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The Tamil Nadu Budget sparked a fresh political confrontation inside the Assembly as the Opposition dismissed it as a "Zero Budget." The government defended its big education push, but the TVK launched a fresh attack over alleged corruption. They also renewed their demand to abolish NEET for MBBS admissions today.
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday that IT systems of large Indian banks are strong. This comes after a cyber breach at Bank of Baroda. Malhotra said, "They have put in place checks and balances to ensure that they are secure." Banks are now working to strengthen their digital security.
A Volvo owner moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking clarity on the scope of ‘End-of-Life’ vehicles. Senior advocate Rakesh Khanna said the regulatory lacuna has resulted in “undue burden” on passengers. The court previously modified its 2018 ban on 10 October 2018, 12 August 2025, and 17 December 2025.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said listening to youngsters is the biggest powerful source to curb protest violence. The bench asked authorities to use caution while handling unrest. They said, "Let us leave it to the wisdom of the law enforcement agency," while hearing a petition about recent Delhi protests.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) declined a public interest litigation seeking a review of Parliament security. The Bench said, "These are not the functions of the court." Judges noted that such matters fall within the domain of the executive and Parliament itself, dismissing the plea filed by Raj Singh.
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved a bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges to 38 from 34. This bill replaces an ordinance and aims to reduce case pendency. Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "The increase of judges in the Supreme Court is a step to improve judicial efficiency."
Prashant Kishor discussed his political journey in an India Today issue dated December 20, 2021. The strategist, who helped many leaders win elections, said, "One thing led to another, and I got involved in his political campaign." He now aims to build a group to challenge the BJP in 2024.
The Supreme Court ordered new cars to have four years of insurance and two-wheelers to have six years. Justices said, "It is in the interest of road safety that the period be enhanced by one year." This move helps accident victims get compensation faster as many vehicles currently run without insurance.
India will launch its AI-powered half-humanoid Vyommitra during an uncrewed space mission in the last quarter of 2026. This flight helps test new technologies for future human missions. The government also plans to build the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035, with the first module already approved for development by ISRO.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda visited flood-ravaged Sivasagar in Assam on Wednesday. Accompanied by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, he travelled through mud-covered roads to reach affected villages. Nadda said, “There will be no shortage of relief assistance.” The Centre promised full financial support for rehabilitation and reconstruction of damaged areas.
The Supreme Court cleared the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath for release after legal battles over its depiction of the deity. Producer Durga Prasad said, "We surrendered ourselves at the feet of the Lord." The team never altered the film, as they wanted to share Indian traditions with children today.
Meta executives met IT Secretary S Krishnan on Wednesday to explain the removal of PM Modi’s video from Facebook on July 23. The company said a technical glitch caused the takedown, but the government found this explanation unreasonable. Meta officials also faced tough questions from a parliamentary panel this week.