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Infantino faces FIFA revolt after World Cup stake plan
The GuardianArchived
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a plan to sell about 20 percent of a commercial subsidiary valued at 20 billion dollars after UEFA and other confederations opposed it. On August 5, Luis Figo said Infantino must go. FIFA's management board later restated full support for
Pakistan ends eight-match away Test losing streak
Al JazeeraArchived
Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test at Port of Spain on August 5, ending an eight-match away losing streak and drawing the series 1-1. Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam finished unbeaten on 24 as Pakistan chased 75. Spinners Sajid Khan and Ali Usman share
Meta apologises to India over platform errors
The HinduArchived
On August 5, Meta's Joel Kaplan met MeitY and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Government sources said Mark Zuckerberg apologised for child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and platform errors. Kaplan apologised for the error that restricted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Jul
US lawmaker criticises proposed FCRA amendments
The HinduArchived
US Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia criticised proposed FCRA amendments on X on August 4. He said the changes could permit government takeovers of churches and charities and warned India-US ties could suffer. The Bill lets a Designated Authority manage foreign contributio
Shakib Al Hasan house attacked in Magura
Times of IndiaArchived
Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan's residence in Magura was attacked around 9 pm with brick chips, vandalised windows and an attempted arson, reports said. No injuries were reported. The attack came after he attended Sheikh Hasina's media interaction at the Foreign Correspondents' Club S
Paper leak sit-in tests Jharkhand exam trust
NDTVArchived
Alleged paper leaks have made Ranchi's stadium sit-in a test of exam credibility in Jharkhand. Soren says doors are open, yet protesters still seek CBI or outside retired High Court judges for JPSC and related papers. The planned August 10 Assembly gherao raises stakes for a deal
Nadda visits Assam flood village by tractor
Times of IndiaArchived
Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited flood-hit Nepali Khuti in Sivasagar, Assam, on August 5, travelling by tractor with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He assured full Centre support for ongoing relief work. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority put the death toll
Kashmir marks seven years since Article 370
NDTVArchived
August 5, 2026 marked seven years since Article 370 was abrogated on August 5, 2019. BJP processions were allowed in Jammu and Kashmir, while the opposition called it a black day. The National Conference held a sit-in after its march was blocked. In Delhi, the INDIA bloc proteste
Rijiju meets Rahul Gandhi over Parliament logjam
The HinduArchived
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Rahul Gandhi for about 50 minutes on August 5, with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K.C. Venugopal and Gaurav Gogoi present. Talks covered the delimitation Bill and the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026. Gandhi sought an Amit Shah statement on police
MIB orders 4,996 Telegram channels disabled
Indian TelevisionArchived
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed the disabling of 7,393 URLs linked to film piracy, including 1,263 websites and 4,996 Telegram channels. Minister of State L. Murugan shared the figures in a Lok Sabha reply. Officials said the steps rest on the Cinematograph
Ex-CDS says Pakistan sought Sindoor ceasefire
FirstpostArchived
Former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan said Pakistan sought a ceasefire through the DGMO hotline on the morning of May 10, 2025 during Operation Sindoor. India delayed its response because less than half of planned strikes were completed. The operation began on May 7 after the April 22 Paha
SC allows court reporting but bars AV clip use
The TelegraphArchived
The Supreme Court clarified that news organisations may report judicial proceedings but may not utilise audio-video clips of those proceedings. A July 24 interim bar restricts extracting or disseminating AV clips without permission. The clarification, linked to orders around July
Three teens arrested in Hailakandi minor girl case
NDTVArchived
Police in Assam's Hailakandi district arrested three teenagers in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl found dead on the night of August 1. A special investigation team has been formed, and the accused were remanded to six days' custody. Charges are being p
TVK presents maiden Revised Budget for Tamil Nadu
The HinduArchived
On August 5, Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the Revised Budget of the C. Joseph Vijay TVK coalition in Tamil Nadu. Annan Seer offers 8g gold and a saree for eligible brides at Rs 812 crore, while Thai Maaman provides a ring for newborns at Rs 560 crore. Outstanding de
Rajya Sabha clears bill raising SC judges to 38
NDTVArchived
On August 5, the Rajya Sabha approved by voice vote a bill raising Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice. The bill replaces an ordinance and returns to the Lok Sabha after the Lower House passed it on August 3. MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal linked the increase t
Air India flight hits severe turbulence near Delhi
Times of India\Archived
On August 4, Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi, an Airbus A320, encountered severe turbulence and lost about 300 feet before landing safely in Delhi. About 17 people were injured, including 13 passengers and four crew members. The DGCA opened a probe, and both the flig
SIAM withdraws letter on E20 chloride concerns
The HinduArchived
