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The BJP launched a nationwide commemoration campaign for Sant Ravidas on Wednesday, July 29, at his birthplace near Varanasi. With his 650th birth anniversary approaching, political parties are highlighting his legacy. Professor Ronki Ram said, "The saint neither renounced his religion nor abandoned his hereditary occupation," marking his peaceful protest.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (Jul 30) that Washington has not yet decided whether to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles. Trump said, "I'm not sure. We're looking at it." This comes after President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that the US had already agreed to grant production licences.
The US State Department offered $15 million for information disrupting financial networks supporting Kimia Part Sivan Company, an alleged drone production arm for Iran's IRGC. Announced on July 30, the reward targets seven staff members linked to drone development. Officials hope this move helps stop the group’s international military activities.
Donald Trump approved a nuclear energy deal with Saudi Arabia that lacks standard non-proliferation safeguards. Many experts worry this agreement could start a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. The US Secretary of Energy signed the deal, even as ongoing conflicts in the region showed leaders that weapons bring respect.
Russian ballistic missiles and drones killed 10 civilians across Ukraine on Thursday, officials said. NATO scrambled jets after a missile fell in Poland during the attack. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called it "yet another reckless act by Russia and a dangerous consequence of its war against Ukraine." Many cities faced destruction.
Delhi and other states ruled by the National Democratic Alliance promised no legal action against CJP protesters. Union minister JP Nadda said, "no action should be taken and no FIRs should be filed." Officials said they will review arrests, but cases involving violence or vandalism will not get this exemption.
Senior Hamas officials said on Friday, July 31, that the group reached an agreement to end the conflict with Israel. This development followed US President Donald Trump’s claim that Hamas agreed to disarm. While many hope for peace, no official response from the Israeli government showed if the deal holds.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Board of Peace reached a deal for the complete disarmament of armed groups in Gaza. He said this agreement will lead to a phased Israeli withdrawal. A new Palestinian administration will then work with the board to ensure lasting regional security.
The Delhi government said on Thursday (July 30, 2026) that no legal action will be taken against NEET protesters. Officials said the process to release arrested people would be done quickly. However, the order said, “The protection, however, shall not extend to persons having criminal antecedents,” as per Supreme Court.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level security meeting on Thursday to review the ongoing West Asia conflict. He said, “a unified coordinated mechanism be put in place for regular monitoring.” The government discussed protecting Indian citizens and ensuring energy supplies remain steady as global tensions impact vital trade routes.
CJP’s Saurav Das said people should pursue defamation proceedings against individuals who used abusive slogans during protests. He argued that using criminal laws against protesters is wrong and creates a chilling effect on free speech. Das also asked the Delhi government to withdraw FIRs instead of just closing them.
The Odisha University of Health Sciences ordered an internal investigation after medical exam questions surfaced on WhatsApp on July 27. Dean Harekrushna Dalai said, "It is not a question paper leak, but paper smuggled out." Officials now plan to use tighter security measures for the remaining papers scheduled in August.