India

The Moradabad Divisional Commissioner's court extended till August 10 the interim stay on the proposed demolition of 38 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, allowing temporary relief while hearing the university's challenge to the development authority's order

The Central Information Commission was informed that the Consumer Affairs Department has no guidelines regulating online astrology platforms. It directed the department to disclose complaint data, provide investigation details and transfer related RTI queries to other ministries

A four-member CBI team from New Delhi arrived in Kolkata to accelerate the fresh probe into the 2024 RG Kar doctor rape-murder case, following the Calcutta High Court's order to reinvestigate the matter ahead of the victim's second death anniversary

The Kerala High Court granted regular bail to nine accused in the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officials after a search at former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence, citing near-complete investigation while imposing strict bail conditions, including damage compensation

Meta reportedly told a parliamentary panel it was ready to apologise over the brief restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post. Committee members questioned algorithmic bias, demanded accountability and sought legal action over the incident and content moderation practices

The Supreme Court fixed August 17 for final hearing on petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, while expressing concern over safeguarding the rights of transgender persons holding identity cards issued under the previous legal framework

A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the women wrestlers' sexual harassment case, citing insufficient evidence and contradictory testimonies. The complainants said they would challenge the verdict in appeal

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure every road has a properly demarcated, encroachment-free pedestrian space, reiterating that the right to walk on footpaths is a fundamental right and asking authorities to protect dedicated walking areas within two weeks

All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi criticised Taslima Nasreen for her remarks on madrasas, calling them hate speech. He also objected to her support for the Uniform Civil Code, saying it interferes with Sharia and Muslim personal law

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said his studies at Boston University were funded through a scholarship and education loan, dismissed criticism over his finances, and defended the NEET protest movement while opposing action against student agitators and minors

Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested in the Parliament House complex over allegations of theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and alleged police excesses against student protesters, demanding accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Ashok Leyland reported a 30 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales to 19,590 units in July 2026, driven by robust domestic demand. Domestic sales climbed 33 per cent, with strong growth in both medium and heavy commercial vehicles and light commercial vehicles

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said she wants to embrace what she described as an awakened Hindu ideology linked to the BJP and RSS. She defended her personal transformation and reiterated her criticism of Gen Z protesters following backlash over her recent remarks

The Delhi High Court directed the MCD and NDMC to begin a pilot stray dog sterilisation programme in one ward each, with adequate public awareness. The court also stressed maintaining a viable stray dog population while ensuring compliance with Supreme Court directives

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation collected Rs 49,000 in fines from meat sellers violating the Shravan closure order. Civic authorities said inspections will continue to enforce restrictions imposed in view of Kanwar Yatra movement and devotees' religious sentiments

Educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut and Ghaziabad will remain closed till August 12 due to heavy Kanwar Yatra movement. Authorities cited student safety and traffic management, while exempting examinations already scheduled by schools, colleges and universities

The Supreme Court clarified that "criminal antecedents" refers only to grave and heinous offences while allowing states to withdraw FIRs against eligible student protesters. The court also proposed framing guidelines on pellet gun use and continued hearing allegations of police excesses

The Centre proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled road ambulances to improve emergency healthcare access in remote and hilly areas. The draft mandates AIS-209 compliance for new vehicles from October 2027 and introduces fitness certification requirements

TRAI launched a revamped MyCall app with real-time call quality ratings, call-drop reporting and coverage tests. The upgraded Android application enables users to share feedback directly with telecom operators to help improve network performance and customer experience

The Bombay High Court questioned the police over the handling of Disha Salian's death, asking why no FIR was registered despite her father's allegations. The court also raised concerns over the post-mortem findings and posted the matter for hearing on August 24

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said India's student protesters should draw inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi instead of Bangladesh or Nepal. He outlined the organisation's expansion plans, backed student movements across India and called for greater investment in education and compensation for NEET victims' families

The government informed Parliament that 352 significant technical defects were reported in flight operations till June 2026, while the DGCA issued 382 show-cause notices for safety violations since January 2024 and undertook multiple enforcement actions against airlines

The Centre proposed phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication systems in motor vehicles, requiring V2V-equipped vehicles to meet AIS-230 standards from October 2027 and mandatory installation across major vehicle categories from October 2028 to improve road safety

The Supreme Court asked the Enforcement Directorate if funds from frozen bank accounts of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction could be released to a court-appointed special officer for day-to-day party expenses. The ED sought time to obtain instructions