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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

The Supreme Court ruled that Section 498A of the IPC applies to live-in relationships "in the nature of marriage", extending protection against cruelty to women in such unions while directing that safeguards, including preliminary inquiries before arrest, must be strictly followed

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah explain the police action against protesting students in Parliament and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to allegations regarding Ram temple donations during an INDIA bloc meeting

Heavy rain has filled Karnataka's reservoirs and triggered floods, landslides and evacuations across the Cauvery basin, while North Karnataka faces a severe rainfall deficit, crop losses and drinking water shortages, exposing the state's sharp monsoon divide

The Centre informed Parliament that Rs 376.88 crore was allocated in 2025-26 for conservation of protected monuments. It also said all 3,688 ASI-protected monuments are well preserved, despite 3,073 vacancies across the Archaeological Survey of India

Congress MLA Yashavantarayagouda V Patil resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly after being left out of the state Cabinet expansion. Claiming the party failed to honour its promise of a ministerial berth, he said he would consult supporters before deciding his future course

President Droupadi Murmu highlighted strong India-Uzbekistan ties and identified rare earth minerals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and information technology as key areas for expanding cooperation during talks with Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich at Rashtrapati Bhavan

A review of 350 studies suggests consuming less protein may improve metabolic health and promote longevity in sedentary adults by reducing ageing-related processes. Researchers, however, said higher protein intake remains beneficial for physically active individuals, older adults and pregnant women

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said he would make public his scholarship and education loan documents related to his studies in the US if Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclosed his academic degree. He also ruled out immediate plans to enter electoral politics

The Bombay High Court revoked the Maharashtra FDA's suspension of a Navi Mumbai restaurant's licence, questioning why it remained closed despite achieving 100 per cent compliance. The court warned of imposing costs on the department for the business's financial losses

A bomb threat email sent to the Delhi Mayor's office prompted security agencies to conduct an extensive search operation at the Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Police have launched an investigation to trace the sender, while no suspicious objects have been found

The Tamil Nadu government approached the Supreme Court, alleging Karnataka failed to release its due share of Cauvery water. Claiming the CWRC allocation was inadequate, the state sought directions to secure timely release of 26.954 TMC of water

President Droupadi Murmu began a three-day visit to Odisha on Monday, during which she will attend programmes in Cuttack and Ganjam. Extensive security arrangements, including no-flying zones and special train protocols, have been put in place for the visit

The Rajya Sabha passed the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill amid persistent Opposition protests over the alleged police action during student demonstrations in Delhi. Members demanded the Home Minister's presence, while the Chair repeatedly asked speakers to confine their remarks to the Bill.

India's proposed data centre pipeline could generate nearly 4.33 lakh ecosystem jobs and create demand for 195 million square feet of residential space by 2030. The report says infrastructure investments around data centres will drive housing, commercial growth and urban expansion

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan defended the state's flood response, denied lapses, dismissed criticism over his helicopter travel, warned against misinformation, and announced relief measures as the flood toll reached 15, with rescue and rehabilitation operations continuing across the state

The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the apex court's strength from 34 to 38 judges, without debate amid Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak and alleged Ram temple donation theft

The Kerala High Court granted regular bail to several accused in the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officials after a search at former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence. The ED termed the incident a pre-planned, coordinated assault linked to its investigation