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The Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday that the Prime Minister’s choice for election commissioners deserves trust. Solicitor-general Tushar Mehta said, "The office of the Prime Minister has a certain sanctity attached." The court reserved its verdict on whether to send the challenge against the 2023 selection law to a bench.
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee interacted with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra outside Parliament on Thursday while protesting against 20 defectors. Kalyan displayed banners calling the rebels traitors. He told Priyanka, "Narendra Modi is sitting with the gaddars." The two leaders discussed past party splits and the history of Mamata Banerjee’s political journey.
Hindalco is the only company that submitted a proposal to build a 220 MW Bharat Small Reactor after the process closed on 31 March 2026. NPCIL invited large industrial users to co-develop these reactors for captive power. Hindalco now plans to secure reliable, low-carbon electricity for its energy-intensive metal factories.
A new bill makes insulting Vande Mataram a punishable offence, giving the song the same status as the national anthem. The law amends the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. While the government said this promotes nationalism, many feel patriotism should grow naturally without the law’s heavy hand.
Neurologist Dr. Shushrutha Gowda called for a national dialogue to address rural India’s emergency care crisis. He said, "The Golden Hour should never be a privilege determined by geography." Many rural patients struggle because hospitals lack specialists and infrastructure. He urged governments to bring experts together to improve life-saving care.
Bangladesh Law Minister M Asaduzzaman said 78-year-old Sheikh Hasina will likely face arrest if she returns from India. Hasina, who fled in August 2024, said she wants to return by December. The minister said, "Whenever she will enter into our territory, I will enforce the authority that the law has."
Authorities sounded a flood alert along the Godavari and Sabari riverbanks in Polavaram district. Heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra caused high inflows. Officials said, "Inflows into Sabari and Godavari are expected to rise." Control rooms got set up for help, and all tourist spots are now closed.
The Union government questioned the Supreme Court on July 30, 2026, regarding the panel that selects the Chief Election Commissioner. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta asked, “If the Prime Minister’s decision is not to be trusted, why not have someone from outside or a former judge to select the Ministers also.”
The Public Education Protection Committee and AIDSO urged the Chief Minister to appoint an Education Minister on Thursday. They said the government failed to provide shoes, socks, and notebooks to students. Teachers also got forced to pay extra for school meals because the government funds fell short of market prices.
The Kanniyakumari forest department started a multipurpose training centre at Zero Point and evening tuition classes for Kaani tribal children. V. Reghu said, "Students are enthusiastically attending the classes." These initiatives help tribal youth gain skills and support students whose parents cannot assist them with their daily school studies.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said pellet guns cannot be banned as long as the BPRD advisory allows their use in exceptional circumstances. The bench called the plea for a total ban vague. It also directed the Delhi government to ensure proper medical care for protesters injured on July 20.
Japan passed a law to designate a secondary capital to prepare for frequent earthquakes in Tokyo. Osaka is a top contender for this role. The new law also promotes digital governance and provides support for the chosen prefecture, though some people raised concerns about the selection process and military plans.