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Activists raised concerns over the Aravalli panel’s consultation timeline and reach on July 21. The group, People for Aravallis, said the notice failed to reach rural communities across 64 districts. They argued that 21 days is not enough time for feedback, as the committee prepares its report by August 31.
Recent floods in Kerala brought tonnes of plastic and debris into water bodies, exposing gaps in waste management. Officials said, “Nearly 40% of the waste leaks out of the system.” The local government started clean-up operations to handle the 7,500 to 10,000 tonnes of waste that resurfaced after the rains.
The LDF’s 2018 post-flood initiative is under scrutiny after recent floods. Launched in May 2025, the Resilient Kerala Programme aimed to improve flood preparedness. A senior official said, “The system failed to provide timely warnings or significantly reduce flooding.” Many now question the effectiveness of these multi-crore flood mitigation plans.
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida took stock of the flood situation in Bhadrak on Wednesday. She directed officials to restore road connectivity and ensure safe drinking water for residents. Parida also visited flood-hit villages and asked departments to keep a constant vigil over vulnerable embankments to prevent further damage there.
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund aims to speed up climate investments through its India-Japan Fund over the next 18-24 months. With $600 million in commitments, the fund targets mobility and energy sectors. "We are looking to invest in opportunities that arise from the India-Japan corridor," said Krishna Kumar.
The Trump administration is considering changes to the US citizenship test that could introduce new education standards. The proposal aims to strengthen the naturalization process and might allow third parties to administer exams. DHS is expected to publish a formal notice of proposed rulemaking in December for public comment soon.
India may probe a surge in solar cell imports from Ethiopia amid fears of Chinese links. Imports jumped from zero to $202 million in 2025-26. An MNRE official said, "Circumvention of goods in violation of country-of-origin norms is always a matter of concern." Officials now check if trade rules got bypassed.
Bangladesh slammed India for allowing ousted leader Sheikh Hasina to hold a media interaction in New Delhi on Wednesday. Dhaka said, "Dhaka deeply regrets that in spite of concerns conveyed a priori to the Government of India about the likely ramifications of this event, this public event was permitted."
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) granted six weeks to States to respond to a plea on disclosing shop owners' identities. The petition seeks to help consumers file complaints under the Consumer Protection Act. The Bench said, “We grant six weeks’ time to the respondents who have not filed.”
The Supreme Court on Wednesday began final hearings on pleas from the Uddhav Thackeray faction challenging the Election Commission’s decision to recognise the Eknath Shinde group as the real Shiv Sena. The court is now examining if a legislative party can override the political organisation that gave it its identity.
The Union government told the Supreme Court on August 5, 2026, that a police modernisation scheme proposal reached the Finance Ministry on July 8, 2026. The Centre said, “The proposal is under consideration.” This plan aims to improve police infrastructure and install CCTV cameras across the country by March 2027.
Actor R Madhavan shared a post comparing Finland’s education system with India’s. The post said Finland moved away from homework to reduce stress and improve learning. Psychologist Rasshi Gurnani said, "Research suggests that the relationship between homework and learning is more nuanced than many people assume." It encourages rethinking academic pressure.