India

The SIT probing alleged theft of Ram Mandir offerings has intensified its investigation after Supreme Court directions. Former trustee Anil Mishra is likely to be questioned as officials record statements, examine banking records and gather evidence into alleged donation irregularities 

The Supreme Court dismissed former Andhra Pradesh minister Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao's anticipatory bail plea in the AP liquor transportation scam, upholding the Telangana High Court's order. The case concerns alleged irregularities in APSBCL liquor transportation tenders between 2020 and 2024

A Delhi fast-track court took cognisance of the CBI's chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The agency will submit 20,000 pages of annexures later, while further proceedings are scheduled for August 3

The West Bengal forest department has begun restoring 1,600 hectares of illegally encroached mangrove forest in the Sundarbans by demolishing unauthorised fisheries and replanting saplings. Authorities are also investigating an alleged nexus involving fish farm owners, politicians and corrupt officials

Opposition MPs disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings, demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on police action against student protesters. Persistent protests over the NEET paper leak issue forced adjournment, delaying legislative business despite the government's introduction of a stricter anti-paper leak amendment bill

A student who hacked IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras websites after being denied admission to IIT-K's Cyber Security programme may receive another opportunity. Instead of legal action, IIT-K plans to assess his technical skills for possible admission in the next academic cycle

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, P Harish, addressed the Security Council partly in Arabic, reaffirming New Delhi's support for Palestine, calling for urgent humanitarian action in Gaza and reiterating India's commitment to a sovereign, independent and viable Palestinian state.

Indian boxer Preeti assured herself of a Commonwealth Games medal after defeating Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde 5-0 to enter the women’s 54kg semifinals. She dominated throughout the bout, while Ankush and Sachin also advanced in their respective boxing events

Indian boxer Priya defeated Scotland’s Niamh Mitchell 4-1 to enter the women’s 60kg semifinals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, assuring India another medal. Earlier, Preeti also secured a medal by reaching the women’s 54kg semifinals with a dominant win

Gen Z slang featured prominently during the Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak amendment Bill, with NDA MPs using terms like MIA, FOMO and delulu to target the Opposition. Opposition leaders criticised the government over NEET paper leak concerns and education reforms

Ayodhya temple donation scam strikes at the core of the BJP’s Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma political identity, which is closely intertwined with the Ram Mandir project

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann denied allegations of paper leaks under his government and accused opposition parties of defaming Punjabis for political gains. He said his government provided jobs on merit and claimed strict action was taken against cheating attempts in examinations

India’s water crisis is also a gender and labour crisis. The unpaid burden of fetching water costs women time, education, income, and opportunity—and demands policy recognition 

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as Education Minister, alleging it sends a wrong message on women’s safety. The BJP has faced criticism from Congress over Joshi’s remarks on the Bilkis Bano case

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The accused face charges under multiple laws, while authorities have initiated fast-track measures to speed up trials and strengthen action against examination-related offences

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Education Minister Pralhad Joshi of defending rapists and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for appointing him. Priyanka Gandhi echoed the attack in Lok Sabha, while the BJP demanded proof. Congress cited Joshi's past remarks on the Bilkis Bano convicts' release

The Supreme Court suggested that the Centre consider defining digital arrest as a standalone criminal offence with stricter penalties. The court also proposed asset freezing against accused persons and flagged the growing threat of deepfakes and cyber fraud

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi criticised the government during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, raising concerns over student protests, paper leaks, unemployment and education reforms. She urged accountability and called for measures to rebuild youth trust

The Supreme Court ruled that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes cannot issue binding directions in service matters, stating its constitutional role is limited to advisory and recommendatory functions. The judgment came while allowing Mumbai Port Authority's appeal against an NCSC order

The Lok Sabha began debating the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which proposes stricter penalties, higher fines and faster investigations and trials to curb examination fraud and paper leaks while strengthening safeguards for competitive examinations

The government informed Lok Sabha that India's Cell Broadcast Alert System provides geo-targeted disaster warnings in regional languages across all mobile networks. The system issues alerts for events including cyclones, floods, avalanches and industrial disasters through the NDMA's Common Alerting Protocol

The Supreme Court was told that the Allahabad High Court could not have proceeded with the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid survey matter after the apex court's December 2024 order restricting fresh proceedings in religious place disputes. The hearing will continue on August 4

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee supported the Public Examination Amendment Bill, 2026, but accused the BJP-led government of failing to protect students and examinations. He said stricter laws alone cannot restore trust lost due to repeated paper leak controversies