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The Supreme Court agreed to hear Videocon founder Venugopal Dhoot's plea challenging an NCLAT order that upheld separate insolvency proceedings for Videocon Industries and Videocon Oil Ventures. The court issued notice and scheduled the matter for further hearing on August 10

Ten workers were killed after a tunnel of the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Namchi district, Sikkim, collapsed due to a landslide. Rescue operations are ongoing as more people remain trapped. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang confirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured all possible assistance.

Delhi Police have registered five FIRs after violent clashes in New Delhi between Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters and security forces during a protest march demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam irregularities.

The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated disruptions during the Monsoon Session on Tuesday, with persistent sloganeering and protests by Opposition members forcing two adjournments—first till noon and later till 2 p.m. Despite appeals from Speaker Om Birla and presiding officer Sandhya Ray, the Opposition continued protests.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the protests in New Delhi validated his earlier warning that India could face a Gen Z movement if the aspirations of the country’s youth continue to be ignored.

At the NDA’s Mangal Milan meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized swift government action against the NEET-UG paper leak, noting arrests and a re-examination to safeguard students’ futures. He urged strict punishment for offenders and called for united efforts across states and parties to prevent such crimes.

India has lodged a strong protest with Russia after four Indian seafarers were killed when a Guinea-Bissau flagged merchant vessel, MV Golden Leo, was struck by Russian missiles off Ukraine’s coast. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Russian charge d’affaires, condemning the attack as unacceptable and deplorable.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, seeking statutory protection for the national song Vande Mataram. The amendment proposes penalties, including imprisonment up to three years, for intentional insult or disruption of its singing, similar to provisions for the National Anthem.

The NDA parliamentary party will hold its first meeting under the new name ‘Mangal Milan’ on Tuesday at Parliament, aiming to strengthen coordination during the Monsoon Session. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address MPs from all NDA constituents.

CJP founder Abhijit Dipke alleged that Delhi Police used excessive force against students during a march towards Parliament. He said the agitation and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.

Four Indian seafarers were among 10 people killed after a merchant vessel was attacked off Ukraine's coast. India condemned the strike, called attacks on commercial shipping deplorable and said its mission in Ukraine was assisting the affected crew members.

Delhi Police said more than 118 personnel were injured and around 70 protesters detained after the Cockroach Janta Party's "Sansad Chalo" march allegedly turned violent. Police accused protesters of attacking security personnel and damaging government vehicles and public property.

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he would continue his hunger strike until protesting student leaders are allowed to meet parliamentarians or he is permitted to meet them in hospital. He appealed for dialogue and urged the government to address the protesters' concerns.

The NTA rejected discrepancy claims made by five re-NEET candidates, saying the submitted OMR images had been digitally altered or AI-generated. It warned that using fabricated records could invite cancellation of candidature, debarment and criminal action under applicable laws.,

A cargo train carrying 40 containers of imported mustard arrived in Nepal's Biratnagar directly from Kolkata Port for the first time. The rail service is expected to reduce transportation time and logistics costs for industrialists and importers in eastern Nepal.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the Delhi Police's use of force against peaceful protesters, calling it undemocratic. He urged the Centre to stop suppressing dissent, expressed solidarity with the protesters and appealed to them to remain safe.

The Delhi High Court directed Safdarjung Hospital to submit Sonam Wangchuk's medical reports and health bulletins before deciding on his wife's plea to shift him to a private hospital. The court said its primary concern was safeguarding the fasting activist's life

The Supreme Court expressed concern over delays in establishing exclusive NIA courts, observing that several states have failed to take effective steps despite earlier directions. The court said inadequate infrastructure was delaying trials in serious terror-related cases and affecting justice delivery

The Kerala government has increased the support price of natural rubber from Rs 200 to Rs 250 per kg under the Rubber Production Incentive Scheme. Effective from July 3, 2026, the move aims to ease the burden of rising cultivation costs

The Calcutta High Court refused interim relief to the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction seeking operation of three bank accounts frozen by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering probe. The court directed further filings and scheduled the next hearing for August 26

SKF India Ltd. felicitated the Special Olympics Bharat boys' football team in New Delhi following their bronze medal win at the Gothia Cup 2026 in Sweden. The historic victory marks the squad's third consecutive international trophy at the tournament