India

Security forces intensified operations to trace terrorists who killed two migrant labourers in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered heightened security, while political leaders demanded a thorough probe and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced ex gratia relief

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged all Tamil and national parties to oppose the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, alleging it is a BJP conspiracy to reduce Tamil Nadu's political influence and warning that supporting it would betray the state's future

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to students for a "corrupt" examination system, alleging repeated paper leaks and cancelled tests ruined careers. He said students need accountability, not forgiveness, after meeting bereaved families in Tamil Nadu

The Travancore Devaswom Board and Pathanamthitta district administration urged devotees to postpone visits to Sabarimala for the Niraputhari ritual due to heavy rain, flooding, landslide risks and security concerns, suggesting alternative pilgrimage dates later in August

Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the collegium's recent practice of not giving reasons for judicial appointments, saying greater transparency is needed to ensure deserving candidates are elevated and to prevent individuals with unconstitutional views from entering the judiciary

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated ISKCON's mid-day meal kitchen in Kolkata, saying eggs would be supplied separately following students' demand. The pilot project will initially serve 44,000 students across 500 schools before statewide expansion

Opposition parties criticised the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, alleging it would restrict NGOs and civil society organisations. While several leaders opposed the move, YSRCP MP Golla Babu Rao supported stronger monitoring of foreign funds while allowing genuine donations

Three children died in separate drowning incidents in Kerala's Malappuram and Kottayam districts as heavy rain raised water levels. The victims, aged three, four and 11, drowned in streams and a rainwater-filled construction pit, police said

A girl booked over alleged objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a NEET protest issued a public apology, expressing remorse and claiming she is 15. The apology followed PM Modi's appeal for forgiveness and restraint towards the protesting students

The body of an 11-year-old schoolgirl, swept away in a drain while returning from school during heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, was recovered from the Kali river after a five-day search. Police are probing allegations of school negligence

The Enforcement Directorate attached bank deposits worth Rs 1.12 crore linked to an alleged conman, suspended Tripura cadre IAS officer Abhishek Chandra and a private company in a money laundering case involving fake government identities and investment fraud

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary questioned the Centre's security claims after two migrant labourers were killed in Kulgam, sought a high-level probe into recent terror attacks, and urged stronger action, while Minister Javed Ahmed Rana also condemned the incident

AISA president Neha Bora demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over the alleged July 20 crackdown on anti-paper leak protesters. She said the movement has expanded into a nationwide campaign seeking accountability, the release of detained students and reforms in examination systems

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval urged youth to align personal aspirations with national interest, saying freedom carries responsibility. Receiving the Lokmanya Tilak Award in Pune, he called for unity, nation-building and collective commitment to India's security and development

The West Bengal STF has arrested a woman from Jharkhand for allegedly assisting suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed operative Mohammad Hamim Mondal by helping establish political contacts and collect personal information. Investigators are examining whether the information was intended for terror-related activities

Security agencies believe Lashkar-e-Tayiba is reviving its proxy strategy in Jammu and Kashmir by targeting civilians through front organisations. Officials say recent attacks in Anantnag and Kulgam indicate a shift towards low-intensity strikes aimed at creating fear and boosting recruitment

Authorities opened the Thottappally spillway and barrages in Kerala's Alappuzha to release excess floodwaters following heavy rain. Officials intensified flood preparedness, deployed rescue teams, readied relief camps and monitored rising inflows from the Pampa and Manimala rivers

Varanasi Police registered an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Independent MP Pappu Yadav and SP MP Awadhesh Prasad over allegations of hurting religious sentiments during an Opposition protest in Parliament featuring a Ram Temple donation theft-themed skit

Four people, including three workers, died after allegedly inhaling toxic gases inside an underground water tank at an under-construction building in Assam's Cachar district. Police detained the building owner and launched an investigation into the fatal incident

President Droupadi Murmu approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026, mandating fast-track courts, stricter penalties and time-bound investigations for paper leak cases, with imprisonment up to 10 years and fines reaching Rs 10 crore

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke fell ill at his residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after complaining of uneasiness, vomiting and loose motions. Doctors administered IV fluids, advised rest and said further tests would be conducted if his condition does not improve

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge clarified there is no ban on religious attire in the Police Constable Recruitment Examination. Candidates wearing such attire must report 2.5 hours early for security checks, while he urged aspirants to ignore misinformation

Right-wing organisations protested against Independent MP Pappu Yadav over his Parliament demonstration depicting the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft. While BJP condemned the act and a police complaint was filed, Opposition leaders defended it as a political protest

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated ISKCON's mega kitchen in Kolkata, which will initially prepare mid-day meals for 44,000 students in 500 schools. The programme is expected to expand to 2.5 lakh students within three months