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A 19-year-old student, Aman Deep Singh, faced an alleged assault in Bengaluru on July 28. Four men stopped him and asked if he wanted PM Modi’s resignation before hitting his leg. Police registered an FIR against unknown persons. AISA claimed the attackers targeted him for joining recent NEET protests.
AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang said on Thursday that the Punjab government’s sacrilege law aims to punish offenders, not interfere in Sikh religious affairs. He said, "The sole purpose of this law is to ensure that anyone who intentionally commits sacrilege faces the strictest legal punishment." The government will add amendments.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday alleged that Congress is misleading youth regarding paper leaks. Saini said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi enacted a strict law in 2024." He also targeted the Punjab government and Rahul Gandhi for their silence on paper leak issues while promoting state tree plantation drives.
Kullu police arrested four people, including a woman doctor, for the murder of Jal Shakti junior engineer Labh Singh Guleria. The victim died on July 26 after a brutal assault. Police said, "We arrested four persons, including a female doctor, after the police investigations revealed that the accused suspected an illicit relationship."
An Uttar Pradesh police constable was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping and killing a 10-year-old girl in Gorakhpur. Police said the accused, Abhishek Yadav, took the child on his motorcycle. SSP Kaustubh said, "The accused constable was identified, taken into custody and allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation."
Opposition parties are planning their strategy for upcoming Parliament debates on the FCRA amendment bill and Ram Mandir donation issues. While some leaders want to discuss the bill, others prioritize the temple case. A CPIM leader said, "We must participate in the debate" to register objections against the government.
The PDP on Thursday sought Amit Shah’s intervention, alleging that People’s Conference leaders threatened Yasir Reshi. Iltija Mufti said, “Shri Amit Shah your name is being used to intimidate & browbeat people in our party.” The PDP claims PC leaders use central agencies to harass rivals since 2019 in Kashmir.
The Rajya Sabha approved the Public Examination Amendment Bill on Thursday through a voice vote. This happened after the Lok Sabha passed the anti-paper leak law on Wednesday. Union minister Jitendra Singh said the government is "open to learning from experiences" while addressing student concerns during the ongoing Monsoon Session.
The Tiruppur corporation council passed a special resolution on Thursday urging the state government to provide funds for solid waste management. Councillors from all parties supported this move to help the knitwear capital. The meeting also saw debates over placing portraits of leaders inside the council hall for everyone to see.
U.S. President Donald Trump said talks in Cairo on Thursday led to a phased disarmament agreement in Gaza. While Trump called it a historic step for peace, Hamas described the deal as a draft. Many U.S. officials said Israel remains skeptical that the militant group will actually surrender its weapons.
The Centre told the Lok Sabha that over 200 million two-wheelers and 30 million cars have used E20 fuel for two-and-a-half years without engine damage. Officials said the programme saved ₹1.98 lakh crore in foreign exchange and helped farmers earn more, while lab studies showed no bad impact on vehicle performance.
The Centre slowed its legislative push as Opposition disruptions continued in Parliament. The government deferred the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill until Monday. Meanwhile, the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill passed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Officials said they want more discussion on upcoming important Bills.