Glass chip in Gujarat school meal sparks parent protest; probe on
The incident also triggered allegations of religious 'discrimination' over the school’s inclusion of books by Malala Yousafzai and Anne Frank. The education department has ordered an inspection into the matter.
Devaswom Minister seeks wider probe into Sabarimala ghee scam
In a letter to Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, Muraleedharan said the inquiry conducted by the Devaswom Vigilance SP and the Devaswom Secretary had brought to light shocking irregularities in the ghee deal
Cash recovery case: LS probe panel finds Justice Yashwant Varma guilty
The controversy dates back to the night of March 14, 2025, when a fire broke out at Justice Varma’s official residence. Fire personnel called to the premises allegedly found a large quantity of burnt currency notes in a storeroom.
Maharashtra makes Marathi mandatory for Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers
The rule requires cab drivers to demonstrate working knowledge of Marathi, with non-compliance potentially leading to licence suspension of up to three months or cancellation.
John Brittas moves privilege motion against BJP's Sushmita Dev over 'lungi wala' remark
Brittas said: "I have moved a privilege motion notice against Sushmita Dev for her derogatory remark, ‘lungi wala,’ which stereotypes South Indians and is not acceptable."
Israel accused of ‘ecocide’ as Israel burns Lebanon’s agricultural and forest land
Environmentalists say the destruction is part of a broader and longstanding pattern, with Hisham Younes, founder of the Lebanese conservation group Green Southerners, describing the attacks as “ecocide” and warning that repeated fires are eroding ecosystems and threatening biodiversity.
IB officer murder case: Delhi Police seeks to appeal acquittal of six accused
The case relates to the killing of IB officer Ankit Sharma, whose body was recovered from a drain in the Khajuri Khas area on February 26, 2020, amid the communal violence in North-East Delhi.
Karnataka issues one-year ban on tobacco and nicotine products to tackle addiction
The Karnataka Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration has intensified enforcement operations targeting gutkha, pan masala and related substances after the state government issued an official notification prohibiting their sale and distribution for one year
SpiceJet flight turns hot before take-off; passengers experience difficulty breathing
The incident has renewed concerns over passenger comfort and safety at SpiceJet, which has faced complaints in recent months over delays and uncomfortable conditions on some of its flights
Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi following dismissal of US fraud case against Adani
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has launched a fierce political attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that a "compromised" leader was forced to "sell India's interest" after a US federal judge permanently dismissed criminal charges against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani
Freeze Lok Sabha strength at 543: TN Assembly demands in resolution
Parties in the Opposition including DMK and CPI(M) also supported the resolution despite minor differences about certain clauses
Air India pilot tests positive for marijuana after Phuket–Delhi turbulence incident
The confirmatory test detected marijuana, a psychoactive substance, as aviation authorities continued their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Dhruv Rathee video on Hindu deities blocked in India following central government order, Google tells Delhi High Court
A YouTube video by high-profile content creator Dhruv Rathee discussing the dietary habits mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures has been restricted in India following an order from the central government, tech giant Google informed the Delhi High Court on Tuesday
Prakash Raj’s name not deleted from voter list: Officials clarify
Election officials maintained, however, that his name had not been deleted and that the “shifted” status was recorded following field verification of his registered address.
HC overturns police denial: Jamiat marches in Kolkata against SIR deletions
The protest also came against the backdrop of loudspeakers being removed from several mosques across West Bengal.
West Bengal woman deported to Bangladesh despite holding multiple Indian citizenship proofs
A 40-year-old woman from West Bengal has been allegedly deported to Bangladesh after being detained by police in Navi Mumbai on suspicion of being an infiltrator, despite her family submitting multiple government records establishing her Indian citizenship and identity
Centre blocks 3,718 mobile apps over alleged fraud; ₹11,158 crore saved
Launched in 2021 to facilitate the immediate reporting of financial fraud and enable swift intervention, the system has, until 30 June, helped save more than ₹11,158 crore from being siphoned off, according to the minister.
