India

Raging protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir expose deep governance failures and a growing crisis of public trust

Delhi government schools will introduce idli-sambar under a revised PM-POSHAN menu by August 24. The changes also replace ragi halwa and vegetable daliya with other nutritious options. Schools must follow the six-day menu and meet food safety and nutritional standards

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a government employee's plea seeking six months of maternity leave for her fourth child, citing applicable service rules. The petitioner argued she had not availed maternity leave for her first three children, but the court declined to intervene

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh and two others were named in an FIR over the alleged hurried cremation of the RG Kar doctor. The victim's father alleged the cremation was conducted without family consent to prevent a second autopsy and conceal evidence

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused Bihar's NDA government of financial mismanagement, alleging delayed salaries for employees, including teachers at grant-aided Madrasas and Sanskrit schools. He claimed the state's coffers were nearly empty, corruption was rampant and bribery hindered public work

The pilot-in-command of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi reportedly tested positive for a narcotic substance in a confirmatory drug test following a sudden 300-foot altitude loss. Officials cautioned that the reported result has not been officially confirmed

AIADMK leader R B Udayakumar's remarks about actor Trisha and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay triggered backlash from TVK workers and fans. A TVK functionary filed a police complaint seeking action, while Trisha's supporters protested the comments in Madurai

Jamia Millia Islamia has extended the application deadline for admissions to all Centre for Distance and Online Education programmes to September 8. The university has also introduced 11 new certificate and diploma courses, while B.Ed and MBA entrance tests move to September 19

The Navy will need more advanced warships to protect India's sea lanes and ensure uninterrupted energy supplies, Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu said at the launch of NGOPV Shruti in Kolkata. He highlighted indigenous shipbuilding and India's ambition to become a global hub

The government is considering referring the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint committee of Parliament for further examination. Congress and some opposition parties have demanded its withdrawal, while others support scrutiny by a joint parliamentary committee

NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme aimed at establishing a permanent human outpost near the lunar South Pole. The proposal emerged during India-US space talks in Bengaluru, alongside discussions on scientific data sharing and future human spaceflight cooperation

The Adani Group has selected its first cohort of innovators under the Vande Bharatam entrepreneurship initiative after receiving more than 26,000 applications. The programme aims to support grassroots innovators through mentorship, industry expertise and networking opportunities

India’s net direct tax collections rose 23.09 per cent to Rs 8.11 lakh crore as of August 10, according to government data. Gross collections increased 19.75 per cent, while refunds stood at Rs 1.43 lakh crore during the period

The government has asked Meta to align its content policies with Indian laws and cultural context while seeking stronger safeguards against deepfakes and child sexual abuse material. Officials also want greater human oversight and transparency around content moderation and algorithms

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi praised former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as a consequential leader whose integrity was vindicated by the Supreme Court's coal case ruling. She criticised the Modi government, contrasting its governance with Singh's economic, social welfare and transparency record

All India Muslim Jamaat chief Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi backed ISKCON Vrindavan's dress code, urging modest attire at all places of worship. He said devotees should respect religious sanctity, while other Hindu religious leaders also supported introducing similar guidelines nationwide

Karnataka is examining legal options, including approaching the Supreme Court, after the Cauvery Water Management Authority upheld releasing 12,000 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days. The state said it would assess the order comprehensively before deciding further action

The government is considering referring the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee for scrutiny. Congress, TMC and DMK have demanded its withdrawal, while the BJD supports further examination amid concerns over NGO funding and oversight

Tata Trusts vice-chairman Vijay Singh has stepped down as a trustee of Sir Ratan Tata Trust and will not seek another term. His exit comes amid differences among trustees and an inquiry into alleged violations of board composition norms

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the government is ready to cancel the 14th JPSC Preliminary Examination and backlog exams amid student protests. He announced investigations into examinations conducted by TDPL and proposed consulting IITs and IIMs to reform recruitment processes

The Jharkhand Assembly was adjourned sine die a day ahead of schedule after BJP MLAs protested police action against students. Amid repeated disruptions, Chief Minister Hemant Soren defended recruitment reforms and the ongoing CID probe into alleged examination irregularities

Jharkhand students continued their agitation against alleged JPSC and JSSC recruitment irregularities for the 19th day, demanding Rahul Gandhi visit Ranchi after Monday's police action. Protesters seek cancellation of JSSC-CGL and a CBI probe, while the government favours dialogue

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut launched a sharp attack on veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah amid debate over Bollywood's response to student protests. Referring to Shah's earlier “dog with a bone” remark, Ranaut questioned his patriotism and accused him of supporting a neighbouring country

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the Opposition remains firm on its demands amid the Parliament logjam, including a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on police action against protesting students. He called the Jharkhand student protest a separate issue