India

Jantar Mantar returned to normal after the Cockroach Janta Party ended its 36-day protest over alleged exam irregularities following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and activist Sonam Wangchuk are recovering, while civic authorities launched a large-scale clean-up

Two people were killed and another critically injured after a powerful explosion ripped through an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit operating from an agricultural shed in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the blast

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee urged young people to critically assess celebrities, influencers and sports personalities who remained silent during the student protests over alleged exam irregularities, saying public support should go to those who stand with people during crises

Amreli Cyber Crime Police recovered Rs 11 lakh for a Sydney-based Indian who was allegedly cheated in a gold purchase transaction. The money was refunded after a coordinated investigation involving the bank, with the victim praising the police for their prompt response

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Income Tax officials to improve public service, avoid making citizens run from pillar to post and uphold integrity. She also criticised delays, highlighted encroachments on government land and promised to address infrastructure and accommodation issues

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party of creating an identity crisis in Mainpuri before 2017, highlighted his government's development and law-and-order record, and launched 111 projects worth ₹682 crore in the district

Benchmark equity indices are expected to remain under pressure this week as rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and mixed corporate earnings weigh on investor sentiment. Analysts see immediate resistance for the Sensex at 76,300 and crucial support for the Nifty near 23,600

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said none of the 14 people arrested in connection with the July 24 NEET protest violence in Kolkata are students. He alleged the accused posed as student activists and sought to create disturbances in the city

The father of a NEET aspirant who died by suicide after the alleged paper leak said no compensation can replace his son, but hoped the agitation and subsequent reforms would create a fairer examination system and prevent similar tragedies for other families

Pralhad Joshi assumed additional charge of the Education Ministry, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi had placed full trust in him by assigning the portfolio. He has begun reviewing the ministry's functioning following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid protests over alleged examination irregularities

Punjab Police busted an ISI-sponsored Babbar Khalsa International terror module, arrested a key operative in Jalandhar and recovered a 1.3-kg IED, foiling a suspected major terror plot. Investigations are underway to identify foreign handlers and local support networks

Stock markets are expected to remain driven by developments in the West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, the US Federal Reserve's policy decision and domestic earnings this week. Investors will also monitor June IIP data and key corporate quarterly results for market direction

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed speculation about moving to national politics, said his focus remains on Maharashtra, welcomed the Centre's response to the NEET issue, backed the proposed anti-paper leak bill and criticised Uddhav Thackeray's remarks

Industry leaders and healthcare experts said the proposed US tariffs on imported generic medicines should push India's pharmaceutical sector to diversify export markets, boost innovation and strengthen resilient supply chains while ensuring affordable medicines remain accessible to patients worldwide

Singer K S Chitra, actress Khushbu and actor Unni Mukundan paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. They honoured the courage, patriotism and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, paid tribute to Kargil heroes while highlighting India's advances in defence production, space technology, indigenous innovation, water conservation, sports achievements and handloom promotion, stressing the country's growing self-reliance and global standing

Marking Kargil Vijay Diwas, the family of martyr Avnish Yadav said several government promises, including a memorial statue and institutions named after him, remain unfulfilled 26 years after his sacrifice, though officials have assured they will examine the pending commitments

The FSSAI has penalised Sopan Restaurant after a milk sample collected from the pantry car of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express was found to be sub-standard. The regulator acted following laboratory analysis and adjudication proceedings under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

The opposition will intensify its attack on the government in Parliament over the alleged police action against protesting students, demanding accountability and an apology from the prime minister while finalising its stand on the proposed amendments to the anti-paper leak law ahead of debate

An Indian Army jawan, Dharmendra Kumar, died under mysterious circumstances at his home in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district after returning on leave from Assam. Police sent his body for post-mortem examination, while the exact cause of death remains unclear pending the report

Jammu and Kashmir Minister Javed Ahmed Rana called for a long-term disaster mitigation plan in Poonch after rain-related incidents claimed 18 lives. He directed officials to identify landslide and flash flood zones, restore damaged infrastructure and ensure timely relief and rehabilitation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is emerging as a trusted global defence partner while highlighting growth in defence production, exports and innovation. During Mann Ki Baat, he paid tribute to Kargil War heroes and praised recent achievements in missiles and space technology

India attracted Rs 14,945 crore in FPI equity inflows through July 24 as weakening global chip trade benefited markets. However, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and foreign selling pressured equities, with analysts highlighting oil prices as a key market factor

BJP leader R Ashoka accused Karnataka's Congress government of political hypocrisy over accountability for question paper leaks. He criticised Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's decision to hold district officials responsible, alleging the government was shifting blame instead of fixing recruitment system failures