A Nashik district court has granted bail to five individuals previously arrested in connection with allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) facility in India. The case, which sparked significant public and legal attention, remains under investigation by local authorities.
The Indian government has summoned Meta executives to provide an explanation after a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly restricted on Facebook. The incident, which triggered concerns regarding platform moderation policies, prompted officials to seek clarity on the automated systems that led to the temporary removal of the content.
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has mandated that Karnataka release 4 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) of water to Tamil Nadu over the next 15 days. This directive aims to address water-sharing requirements amidst ongoing monitoring of reservoir levels and rainfall patterns in the Cauvery basin.
A police officer in Siwan, Bihar, has been suspended following the circulation of a video showing him firing an AK-47 rifle into the air during student protests. The demonstrations were sparked by allegations of examination paper leaks. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the use of the service weapon.
The Indian Union Cabinet has approved the 'Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana' (BHAVYA) Rasayan scheme, allocating Rs 3,030 crore to establish three large-scale chemical parks. This initiative aims to enhance industrial infrastructure, attract investment, and strengthen the domestic chemical manufacturing ecosystem across the country.
In response to widespread concerns regarding the integrity of national examinations, the Indian government has established a high-level committee led by Nandan Nilekani. The task force is mandated to recommend comprehensive reforms to the examination system, focusing on transparency, technological integration, and the secure conduct of large-scale competitive tests.
India marked the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, honoring the soldiers who secured victory in the 1999 Kargil War. Nationwide ceremonies paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the armed forces who reclaimed strategic heights in Ladakh.
Pralhad Joshi has officially taken charge as the Union Minister of Education in India. Succeeding Dharmendra Pradhan, Joshi steps into the role as part of the new Union Cabinet, tasked with overseeing the nation's extensive education sector and the implementation of ongoing national educational reforms.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the establishment of special courts to accelerate the judicial process for cases stemming from the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur. This move aims to ensure timely justice for victims and address the backlog of cases related to the conflict that began in May 2023, impacting thousands across the northeastern state.
Renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has concluded his 26-day hunger strike in Ladakh, India. The protest, aimed at advocating for statehood and constitutional safeguards for the region, ended after the Indian government provided written assurances to resume talks regarding the demands of the local population.
The Supreme Court of India has declined to initiate suo motu proceedings concerning allegations of police excesses during recent student protests in Delhi. The bench emphasized that appropriate legal channels, such as the High Court, should be approached first to address these grievances, maintaining the standard judicial hierarchy for such matters.
Youth-led protesters, associated with the 'Cockroach Movement,' marched toward Parliament in India to demand the resignation of the Education Minister. Police utilized tear gas and batons to disperse the crowds, citing public order concerns as tensions escalated during the demonstration.
The Calcutta High Court has directed a status quo regarding the demolition of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's constituency office in West Bengal. The court's intervention follows legal challenges concerning the property, halting immediate demolition efforts until further judicial review.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has officially recognized the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) Members of Parliament into the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction. This decision, made ahead of the parliamentary session, marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the party following the internal split that occurred in 2022.
The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Election Commission of India and the West Bengal government. The court is seeking responses regarding a petition that alleges the arbitrary exclusion of eligible individuals from voter lists in the state, raising concerns over electoral transparency and the rights of citizens to participate in the democratic process.
Recent reports alleging the resignation of Trinamool Congress MP Koel Mallick from the Rajya Sabha have been investigated. Current parliamentary records and official party communications confirm that no such resignation has occurred, and Koel Mallick is not a member of the Rajya Sabha.
The Union Cabinet of India has approved ₹1.27 lakh crore for the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission. This initiative aims to strengthen the nation's domestic semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, building on the foundation laid by the initial program to position India as a global hub for chip production and technology development.
The Indian government has updated its windfall profit tax on fuel, effective July 16. The levy on petrol exports has been reduced, while taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) have been increased. These adjustments are part of the government's periodic review of the Special Additional Excise Duty on petroleum products.
The interim government of Bangladesh has formally requested the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India. Hasina, who resigned and fled to India in August 2024 following mass protests, faces numerous legal cases in Bangladesh, including charges related to human rights abuses and violence during the political unrest.
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition seeking the cancellation of bail granted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad Yadav. The plea, filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), challenged the Jharkhand High Court's decision to grant bail to the former Bihar Chief Minister in connection with multiple fodder scam cases.
