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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.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke took a swipe at PM Modi’s skin tone after the PM posted a selfie-style video. Dipke said, "Your skin is brighter than the country's future." The party wants structural reforms for exam leaks instead of the new anti-paper leak bill passed by Parliament this week.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved ₹676 crore for infrastructure, utilities, and local body projects. The government said these approvals will accelerate infrastructure development, strengthen local governance, and improve delivery of essential public services across Uttarakhand. Funds will support solar lighting, water supply, electricity distribution, and various educational buildings.
Dozens of children living on Godavari river islands risk their lives daily to attend school in Rajamahendravaram. With island schools shut, students travel in small fishing boats to reach the city. District Educational Officer Vasudeva Rao said, “We are ready to provide seats in hostels to all students,” but parents refused.
The Lok Sabha will discuss the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, today. Meanwhile, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, got passed in both Houses. This new law sets strict jail terms and heavy fines for those involved in paper leaks or exam malpractice.
Indian Railways successfully tested its new 16-coach Vande Bharat freight train at 145 km/h in the Kota Division. Developed by the Integral Coach Factory, this prototype features refrigerated storage and advanced safety systems. It carries over 397 tonnes of cargo, marking a fast new chapter for India’s freight transport network.
Prabir Mukherjee, an 80-year-old doctor, got his flat on July 27 after Suvendu Adhikari intervened at his Janatar Darbar. Mukherjee previously complained that a promoter grabbed his ancestral property. "It would have been very difficult for me to get possession of my flat without the support I received," he said.
The Annual Status of Education Report released in January 2024 showed that many children in rural India struggle with basic math and reading. While literacy rates in Uttar Pradesh rose from 1951 to 2011, experts said the definition of a literate person is an outlier. Schools also lack enough books.