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IndiGo has imposed a flying ban on a passenger who slapped a co-traveller during a Mumbai–Kolkata flight. The incident, caught on video, went viral online. The airline reported the individual to authorities and declared him an “unruly passenger.”

The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi’s remarks suggesting late Arun Jaitley warned him over farm law opposition, calling them factually wrong. Amit Malviya and Rohan Jaitley accused the Congress leader of distorting timelines and politicising the legacy of the deceased minister

The Election Commission has rejected RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s allegation that his name is missing from Bihar’s draft electoral rolls. Officials shared screenshots showing his name, while Patna’s administration also debunked his claims, calling them misleading and incorrect

In Varanasi, PM Modi invoked Lord Shiva to hail Operation Sindoor’s success against terror hideouts in Pakistan, accusing the Opposition of disrespecting the armed forces. He announced BrahMos missile production in UP and reaffirmed India’s indigenous military strength

Chief Justice B R Gavai, speaking at the Diamond Jubilee of Dr Ambedkar College in Nagpur, urged students to adopt Dr. Ambedkar’s visionary ideals. Chief Minister Fadnavis praised the college’s role in transforming lives through quality education for the underprivileged

The NIA conducted raids at 14 locations in Dakshina Kannada in connection with the murder of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty. Investigators are probing suspected PFI links and foreign funding. The case has escalated communal tensions and led to multiple arrests

In a rare and heartwarming instance, a 40-year-old mother and her 17-year-old son are pursuing graduation together at MA College in Kerala. While she is enrolled in BA English, her son is doing B.Com. They even share some language classes

During his visit to Varanasi, PM Modi called for a renewed Swadeshi movement, urging support for local products amid global economic instability. He also transferred Rs 20,500 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme and launched development projects worth Rs 2,200 crore

Cocaine, MDMA, phones, cash, and packing material were seized. The accused were staying in India without valid documents

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu disbursed Rs 7,000 each to 47 lakh farmers under the Annadatha Sukhibhava-PM Kisan scheme. The initiative is part of the Rs 3,174 crore rollout of the TDP's Super Six welfare agenda, aimed at empowering farmers and women.

Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 5 lakh in a rape and abduction case involving a domestic worker. The verdict marks a major legal development, with three more related cases still under trial

Delhi is set to launch its first paperless Assembly session from August 4 using the E-Vidhan system, while fully digitising Secretariat files. A 500 kW solar plant will also be inaugurated, marking a major step in administrative and environmental reform

India’s headline inflation is expected to stay below 4 per cent for the next two quarters, driven by easing food prices and a favourable base effect. CPI inflation fell to 2.1 per cent in June, the lowest since January 2019, according to CareEdge Ratings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to farmers and small industries amid rising global trade tensions. Responding to Trump’s tariff hike and claims about Russian oil, India stressed economic self-reliance and denied halting energy imports from Moscow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticised the opposition for questioning Operation Sindoor instead of saluting the armed forces’ bravery. He contrasted the Modi government's decisive actions with Congress' alleged softness on terror, accusing it of vote-bank politics and divisive narratives

With nearly 20 lakh accounts removed proactively the platform also introduced tools like Status Ads and Promoted Channels to expand business features, amid ongoing user safety efforts

The SonaSPEED lab's Simplex Permanent Magnet Stepper Motors successfully powered ISRO–NASA’s NISAR mission launched via GSLV-F16. Developed in Salem and Bengaluru, these motors played a crucial role in fuel regulation and engine control during India’s latest Earth observation satellite mission.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hit out at Rahul Gandhi for alleging voter fraud in Bihar, daring him to reveal his so-called “atom bomb of evidence.” He defended the Election Commission and praised Nitish Kumar’s governance and Bihar’s transformation

SBI Research expects the RBI to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points in August, citing soft inflation, early festive demand, and global headwinds. It warns against delayed action that may miss the current policy window

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. The gunfight began Friday evening during a cordon and search operation. The identities and affiliations of the militants are being verified.

IRTS officer Iti Pandey has taken over as the Principal Chief Commercial Manager of South Central Railway. A gold medalist and senior railway official, she is known for launching *Rudra*, a mobile hospital initiative for workers in remote areas.

Indian government sources clarified on Saturday that there is no pause in Russian oil imports, countering President Trump’s claim. They said India’s energy decisions are based on national interest and market prices, with no halt reported by Indian refiners.

A senior SIT officer has been accused of coercing a protected witness in the Dharmasthala mass burial case, raising questions about the probe’s integrity. Advocate Ananya Gowda has filed a complaint, prompting an internal review and potential legal consequences.

A Delhi court has issued a notice to Robert Vadra in the Shikohpur land deal case after taking cognisance of the ED’s charge sheet. The case involves alleged money laundering through land transactions. Next hearing is scheduled for August 28.