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The Delhi High Court ordered activist Sonam Wangchuk's immediate transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, holding that treatment at a hospital of his choice is part of his fundamental rights while directing continuous medical monitoring by a specialist team

The Karnataka government has constituted an SIT to investigate alleged encroachment of over 290 acres of government and public land by the Art of Living Foundation and affiliated entities near Bengaluru. The team has been directed to submit its report within three months

The Samajwadi Party and Congress criticised the BJP-led Centre over the NEET paper leak and the Delhi Police action against protesters. Opposition leaders demanded accountability, condemned the use of force, and raised the issue during the Monsoon Session of Parliament

Delhi Police detained Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence over police action against student protesters. Rahul Gandhi sustained a minor injury during the police action

Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited injured protesters at two Delhi hospitals following the violent 'Sansad Chalo' march over the NEET-UG paper leak. He also met CJP representatives, who submitted a memorandum seeking action on their three key demands

Punjab farmers heading to Delhi for the Kisan Mahapanchayat against the proposed India-US trade deal were stopped at the Shambhu border by Haryana Police. Later, Haryana's agriculture minister met farmer leaders, accepted their memorandum and assured them their demands would be addressed

Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Minister N Ramanaidu said the super El Nino has reduced Godavari River flows to historic lows, affecting irrigation. The government is sourcing water from Sileru and taking measures to ensure irrigation for most of the Godavari Delta during Kharif

Samajwadi Party leaders intensified protests against the proposed demolition of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University buildings in Rampur. They submitted a memorandum to the President, alleging political vendetta and demanding legal recourse and an opportunity to rectify alleged building approval violations

The Supreme Court questioned Sonam Raghuvanshi's conduct in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case and suggested she surrender to face trial. Hearing the state's plea against her bail, the court said it may decide the matter on merits or order her surrender

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh criticised the police action against protesters during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march, urging the government to hear students' demands. He said he expected to be labelled "anti-national" again for speaking out, recalling the backlash after the farmers' protests

The Resident Doctors' Association of Safdarjung Hospital urged President Droupadi Murmu to protect patient rights, citing reports that Sonam Wangchuk was denied Leave Against Medical Advice. It sought an independent inquiry, safeguards for hospital autonomy and adherence to constitutional and medical ethics

IIT Roorkee issued an advisory reminding students and staff to avoid political activities or public statements that could embarrass the institute's relations with the government. Following criticism online, the institute clarified it was a routine communication under existing conduct rules

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said strict action was taken against those involved in the NEET paper leak and urged states to work with the Centre to prevent future leaks. He also stressed protecting students' interests and farmers while discussing free trade agreements

The Supreme Court restored the Kerala Waqf Board's autonomy by deleting the High Court's direction requiring it to function under a joint secretary's supervision. It asked the High Court to expeditiously decide the pending PILs after hearing all parties

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence, demanding Narendra Modi's resignation over police action against students during the CJP-led NEET protest and seeking accountability in Parliament

FAIMA condemned the reported use of force against resident doctors and medical students during the CJP protest, expressing solidarity with those injured. The association demanded accountability, protection for healthcare professionals and dialogue with stakeholders while urging peaceful demonstrations nationwide

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said MPs feared being attacked during the CJP-led 'Chalo Sansad' protest as Parliament gates were shut amid escalating tensions. She praised Delhi Police for protecting lawmakers and the public despite injuries suffered during clashes

At least 10 workers were killed and 17 remain missing after a suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel collapse at the Teesta hydropower project in Sikkim. Rescue teams face hazardous conditions due to toxic gases while investigations into the cause continue

India's domestic air passenger traffic declined nearly 12 per cent to 1.35 crore in June from May, DGCA data showed. IndiGo increased its market share to 66.3 per cent, while airlines paid compensation for cancellations, delays and denied boarding

Gujarat Police seized illegal firecrackers worth Rs 39.57 crore from two Ahmedabad warehouses days after the deadly Ramol blast. Authorities registered a case, named two accused, intensified inspections, and warned licence holders to strictly follow explosives storage and fire safety regulations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang after the Namchi tunnel collapse that killed eight workers. Modi announced ex gratia assistance from the PMNRF, expressed condolences, and assured all possible Central support as rescue and relief operations continue

The Calcutta High Court directed Kolkata Police to provide protection for the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction's Martyrs' Day rally after allegations of stage vandalism. The court sought a police report by July 31 and ordered the venue cleared by 9 pm Tuesday

Shiv Sena (UBT), through its mouthpiece Saamana, sharply attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre over the crackdown on protesters demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The editorial described the agitation as the “beginning of a revolution,” accusing Modi of shielding “corrupt and incompetent” ministers.

A young woman injured during police action at the CJP protest in Delhi has been placed on ventilator support at RML Hospital, sources said. Delhi Police reported 118 injured personnel, while claiming 60 protesters were also injured during the demonstration