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AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said the party will intensify its campaign against E20 fuel, urging people to join protests. He claimed the policy benefits foreign interests, vowed legislative opposition in Goa and Gujarat, and criticised the Centre's push for implementation
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The West Bengal STF is investigating the wider objectives of a Jaish-e-Mohammed-linked module, including alleged plans to build an influencer network, recruit women for honey-trap operations, abduct ministers' sons and spread disinformation. Investigators are also probing links to Pakistan's ISI
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Parliament passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making judicial magistrate approval mandatory for registrations delayed beyond two years. The government said the move will strengthen records, prevent misuse of voter rolls and improve registration compliance nationwide
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The Supreme Court has extended the mandatory third-party insurance period to four years for new cars and six years for new two-wheelers. It also issued directions to improve insurance compliance, strengthen enforcement and introduce a uniform, consumer-friendly motor insurance framework
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The Congress accused the BJP of targeting the Muslim community through bulldozer action in BJP-ruled states after a court acquitted 11 accused in the 2022 Khargone violence case. It demanded compensation for affected families and accountability for officials behind the demolitions
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The Supreme Court directed the RBI to issue an SOP within four weeks for handling mule accounts linked to cyber frauds, while ordering states, banks and agencies to strengthen grievance redressal, money restoration, e-Zero FIR implementation and public awareness against digital arrest scams
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An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude after encountering severe turbulence, injuring at least 15 people. The A320 landed safely in Delhi, while the DGCA launched an investigation into the incident
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A CRPF officer allegedly shot two colleagues dead and injured another before killing himself at a CRPF camp in Assam's Nagaon district. Police and CRPF officials have launched an inquiry into the incident, while the injured personnel remains under treatment
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The Centre has directed states and Union Territories to strengthen monitoring of the supply chain and promotion of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Regulators have also been asked to act against surrogate advertisements and misleading campaigns that encourage unsupervised use of prescription medicines
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A 29-year-old teacher was allegedly stabbed to death by her stalker at a private school in Faridabad. Police arrested the 21-year-old accused within hours, with preliminary investigations indicating the attack was linked to alleged stalking and an earlier molestation complaint
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the state will boost revenue, reduce debt, adopt advanced technologies and accelerate capital projects. He said the government will attract investments, strengthen logistics and pursue the SwarnaAndhra@2047 vision through sustainable economic growth
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WhatsApp is testing optional, privacy-focused age confirmation methods to prepare for compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act. The platform said age information will remain private and the trial will not affect users' experience or account access
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Twenty people have died and 4,853 heatstroke cases have been reported across India since March 1. Maharashtra recorded the highest number of deaths, while Telangana reported the most cases. The Centre has also included heatwaves under notified natural calamities for disaster relief assistance
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Several WhatsApp users reported their accounts were placed under review for up to 24 hours, temporarily restricting access to key features. The Meta-backed platform said account activity and device information were being checked for compliance with its Terms of Service
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A Jammu court sought a detailed inquiry report into the alleged Rs 500 crore 'fake silver' case linked to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. It also directed authorities to preserve physical, documentary and electronic evidence pending further proceedings
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The FSSAI directed Dabur India to immediately stop selling certain food products carrying allegedly misleading "100 per cent" claims and submit a compliance report within 15 days. The regulator cited violations of food advertising and organic labelling regulations
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The family of a 15-year-old girl whose alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral was absent from its Noida residence. Police said no fresh harassment complaint had been received, while the earlier Zero FIR remains under examination by Delhi Police
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The Supreme Court was urged to urgently hear petitions challenging the CBSE's mandatory three-language policy for Class 9 students. Petitioners cited inadequate teachers and textbooks, while the Centre, CBSE and NCERT defended the policy under the NEP 2020
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JD-U chief Nitish Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament a day after the BJP lost the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar. Kumar described it as a courtesy meeting amid renewed political focus following the surprise electoral setback
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The IMD issued a red alert for eight Kerala districts as heavy rain continued to trigger flooding and rising river levels. Relief operations intensified, while the state announced aid for affected families and measures to restore documents lost in floods
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The Tamil Nadu government informed the Madras High Court that former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin would not be remanded and would be released on station bail after questioning. The court subsequently closed his anticipatory bail petition
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The Lok Sabha was adjourned after passing the Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2026 by voice vote amid Opposition protests. Members also disrupted proceedings over student protest action and other issues, while the government introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
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Protesting Jharkhand job aspirants demanded an independent inquiry by retired High Court judges from outside the state into alleged recruitment exam paper leaks. Rejecting the CID probe, they warned of an Assembly gherao on August 10 if their demands remain unmet
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the state is planning an AI-assisted disaster management and resilience system to predict sudden climate changes. A pilot project will begin in Pathanamthitta, while river desilting will be prioritised following recent floods
