India

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

Orders placed by the Military Affairs Department through Government e-Marketplace have crossed Rs 1.35 lakh crore, accounting for nearly 15 per cent of GeM procurement, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. He added that purchases through the portal exceeded Rs 20 lakh crore over 10 years

JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto was hospitalised after his health deteriorated during a march by students protesting alleged recruitment exam irregularities in Jharkhand. On a nine-day hunger strike, Mahto joined the protest despite critically low blood sugar as police used force to disperse demonstrators

The real test of welfare is simple: money should reach the person it is intended for, on time. Narkuda shows that the social security challenge lies in the last mile

West Bengal Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee ordered an inquiry after a temporary worker at Ghatal government hospital alleged he was removed after being diagnosed HIV-positive and denied wages. The minister said HIV-based discrimination would not be tolerated and promised action if allegations are proved

China on Monday rejected India's move to assign standard names to 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it “illegal, null and void”. Beijing reiterated its claim over the region, while India maintains Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country

The Green India Mission has brought over 1.84 lakh hectares under eco-restoration across 17 states and one Union Territory since 2015-16, the government told Lok Sabha. It has allocated Rs 57.08 crore for approved restoration activities in seven states during FY2026-27

Food safety officials in Bengaluru shut the kitchen of a high-end rooftop lounge after finding unhygienic conditions, expired dairy products and rotten meat. Across 60 three- and five-star hotels, officials seized 132 kg of food and collected 77 samples for testing

India cannot afford to view the Mecca defence pact as mere symbolism; it could strengthen Pakistan’s strategic position and require sustained diplomatic engagement with Riyadh and Ankara

The Calcutta High Court allowed a Jamiat e Ulema rally in Kolkata on Tuesday, limiting participation to 750 and imposing restrictions on sound, traffic and dispersal. The court also criticised police authorities for communicating permission denial late on Friday evenings

Congress leader Randeep Surjewala accused the government of an “organised loot” of Rs 2.86 lakh crore, citing combined profits of state-run oil marketing companies from 2020-21 to 2025-26. He alleged high fuel prices burdened consumers despite manageable global crude prices

Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition wants Amit Shah to clarify whether he ordered firing on protesting students, rejecting a general debate on education. Congress reiterated three demands—Shah's clarification, PM Modi's apology over student police action and a statement on Ram Temple donations

Andhra Pradesh will introduce 102 Thalli Bidda Express vehicles with advanced safety features for transporting mothers and newborns. The AC vehicles will include airbags, GPS tracking, SOS buttons, child locks and emergency systems. The government claims it is India’s first such initiative

Over 1.41 lakh water conservation works have been completed under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari: Catch the Rain 2026 initiative, with Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh accounting for nearly 1.25 lakh, the Centre told Rajya Sabha. Groundwater recharge has also improved significantly since 2017

France's BEA and Airbus will send specialist teams to Delhi to assist India's AAIB in probing the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident. The A320 lost around 300 feet in altitude during cruise on August 4, injuring at least 17 passengers and crew

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said pattadar passbooks will feature currency note-like security measures, including blockchain and QR codes, to prevent tampering. He said over 32 lakh passbooks have been distributed, with land resurvey across the state targeted for completion by 2027

The Bombay High Court directed Amazon Retail India to hand over expired and perished goods from its Bhiwandi warehouse to Maharashtra FDA for scientific disposal. The court also sought the FDA’s response to Amazon’s plea challenging suspension and cancellation of its licence

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, will create a technology-neutral framework for banking records by recognising electronic and digital documents, standardising certification and enabling their admissibility, validity and enforceability as evidence in courts

The Enforcement Directorate said it froze around 150 bank and demat accounts holding Rs 13.9 crore and seized Rs 40.5 lakh cash linked to former TMC MLA Sabyasachi Dutta and associates. The action followed raids in Kolkata and Gurugram over an alleged extortion racket

CPI(M) leaders Pinarayi Vijayan and MV Govindan accused the Kerala government and ruling-front organisations of politically motivated employee transfers, harassment and anti-employee policies. They cited the death of a Kasaragod clerk and a doctor’s alleged heart attack, demanding government intervention

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called Indian communists “total cowards” during a Rajya Sabha debate, accusing CPI(M) MP John Brittas of spreading confusion over UPI charges. She defended the Taxation Amendment Bill and reiterated that consumers will not be charged for UPI payments

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the use of force against protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand, saying students have the right to peaceful demonstrations. He urged the Hemant Soren government to continue dialogue and immediately address allegations of recruitment examination irregularities

Samsung has introduced its India-developed Pay Now feature in its latest flagship foldable smartphones. Developed by engineers at Samsung's India R&D centres, the feature reminds users about upcoming bill payments and enables timely payments through Samsung Wallet

The Delhi High Court ordered premature release of two life convicts after 31 and 15 years in custody, stressing that prolonged incarceration must serve legitimate penological purposes. It criticised arbitrary Sentence Review Board decisions and emphasised rehabilitation, conduct and Article 21 rights