored and counselled

Punjab Police have arrested suspended Inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra following a US federal indictment linking him to an international extortion syndicate. Nagra allegedly extorted ₹16 lakh from a US-based family by threatening them with a false murder case

The Datia Assembly by-election has turned into a major prestige battle between the BJP and Congress following Rajendra Bharti's disqualification. The inclusion of transgender leader Sanjana Singh Kinnar has added a unique social layer to the July 30 poll