India

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to relax restrictions on the inter-state transport of stone aggregates, warning the curbs could delay national highway projects and affect key infrastructure linking the Vizhinjam port and southern India

Two bodies were recovered from the Yamuna in east Delhi's Gandhi Nagar after four people were feared drowned. Rescue teams suspended the search due to adverse weather conditions, with the identities of the victims and circumstances surrounding the incident still under investigation

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled his planned Bihar visit after sensing a BJP defeat in the Bankipur assembly bypoll. He also accused the state government of acting under pressure following protests over the NEET paper leak.

The Lok Sabha began debating the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after a week-long deadlock. The government said the legislation strengthens action against paper leaks, while the Opposition sought broader stakeholder consultations before its passage

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut triggered controversy after calling Gen Z protesters "Generation Gutter" and describing protest videos as "puke inducing". Her remarks sparked widespread criticism from Congress leaders and social media users following the end of the CJP-led agitation

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deny approval for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam, arguing it violates the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award and the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment, while seeking protection of downstream states' water rights

Veteran actor Rekha will receive the Excellence in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026, where Umrao Jaan will be screened in tribute to her career. She will also hoist the Indian flag during the festival's Independence Day celebrations

Samsung will introduce India-specific AI features, including an AI-powered bill payment reminder, in its next Galaxy smartphone. Developed by its Noida and Bengaluru R&D centres, the initiative aims to deliver personalised AI solutions while strengthening India's role in Samsung's global innovation ecosystem

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Karnataka's Bagalkot for allegedly murdering his wife over suspected infidelity and filming her final moments. Police recovered videos, an iron rod and forensic evidence while investigating whether the death was staged as suicide

NDA leaders on Tuesday slammed AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan’s opposition to the proposed Vande Mataram Bill, insisting that respect for the national song is a matter of duty and responsibility. While BJP leaders called Pathan’s remarks misleading and divisive, Samajwadi Party and Congress leaders urged caution and constitutional balance.

Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit arrested an MBBS doctor for allegedly helping leak the BPSC TRE-3 teacher recruitment exam paper by taking candidates to Hazaribagh to access leaked questions. The accused was allegedly promised Rs 50,000 per candidate. Investigators have arrested 296 people so far

The BJP has rejected media reports suggesting Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as education minister due to pressure from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET paper leak. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra termed the reports "baseless and imaginative."

A 21-year-old Muslim youth from Meerut joined the Kanwar Yatra with his Hindu friend, carrying a 251-litre Kanwar from Haridwar. The duo said their pilgrimage promotes social harmony, friendship beyond religious differences, and the message that humanity unites people

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti announced that her party will stage peaceful protests across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, demanding the restoration of Article 370 and 35A and a resolution of the Kashmir issue.

The BJP has intensified Instagram outreach to engage youth after the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers are using reels and videos to highlight exam reforms, anti-paper leak measures, and government responses amid student protests

The Supreme Court ordered the release of eligible student protesters under 18 without criminal records and directed preservation of digital evidence from NEET paper leak demonstrations. The court sought responses from states, calling allegations of police excesses deserving of fair investigation

Sixteen Maoists, including six carrying a combined bounty of Rs 39 lakh, surrendered before Jharkhand Police in Ranchi. The group included senior CPI (Maoist) members and five women cadres. Officials called the surrender a major success in the state’s anti-extremism campaign

The IT Ministry has summoned Meta’s global head of public policy after Facebook removed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video message to youth on paper leaks. Meta said the post was removed accidentally and has since been restored on the platform

Police records show the Rapid Action Force fired non-lethal munitions, including plastic pellets, during the July 20 NEET protest near Jantar Mantar. The disclosure intensified Opposition demands for accountability, while Delhi Police denied allegations of excessive force against peaceful demonstrators

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the NDA parliamentary party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting, where leaders discussed free trade agreements, farmers' issues, and the anti-paper leak bill. Newly inducted NCPI MPs pledged support to the NDA and highlighted the government's development agenda

Congress MPs sought urgent discussions in both Houses of Parliament over alleged police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak. They demanded statements from the Home Minister and Prime Minister, while accusing authorities of excessive force, including pellet guns and lathi-charge

The Char Dham Yatra was suspended for two days after landslides blocked multiple pilgrimage routes and the weather department issued a heavy rain alert. Authorities halted the pilgrimage to ensure devotees' safety, saying it will resume once conditions improve and roads are cleared

A 35-year-old man was beaten to death and another injured after villagers allegedly attacked them on suspicion of goat theft in Jharkhand's Khunti district. Police registered an FIR, launched an investigation, and said no arrests have been made in the mob assault case

The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has restricted access to Neelakurinji blooming sites in Gudalur after large crowds flocked to witness the rare 12-year flowering. Officials cited ecological sensitivity, elephant movement, and legal protection, warning against trespassing, flower plucking, and habitat disturbance