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The Election Commission clarified that no political party in Bihar has requested changes to the draft electoral roll since its release. However, 941 individual claims have been filed. The EC assured that no eligible voter will be excluded from the final list

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bengaluru on August 10 to inaugurate the Yellow Line of Namma Metro and lay the foundation for Phase-3. The new 19.15 km line is expected to ease congestion and benefit over 25 lakh people

The BJP has accused RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav of electoral fraud, claiming he holds two voter IDs. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra alleged that INDIA bloc parties are undermining the Election Commission to protect political dynasties, not democracy

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah called it a communal conspiracy and lauded police action. Three people, including a right-wing leader, were arrested

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former Axis Mutual Fund fund manager Viresh Joshi in a Rs 2 lakh crore front-running scam. He allegedly used insider trade data and mule accounts to earn illicit profits, funnelled through shell companies and offshore terminals

The NPPA has cut retail prices of 35 essential medicines, including antibiotics, anti-diabetics, and cardiovascular drugs, to make healthcare more affordable. Retailers must comply or face penalties under DPCO and the Essential Commodities Act

Two Kerala nuns, arrested on charges of human trafficking and forced conversion, were granted bail by a Chhattisgarh court. The women they were accused of trafficking have now approached police to file an FIR against Bajrang Dal members for assault and coercion

Current party president JP Nadda’s tenure ended in 2024 after Lok Sabha elections

IndiGo has imposed a flying ban on a passenger who slapped a co-traveller during a Mumbai–Kolkata flight. The incident, caught on video, went viral online. The airline reported the individual to authorities and declared him an “unruly passenger.”

Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were rigged and that India's electoral system is “already dead.” Claiming to possess concrete proof, he said the BJP won due to manipulation and blamed the Election Commission for its failure

The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi’s remarks suggesting late Arun Jaitley warned him over farm law opposition, calling them factually wrong. Amit Malviya and Rohan Jaitley accused the Congress leader of distorting timelines and politicising the legacy of the deceased minister

The Election Commission has rejected RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s allegation that his name is missing from Bihar’s draft electoral rolls. Officials shared screenshots showing his name, while Patna’s administration also debunked his claims, calling them misleading and incorrect

In Varanasi, PM Modi invoked Lord Shiva to hail Operation Sindoor’s success against terror hideouts in Pakistan, accusing the Opposition of disrespecting the armed forces. He announced BrahMos missile production in UP and reaffirmed India’s indigenous military strength

Chief Justice B R Gavai, speaking at the Diamond Jubilee of Dr Ambedkar College in Nagpur, urged students to adopt Dr. Ambedkar’s visionary ideals. Chief Minister Fadnavis praised the college’s role in transforming lives through quality education for the underprivileged

In a rare and heartwarming instance, a 40-year-old mother and her 17-year-old son are pursuing graduation together at MA College in Kerala. While she is enrolled in BA English, her son is doing B.Com. They even share some language classes

During his visit to Varanasi, PM Modi called for a renewed Swadeshi movement, urging support for local products amid global economic instability. He also transferred Rs 20,500 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme and launched development projects worth Rs 2,200 crore

Cocaine, MDMA, phones, cash, and packing material were seized. The accused were staying in India without valid documents

Delhi is set to launch its first paperless Assembly session from August 4 using the E-Vidhan system, while fully digitising Secretariat files. A 500 kW solar plant will also be inaugurated, marking a major step in administrative and environmental reform

The Election Commission has doubled the annual pay of BLOs to Rs 12,000 and sanctioned a Rs 6,000 incentive for voter list revision in Bihar. BLO supervisors, EROs, and AEROs will also receive increased annual remuneration, the EC announced on Saturday

India’s headline inflation is expected to stay below 4 per cent for the next two quarters, driven by easing food prices and a favourable base effect. CPI inflation fell to 2.1 per cent in June, the lowest since January 2019, according to CareEdge Ratings