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The Supreme Court on Friday, August 7, 2026, agreed to examine if the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, cripples the Right to Information Act. Justice Joymalya Bagchi remarked, “T need to actually harmonise these two.” The court will see if this law blocks transparency and investigative journalism.
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth became the first woman to graduate from the Indian Air Force's elite Fighter Combat Leader course. She completed 20 weeks of advanced combat training to join this prestigious group. Kanth previously made history in 2021 as the first woman fighter pilot to join the Republic Day parade.
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra’s plea against a Calcutta High Court order. The court asked her to appear before the police for questioning in a hate speech case. Moitra withdrew the petition after the bench said she should not fear such issues.
Zambia Supreme Court Judge Abha Nayar Patel spoke to NDTV about her deep connection to India. She praised the Indian Constitution and judiciary, calling Indian law an essential part of legal studies. She said, "India will always remain in our hearts," after being honoured at the Supreme Court recently.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asked the Central Public Works Department this week to consider adding a porch over Makar Dwar. MPs currently wait for vehicles in the open, facing rain and sun. "The Speaker has instructed the Central Public Works Department to conduct a feasibility study," a source said.
The Union Government made NEET compulsory nationwide from 2017, sparking a long debate on state autonomy. Tamil Nadu officials said, "Examination is something quite different from education." Centralised policies often ignore local realities, as seen with the three-language formula. Such moves hurt rural students and limit how states manage their schools.
Kangana Ranaut’s film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, which collected ₹8 crore, is heading to OTT. Kangana said, “Some stories choose you because they deserve to be told.” The movie highlights the bravery of healthcare workers during the 26/11 attacks. It aims to show the courage of staff inside Cama Hospital that night.
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered two Ghaziabad hospitals to pay Rs 12 lakh to the family of a four-year-old rape victim. The child died after hospitals allegedly denied her emergency treatment. The court said it will now set broad guidelines for hospitals and police to handle such grave cases.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Friday said Gen Z is our power and a source of pride for the country. She walked back her earlier remarks, noting that only a few people misrepresent the youth. Ranaut said, "Gen Z is our power and we are proud of Gen Z."
BJP MP Vinod Shridhar Tawde urged the government on Thursday to strengthen skin donation and banking systems during the Parliament Monsoon Session. He said, "I want to urge the government to strengthen skin donation and skin banking systems to improve treatment." Better infrastructure will help many patients with severe burns.
Thailand is evaluating India’s BrahMos missile to boost its naval and coastal defence. The country joins the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia in seeking the flagship weapon. BrahMos Aerospace CEO Jaiteerth Joshi said, "export negotiations with Vietnam were in the final stages," as India continues to expand its global defence exports.
Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, August 7, 2026, in New Delhi. This meeting sparked talk about a possible SAD-BJP alliance before the 2027 Punjab Assembly election. Senior leader Daljit Cheema said, "The leaders have met, that's all," keeping details under wraps.