India

Kerala’s General Education Department suspended a school teacher over a controversial Social Science Club Freedom Quiz question that described V D Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the maximum punishment from the British. The quiz was conducted in schools across Kasaragod district

All three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission resigned amid protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, including paper leaks. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar accepted their resignations. The CID has summoned the members for questioning, while 19 people have been arrested in the case

West Bengal observed the second anniversary of the RG Kar doctor’s rape and murder with two-minute silence at government hospitals. Doctors held memorial events and marches seeking justice, while the victim’s mother planted a sapling. The CBI continues probing the alleged conspiracy angle

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced a fresh probe into the 2024 rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. He said the decision followed the victim’s mother’s request and ordered a separate inquiry into alleged cremation lapses

Six new additional judges of the Karnataka High Court were sworn in on Sunday at a ceremony in Bengaluru. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath in the presence of Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru, judges and other dignitaries

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday reviewed matters related to the National Testing Agency with senior Education Ministry officials. The meeting focused on strengthening institutional mechanisms, streamlining examination processes and improving responsiveness to students while building a transparent and credible examination system

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Sunday urged Meiteis to act as a “big brother” among communities to promote peace and development. Addressing a Tiranga Rally, he stressed unity among Meiteis, Kukis and Nagas and warned against elements fostering mistrust

The Civil Aviation Ministry said the Air India pilot-in-command of a Phuket-Delhi flight that lost about 300 feet of altitude has undergone confirmatory testing after an initial psychoactive substance screening required further analysis. Both pilots were removed from the roster pending investigation

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is set to visit New Delhi amid speculation over discussions with the Congress high command on portfolio allocation for 19 newly inducted ministers. Party leaders are also working to address discontent among legislators left out of the cabinet

The BrahMos missile's reported performance during Operation Sindoor has increased international interest in India's supersonic cruise missile. With production expanding across four facilities, India is also pursuing new variants and export deals as demand for advanced defence systems grows

Organisers of proposed ‘shankhnaad’ and ‘karseva’ programmes at Mathura’s Krishna Janmabhoomi site cancelled the events on Sunday, citing Kanwar Yatra participation. Police had issued notices and restricted gatherings, citing court directions and prohibiting new religious traditions at the disputed site

The Union home ministry has sanctioned over Rs 4.54 crore for winter clothing and equipment for CRPF troops deployed at Temporary Operating Bases in Jammu and Kashmir. The funds will help procure specialised gear for patrols, survival and combat operations

JNU cancelled permission for a JNUSU discussion on a book authored by former student Umar Khalid, citing non-disclosure of full facts. JNUSU called the decision arbitrary and authoritarian and said the discussion would proceed at an alternate venue

J-K Police conducted searches at 26 locations allegedly linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami group across Sopore. Police said documents, literature and electronic devices were seized during the operation, which forms part of an ongoing UAPA investigation into the organisation

A US Senate move to advance tougher Russia sanctions could disrupt Russian crude supplies, but immediate changes to oil flows to India and China remain unlikely. Kpler analyst Sumit Ritolia said curbs could tighten global markets and raise India's import costs

A 40-year-old Jharkhand recruitment aspirant, Rahul Kranti, is in an ICU after six days of hunger strike over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations. He demands cancellation of recruitment exams since 2019 and CBI-ED probes into alleged corruption

Andhra Pradesh Police have booked two men under BNS Section 110 for allegedly ramming their car into a two-wheeler in Rajamahendravaram, critically injuring PG medical student K Priyanka. She is brain-dead, while police said stricter provisions may be invoked based on the investigation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to actively join the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, calling the Tricolour a symbol of pride and inspiration. The 2026 edition, dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, will be observed nationwide from August 9 to 17 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

The Enforcement Directorate has filed chargesheets in two money-laundering cases involving Reliance Anil Ambani Group companies and former executives. The agency alleged diversion of public and loan funds through shell entities, fictitious transactions and layered accounts, with proceeds of crime running into thousands of crores

Congress leader KC Venugopal on Sunday urged party leaders to exercise caution in public statements after remarks attributed to Shashi Tharoor about Rahul Gandhi’s student outreach programme. Venugopal said such comments could please the BJP and defended Gandhi’s engagement with Gen Z

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu’s Jagti township have accused political parties of using their plight as an election issue while neglecting their rehabilitation. Community leaders demanded political accountability, improved civic facilities and a concrete, time-bound roadmap for their safe and dignified return

A retired Army personnel in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district has offered a Rs 21,000 reward for information leading to the return of his pet parakeet, Gopi, which flew away. The emotional appeal has gone viral as the family continues searching

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Home Minister Amit Shah of remaining silent over alleged police action against students protesting paper leaks in Delhi. He demanded accountability, saying batons and pellets were used against young protesters and Parliament remained deadlocked over the issue

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised the armed forces for their valour during Operation Sindoor, saying it sent a global message about India’s resolve to protect citizens. At a Delhi blood donation camp, he also urged youth to make donation a culture