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USAID’s closure disrupted life-saving assistance, causing tragic consequences in poor nations. In Malawi, health workers said Prudence was "one of ten mothers who had died since January but would have got to a clinic had transport been available." Many clinics closed, and experts struggle to count the total lives lost.
The Delhi Police Retired Non-Gazetted Officers' Association demanded a balanced narrative regarding the recent Parliament march violence. Former DGP Brij Lal said, "Nobody is asking who assaulted the 128 police personnel." The group argued that officers followed standard crowd-control procedures and faced unfair criticism while protecting the country’s law and order.
Yashaswinee Raje Singh, daughter of a UP BJP leader, called Pralhad Joshi’s appointment as education minister a "bleak joke." She supported student protests over the NEET paper leak issue. Singh said, "The person who's been appointed as education minister now... honestly, it feels like a very, very bleak joke."
Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked PM Modi and Amit Shah for silencing Gen Z students protesting the NEET-UG paper leak. Gandhi said, "PM Modi and Amit Shah, you cannot threaten Gen Z into silence." The Congress leader claimed the government filed FIRs and blocked social media accounts after the protests.
Families of four Delhi Police personnel injured during the July 20 Cockroach Janta Party protest sought Parliament's attention on July 31, 2026. They said, "Behind every uniform is not only a police officer; tlso a wife, children, parents and an entire family." They want their trauma acknowledged too.
Virudhunagar MP B. Manickam Tagore said on July 31, 2026, that it is PM Modi's duty to resolve the Cauvery dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. He told Anbumani Ramadoss to approach the Prime Minister instead of Rahul Gandhi. Tagore said, "It is the duty of the Prime Minister to hold talks."
Intense monsoon rainfall across central India has pushed the Godavari river system into a dangerous phase. Near Pathagudem, the Indravati River is carrying 10,12,881 cusecs of floodwater. At the Tupakulagudem-Sammakka Barrage, inflows crossed 12.60 lakh cusecs. Officials said residents in low-lying areas must remain alert as water levels continue to rise.
The Supreme Court on July 31, 2026, issued a notice to the Centre regarding a plea to ban polygamy. The petition seeks to make bigamy laws uniform for all citizens. It said, “Many Muslim-majority countries have moved away from unrestricted polygamy,” and urged the government to ensure better gender equality.
A 2025 study shows male infertility in India rose by nearly 59% between 1990 and 2021. Many men delay getting help due to social stigma and lack of awareness. Experts said that male factors contribute to 40-50% of infertility cases, making it a growing health concern for the country.
The DMK skipped an Opposition walkout in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday during the Public Examinations Amendment Bill vote. The party chose to stay and debate instead of joining other groups. This move showed the DMK is keeping a distance from the Congress-led Opposition during the current Monsoon Session.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday, July 31, 2026, asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to get Home Minister Amit Shah to resign. Kharge accused the Centre of acting out of vendetta by filing FIRs against students. He said, "If there is even a shred of shame left, get Amit Shah to resign."
The Maharashtra government acquired the Air India building at Nariman Point for ₹1,601 crore last month. Officials said the state will replace the airline logo and refurbish the 22nd floor to host cabinet meetings. The government plans to spend ₹180 crore on renovations to update the iconic 23-storey tower.