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Three people died and over 2 lakh people got affected as floods hit Odisha on Wednesday. Swollen rivers marooned six northern districts, leaving many villages cut off. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari said the deaths occurred in Keonjhar. Officials said, "The life and safety of every citizen is of utmost importance."
The Bihar Education Department sent a proposal for 32,388 teacher posts to the Bihar Public Service Commission on Tuesday. This recruitment drive covers primary to higher secondary schools. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the move is "aimed at improving the quality of education" while generating many new jobs for teachers.
A 7.1-magnitude quake hit a southern Japan mall on Tuesday, followed by a deadly explosion. First responders pulled eight people from the wreckage early Wednesday, including three dead. "I thought a bomb had gone off," said local shop owner Takateru Sonoda. Soldiers now help search for three missing workers.
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif called PoK protesters enemies like India and ruled out dialogue on Tuesday (July 28, 2026). Clashes between demonstrators and security personnel caused 20 deaths by Wednesday (July 29, 2026). The Joint Awami Action Committee held protests over election rigging, while shops in Mirpur remained closed.
The Supreme Court granted bail to two Indian Mujahideen operatives on July 27. Mohd Saquib Ansari and Waqar Azhar were in custody since 2014. The court said their continued incarceration was "grossly violative" of the right to liberty. It noted that the trial progress was extremely slow for the accused.
A cat jumped off a bed moments before a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan. The viral video showed the animal sensing tremors before they started. Experts said, "Many animals are equipped with highly developed sensory apparatus that can read an array of natural signals." The quake left 13 people dead.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on July 30, 2026, regarding an alternative namaz site near the Bhojshala complex in Dhar. The Muslim side said the current location is too far and unsuitable. Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi noted, "Your orders are not being complied with," during the court hearing.
The government told Parliament on Wednesday that India’s NavIC system currently lacks the four satellites needed for standalone navigation services. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said, "To provide basic positioning service, a minimum of four operational satellites are required." ISRO now plans to launch new satellites to restore full functionality soon.
The Supreme Court refused to ban a Lord Jagannath film, defending artistic freedom. Justice Nagarathna said, “Artists can’t be taken to ransom like this.” The Odisha High Court stayed the July 17 release on July 15. The bench noted that creativity must continue, as many versions of mythology exist in India.
Rahul Gandhi sparked an uproar in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after he categorized people as students, idiots, and andhbhakts. He said students seek knowledge, while idiots refuse to hear differing views. Many NDA MPs objected to his remarks, leading to heated scenes as the debate turned into a major controversy.
India and Nepal jointly inaugurated restored heritage sites at Gusthal Mahavihar and Agam in Patan. India funded the NPR 12 crore project through post-earthquake grant assistance. Ambassador Naveen Srivastava said, “The relationship between the two countries is built on shared history and faith and extends far beyond politics and trade.”
NCRTC announced 52 extra Namo Bharat trips daily to manage the Kanwar Yatra passenger rush on the Delhi-Meerut route. From July 30, train frequency improved to every 8 minutes. This move helps commuters avoid road traffic and reach their destinations on time as the corridor handles over one lakh daily riders.