India

The Cockroach Janta Party has written to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk urging him to end his 25-day hunger strike over health concerns, promising that the peaceful agitation demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation will continue

Rejecting a second invitation for talks at Union Minister J.P. Nadda's residence, Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das demanded that the government meet protesting students at Jantar Mantar regarding the ongoing paper leak controversy and demand for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday and presented him with a replica of Lord Venkateswara, the presiding deity of the Tirupati Balaji temple, the Prime Minister's Office said

The Supreme Court directed states and Union Territories to consider raising the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 61 years in consultation with their respective high courts. The interim arrangement will take effect from April 1, 2026, subject to the final verdict

India's space startup ecosystem has grown to more than 450 ventures in six years, driven by policy reforms and increased private participation. IN-SPACe said startups have attracted strong funding, while government initiatives continue to support innovation and technology adoption

The Rajya Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments and failed to transact significant business as the Opposition and the government clashed over the NEET paper leak issue. The deadlock continued despite the government's offer to discuss the matter in the House

A policeman was killed in a terrorist attack in Anantnag town after bike-borne terrorists opened fire on him during patrol duty. Security forces launched a search operation and sealed the area amid heightened security arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra

A private school mathematics teacher in Bihar was detained after being accused of sending obscene messages to a Class 7 student. Police have launched an investigation, seized digital evidence and said further legal action will depend on the findings of forensic and technical analysis

Tensions flared in Jalna as BJP and Congress workers staged face-to-face protests outside MP Kalyan Kale's office over Rahul Gandhi's demonstration outside the PM's residence and the alleged police crackdown on students in New Delhi. Heavy security prevented escalation

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Lok Sabha Speaker's office and six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs on Arvind Sawant's plea challenging their merger with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The court, however, declined to stay the Speaker's decision

Bihar Police used water cannons and tear gas to stop an AISA student march in Patna demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET leaks. The crackdown sparked heated exchanges in the Legislative Council, leading to an opposition walkout

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila, reiterating that border peace is a prerequisite for normal ties. Jaishankar urged mutual respect while raising key concerns regarding trade imbalance, market access, and supply chain predictability

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that E20 petrol may cause a marginal 3–5 percent drop in fuel efficiency for older E10-designed vehicles, but confirmed there is no evidence of widespread engine damage or breakdowns linked to ethanol blending

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and Delhi Police over alleged excessive force during the July 20 NEET student march to Parliament. The court ordered all CCTV footage preserved and scheduled the next hearing for September 11

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 25-day hunger strike for his health. The outfit assured Wangchuk that the protest over competitive exam irregularities will continue until demands are met

The BJP on Wednesday defended the government's approach to the Cockroach Janta Party-led agitation, stating the Centre remained sensitive and open to dialogue. MP Bansuri Swaraj accused Rahul Gandhi and the opposition of political opportunism and spreading false narratives

Adani Power posted a 47.24 per cent rise in its June quarter net profit to Rs 4,866.60 crore, driven by higher revenue and strong electricity demand. The board also approved a Rs 15,000 crore fundraise and an increase in the company's borrowing limit

An opposition MP delegation will visit activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital to request he end his 25-day hunger strike. MPs pledged to raise student concerns over exam irregularities and education sector accountability in the Monsoon Session of Parliament

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Manila and discussed advancing bilateral ties. He also held separate meetings with counterparts from the US, Russia, Australia and Singapore during the ASEAN framework discussions.

Playback singer Arijit Singh and several prominent public figures have condemned the police crackdown on students protesting the NEET exam irregularities at Jantar Mantar. Singh criticized the use of force during the 'Chalo Sansad' march to Parliament in New Delhi

Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted as Opposition parties demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak and police action against protesters. The government agreed to discuss the issue, while Speaker Om Birla urged debate, but protests continued, leading to adjournment

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed deployment of two trained kumki elephants in Parvathipuram Manyam district to address rising human-elephant conflicts along the Odisha border. The Forest Department will use them with technology-based measures, fencing and response teams for mitigation

Pilgrim movement on the Kedarnath trek route was suspended after a rain-triggered landslide near Gaurikund blocked the path with rocks and debris. Authorities halted devotees at safe locations, launched restoration work and kept disaster response teams on alert for safety operations

Suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party in Anantnag’s Lal Chowk area of Jammu and Kashmir, injuring a head constable on Wednesday. The officer was hospitalized, while security forces sealed the area and launched a search operation to trace the attackers