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Amazon received Rs 5,700 crore in tariff refunds after a US Supreme Court ruling. The company said some shoppers will get automatic refunds if they paid higher prices due to import charges. Brian Olsavsky said, "We will proactively contact affected customers and automatically issue refunds to them" for these specific cases.
The Indian Space Research Organisation invited online applications for 410 apprentice positions at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru. Graduates, diploma holders, and commerce students can apply through the NATS portal. The application window stays open until August 29, 2026. Selection for these roles depends entirely on academic merit.
Justice V. Mohana recused herself from the Supreme Court hearing on July 31, 2026, regarding V. Senthilbalaji’s appeal. The former Minister sought anticipatory bail after the Madras High Court denied his plea on July 30. The Chief Justice said, "he would constitute an appropriate Bench shortly to hear the petition."
The Tamil Nadu Government Doctors Association welcomed the Supreme Court verdict on super-speciality seats on July 30, 2026. The association said, "The Supreme Court verdict is a significant and victorious judgement." They hope that reducing the qualifying percentile after the second round of counselling will help many government doctors get seats.
The Supreme Court on Friday, July 31, 2026, agreed to dissolve the marriage of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his wife Payal Abdullah. The court noted that both parties have "embraced freedom." The couple, married since 1994, settled the matter after years of legal battles over divorce.
Pakistan will invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 2027 SCO Summit in Islamabad. The government said, "Invitations will obviously be extended, and this is an obligation on the part of Pakistan as the host." This move follows protocol for all member nations despite ongoing tensions between the two countries.
On Thursday, between 2,000 and 3,000 people crossed into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco. Videos showed many swimming or rushing through a broken border gate. The Spanish interior ministry said 18 migrants died during the surge. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sent 200 police officers and 60 troops to reinforce the border.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to former Tamil Nadu minister Balaji on Thursday in a corruption case. The court said, “This man is not going to jump the investigation.” Balaji must cooperate with the probe and keep his passport surrendered. The state government opposed this relief during the court hearing.
A Facebook Reel posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 23 briefly disappeared from his page. Meta called it an error. MeitY secretary S Krishnan said on Thursday that Meta agreed to send senior leaders to explain. Meta also indicated new protocols for prominent accounts to avoid such issues.
Gitanjali Angmo compared calling India secular to saying water is wet, noting the nation is inclusive by design. Meanwhile, her husband Sonam Wangchuk returned to Ladakh on Thursday after ending his hunger strike. He praised the Vande Bharat train and urged the government to keep promises made to protesting students.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India in September for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. This trip would be his first since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Officials said the two sides exchanged views on how to "properly manage differences and frictions" to advance China-India relations.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation granted regulatory approval for QDENGA, India’s first dengue vaccine. Dr. Shilpa Singhi said, "The approval of QDENGA is definitely a great achievement in India's struggle against dengue disease." This Takeda vaccine protects against four virus types, helping many people aged 4 to 60 years.