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The Supreme Court expanded the CBI probe into the builder-bank subvention scam and brought the ED into the fold. Chief Justice Surya Kant said, “The CBI is to inform ED in respect of details of such cases where ED is to take cognisance of matters with regard to proceeds of crime.”
Trump issued new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship for children of foreign diplomats and those involved in commercial birth tourism. The administration claims these are adjustments to address visa fraud. However, legal experts remain critical, as one attorney said, "Trump's new EO on birthright citizenship is also blatantly unconstitutional."
ISRO started the recruitment process for 93 scientist posts in 2026. Candidates need a valid GATE 2025 or 2026 score to apply for these vacancies. The organisation will shortlist applicants for interviews based on these scores. Interested people can submit their applications through the official online portal on the ISRO website.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday that India and Pakistan maintain functional ties despite ongoing challenges. "India and Pakistan maintain their respective diplomatic missions in each other's capital," he said. Both nations continue to share nuclear installation lists, prisoner details, and missile test data to keep channels open.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar plans to build three new parks in Bengaluru. He said, "Our government is considering three Lalbagh-style gardens in Bengaluru." He wants to use defence land for one, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Varanasi project. Officials also started talks to use forest land for others.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met NDA Lok Sabha MPs today to discuss parliamentary proceedings. During a breakfast meeting, he asked NCP MP Parth Pawar about his mother’s well-being in Marathi. PM Modi urged all members to avoid disruptions, saying, "This is unfair to them," as new MPs need to speak.
Parliament passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill 2026 to help small businesses get payments faster. The Lok Sabha cleared the Bill on Friday after the Rajya Sabha approved it on Monday. This new law makes it mandatory for public enterprises to settle invoices through digital systems.
Both Houses of Parliament adjourned till August 10 on Friday, August 7, 2026, after Opposition members protested. They demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the July 20 police action. Kiren Rijiju said, "The Opposition cannot decide which Minister will come to the House and when." Proceedings remained stalled.
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea seeking a Special Investigation Team probe into burnt currency found at former judge Yashwant Varma’s residence. Justice P.S. Narasimha said the petition was a shot at “cheap publicity.” The court dismissed the case after the judge resigned from his office last year.
The Supreme Court refused relief to Bhupesh Baghel regarding a high court poll petition order. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued, “It’s not a corrupt practice… It’s an electoral offence.” The court asked Baghel to raise his contentions before the high court after it rejected his application on June 15 earlier.
Rahul Gandhi hosted an Instagram 'Ask Me Anything' session on Thursday night to connect with Gen Z. He joked about being Batman and targeted PM Modi regarding student protests. Gandhi also discussed his mother’s dog, Noorie, and praised BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh, sparking talk about his future political moves.
Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Friday urged the Centre to appoint a full-time education minister. He said the temporary charge given to Pralhad Joshi is a stopgap. Chavan added, "I don't see any such person in the current Cabinet," while ruling out Devendra Fadnavis for the important national role.