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• They May Be Called Gen Z or Gen Alpha; to Me, They Are Gen Hope: Assam CM Sarma
  
  In what is being seen as a subtle political message amid the ongoing debate over the role of Cockroach Janata Party-led Gen Z recent protests against the Union government, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the younger generation represents "Gen Hope"...
• Mumbai Police Probe Social Media Post Warning of Possible Terror Attack in August
  
  Mumbai Police has launched an investigation after a social media post warning of a possible terrorist attack in Mumbai and other parts of India surfaced on X, triggering security concerns.The police took cognisance of the post and initiated a probe to verify its...
• Maharashtra Bans Analogue Cottage Cheese to Protect Consumers; Violations to Attract Jail, Heavy Fines
  
  In a major move aimed at safeguarding public health, the Maharashtra government has imposed a complete ban on the manufacture, sale, storage, transportation, distribution, and processing of analogue paneer (artificial or non-dairy cottage cheese) across the state. With this...
• UP supplementary budget overshadowed by Oppn protest over Ram Temple donation theft row
  
  The Uttar Pradesh Assembly witnessed a heated confrontation as a political dispute over the alleged Ram Temple donation theft issue overshadowed the presentation of the state government's first supplementary budget for the financial year 2026-27.The Yogi Adityanath-led...
• Oppn's protest march in Parliament complex over Jantar Mantar police action, Ram temple donation row
  
  Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, and several other Opposition MPs on Wednesday marched from the Gandhi statue at Prerna Sthal to Makar Dwar in Parliament, raising concerns over the alleged police action against protesters on...
• Mumbai: Anti-Narcotics Cell Seizes Mephedrone Worth RS 2 CR, Two Arresteda
  
  The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has arrested two men and seized 681 grams of mephedrone (MD) worth approximately Rs 2.04 crore in Mumbai.According to the ANC, the accused were apprehended during a patrol operation at around 10:30 p.m. on August 4 near MHADA Colony Road in...
• Heavy rain alert in 10 U'khand districts; CM Dhami orders high vigil
  
  Ten districts of Uttarakhand have been placed on high alert as the monsoon continues to batter the Himalayan state, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of the state over the coming days.The Meteorological...
• Ram Darbar pass system abolished in Ayodhya; devotees can now visit without special permit
  
  The special pass system for visiting the Ram Darbar at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has been abolished, making the 'darshan' process more convenient for devotees.Under the new arrangement, devotees will no longer be required to obtain separate passes to visit the Ram Darbar....
• Darshan's fans disrupt Shivakumar's speech; upset CM urges patience, respect for legal process
  
  Fans and supporters of jailed Kannada actor Darshan disrupted Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's address at the Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Karaga Mahotsava in Ramanagara by repeatedly raising "D-Boss" slogans, seeking his intervention in the actor's case. As the...
• Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid heavy Oppn sloganeering
  
  The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Wednesday as the Opposition continued with heavy sloganeering during the Question Hour for the third straight day of the week.Speaker Om Birla requested the MPs to maintain the decorum of the House and avoid flashing posters in the...
• TVK govt unveils revenue push, school modernisation in maiden TN budget
  
  Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the maiden Budget of the TVK government, outlining a fiscal roadmap centred on revenue mobilisation, education infrastructure and long-term economic growth, while setting a target of transforming the state...
• UP Sanskrit Board topper Rajneesh Yadav booked for ID, document fraud
  
  Rajneesh Yadav, the Pratapgarh student who came into the spotlight after securing the top rank in the state in the 2026 Uttar Madhyama (Class 12) examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Sanskrit Education Council, has now found himself at the centre of a...
• RBI Projects 5 PC Inflation for FY27, Seen Rising in near Term
  
  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday projected consumer price inflation at 5 per cent for FY27, while expecting it to rise further in the near term.Announcing the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, Malhotra...
• Economy remains resilient amid steady domestic demand: RBI Governor
  
  The Indian economy has remained resilient amid persisting global headwinds, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday, adding that high frequency indicators available so far point towards steady domestic demand in Q1 2026-27.Private consumption remained robust....
• Bhopal Police issue traffic advisory ahead of four-day BRICS Cultural Working Group meet
  
  Bhopal is set to host the four-day BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) meeting from Wednesday, with more than 100 delegates from BRICS member and partner countries expected to participate in discussions on cultural cooperation and heritage.The meeting, being held under...
• Maha FDA bans analogue cheese, artificial paneer for one year after legislative push
  
  In a major regulatory crackdown on food adulteration, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra State, has imposed an immediate, state-wide ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation, and sale of analogue or artificial (non-dairy) paneer for a...
• Bypoll Victories Signal Complete Change of Wind: Shiv Sena(UBT) in 'Saamana'
  
  The Shiv Sena(UBT) has launched a sharp political commentary targeting the Centre, alleging that recent developments and youth-led protests signify growing public discontent.An editorial in the party's mouthpiece 'Saamana' on Wednesday asserted that electoral outcomes...
• Seven years after Article 370: How J&K changed as separatism faded, terror receded
  
  This day marks seven years since the abrogation of Article 370, a historic decision made in 2019 that abolished the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Following this decision, Jammu and Kashmir is now fully governed by the same set of penal laws as the rest of the...
• RBI holds repo rate at 5.25 pc, maintains neutral instance as global tensions linger
  
  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, while maintaining the status quo in its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions.The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate also remained...
• ECI removes 17 inactive outfits in U'khand from registered political parties list
  
  The Election Commission of India (ECI) has barred 17 registered unrecognised political parties in Uttarakhand from fielding candidates under their respective party banners in the 2027 Assembly elections after they failed to establish their existence or demonstrate any...
• Calcutta HC to hear today Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for eye treatment
  
  The Calcutta High Court's single judge bench of Justice Sougata Bhattacharya will hear the petition from Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress general secretary and Lok Sabha member, seeking permission to travel overseas for ophthalmic treatment.Last month, the same...
• Delhi under Yellow Alert as IMD Forecasts Moderate Rain, Cloudy Skies Till August 10
  
  Delhi is likely to receive moderate rainfall on Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for the national capital amid continued monsoon activity across the region.The weather department has forecast a generally cloudy sky over Delhi...
• RBI to announce MPC decision today; rates likely to remain unchanged
  
  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra is set to announce the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) three-day meeting on Wednesday, with economists and market participants widely expecting the central bank to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged...
• Chennai Corporation targets 2 lakh stray dogs in major anti-rabies vaccination drive
  
  The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will launch a citywide vaccination campaign in the second week of August, targeting around two lakh stray dogs as part of intensified efforts to prevent rabies and improve animal welfare.The campaign will cover all zones of the city and...
• TN plans mango industrial corridor in Dharmapuri-Krishnagiri; 5 processing parks proposed
  
  The Tamil Nadu government plans to develop Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri districts as the state's mango industrial corridor, with five integrated mango processing parks proposed as part of its Vetri Tamizhagam Vision document.The initiative, aimed at strengthening the...

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