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India has one of the youngest populations, yet Gen Z remains missing from Parliament. The average age of MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha is 56 years. Many young leaders struggle to enter politics without family connections or party support, leaving the generation most affected by policy decisions without enough representation.
The Karnataka Transport Department on August 5 resumed its crackdown on bike taxis in Bengaluru, seizing 30 motorcycles. MP Omkareshwari said, "Transport Department has resumed enforcement against illegal bike taxi operations." Officials started this drive after filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against a January 2026 High Court judgment.
India and Myanmar are exploring a possible territorial exchange to settle an undemarcated border section along Manipur. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "There are certain areas on the border which are yet to be settled." Discussions are ongoing to resolve these stretches and help secure the frontier.
Maharashtra’s healthcare system faced many disruptions over the past two months due to violence, staff shortages, and new regulations. Doctors and nurses protested after attacks in July and staffing issues in August. Now, a bridge course for homeopathy practitioners has triggered fresh strikes, leaving the state’s medical sector on edge.
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration inspectors suspended food licences of five elite Mumbai clubs between July 24 and 27. Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe led the drive, finding live cockroaches and expired stock at venues like the Cricket Club of India. Experts said kitchens must use food technologists to fight invisible bacterial threats.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met over 30 new NDA Rajya Sabha MPs for a breakfast session on Wednesday morning. He advised them to avoid misuse of letterheads and maintain respectful conduct. Modi also urged the MPs to learn from all parliamentarians, including those in the Opposition, and ensure high attendance.
The Supreme Court clarified that its February 2024 order requiring mining approval within 10 kilometres of the Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve applies to all such sites across India. Justice Joymalya Bagchi said, "wherever t community reserve or wetland conservation reserve, the directions issued in the Asan case would apply."
The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as the death toll reached 89. Over 1.22 lakh people got affected across five districts due to heavy rains. An ASDMA spokesperson said, "Citizens are advised to stay away from the river." Relief operations are currently underway for everyone.
The Centre told the Supreme Court it started a 10-layer security system to stop future NEET paper leaks. Officials said they use AI safeguards and tamper-evident packaging to protect exams. A task force set up on July 27 now works on reforms, while new laws ensure strict jail terms for fraud.
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi faced severe turbulence on Tuesday, leaving 17 people injured. Luggage fell from bins as the plane dropped 300 feet. One passenger said, "I saw people being thrown into the air, hitting their heads, and getting injured." Seven passengers got medical treatment later.
At the Mint Sustainability Summit 2026, Anushree Poddar said India’s sustainability talent pipeline is constrained by a disconnect between academia and industry needs. She noted that companies struggle to find professionals who understand both business and sustainability. "There exists a great gap between how businesses work and how sustainability is taught."
The Centre told the Supreme Court it formed a 12-member committee to audit the postgraduate medical admission system. This panel, led by the DGHS, will examine gaps in the process after petitions challenged the NEET-PG 2025-26 cut-off reduction. The court directed the committee to submit its report within eight weeks.