On the night of August 4, SIAM withdrew an earlier letter to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas that had flagged chloride-related corrosion concerns with E20 fuel. The earlier letter cited part failures and chloride levels of about 500 mg/kg and sought limits. SIAM later s
Indian vessel sinks after Red Sea attack off Yemen
The HinduArchived
On August 4, the Indian-flagged vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya was attacked off Yemen and later sank in the Red Sea. All 13 Indians among the 14 seafarers on board were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and taken to Mokha. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the rescue,
SC directs CEC to review Himachal ecology in phases
LiveLawArchived
Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed the Central Empowered Committee to examine Himachal Pradesh ecological issues in phases, including alleged illegal constructions in the Shimla green belt. The matter arises from a suo motu public interest litigation. The next hearin
Home Worlds draw splits India's singles challenge
The HinduArchived
India's singles path splits sharply at the Worlds: Sindhu and Lakshya start against lower-ranked openers, while Ayush Shetty meets top-ranked Shi Yu Qi immediately. The home event in Delhi raises expectation around early Indian progress, especially with Satwik-Chirag entering fro
RBI holds repo rate steady at 5.25 percent
The HinduArchived
The RBI Monetary Policy Committee on August 5 unanimously kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent, with the SDF, MSF and bank rate corridor intact under a neutral stance. Governor Sanjay Malhotra projected GDP growth at 6.7 percent and CPI at 5 percent for 2026-27. June CPI
Panel tells Zuckerberg to apologise within three days
Times of IndiaArchived
A Parliamentary Standing Committee asked Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to issue an unconditional apology within three days. The demand follows Facebook's temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech from the platform. The panel, chaired by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, warne
JP Nadda visits Assam flood-hit Sivasagar villages
NDTVArchived
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday visited flood-hit Nepalikhuti in Assam's Sivasagar district with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, touring by tractor to assess damage. Nearly 90 people have died and more than 1.22 lakh remain affected across five districts after ove
CJP says it will back Jharkhand student protests
The HinduArchived
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Wednesday the group will go to Jharkhand to support students protesting JPSC and recruitment exam irregularities. Speaking ahead of a core-team meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, he said CJP will function as a pressure group for now. Job aspiTN Budget offers gold coin and saree for brides
The HinduArchived
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson announced an eight-gram gold coin and silk saree as Annan Seer for eligible women on their wedding day, with Rs 812 crore allocated in Revised Budget Estimates. The TVK government also said integrated senior-citizen homes will open in 12 dUS lawmaker warns FCRA changes may strain ties
The HinduArchived
US Congressman Riley Moore warned that proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendments could affect India-US relations going forward. He called the changes a clear attack against Christians in an August 4 social media post. Moore said the bill would allow government takeo
SC urges listening over force in NEET protests
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said reasoning with students and organisers in NEET-UG paper-leak protests is better than an aggressive crackdown. Chief Justice Surya Kant said authorities should counsel, pacify and listen, adding that restraint beats force with the young generati
Parliament passes two bills amid sustained protests
New Indian ExpressArchived
Parliament on Tuesday passed two bills amid repeated disruptions over alleged Ayodhya Ram Temple donation irregularities. Opposition protests also continued over police action during the July 20 student march. The Rajya Sabha cleared the Registration of Births and Deaths Amendmen
Seafarers union urges Navy cover after vessel attack
Times of IndiaArchived
The Forward Seamen's Union of India urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deploy Navy assets to protect Indian-flagged vessels and seafarers in the Red Sea, Black Sea and Strait of Hormuz after an Indian vessel was attacked. The union said the ship was hit while transiting Bab-el
SC bars news use of court audio-video clips
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court clarified on July 31 that news outlets may report court proceedings but cannot use audio or video clips of hearings. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said the July 24 order was not a blanket ban on text reporting. Outlets cannot post raw or edited hear
NC and PDP protest on Article 370 anniversary
The HinduArchived
NC and PDP organised street protests across Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, 2026, marking seven years since Article 370 special status was abrogated. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said his party remains committed to reversing the changes. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called it a
Ex-CDS says India delayed Pakistan ceasefire call
News18Archived
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said India deliberately waited after Pakistan sought a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025. Speaking at ThePrint's Off The Cuff event, he said Islamabad called on the DGMO hotline in the morning while India had notRahul rejects Rijiju request on delimitation bill
NDTVArchived
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday seeking Congress cooperation on the Delimitation Bill and Women's Reservation Amendment Bill, sources said. Gandhi refused, saying no House business can proceed until discussion on alle
Calcutta HC again denies Abhishek foreign travel plea
NDTVArchived
