India

The Kerala Public Service Commission cancelled statewide Last Grade Servants and Storeman recruitment examinations after a question paper mix-up at an Alappuzha centre. The incident, amid an ongoing recruitment controversy, has intensified scrutiny over the PSC's administrative efficiency and credibility

H. D. Deve Gowda's wife, Chennamma Deve Gowda, died at a Bengaluru hospital at the age of 85 following respiratory complications and a heart attack. Political leaders expressed condolences as the family prepared for her final rites

The Centre has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate alleged irregularities in four BEd colleges in Madhya Pradesh. The panel will verify infrastructure, records and compliance with norms after media reports flagged missing campuses and inadequate facilities at institutions affiliated with Barkatullah University

At least five people were killed and nine others injured after a massive explosion at an allegedly illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Ahmedabad's Vastral area. Authorities launched a rescue operation and investigation, suspecting the factory continued operations despite its licence being cancelled

The government-backed Aadhaar App has crossed 4 crore downloads, driven by growing adoption of digital identity services. The app enables users to update Aadhaar details, manage security features and access services, with millions using it for address, mobile number and email updates

Ayodhya police have widened their investigation into the Ram temple donation theft, scanning the financial backgrounds of 50 cash-counting employees. The embezzlement scandal, which has seen eight arrests, will be raised by opposition parties in the upcoming Monsoon session

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said the space agency is targeting seven launches during the current financial year, with the next mission scheduled within two months. He also announced that the Kulasekarapattinam launch complex is expected to be commissioned within six months

Kerala recorded its highest average daily electricity consumption for July in a decade, with demand rising 12 per cent year-on-year. As power shortages continue, the government blamed deficient rainfall, while the BJP alleged the outages reflected the UDF government's failure to meet rising demand

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that government reforms have transformed India into a global hub for innovation. Addressing the YiFi Entrepreneurship Summit 2026, she urged young entrepreneurs to leverage sunrise sectors, stable policies, and digital infrastructure to build generational businesses

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to begin on Monday amid expectations of heated exchanges between the government and opposition over key legislation and political controversies. The government aims to secure passage of major bills, while the opposition plans to raise several contentious issues

A local TDP ward secretary and eight relatives were arrested in Guntur for assaulting a woman and outraging her modesty following a ₹10,000 bribe dispute. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu ordered immediate suspension of the functionary, promising zero political protection

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused intravenous fluids, oral rehydration solution and medication after being admitted to Safdarjung Hospital following a prolonged hunger strike. Doctors said he is dehydrated with metabolic abnormalities and is being continuously monitored and counselled

Punjab Police have arrested suspended Inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra following a US federal indictment linking him to an international extortion syndicate. Nagra allegedly extorted ₹16 lakh from a US-based family by threatening them with a false murder case

The Datia Assembly by-election has turned into a major prestige battle between the BJP and Congress following Rajendra Bharti's disqualification. The inclusion of transgender leader Sanjana Singh Kinnar has added a unique social layer to the July 30 poll

Rahul Gandhi criticised the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar during his hunger strike, calling it wrong. Congress termed the police action a blot on democracy, while police cited medical advice and court directions

Actor Hrithik Roshan expressed support for activist Sonam Wangchuk during his indefinite hunger strike, saying he agrees with his concerns about students. Several film personalities, including Zeenat Aman, Shabana Azmi and Abhay Deol, have also backed the activist

Following the forceful relocation of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk to a Delhi hospital, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has launched an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. In Maharashtra, his parents slammed the government’s "merciless" handling of the NEET-UG protests

Singer Vishal Dadlani and actor Parvathy Thiruvothu criticised the manner in which educationist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to hospital, while actor Hrithik Roshan joined several film personalities in expressing support for the activist and protesting students.

Surya Kant stressed the need to strengthen judicial infrastructure, increase judicial appointments and speed up recruitment in district courts to ensure timely justice. He also said artificial intelligence would be adopted in the judiciary through a regulated framework

Delhi Police shifted activist Sonam Wangchuk to a government hospital after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike. Police sources said the overnight operation involved plainclothes personnel, white sheets and planned security measures following Delhi High Court directions

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Skyroot Aerospace on the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, calling it a major step towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of expanding India's private space sector

India and Finland discussed strengthening economic and technology ties during meetings in Helsinki, with both sides expressing confidence that the proposed EU-India Free Trade Agreement could double bilateral trade by 2030 while expanding cooperation in AI, space, semiconductors and sustainability

Maharashtra Congress and NCP (SP) criticised the Delhi Police for shifting activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital during his hunger strike, alleging the Centre was suppressing democratic dissent. They urged the government to hold talks with protesters instead of resorting to force

The Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering chargesheet against self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat, his wife and four others, alleging he cheated devotees by claiming divine powers and laundered illegal proceeds through cooperative credit societies and benami accounts across Maharashtra