India

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Election Commission to provide details of cases disposed of and pending before appellate tribunals handling appeals against voter deletions during West Bengal's SIR. The court said monitoring disposal rates was its primary concern

NDA and Opposition MPs staged rival protests outside Parliament over police action against protesting students in Jharkhand. The NDA accused Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition of disrupting proceedings, while Congress demanded Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence to address the issue in Parliament

The Rajya Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, paving the way for a National Tribunal Commission to oversee appointments to tribunals. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the move would make appointments transparent, independent and merit-based without changing tribunal jurisdiction.

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks to maintain meaningful human oversight while deploying artificial intelligence, stressing that accountability for AI-driven decisions must remain with banks. He called for explainable models, stronger governance, data privacy, bias controls and safeguards against cybersecurity risks

The Supreme Court directed a Delhi special court to complete within one year the trial of an alleged ISIS cyber-radicalisation case involving Md Heydaitullah. The court also ordered examination of vital protected witnesses within six months and permitted day-to-day proceedings if required

A video purportedly showing four suspected terrorists scaling Ramtund Peak in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district has triggered a major anti-terror search operation. Army, police and CRPF personnel have been deployed to comb forests and mountainous terrain, with no contact reported yet

A three-member panel is interviewing 18 shortlisted candidates in Ayodhya for appointment as the first full-time CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The candidates, selected from 5,200 applicants, include former bureaucrats and senior temple administrators

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned till August 18 the hearing on pleas by Sambhal’s Jama Masjid committee challenging the Allahabad High Court’s order upholding a survey in the Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar temple dispute. The bench deferred proceedings after a request for adjournment was circulated.

The Supreme Court clarified that its directive to register FIRs immediately in missing-person cases applies to everyone, regardless of age or gender. The court warned non-compliant states and UTs of contempt proceedings, amid concerns over thousands of missing children and human trafficking

Security agencies have heightened vigilance along India’s Pakistan and Bangladesh borders following intelligence inputs warning of possible ISI-backed infiltration or attacks around Independence Day. The BSF has launched Operation Alert, while the government plans nearly 40 intelligence units along West Bengal’s Bangladesh border

Security forces launched a joint search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district after a guard reported suspicious movement near an under-construction tunnel. J&K Police, SOG and CRPF personnel searched forest areas, with no casualties or exchange of fire reported so far

A US federal judge permanently dismissed securities-fraud charges against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and former executive Vneet Jaain, ending the case before trial. The court cited legal grounds but stressed the dismissal was not a verdict on allegations

NDA MPs protested at Parliament, accusing Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition of avoiding a discussion on police action against protesting students. The BJP said Home Minister Amit Shah was ready to respond, while the Opposition continued protests over NEET irregularities and alleged police brutality

Tamil Nadu Assembly proceedings turned heated as O Panneerselvam and treasury benches exchanged personal barbs over alliance changes, political loyalties and unfulfilled election promises. The debate intensified over leaders’ photographs and allegiances before the Speaker intervened, expunging remarks and restoring order

The Congress accused BJP Yuva Morcha members of being transported from West Bengal to Jharkhand to alter the character of student protests over alleged exam irregularities. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and K C Venugopal condemned police action and urged dialogue to resolve protesters’ concerns

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider proposed FCRA amendments, warning they could burden churches and Christian charitable organisations. He sought parliamentary committee scrutiny and individual review of renewal cases to protect legitimate educational, healthcare and welfare activities

NDA MPs welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with tricolours and slogans of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ at the coalition’s parliamentary party meeting. The Monsoon Session has witnessed repeated disruptions, opposition protests and limited legislative business ahead of its August 13 conclusion

The government has extended the PM E-DRIVE scheme to March 31, 2028, with a Rs 11,900 crore outlay to boost EV adoption, charging infrastructure and domestic manufacturing. Electric two-wheelers will receive incentives of up to Rs 5,000 per vehicle, subject to eligibility

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi hailed the Supreme Court’s clean chit to former PM Manmohan Singh in the coal block allocation case, calling him a symbol of integrity and accountability. In sharp contrast, she accused the Narendra Modi government of misusing investigative agencies, silencing opponents, and indulging in political coercion.

Protests by students in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams turned violent on Monday, with police using water cannons, tear gas, and lathi-charge to stop a march to the assembly. Chief Minister Hemant Soren appealed for dialogue, but BJP announced a statewide bandh on Tuesday against “police atrocities.”

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a nationwide campaign to improve government schools in villages, urging parents to conduct social audits and sarpanches to upgrade basic facilities. The campaign, beginning August 15, will also recognise village leaders who improve schools

A Bailey bridge over Uttarakhand's Tamak drain was washed away by floodwaters, cutting road connectivity to around a dozen villages and the border area. A BRO driver went missing after being swept away, while rescue teams were deployed amid a flash flood warning

Controversial stickers targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi were found pasted on a government hoarding in Ahmedabad, prompting police to register an FIR against unidentified persons. The hoarding, featuring the PM Surya Ghar scheme, was allegedly damaged, causing an estimated loss of Rs 26,500