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The Cockroach Janta Party criticised the criminal case against Ruchika Singh after a Zero FIR was registered on July 29. Spokesperson Saurav Das said, "The misuse of criminal machinery against Ruchika Singh is unacceptable." He argued that those aggrieved should use defamation laws instead of police power against young protesters.
The Supreme Court said on Friday that cryptic bail orders need not be revisited. The court rejected the Uttarakhand government’s appeal against bail granted to Abdul Malik in the February 2024 Banbhoolpura violence case. Justice Bagchi noted, "Even cryptic bail orders do not need to be revisited," while questioning police actions.
BJP MP Surendra Singh Nagar on Thursday urged the Centre to launch a single digital metro card for all Indian cities. He said the current system causes hardship and plastic waste. Nagar suggested a mobile-linked account to replace physical cards, noting, "The balance would stay with the person instead."
The High Court of Karnataka on July 31 stayed the conviction of former minister Vinay Kulkarni in a 2016 murder case. The court also suspended his life sentence and granted bail to him and 16 others. This order clears the way for Kulkarni to potentially regain his MLA status soon.
The government defended the appointment process for the Chief Election Commissioner in the Supreme Court. Officials said there is no reason to doubt the Prime Minister’s role in the selection committee. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said, "The office of the Prime Minister has a sanctity attached to it" during hearings.
Families of Delhi Police personnel recalled the trauma of the July 20 NEET protest clash. They said mischievous elements disrupted the demonstration, leading to violence. One wife shared, "The moment he returned home late on the night of July 20, injured as he was, was incredibly painful and traumatic."
The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Friday, July 31, 2026. The bill got passed by voice vote amid protests over a police crackdown on students. Kiren Rijiju said, "It is unfortunate. Please do not repeat this in the future," regarding the lack of debate.
The Assam flood toll reached 80 after two more deaths, officials said on Friday (July 31, 2026). Over two lakh people across eight districts got affected by the deluge. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The SLBC decided that a moratorium of six months will be offered to all flood-affected people."
The Rashtriya Lok Dal said on July 30, 2026, that it aims to help the NDA win the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly poll. Newly appointed State working president Anupam Mishra said, "We are focusing to get back the State party status." The party also plans to expand its reach across regions.
The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a response from Delhi Police regarding activist Umar Khalid’s fresh bail plea. Khalid, arrested in September 2020 under the UAPA, challenged a July 4 trial court order. The court posted the matter for August 27, when it will also hear co-accused Sharjeel Imam’s plea.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut are in a heated public row. Das said, “Kangana ji ko unka Google bhi galat information batata hai.” He clarified he is 27, not 28, and a journalist. Das suggested Kangana should become a student of life to gain more wisdom.
Former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy died at 12:50 a.m. on Thursday night after cardiac arrest. He got severe chest pain on July 26 and moved to Yashoda Hospital for treatment. Doctors said he never regained consciousness after five days. His death brought much sadness to many BRS party workers.