India

Left parties on Monday strongly condemned police action against students participating in the CJP's "Sansad Chalo" march in New Delhi. Leaders demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the scrapping of NTA, and the withdrawal of NEP 2020

Following the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust introduced a new SBI-supervised cash-counting system with two shifts, new supervisors and enhanced oversight to ensure transparency and strengthen security in handling devotees' donations

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the Centre on Monday over police force against student protesters marching to Parliament. Demanding a parliamentary debate on paper leaks, she urged PM Narendra Modi to directly address the concerns of India's youth

The Centre initiated talks with the Cockroach Janta Party after its Parliament march, with Union Minister J P Nadda assuring protesters their demands would be discussed. The CJP reiterated demands including Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Sonam Wangchuk's release and an end to police action

Maharashtra has approved revised development plans worth Rs 115 crore for three major pilgrimage sites in Parbhani, Amravati, and Nagpur. The projects aim to boost religious tourism, upgrade riverfronts and pilgrim amenities, and support the local economy

The Calcutta High Court extended TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's interim protection from coercive action until October 6 in an alleged intimidatory speech case. The court directed him to continue cooperating with the investigation and denied permission for overseas eye treatment

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar launched free doorstep delivery of caste and Permanent Residence Certificates (PRC) to simplify public services and support voter verification. Citizens can also download the certificates online or obtain them free through government facilitation centres

The Centre has no plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20 per cent, Petroleum Minister Suresh Gopi informed the Rajya Sabha. He said any future decision would follow scientific studies, stakeholder consultations and technical assessments, while defending the E20 programme's benefits

President Droupadi Murmu and Moldovan President Maia Sandu agreed to strengthen trade, investment and cooperation in sectors including AI, healthcare and renewable energy. Murmu's historic visit, the first by an Indian President to Moldova, aims to deepen bilateral ties

A Cockroach Janta Party delegation met Union Health Minister JP Nadda after protesters attempted to march to Parliament over alleged examination irregularities. The party said Nadda sought time to discuss its demands with the government, while protests continued amid heavy police action

The NCP (SP) staged protests outside Mumbai University on Monday against police action on CJP marchers and the removal of hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk in Delhi. Protesters demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged NEET irregularities

Absolute Projects (India) Ltd and Jindal Supreme (India) Ltd have received Sebi's approval to launch their initial public offerings. The companies plan to use the proceeds for expansion, equipment purchases and debt repayment, with both shares set to be listed on the BSE and NSE

Police used tear gas and batons on Monday as thousands of education reform protesters clashed with security forces near Parliament on day one of the Monsoon Session. Over 20 people were detained, internet was suspended, and five metro stations were closed

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has been selected for the Lokmanya Tilak Award 2026 for his contribution to national security. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present the honour in Pune on August 1, commemorating Bal Gangadhar Tilak's death anniversary

The Supreme Court said it would direct CBSE to implement nationwide the Orissa High Court's ruling requiring APAAR consent forms to include an opt-out option. The court also asked CBSE to examine concerns over consent, Aadhaar linkage and data privacy

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) condemned the Central government on Monday for using tear gas and lathi charges on student protesters in Delhi. AAP leaders demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and supported CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march

The rupee weakened 14 paise to close at 96.44 against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and global risk aversion amid US-Iran tensions. RBI intervention expectations and stronger forex reserves helped limit further depreciation

Banks remain confident that FCNR-B deposit mobilisation will gather pace before the RBI's September 30 deadline despite a slow start. Lenders are strengthening overseas partnerships and outreach to NRIs, while analysts expect inflows to remain below earlier market expectations

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked Safdarjung Hospital to file pathological reports of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk. A division bench will decide Tuesday on Gitanjali Angmo's plea to transfer her husband to a private facility

The Supreme Court asked the Uttar Pradesh government to inform it about the possibility of an SIT probe into the alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya. The court also cautioned litigants against politicising the issue and stressed the need for a fair investigation

The Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Monday as sharp losses in HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, coupled with concerns over escalating US-Iran tensions, weighed on investor sentiment. Banking stocks led the decline despite gains in select blue-chip counters

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the Centre over police action against protesters marching to Parliament, alleging the government refused to discuss education policy issues. The protest over alleged exam irregularities triggered clashes, tear gas, lathi-charge and disruptions in Parliament

The Centre introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to replace an ordinance increasing the Supreme Court's sanctioned judge strength from 34 to 38. The government said the move would help reduce case pendency and enable regular constitution of larger constitutional benches

Delhi Police dismissed viral claims by CJP spokesperson Saurav Das alleging assault on Gitanjali Angmo and child protesters during Monday's 'Chalo Sansad' march. Authorities issued a formal fact-check urging the public not to share unverified information