'Misleading': India calls out New York Times' headline

The Indian embassy in the U.S. called a New York Times headline misleading and incorrect. The embassy said, "There is no Pakistani Kashmir, only Pakistan-occupied Kashmir." It stressed that Jammu and Kashmir remains an integral part of India. Meanwhile, protests over local election seats in the region have caused many deaths.

Why did Indian Hockey team jersey colour changed from blue to saffron? Hockey India clarifies amid row

Hockey India clarified on Thursday why the team’s 2026 World Cup jersey changed from blue to saffron. They said the blue kit blended with modern synthetic turfs, affecting visibility. "The primary consideration was technical," the federation noted. They added that saffron also holds deep significance as our national flag colour.

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee moves Supreme Court seeking permission to travel abroad for eye treatment

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee moved the Supreme Court challenging a Calcutta High Court order that refused him permission to travel abroad for eye treatment. The High Court had earlier directed him to cooperate with an ongoing probe. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya suggested he visit a state-run hospital for his medical needs.

My Gen Z students showed me the India I believed in is in good hands

A history teacher found new faith in Gen Z students after they showed deep concern for current social issues. The educator worried that politicised textbooks and social media might isolate young people. However, students surprised the teacher by actively discussing protests and caring about the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.

PM chairs high-level security meet in Parliament; top ministers, Ajit Doval present

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level Cabinet Committee on Security meeting in Parliament today. Top ministers including Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar, and Nirmala Sitharaman joined the session. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval also attended the meet. Officials have not disclosed the agenda, but the gathering highlights a focus on security.

Supreme Court vindication of Manmohan Singh should initiate reform of criminal justice system: Ashwani Kumar

The Supreme Court cleared former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a criminal case on July 30, 2026. Ashwani Kumar said the process became a punishment for him. He added, “The prosecutorial process was itself a punishment, the stark cruelty of which is now apparent.” This verdict should now start legal reforms.

'Has someone stitched your mouth shut?': Kharge questions Amit Shah's absence from Parliament, silence on CJP crackdown

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s silence on the July 20 CJP protest crackdown. Kharge asked, "Has someone stitched your mouth shut?" He also sought answers from Shah and PM Modi regarding their absence from the Parliament session after the anti-paper leak bill was tabled.

No one can change India's soul: Priyanka attacks BJP over saffron hockey jerseys

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday criticised the BJP and RSS over Indian hockey teams wearing saffron jerseys for the upcoming World Cup. She said, "The soul of this country is imbued with truth, non-violence, brotherhood and no one can change that." She argued that India's core values remain.

'You took them from Cong': Priyanka Gandhi-Kalyan Banerjee banter outside Parliament as he opposes TMC rebels

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi and TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee spoke outside Parliament on Thursday regarding political defections. Priyanka said, "You took them from Congress to TMC." Banerjee replied that Mamata Banerjee was forced out of Congress in 1997. The two leaders discussed past party ties amid ongoing rebel MP issues.

Sonam Wangchuk hails Vande Bharat Express as he travels to Srinagar from New Delhi, reminds Centre to fulfil promises

Sonam Wangchuk travelled to Srinagar from New Delhi on the Vande Bharat Express after ending his 26-day hunger strike. He praised the Indian Railways for the beautiful Chenab bridge. Wangchuk also asked the central government to keep its promises made to him and the Cockroach Janta Party regarding student protesters.

Vande Bharat train fares lower than China, Japan and France, occupancy near 100%: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw said Vande Bharat train fares are lower than China, Japan and France, with occupancy near 100%. He added that Indian Railways fares remain cheaper than neighbouring countries. The government provides a 43 per cent subsidy on passenger travel costs, as the railway considers socio-economic factors for its fare structure.

The middle path | Explaining Supreme Court’s latest verdict on post facto environmental clearances

The Supreme Court quashed a 2021 Ministry of Environment Office Memorandum on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The court said an administrative order cannot create a perpetual regime for retrospective environmental clearances. Judges held that regularisation must be restricted to a narrow, time-bound window and only for projects of supervening public interest.