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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation on Thursday. He alleged that police action against students during the July 20 Parliament march happened under Shah’s orders. Dipke said, "What kind of Chanakya are you then?" He also claimed that he faced threats to join the BJP.
Petrol blended with 20% ethanol can reduce fuel economy by 2 to 6%, Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha on July 30, 2026. The Minister said, “tests for engine durability on dynamometer and vehicle tests on road have not shown any failures due to E20.” It also lowers carbon emissions.
President Trump’s nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general faced trouble Wednesday as Senate Republicans threatened to block the pick. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said they might vote against Blanche unless the administration ends a $1.8 billion fund. "Bottom line is, we just need an executed agreement," Tillis said.
Chandigarh Police booked Akali MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali and 14 others after a clash during a protest march on Wednesday. The group tried to gherao Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s residence to demand the release of Amritpal Singh. Protesters broke barricades and assaulted officers, leading to the registration of an FIR.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli "special forces" would be ready if anyone tried to arrest him under an International Criminal Court warrant. He confirmed he will travel to New York in September despite calls for his detention. Netanyahu said, "I'm going to New York," to speak the truth.
Lok Sabha passed The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on Thursday. The law gives Vande Mataram status equal to the national anthem. Minister Nityananda Rai said, "This Bill is for national honour." Opposition members protested the move, claiming it forces a specific agenda on the country.
The Udupi District Congress Committee will protest near the Jatka Stand at 10 am on July 31. They want to condemn remarks MLA Yashpal Suvarna made against Rahul Gandhi. Ashok Kumar Kodavoor said, "Public representatives should behave responsibly." Police also detained Youth Congress workers who tried to reach the MLA's office.
The Centre defended its ethanol-blending programme in Parliament on Thursday. Minister Suresh Gopi said the policy protected Indians from Rs 125 per litre petrol during the West Asia war. The government also said that E20 fuel does not harm older vehicles, as many tests showed no abnormal wear or engine issues.
Bangladesh Law Minister M Asaduzzaman said on Thursday that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina will be arrested instantly upon her return. Hasina, who faces a death sentence, recently said she wants to go back to her country. The minister said, "Whenever she will enter into our territory, I will enforce the authority."
A 21-year-old patient got discharged from Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital today after 10 days of treatment. She was admitted on July 20 following the Parliament march. Doctors said, "The patient is fully conscious, alert, coherent, and hemodynamically stable." She is now recovering well and can perform her daily activities independently.
Lakhs of devotees thronged Shiva temples across Uttar Pradesh as the holy month of Shravan started. Pilgrims gathered at shrines in Varanasi, Ayodhya, and other districts to offer prayers. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "May the grace of Baba Vishwanath bring happiness, prosperity and good health to everyone. Har Har Mahadev!"
Bimal Gurung is scripting a comeback in Darjeeling politics under the BJP government. After years on the margins, the GJM chief met Suvendu Adhikari on July 29 to discuss hill development. Gurung said, "The GJM had invited Adhikari to Darjeeling on October 7 for his party's foundation day celebrations."