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Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty reiterated demands for suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s resignation amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Sivankutty accused Mamkootathil of arrogance and cyberbullying critics, including Congress MLA Uma Thomas. While Congress suspended him from party membership, it has not sought his MLA resignation

TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha was caught allegedly trying to flee during Enforcement Directorate raids at his Murshidabad residence in connection with the school recruitment scam. He reportedly threw his phones into a pond, later recovered by officers for forensic examination

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to advance the October 10 hearing on pleas seeking restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The bench, led by CJI B R Gavai, noted its ongoing constitutional bench work and recalled its December 2023 Article 370 verdict

At least 45 students of the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) were evacuated in Jammu after floodwaters from an overflowing canal inundated the hostel ground floor. Police and SDRF conducted a five-hour rescue operation as heavy rains triggered flooding across the city

A luxury bus carrying 44 passengers caught fire after a tyre burst near Kashedi tunnel on the Mumbai-Goa highway in Raigad. The driver’s quick action ensured safe evacuation before the diesel tank blast. Police registered a case, probe underway

The SIT probing alleged murders and rapes in Dharmasthala arrested complainant C N Chinnaiah for inconsistencies in his statements. A former sanitation worker, he had claimed to bury bodies over two decades. Skeletal remains were earlier recovered at identified sites

Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a solatium of Rs 20 lakh for the victim’s family

New Ganga bridge to cut travel distance by 100 km, boost growth in north Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth over ₹6,880 crore in Bihar’s Gayaji, including the 660 MW Buxar thermal plant, cancer hospital at Muzaffarpur, sewerage works under Namami Gange, new trains, and NH-31 upgrades. He also launched housing, water, and infrastructure projects

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar surprised the Assembly by singing the RSS anthem amid a debate on the Chinnaswamy stadium stampede that killed 11. BJP accused him of fueling frenzy, while he defended his role and highlighted government action

A Chandausi court deferred the Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar temple dispute hearing to August 28 after the mosque side argued jurisdiction lies with the Supreme Court. The case, involving claims of a temple beneath the mosque, has previously triggered violence in Sambhal

The proclamation ceremony of the ‘Murajapam-Lakshadeepa’ festival at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple was held in Thiruvananthapuram. Actor Mohanlal read the proclamation, announcing the 56-day ritual from November 20 to January 14, culminating in ‘Lakshadeepam’ when one lakh lamps illuminate the temple

A Ghaziabad woman lodged a complaint against her husband and in-laws for dowry harassment, body-shaming, forced abortion, and physical assault. She alleged they demanded she maintain a figure like Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi, denied her food, and subjected her to torture

The Delhi High Court criticised civic authorities over clogged sewer lines in Tihar Jail, saying judges were “reduced to municipal commissioners.” The bench pressed PWD officials on delays, ordering urgent cleaning by August 25 and full sewer connection within four weeks

Haryana notified a new definition of “forest,” requiring 40% canopy density and minimum 2–5 hectares. Experts warn this excludes much of the Aravallis’ scrub and open forests from Forest Conservation Act protection, risking further exploitation under mining and development projects

Delhi Police booked Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya under attempt to murder and other BNS sections for attacking CM Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunvai. Preliminary probe shows he conducted recce, has a criminal record, and is under interrogation

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has completed 406 km of foundation work, 127 km track laying, and 8 station foundations. With Rs 78,839 crore spent, land acquired, and contracts awarded, tunnelling and bridge works advance

Five members of a family, including two boys, were electrocuted after touching a live wire set up around farmland in Jalgaon’s Varkhedi village to deter wild animals. A toddler survived, while police registered a case and launched investigations

A CPI(M) branch committee in Eloor, Kochi, mistakenly hoisted the Congress party’s flag instead of the national flag during Independence Day celebrations. The mix-up by an elderly leader lasted about 10 minutes before being corrected, but images went viral online

Singareni Collieries Company Limited has secured its first critical mineral exploration licence for gold and copper blocks at Devadurga, Karnataka. The move marks a historic milestone in SCCL’s diversification, with exploration expected to be completed within five years

Ministry cautions against fraudulent claims of government-designated account

Kerala High Court proceedings were briefly adjourned after a civet cat, known locally as the toddy cat, caused a foul stench inside Chamber 1. The incident mirrors similar disturbances faced by CM Pinarayi Vijayan and LoP V D Satheesan

Assam Rifles signed an MoU with IIIT Manipur to advance drone technology for defence and security. The collaboration launched an Advanced Drone Training and Refresher Course, focusing on flight operations, maintenance, and DGCA-certified training, emphasizing defence-academia cooperation and indigenisation of drone systems

Opposition leaders, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, staged a protest in Parliament against the Election Commission over Bihar’s voter roll revision, alleging “Silent Invisible Rigging.” Carrying banners with commissioners’ photos, they accused the EC of disenfranchising voters ahead of state elections