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday again refused Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee urgent permission to travel abroad for eye treatment. The rejection came about two weeks after a similar order by the same bench. Justice Sougata Bhattacharya said procedures are available in India
Centre details NEET security overhaul before Supreme Court
NDTVArchived
The Centre told the Supreme Court it has overhauled NEET conduct to curb paper leaks, filing a Ministry of Education affidavit before a bench led by Justice P.S. Narasimha. A High-Powered Task Force headed by Nandan Nilekani, set up on July 27, has three months to recommend AI an
Passengers criticise response after Phuket turbulence
RediffArchived
Relatives of passengers on Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi said severe turbulence caused a sharp altitude drop lasting about ten seconds roughly 90 minutes to two hours after takeoff. Thirteen passengers and four crew members were injured and taken to hospital. FamilCalcutta HC hears plea on Vande Mataram order
LiveLawArchived
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday orally remarked that heavens would not fall if all six stanzas of Vande Mataram are sung in madrasas while hearing a PIL against a government notification making the full national song mandatory there. Acting Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty
Hyderabad seizes over 25,300 kg adulterated spices
The HinduArchived
Hyderabad's Food Adulteration Surveillance Team and GHMC food safety officials seized over 25,300 kg of spices adulterated with fabric dyes, talcum powder, industrial dyes and synthetic colours. Seizures included ajwain, jeera, mustard, cloves and fennel seeds meant for supply in
Three bypolls show mixed signals for major parties
The HinduArchived
By-elections on July 30 in Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur produced mixed results across three BJP-ruled states. Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj won Bankipur by 19,324 votes, ending decades of BJP hold in the Patna seat. Congress took Datia by just over 6,000 votes on 71.44% turnout,
Policy day focus follows oil-led market rebound
The HinduArchived
Early gains tied to cheaper oil and foreign inflows show how energy prices and global risk mood still steer Indian equities before domestic policy cues. Asian markets also rose, with South Korea's KOSPI up about 4%. Softer crude and a firmer rupee narrative can extend the bounce
SpaceX rocket stage believed to hit the Moon
BBCArchived
A stray SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is believed to have crashed into the Moon near the Einstein crater at about 5,400 mph on Wednesday. The empty stage launched in January 2025 with two lunar landers and drifted for about 18 months before impact. Nasa's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbit
Thirteen Indians rescued after Red Sea vessel attack
The HinduArchived
Indian-flagged MSV Faize Noore Oliya was attacked and sank in the Red Sea off Yemen on August 4, and all 13 Indian nationals on board were rescued. The MEA condemned the assault and said the Embassy in Riyadh is coordinating with Yemeni authorities. New Delhi also called for an e
BJP loses long-held Bankipur seat to Jan Suraaj
The GuardianArchived
The BJP lost the Bankipur byelection in Patna, a seat it had held for about three decades, to Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj after Cockroach student protests and the education minister's resignation. Coverage cited youth unemployment pressures. In related contests, the BJP lost Dat
Thirteen hurt as Air India jet hits severe turbulence
RediffArchived
Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi, an Airbus A320neo, hit severe turbulence that injured 13 passengers and four crew out of 137 passengers and eight crew. Five passengers were discharged by the evening of August 4. Capt Prashant Dhalla said severe turbulence can diseng
Welfare schemes meet a Rs 13 lakh crore debt ledger
The HinduArchived
Tamil Nadu maiden TVK Budget pairs visible welfare such as the Rs 812 crore bridal gold-and-saree scheme and a Rs 2000 crore laptop plan with a White Paper putting debt at Rs 13.18 lakh crore including PSUs. School Education Rs 44527 crore anchors human-capital spending. The fisc
Ranchi stadium protest seeks CBI probe into exams
Hindustan TimesArchived
Ranchi students at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium entered about the twelfth day of protest demanding a CBI or ED probe into alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC and JSSC exams. A hunger strike is expanding as they seek cancellation and reforms, rejecting a CID-only inquiry. CM HemWhy NEET CBT still needs health ministry clearance
The HinduArchived
Moving NEET-UG online is not a single-ministry switch: the Education Ministry affidavit says computer-based testing is under review after the 2026 leaks and Pradhan resignation, but the final model awaits Nilekani task force advice plus Health Ministry and NMC concurrence. With o
Families join workers mourning deadly sewer cleaning
Hindustan TimesArchived
At Jantar Mantar, families who lost relatives in sewer and septic tank work stood with the Safai Karamchari Andolan to demand that the 2013 ban on manual scavenging finally mean protection on the ground. Their presence turned a policy protest into a memorial for preventable death
High Court grants Asaram first 20-day regular parole
RediffArchived
The Rajasthan High Court granted 85-year-old Asaram a 20-day first regular parole while he serves life for the 2013 sexual assault of a minor. He has been in custody for over 13 years and must post a Rs 50000 personal bond with two Rs 25000 sureties. The state opposed release, ci
Temple trust admits loopholes after 18 crore claim
The HinduArchived
After Raj Thackeray alleged about Rs 18 crore was siphoned yearly from Siddhivinayak donations, the temple trust board admitted collection loopholes and sought an ACB probe. Forty-six employees were suspended and nine workers arrested, later freed on bail. Weekly donations rose f