India

The Supreme Court on Tuesday protected journalist Abhishek Upadhyay from coercive action in a Ghaziabad road-rage FIR and directed police to provide him a copy of the case. It asked him to approach Allahabad High Court for quashing the FIR

Five members of a family were found dead at a lodging facility in Srisailam on Tuesday, with police suspecting health problems and financial difficulties may have contributed to the deaths. The family had travelled from Sri Sathya Sai district

The Supreme Court has suspended the sentence of a 70-year-old man in a Jharkhand double-murder case, calling the nearly 45-year litigation a failure of the judicial system and questioning delays in the trial and appeal

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the termination of KGMU associate professor Dr Neetu Singh, ruling that the departmental inquiry against her violated prescribed rules and principles of natural justice. The court ordered her reinstatement with consequential service benefits and salary arrears

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday barred police from taking coercive action against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in three criminal cases till November 30, saying custodial interrogation was unnecessary, while directing him to cooperate with the investigations

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh walked out of Sunaria jail on Tuesday on a 21-day furlough, his 17th release since conviction in 2017. He will stay at the Dera headquarters in Sirsa during the furlough

The AIMPLB is likely to challenge an Allahabad High Court ruling dismissing a petition seeking permission for a Class 11 student to wear a hijab with her school uniform. The court held that wearing a headscarf was not established as an essential religious practice

The Supreme Court has directed journalist Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks in a 2013 rape case after rejecting his plea for exemption. The court will hear his appeal against conviction and sentence on September 22, subject to surrender.

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to scrap the existing caste census questionnaire and formulate a new one after consulting political parties, experts and the public, citing Telangana and Bihar's caste surveys as examples.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies for all conventional missile systems to Indian defence firms for domestic production. The move aims to boost self-reliance, reduce imports, strengthen the defence industrial base and expand opportunities for MSMEs and technology partners

The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection from arrest and other coercive action to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee in three additional FIRs. The protection, valid until November 30, requires him to cooperate with investigations and restricts foreign travel without court permission

The NSG Training Academy in Manesar has launched the first Mahila Commando Conversion Course for women personnel from State Police Forces and CAPFs. The 12-week programme provides specialised training in physical conditioning, weapons, marksmanship, tactical intervention and hostage rescue

The civil aviation ministry is considering random year-round psychoactive substance testing for all commercial pilots. Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said DGCA is consulting stakeholders to strengthen existing drug-testing rules, following renewed scrutiny after an Air India pilot tested positive for marijuana

Five members of a family were found dead at a lodging facility in Srisailam, with police suspecting suicide amid health problems and financial difficulties. The victims, from Sri Sathya Sai district, had travelled together to Srisailam. Further investigation is underway

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati criticised Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Manusmriti and Sanatan traditions, accusing him of spreading misinformation. He defended the text’s reference to protecting women, highlighted women’s revered status in Hindu traditions and opposed linking BJP with Manusmriti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 10 years of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), calling it a turning point in India’s digital payments journey and a source of national pride. He urged citizens to share their UPI experiences on social media.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted Dehing Patkai’s rich butterfly diversity, noting 165 recorded species, including 37 endangered ones. He stressed the region’s ecological importance and the need for conservation efforts to protect its fragile habitats and biodiversity

Hindu organisations called a half-day bandh in Dhar over alleged non-compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions on the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Complex. Security was tightened as protesters held rallies, while authorities said the situation remained peaceful and urged residents to avoid rumours

A Gwalior man was fined Rs 5,500 after his girlfriend decorated his car with 3,400 lipstick marks as a social media stunt. The viral video prompted traffic police to take action, citing vehicle modification rules, and order the owner to clean the car

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet is likely to decide on prosecution sanction against Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah over controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The decision may be sent to the Governor, ahead of the Supreme Court’s August 31 hearing

Delhi Police, after the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest that saw 30,000 demonstrators and violent clashes, has decided to revamp its intelligence system. Commissioner Anurag Kumar has directed the Intelligence Wing and Special Branch to gather detailed inputs on protesters’ mobilisation, organisers, funding, and local contacts.

NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing ahead of the 25th Special Representatives’ talks on the boundary question. They discussed maintaining peace along the border, strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation, and resolving outstanding issues through dialogue

Security forces arrested two alleged terror associates in Pulwama’s Yarwan forest area during a joint operation by the Army and CRPF. A pistol, 12 rounds and a hand grenade were recovered. Police registered a case under the Arms Act and UAPA

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year sentence for the rape of two disciples, has been granted a 21-day furlough and will stay at his Sirsa headquarters. This is his 17th release from Sunaria jail in Rohtak since his 2017 conviction.