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India attracted Rs 14,945 crore in FPI equity inflows through July 24 as weakening global chip trade benefited markets. However, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and foreign selling pressured equities, with analysts highlighting oil prices as a key market factor

BJP leader R Ashoka accused Karnataka's Congress government of political hypocrisy over accountability for question paper leaks. He criticised Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's decision to hold district officials responsible, alleging the government was shifting blame instead of fixing recruitment system failures

The Centre has allocated Rs 2,010 crore for judicial infrastructure and court digitisation in Budget 2026. Funds include support for district courts, eCourts Phase-III, training programmes and fast-track courts to improve access, efficiency and speedy disposal of pending cases

Nepal has allowed Indian and Nepali citizens to carry Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes up to INR 25,000, if issued after November 9, 2016. The move aims to ease currency movement, boost tourism and facilitate cross-border trade

Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth paid tribute to Kargil War heroes on the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, honouring their courage and sacrifice. India commemorates the 1999 victory, remembering Operation Vijay and the armed forces' role in defending national sovereignty

Police arrested the alleged mastermind of the Maharashtra TET 2026 paper leak and an associate from Bihar, taking total arrests to 14. Investigators are probing the financial network behind the inter-state racket, with more suspects identified and further arrests expected

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended minister Keshab Mahanta after his daughter joined a protest over alleged NEET irregularities, saying adult children can hold different political views and should not be linked to or judged by their parents

Katy Perry condemned the White House for using her hit song Firework in a TikTok video showing US strikes on Iran, saying she never approved its use and that it contradicted the song's message of hope, healing and self-worth

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre has directed GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based messaging app Bitchat, citing security concerns over anonymous peer-to-peer communication. Developer Jack Dorsey criticized the move, while authorities warned the technology could be misused to evade surveillance and restrictions

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R Vinoth said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has been officially invited to Karnataka and is likely to visit Bengaluru to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. The proposed talks come amid continued opposition to Karnataka's contentious Mekedatu dam project

Amid controversies over NEET paper leaks and CBSE digital evaluation glitches, the Centre reshuffled several senior Education Ministry officials. The administrative overhaul comes as opposition parties intensify demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and broader accountability over exam irregularities

The Union Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced upcoming legislation. The move follows nationwide protests demanding accountability for exam irregularities, education reforms, and justice for families affected by the NEET-UG paper leak

The Enforcement Directorate attached Gameskraft-linked assets worth Rs 1,906 crore in a money laundering case, alleging its online gaming platforms promoted addictive wagering, used BOTs against players, and generated illegal proceeds through commissions, dividends, and share buybacks from real-money gaming operations

  Explosions struck near a US military base in Iraq's Irbil after Washington completed another wave of airstrikes on Iran. The escalating conflict widened with Houthi threats, shipping disruptions, soaring oil prices, and growing tensions over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz 

NDA leaders protested at Parliament’s Makar Dwar over the NEET paper leak issue, accusing Congress of avoiding debate and disrupting proceedings. BJP leaders backed fast-track courts announced by PM Modi and urged discussion on exam reforms while criticising Opposition protests

Indian Railways approved a ₹440 crore project to construct a 14.52 km third line between Nimpura West Outer Cabin and Midnapur in South Eastern Railway. The project aims to reduce congestion, boost freight capacity, and improve passenger and goods movement on a high-density corridor

Tension gripped Bollikunta village in Warangal over the proposed installation of a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue near a Dr. BR Ambedkar statue. Police deployed forces as rival groups gathered, while officials held discussions to resolve the dispute peacefully

The Bihar Assembly’s Monsoon Session witnessed heated clashes between the NDA and Opposition over the Patna student protest, police lathi-charge, and tear gas use during paper leak demonstrations. Leaders traded accusations, while Opposition demanded accountability and ruling parties defended police action

Police launched a major search operation in Rajasthan’s Karauli district for a 400-year-old cannon stolen from Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh. The 3,500-kg heritage artefact is suspected to have been moved by an antique smuggling network, with investigations underway

A major train accident was prevented after the Banaras-Mumbai LTT Express loco pilot spotted an iron pipe placed on railway tracks in Uttar Pradesh and applied emergency brakes. Authorities removed the obstruction, while the RPF registered a case and began investigating

BJP president Nitin Nabin accused the Opposition of avoiding debate on paper leak issues in Parliament, claiming discussions would expose their double standards. He backed Prime Minister Modi’s fast-track court announcement and assured strict action against those involved in exam irregularities

The Cockroach Janta Party rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s paper leak measures as inadequate, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over accountability. The party said protests would continue, while Sonam Wangchuk offered to end his hunger strike under certain conditions

CSIR organised a technology transfer event in New Delhi, licensing four indigenous technologies to industry and launching an IoT-enabled rural water monitoring system. The programme also recognised royalty from Bharat Electronics for defence technologies, highlighting India's innovation and technology commercialisation efforts

The Lok Sabha was adjourned amid Opposition protests over the NEET-UG paper leak despite the government's willingness to discuss the issue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, promising strict punishment to safeguard students' futures