The directive came as Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj rejected the Punjab government's response to the proposed amendments to the anti-sacrilege legislation.
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was cleared by a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha amid Opposition walkout, a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha.
Nearly 11 years later, on July 29, 2026, a Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V Mohana gave the former Prime Minister relief in the coal allocation case by ending the proceedings against him.
Thirty-nine Amarnath pilgrims were injured when their bus fell into a gorge. The bus skidded off the road in Ganiwan, Ganderbal district, on Tuesday morning. A house broke the fall, preventing a more severe tragedy for the pilgrims. Injured devotees were moved to SKIMS in Soura for medical treatment. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha assured best possible care and safe return arrangements.
The Bihar government on Monday announced that it will withdraw all cases lodged against protesters over the NEET paper leak and release those jailed under various charges.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor humorously responded to his son's social media call. His son suggested banning "boomers" from using WhatsApp. This exchange followed a debate on children's social media access. Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu proposed banning young children from social media. The discussion highlights differing views on digital platform usage for youth.
A drive from Gurugram or West Delhi to South Delhi often means getting caught in traffic around Mahipalpur, Rangpuri or the airport. A new Rs 6,970-crore road corridor aims to change that.
Sources said that when Congress MPs were told to head to Mallikarjun Kharge's house, they were under the impression that they were being invited to celebrate his birthday.
The minister said India reached the 20 per cent blending target five years ahead of schedule, with average blending rising from about 1.53 per cent in 2013-14 to 20 per cent in the 2025-26 supply year, after more than two decades of phased rollout.
Smaller parties demonstrated the highest average Member of Parliament attendance during the recent budget session. RLP and RLD achieved one hundred percent attendance for all thirty-one sittings. BJP and Congress, the largest parties, recorded lower average attendance figures. In Rajya Sabha, regional parties also led in parliamentary attendance percentages. This analysis highlights attendance trends among various political parties in both Houses.
India achieved a historic milestone with the successful launch of its first private orbital rocket. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the achievement, emphasizing faith in the nation's youth. This success positions India as the third country with indigenous private orbital launch capabilities. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket carried a special message for the universe. The event signifies a new era for India's growing private space sector.
Khalid had approached the court seeking restoration of two weekly e-mulakats, contending that he had been permitted the facility ever since he was lodged in jail but that it had been curtailed to one e-mulakat a week from May 2026.
Doley, convenor of the Greater Kaziranga Land and Human Rights Protection Committee (GKLHRPC), vocally opposed luxury hotels near Kaziranga National and Tiger Reserve.
Once counted among the most powerful leaders in the state, Mishra had arrived to support Ashutosh Tiwari, the BJP candidate for the Datia Assembly by-election.
Police arrested three publishers in Jammu and Noida over controversial books. These books, which glorified separatists, were supplied to government school libraries. Officials suspended education department staff and ordered an inquiry into the matter. Sub-committees had shortlisted titles, but these two books were flagged later. The investigation aims to determine how the books reached schools despite scrutiny.
India declared a one-day national mourning on Monday as a mark of respect for former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani who died at the age of 74.
She said the delivery agent had come to her house to deliver a parcel and asked her for permission to use the washroom. When she refused, he forcibly entered the house.
Presenting the Budget in the Assembly on Friday, Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the government was building on the groundwork laid over the past decade.
The joint operation, carried out with the support of the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB), led to the rescue of 15 slow lorises, two binturongs, 28 star tortoises, six Egyptian vultures and two shikra birds.
The Home Minister, he said, assured the delegation that another meeting involving all stakeholders would be convened to further deliberate on the issues raised.
The disruption came barely nine weeks after the Rs 6,695 crore (around Rs 7,000 crore) project was inaugurated on May 1, 2026, triggering sharp criticism from the Opposition over the quality of construction.
Security forces surrounded Mamata Banerjee's residence as she prepared to visit Baruipur following a horrific crime. The TMC condemned the deployment, calling it a "super emergency" and questioning if their leader was being placed under house arrest. The party also criticized the BJP, alleging their promises of women's safety have proven hollow amidst the ongoing tragedy.
The move comes days after tourists were fined for driving through ecologically sensitive areas near Pangong Lake, as the administration steps up enforcement to protect the Union Territory's fragile environment.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is embarking on a significant six-nation tour from July 5-15, commencing with a visit to four Gulf countries to bolster bilateral ties and discuss regional matters. He will then head to New York to spearhead India's campaign for a UN Security Council seat. The tour concludes in Brussels for crucial India-EU Trade and Technology Council discussions, underscoring India's proactive diplomatic outreach.
A Division Bench of Justice Vivek Agarwal and Justice Avanindra Kumar Singh partly allowed the appeal filed by Shiva, who had been convicted by a Chhindwara trial court for killing his pregnant wife, Kiran.
Within the Congress, intense discussions are in progress over the choice of candidate. The strongest buzz surrounds Arjun Bharti, son of disqualified former MLA Rajendra Bharti
Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the panel is expected to consider granting Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to several high-value acquisition proposals aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the armed forces.
The Prime Minister stressed the need for continued efforts to secure lasting peace and stability in the region, along with safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.