India

N Chandrasekaran has announced that he will not seek another term as Tata Sons chairman when his tenure ends in February 2027. His nine-year tenure saw major expansion into aviation, electronics, semiconductors and digital businesses, alongside governance challenges

BJP president Nitin Nabin accused the Opposition of adopting an “anarchic mindset” by repeatedly disrupting Parliament and avoiding debate. His remarks came amid a standoff over alleged police action against protesting students, with Home Minister Amit Shah offering to discuss the issue

CPI-M MP John Brittas has moved a privilege motion against BJP MP Sushmita Dev over an alleged “lungi wala” remark. Several Opposition leaders backed Brittas, calling the remark disrespectful and a cultural attack, as noisy scenes disrupted proceedings in Rajya Sabha

Gujarat’s proposed 103-hectare desert-themed zoological park and drive-through night safari at Juna Deesa has received Central Zoo Authority approval. The Rs 542.14-crore project is expected to house around 2,700 animals and birds across nearly 83 species

The Congress Working Committee will meet on August 19 to discuss the prevailing political situation and formulate a strategy to pressure the government over student-related issues and alleged irregularities involving Ram temple donations. The panel may also review Assembly poll preparations

A Pakistani national arrested in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district was allegedly sent by Pakistan’s ISI to collect information on the Indian Army, Navy and Railways, police sources said. Investigators also seized forged Indian identity documents from him

A woman was allegedly gang-raped by a group of men after they intercepted her and a male friend near Sukarpada village in Odisha’s Cuttack district. Police said the friend was thrashed and multiple teams have been formed to arrest the accused

The Supreme Court declined a PIL seeking a uniform policy for regularisation and demolition of long-standing unauthorised constructions, saying the matter falls largely within the policy domain of states and local authorities. It asked states and UTs to consider issues raised

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi rejected Home Minister Amit Shah’s offer for a parliamentary discussion on students’ protests, calling it a “last-minute” attempt to revive his image. Gandhi demanded answers over alleged police action against protesting students and sought Shah’s resignation

A parliamentary committee has recommended benchmarking private hospital room charges in metropolitan cities against nearby three-star hotel tariffs. It also proposed upfront treatment cost estimates, financial navigators, capped treatment packages and stronger measures to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure

At least nine houses were burnt after armed men allegedly opened fire and attacked a Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. Security personnel have been deployed in the area, while the Liangmai Naga Council demanded arrests and stronger security

Karnataka has prohibited the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of gutkha, pan masala and other products containing tobacco or nicotine for one year. The Food Safety Department has intensified inspections and urged the public to report violations

Maharashtra will make functional Marathi knowledge mandatory for autorickshaw and taxi drivers. Drivers will initially receive a one-month notice to learn the language, followed by suspension of licence authorisation for non-compliance and permanent cancellation for repeated violations

The ISI has reportedly changed the operational structure of three Pakistan-based terror groups after Operation Sindoor. Two officers are overseeing their activities, while infiltration attempts are being reorganised. Intelligence officials say the strategy also includes recruiting and radicalising locals

Seven persons, including three children, were killed and seven others injured after a landslide hit Mumbai’s Ghatkopar early Wednesday following heavy rains. Debris from a hillside collapsed onto houses, while a narrow access route hampered rescue operations, officials said

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to consult the Opposition on a debate over students’ protests concerning the NEET paper-leak issue. Shah said he was ready to answer all questions during the discussion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s role in elephant conservation on World Elephant Day, saying the country is home to over 60 per cent of the world’s wild Asian elephants. He also praised conservation personnel and local communities supporting elephant protection efforts

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government will verify funds raised by 72 YouTubers for flood relief, checking whether donations reached the state and how they were used. Authorities aim to ensure transparency, prevent duplication and coordinate private relief efforts

Passengers at Kolkata airport protested after an Air India Express flight to Chennai was delayed for nearly six hours due to a technical fault. The flight, carrying about 170 passengers, eventually departed after noon, while travellers criticised communication and lack of assistance

Indian intelligence agencies have warned of a possible Pakistani provocation along the Line of Control amid growing unrest in PoK and Balochistan. Officials suspect Islamabad could seek to divert domestic pressure through military or terror activity, while India remains on heightened security alert

A neutral international trade settlement system, where no single nation's domestic politics determines the monetary conditions of every other nation, has never been built—because the nation that benefits the most from the current arrangement has never faced sufficient pressure to accept an alternative

The Centre has redefined the active floodplain of the Ganga and its tributaries, introducing regulatory and warning zones based on flood return periods. The August 2026 amendment aims to strengthen riverbank protection, reduce pollution pressures and preserve natural groundwater recharge functions

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rejected Home Minister Amit Shah’s proposed Parliament discussion, calling it a “lecture” and demanding accountability over alleged pellet-gun firing at protesting students. Gandhi said Shah should resign if he ordered the action or failed to prevent it

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he was ready to answer all questions in Parliament over police action against students during the July 20 NEET protest march. He accused the Opposition of disrupting proceedings and proposed a detailed discussion from Wednesday to Thursday