India

Effective policing depends as much on psychological well-being as on physical readiness and professional competence

The bypoll verdict conveys a larger political message, pointing to a broader shift in voter behaviour in Bihar

Neeraj Chopra will compete in the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21 against a world-class javelin field led by Commonwealth Games champion Rumesh Pathirage. The meet marks Chopra's third event since returning from injury as he builds momentum for the remainder of the season

India's Commonwealth Games medallists received a grand welcome in New Delhi before immediately turning their attention to the upcoming Asian Games. Boxers, judokas and para-athletes credited teamwork, resilience and preparation for their success while setting ambitious targets for future international competitions

India coach Pullela Gopichand believes badminton's new 15-point scoring system will significantly change the sport, benefiting some players while sidelining others. He also questioned the BWF's rationale for the change and admitted India lacks a succession plan in men's doubles

DMK MLA G V Markandeyan was released on conditional bail after his arrest over alleged remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Following his release, he accused the government of authoritarianism and vowed that the DMK would continue to raise its voice in the Assembly

Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was released on station bail after police questioning in connection with a registered case. The Madras High Court directed his release, while the arrest triggered protests by DMK cadres across several parts of the State

India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS summit outreach session in New Delhi as BIMSTEC chair. The invitation follows standard BRICS practice and comes amid fresh diplomatic unease over Sheikh Hasina's planned virtual media interaction

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to frame comprehensive guidelines for imposing and collecting environmental compensation under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, stressing that compensation must be rational, proportionate, restoration-focused and supported by reasoned assessment of environmental damage

The students' agitation against alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations entered its 11th day in Ranchi. Protesters threatened to gherao the Assembly, while the CID continued its investigation and the state government considered forming a committee to address grievances

Former YSRCP MLA Shaik Mohammed Mustafa was arrested by Andhra Pradesh Police in an alleged kidnapping case linked to a tobacco business dispute. The YSRCP termed the action political vendetta, while police booked Mustafa and his son under multiple charges, including the SC/ST Act

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the preliminary SIT probe has found no saint involved in the Ayodhya donation theft case. He also criticised the Samajwadi Party and the Congress over their remarks on the issue and defended the ongoing investigation

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor said the Bankipur by-election result reflected public dissatisfaction with the BJP rather than just his party's victory. He called for capable leadership in Bihar and criticised the BJP's governance, election strategy and political approach

Former Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai made his first public appearance since the Ram temple donation controversy, visiting Tapasvi Chhawani in Ayodhya as the SIT probe into alleged embezzlement and related arrests continues

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said the party will intensify its campaign against E20 fuel, urging people to join protests. He claimed the policy benefits foreign interests, vowed legislative opposition in Goa and Gujarat, and criticised the Centre's push for implementation

The West Bengal STF is investigating the wider objectives of a Jaish-e-Mohammed-linked module, including alleged plans to build an influencer network, recruit women for honey-trap operations, abduct ministers' sons and spread disinformation. Investigators are also probing links to Pakistan's ISI

Parliament passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making judicial magistrate approval mandatory for registrations delayed beyond two years. The government said the move will strengthen records, prevent misuse of voter rolls and improve registration compliance nationwide

The Supreme Court has extended the mandatory third-party insurance period to four years for new cars and six years for new two-wheelers. It also issued directions to improve insurance compliance, strengthen enforcement and introduce a uniform, consumer-friendly motor insurance framework

The Congress accused the BJP of targeting the Muslim community through bulldozer action in BJP-ruled states after a court acquitted 11 accused in the 2022 Khargone violence case. It demanded compensation for affected families and accountability for officials behind the demolitions

The Supreme Court directed the RBI to issue an SOP within four weeks for handling mule accounts linked to cyber frauds, while ordering states, banks and agencies to strengthen grievance redressal, money restoration, e-Zero FIR implementation and public awareness against digital arrest scams

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude after encountering severe turbulence, injuring at least 15 people. The A320 landed safely in Delhi, while the DGCA launched an investigation into the incident

A CRPF officer allegedly shot two colleagues dead and injured another before killing himself at a CRPF camp in Assam's Nagaon district. Police and CRPF officials have launched an inquiry into the incident, while the injured personnel remains under treatment

The Centre has directed states and Union Territories to strengthen monitoring of the supply chain and promotion of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Regulators have also been asked to act against surrogate advertisements and misleading campaigns that encourage unsupervised use of prescription medicines