Maharashtra Minister orders state universities to establish strict measures against examination paper leaks
In a decisive move to protect academic integrity across Maharashtra, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil has instructed state universities to formulate and issue comprehensive operational guidelines to prevent examination paper leaks
Death toll in Colombia earthquake rises to 188
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella earlier said that the quake damaged 1,575 homes and infrastructure at six airports, where commercial flight operations have been suspended
Two killed and several trapped following tragic landslide in Mumbai suburb
At least two people have died and several others are feared trapped after a landslide crushed residential properties in the Ghatkopar area of eastern Mumbai during the early hours of Wednesday morning
Jammu and Kashmir yearning for statehood
The people of Kashmir are victims of a radical Hindutva mindset that asserts, 'Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, but Kashmiris are not an integral part of the Indian people'
Rules on religious loudspeakers must apply equally to temples and mosques, says AJUP leader Humayun Kabir
Aam Janata Unnayan Party leader Humayun Kabir has insisted that statutory limits on sound systems in West Bengal must be enforced without bias across all places of worship
Donald Trump acknowledges constitutional limits on seeking a third white house term in 2028
US President Donald Trump has stated he would "love to run" for another term in office in 2028, whilst conceding that constitutional law poses a major hurdle to any such attempt
Rajasthan govt transfers 183 RAS officers ahead of local body polls
The reshuffle follows State Election Commission directions to move officers who have completed three years in one place or are serving in their home districts.
Telangana SIR: Over 45 lakh voters found ‘permanently shifted’
Over 73.39 lakh voters did not submit enumeration forms, with 9.22 lakh listed as dead and 11.25 lakh as absent or untraceable.
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight pilot tests positive in confirmatory drug test
The pilot was tested after an initial post-flight screening returned a non-negative result following the August 4 turbulence incident, which injured several passengers and crew members.
Muttil tree-felling case: Court issues arrest warrants against Augustine brothers
A Chottanikkara magistrate court issued the warrants after dismissing the accused’s plea to quash the case and following their failure to appear before the court. The case concerns the alleged illegal felling and transportation of valuable trees from Wayanad.
Scientists capture first signs of Kelvin-Helmholtz instability on Sun
The instability has previously been observed in ocean and lake waves, cloud formations and the atmospheres of planets such as Jupiter and Saturn.
Rajya Sabha passes bill to set up National Tribunals Commission
The legislation replaces the 2021 law and proposes an independent body to oversee tribunal appointments, performance reviews, complaints and data management, with the government stressing transparency and uniformity.
India wins one gold and three bronze at International Linguistics Olympiad 2026
India has participated in the International Linguistics Olympiad since 2009. The national team is selected through the Panini Linguistics Olympiad.
Cockroach Janta Party announces nationwide campaign to improve village schools
Dipke said government schools in villages had been neglected for decades and questioned why resources had been allocated for new government buildings while basic school infrastructure remained inadequate.
Kerala LPST rank holders end 37-day hunger strike after ministerial talks
LPST and UPST rank holders are seeking PSC rank-list extensions, appointments against available vacancies and additional teaching posts, while warning that symbolic protests will continue until the government acts on its assurances.
Delhi court says allegations against Brij Bhushan were politically motivated
The court also noted that some complainants had maintained cordial relations with Singh for years and had invited him to family functions and weddings.
Gulf Madhyam announces Junior Voice of India contest for students in Bahrain
Students aged 4 to 12 can send short speeches in English or Malayalam, with entries open from August 12 to 22.
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
His younger brother, Maher al-Assad, a former senior Syrian military commander, was also sentenced to death in the same case.
Ex-RSS worker wants RSS, VHP, Bajrang Dal probed over bomb blasts, demands ‘terrorist’ tag
According to his affidavit, Shinde received bomb-making training under Parande’s guidance in 2003 alongside around 20 others, and his claims formed part of proceedings in the April 2006 Nanded blast, in which an explosion killed Laxman Rajkondwar’s son Naresh and Himanshu Panse.