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School students across India are staging protests to demand better facilities and more teachers. Pupils in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Bihar held demonstrations over broken benches, fans and staff shortages. "Our demand from the education department and the government is that they listen to us," one student said.
Pakistan rejected India’s claim that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is not Pakistani Kashmir. The Pakistani embassy in the US called India’s objection "illegal and baseless" in a recent statement. This followed India’s criticism of The New York Times for using the term "Pakistani Kashmir" in a headline, which India said was misleading.
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to produce records on alleged pellet gun use during Jantar Mantar protests. Meanwhile, the CBI filed its first chargesheet in the NEET paper leak case. India also tested its first Vande Bharat freight train, marking a new step for the country’s modern railway network.
Bangladesh foreign minister Dr Khalilur Rahman said improving ties with China will not harm relations with India or the US. He noted, "Our relationship with any country is not a zero-sum game with our relations with another country." The country aims to keep its national interests intact with many partners.
The Centre on Thursday rubbished social media reports claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resigned from his post. The PIB said, "No such letter has been issued by the Prime Minister," after fake posts went viral. Officials warned users to verify claims through official sources before sharing any news online.
The Mandla-Malaria Elimination Demonstration Project achieved a 91% reduction in indigenous malaria cases between 2017 and 2021. This partnership between the ICMR, Madhya Pradesh government, and Sun Pharma showed that malaria elimination is possible. Dr Altaf Lal said, "he treats it as a for-profit project," focusing on preventing every death.
Indian authorities helped 2,557 nationals return from Iran since the West Asia conflict started in February. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh said on Thursday that the government is exploring ways to help medical students who had to leave. Officials are monitoring the situation and advised citizens to postpone travel plans.
Armed forces personnel rescued a sleeping child and an elderly woman from flood-hit Assam on July 20. The team waded through deep water to reach safety. Meanwhile, the state death toll rose to 78. Many people still face trouble as heavy rain is expected in the region until August 1.
Saurav Das’ single-word reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision on pellet guns sparked outrage. The court ruled that pellet guns cannot be banned outright, allowing their use in exceptional circumstances for crowd control. Das wrote "Disgusting" while sharing the judgment, which led many users to demand accountability for his actions.
The death count hit 34 after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island. Thousands of rescuers started search missions as 9,000 people got displaced. With temperatures rising to 39 degrees Celsius, survivors face heatstroke risks. “Fresh water is so valuable,” said resident Akiko Inazaki, who now lives in a tent.
India’s first bullet train project connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad features a 21-km tunnel, including a 7-km undersea stretch. The corridor uses Japan’s Shinkansen technology for a 320 kmph speed. It includes earthquake detection systems and 12 modern stations. This ambitious project ensures safer, faster travel between the two major Indian cities.
Indian Railways recruits Assistant Loco Pilots through the Railway Recruitment Board, requiring Class 10 and ITI or engineering qualifications. These pilots start with a basic salary of ₹19,900. With experience, those assigned to premium trains like the Vande Bharat Express can earn ₹1 lakh or more per month, depending on seniority.