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Delhi Police rejected allegations of political interference in a June 23 Jantar Mantar assault case, saying the accused were handled according to law. Police said the victim’s injuries were simple and caused by a metal bracelet, while denying claims of serious skull injury

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Bihar government over alleged police brutality against protesting students, including claims of gunfire and injuries. He accused the government of avoiding responsibility and warned the BJP that regimes suppressing youth voices eventually have to answer to the people

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked advocates seeking a CBI probe into their alleged assault during a protest outside the BCI office to approach the Delhi High Court. The lawyers claimed they were beaten by persons posing as lawyers

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a new Anti Narcotics Task Force within Assam Police to tackle drug trafficking. The unit will focus on legal and financial networks, while the state aims to raise its conviction rate in chargesheeted cases to 35 per cent

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The Supreme Court upheld the invalidation of a Mumbai civic employee’s ‘Tokre Koli’ Scheduled Tribe claim but protected his service benefits. Using Article 142, the court ordered that his more than three decades of service be considered for retiral and pensionary benefits

Opposition leaders criticised the Modi government after US Ambassador Sergio Gor jokingly suggested people contact Union minister Piyush Goyal for assistance. Congress leader Pawan Khera and TMC MP Mahua Moitra mocked the remark, claiming Goyal had been reduced to the envoy’s secretary

Karnataka Cabinet has decided to withdraw a Bill allowing up to five per cent of government park land to be used for public utility and infrastructure projects. The government will seek public suggestions, reconsider contentious provisions and reintroduce an amended Bill next session

The National Commission for Women has sought an action taken report from Delhi Police within a week over the reported gang-rape of a 16-year-old in a moving sleeper bus. The NCW also sought reports in two other alleged sexual offence cases involving minors

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India and state bar councils have no statutory authority to discipline law students, setting aside BCI communications issued during the NALSAR controversy over students' objections to the CJI's proposed convocation participation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever agreed to expand cooperation in trade, defence, critical minerals, clean energy and technology. Modi highlighted India's 7.8 per cent growth, while both leaders backed stronger strategic, economic and people-to-people ties

Indore police arrested a 28-year-old Ahmedabad man for allegedly posing as an IAS officer and leaving a five-star hotel without paying for a party. Police found a fake “District Collector” nameplate at his rented house. He already faces a cheating case

Bihar’s flood situation worsened on Thursday as eight major rivers flowed above danger marks, affecting 13 districts. Patna remained on high alert, with the Ganga, Son and Punpun crossing critical levels. Authorities deployed boats and intensified evacuation and anti-erosion operations

Flooding remained grim in north Odisha on Thursday, with 373 villages inundated across Balasore, Jajpur and Mayurbhanj. While major rivers showed receding trends, thousands remained affected. Authorities deployed 47 rescue teams and maintained round-the-clock monitoring across affected districts

The Naga Students' Federation continued its protest against compulsory singing of Vande Mataram in Nagaland as the issue was raised during Zero Hour. The government appealed for an end to the agitation while a committee examines the legal implications

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said an SIT will proe alleged irregularities in the previous government's bid to host an Argentina football match featuring Lionel Messi. The probe follows a Sports Department report and a legal opinion sought by the Home Department.

AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was granted bail by a Delhi court on Thursday in a corruption case involving the Delhi Jal Board. The case relates to alleged irregularities and manipulation in awarding an STP tender

Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has urged the government to treat ongoing protests as a wake-up call and undertake comprehensive reforms in education and examinations, stressng the need for stronger teachers, secure exams and long-term institutional reforms

The Naga Students’ Federation’s (NSF) protest against the compulsory singing of Vande Mataram entered its second day outside the Nagaland Assembly on Thursday, as the issue was raised during Zero Hour in the House.

Differences have emerged between TDB president K Jayakumar and Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan over Onam sadya at Sabarimala. Jayakumar said sadya was served to around 3,000 devotees, while Muraleedharan alleged devotees received pulao and officials were served traditional feast

Bihar’s flood situation worsened on Thursday as eight major rivers crossed danger marks, affecting 13 districts. Patna faced severe flooding, while erosion threatened embankments in Bhagalpur. Authorities deployed boats, steamers and tractors for evacuations, anti-erosion measures and relief preparations

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India lacks statutory authority to regulate law students, setting aside two notifications linked to the NALSAR controversy. It said educational institutions alone can act against students under their applicable rules and regulations

An Air India Express flight from Varanasi to Delhi carrying 155 passengers made a precautionary landing at Lucknow after its cargo-hold smoke alarm activated. Preliminary checks found no smoke or fire, while technical experts are investigating the cause of the alarm

Air Marshal (Retd) Jeetendra Mishra, newly appointed CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, arrived in Ayodhya and expressed gratitude for the opportunity. He will oversee temple administration, finances, security, staff, devotee facilities and inter-departmental coordination