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The Kerala government on Wednesday accorded state honours to Rajesh R, a rescue instructor who drowned while saving a farmer during recent floods in Cherupuzha. Chief minister V D Satheesan visited his family and said, "His ultimate sacrifice and selfless love for humanity will forever be remembered" by the state.
The Supreme Court adjourned the NEET-UG reform hearing to August 19 on Thursday. The Bench said the Centre’s affidavit was not yet on record. Judges asked all parties to review the document, which details new NTA protocols, before the court examines the proposed changes and hears arguments from both sides.
An earthquake of 5.1 magnitude struck the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh early Thursday. The National Center for Seismology said the quake hit at 5:45 am. Officials said no immediate loss of life or damage to property was reported. The region also saw several minor tremors throughout the morning.
The Reserve Bank of India left the repo rate unchanged this week. The decision was unanimous as inflation remained above the 4% target since June. While inflation is rising, the committee expects it to peak soon. The RBI also raised its 2026-27 growth forecast from 6.6% to 6.7% for India.
The Tamil Nadu budget allocated ₹52,920 crore to school and higher education departments. Wilson said, "This government is committed to making the necessary social, economic and human capital investments." The state started many projects, including free bicycles and laptops for students, to help reach a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea against organisers of the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" march in Delhi. The bench said, "Youngsters are required to be pacified, counselled, and any aggressive action in the name of the 'mighty State' can unnecessarily aggravate the situation and precipitate further violence."
Pakistan accused India of plotting "Operation Sindoor 2.0" to destabilise Pakistan-occupied Kashmir during recent elections. Adviser Rana Sanaullah claimed the protests aimed to stop the polls. Meanwhile, Nawaz Sharif’s party got a lead in the assembly, winning 24 of 34 seats. India dismissed these elections as a complete farce on Tuesday.
India faces a growing health crisis as fatty liver disease now affects 120 million people. Experts say the condition, once linked to alcohol, is driven by obesity and sedentary lifestyles. With 35.4% of children also affected, doctors urge wider screening to prevent long-term liver damage and other serious metabolic disorders.
The border village of Barmer is now an international supplier of unique bharat embroidery. Sangari Devi, who started at age 10, said, “I learned embroidery from my mother who learned it from hers.” Many women in Binjasar use this traditional craft to support their families and reach global markets.
The Yamuna’s water level in Delhi started rising on Wednesday after the Hathnikund barrage released 63,109 cusecs. Officials said there is no flood risk at present, even as the river nears the warning level. “The situation is well under control,” an official said, noting the high flow will cleanse the river.
Union Minister Amit Shah said Bharat Taxi aims to provide an alternative platform rather than replace private aggregators. The app uses a driver-owned model with over 8 lakh registered Sarathis. Shah confirmed the government provided no financial support for this cooperative project, which focuses on fair earnings and passenger safety.
A Telangana senior citizen won Rs 30,000 after Railways denied a refund for a train cancelled due to December 2023 floods. The commission called the Railways’ approach “inhumane” as the passenger could not reach counters while stranded. It said the rules failed to address natural calamities, forcing the refund payout.