- Lok Sabha Passes Supreme Court Judges Bill, Adjourned for the Day Amid Opposition Protests
Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges through a voice vote amid Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak and Ram Temple donation row. The House was adjourned for the day.
- Prashant Kishor Scripts Historic Bankipur Victory, Ends BJP’s 30-Year Stronghold Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has secured a landmark victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, defeating the BJP in its long-held bastion. Contesting his first election, Kishor maintained a commanding lead throughout the counting before sealing a decisive win, marking a major political breakthrough in Bihar.
3.Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Acquitted in Women Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case
A Delhi court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief and ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers. The verdict concludes a three-year legal battle that triggered nationwide protests led by India’s top wrestlers.
.Kharge Demands Amit Shah’s Statement in Parliament on Action Against Protesting Students
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Home Minister Amit Shah to explain in Parliament the reported lathicharge and pellet gun action against protesting students. He also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi address allegations regarding the theft of donations meant for the Ram Temple.
5.“We Have Not Lost Hope”: Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia to Challenge Brij Bhushan’s Acquittal
Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia said the women wrestlers will appeal against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh’s acquittal in the sexual harassment case. Expressing disappointment over the verdict, they vowed to continue their legal fight.
6.”Is This Jungle Raj?”: Jagan Mohan Reddy Accuses Naidu Government of ‘Politics of Vendetta’
YSR Congress Party chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of pursuing “politics of vendetta” by targeting political opponents through false cases and misusing the police. He questioned the state’s law and order and vowed to continue his fight.
7.Abhijeet Dipke Warns of Fresh Protest Over Delay in Compensation for NEET Paper Leak Victims
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke said compensation has not yet been paid to families affected by the NEET paper leak controversy. He warned of fresh protests if the government fails to fulfil its promises and meet the victims’ demands.
8.Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Visits Flood-Hit Sivasagar, Reviews Relief and Rehabilitation Efforts
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the flood-affected Nepalikhuti area in Sivasagar to assess the situation and review ongoing relief measures. He interacted with affected residents, directed officials to speed up assistance, and assured support for rehabilitation efforts.
- BJP-Led NDA Parliamentary Party to Hold Weekly ‘Mangal Milan’ Meeting on Tuesday
The BJP-led NDA Parliamentary Party will hold its weekly ‘Mangal Milan’ meeting on Tuesday. The gathering is expected to bring together alliance MPs to discuss parliamentary strategy, coordination on legislative business, and key political issues during the ongoing Monsoon Session.
10.Trump Says US-Iran Talks to Begin on August 3 After Calling Off Planned Military Strike
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran will begin talks on Monday, August 3, after shelving a planned military strike. The announcement marks a diplomatic push to ease tensions following recent hostilities between the two countries.
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