India

The Supreme Court fixed August 17 for final hearing on petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, while expressing concern over safeguarding the rights of transgender persons holding identity cards issued under the previous legal framework

A Delhi court acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the women wrestlers' sexual harassment case, citing insufficient evidence and contradictory testimonies. The complainants said they would challenge the verdict in appeal

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure every road has a properly demarcated, encroachment-free pedestrian space, reiterating that the right to walk on footpaths is a fundamental right and asking authorities to protect dedicated walking areas within two weeks

All India Muslim Jamaat President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi criticised Taslima Nasreen for her remarks on madrasas, calling them hate speech. He also objected to her support for the Uniform Civil Code, saying it interferes with Sharia and Muslim personal law

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said his studies at Boston University were funded through a scholarship and education loan, dismissed criticism over his finances, and defended the NEET protest movement while opposing action against student agitators and minors

Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested in the Parliament House complex over allegations of theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and alleged police excesses against student protesters, demanding accountability from Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Ashok Leyland reported a 30 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales to 19,590 units in July 2026, driven by robust domestic demand. Domestic sales climbed 33 per cent, with strong growth in both medium and heavy commercial vehicles and light commercial vehicles

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said she wants to embrace what she described as an awakened Hindu ideology linked to the BJP and RSS. She defended her personal transformation and reiterated her criticism of Gen Z protesters following backlash over her recent remarks

The Delhi High Court directed the MCD and NDMC to begin a pilot stray dog sterilisation programme in one ward each, with adequate public awareness. The court also stressed maintaining a viable stray dog population while ensuring compliance with Supreme Court directives

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation collected Rs 49,000 in fines from meat sellers violating the Shravan closure order. Civic authorities said inspections will continue to enforce restrictions imposed in view of Kanwar Yatra movement and devotees' religious sentiments

Educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut and Ghaziabad will remain closed till August 12 due to heavy Kanwar Yatra movement. Authorities cited student safety and traffic management, while exempting examinations already scheduled by schools, colleges and universities

The Supreme Court clarified that "criminal antecedents" refers only to grave and heinous offences while allowing states to withdraw FIRs against eligible student protesters. The court also proposed framing guidelines on pellet gun use and continued hearing allegations of police excesses

The Centre proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled road ambulances to improve emergency healthcare access in remote and hilly areas. The draft mandates AIS-209 compliance for new vehicles from October 2027 and introduces fitness certification requirements

TRAI launched a revamped MyCall app with real-time call quality ratings, call-drop reporting and coverage tests. The upgraded Android application enables users to share feedback directly with telecom operators to help improve network performance and customer experience

The Bombay High Court questioned the police over the handling of Disha Salian's death, asking why no FIR was registered despite her father's allegations. The court also raised concerns over the post-mortem findings and posted the matter for hearing on August 24

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said India's student protesters should draw inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi instead of Bangladesh or Nepal. He outlined the organisation's expansion plans, backed student movements across India and called for greater investment in education and compensation for NEET victims' families

The government informed Parliament that 352 significant technical defects were reported in flight operations till June 2026, while the DGCA issued 382 show-cause notices for safety violations since January 2024 and undertook multiple enforcement actions against airlines

The Centre proposed phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication systems in motor vehicles, requiring V2V-equipped vehicles to meet AIS-230 standards from October 2027 and mandatory installation across major vehicle categories from October 2028 to improve road safety

The Supreme Court asked the Enforcement Directorate if funds from frozen bank accounts of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction could be released to a court-appointed special officer for day-to-day party expenses. The ED sought time to obtain instructions

The Supreme Court ruled that Section 498A of the IPC applies to live-in relationships "in the nature of marriage", extending protection against cruelty to women in such unions while directing that safeguards, including preliminary inquiries before arrest, must be strictly followed

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah explain the police action against protesting students in Parliament and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to allegations regarding Ram temple donations during an INDIA bloc meeting

Heavy rain has filled Karnataka's reservoirs and triggered floods, landslides and evacuations across the Cauvery basin, while North Karnataka faces a severe rainfall deficit, crop losses and drinking water shortages, exposing the state's sharp monsoon divide

The Centre informed Parliament that Rs 376.88 crore was allocated in 2025-26 for conservation of protected monuments. It also said all 3,688 ASI-protected monuments are well preserved, despite 3,073 vacancies across the Archaeological Survey of India

Congress MLA Yashavantarayagouda V Patil resigned from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly after being left out of the state Cabinet expansion. Claiming the party failed to honour its promise of a ministerial berth, he said he would consult supporters before deciding his future course