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Trump threatens hard hit back over Jordan strikes
Al JazeeraArchived
US President Donald Trump threatened to hit back hard over strikes on Jordan amid the ongoing Iran war on July 30. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has continued missile and drone attacks targeting US allied positions across the region. The latest exchanges reflect wideni
Champion's home mirrors rise of Indian track stars
NDTVArchived
Neeraj Chopra's reported Rs 30 crore Haryana residence illustrates how Olympic and world championship success can reshape an athlete's personal life off the field. The three floor bungalow sits in a state that has invested heavily in athletics infrastructure. With Glasgow 2026 ap
Anil Menon preps for first ISS spacewalk on August 6
India WestArchived
NASA astronaut Anil Menon is preparing for his first spacewalk outside the International Space Station on August 6 alongside Jessica Meir. The planned 6.5 hour extravehicular activity will focus on preparing solar array components on the station exterior. Menon, who holds Indian
West Asia live: US strikes Iran after Jordan base hit
The HinduArchived
The Hindu's West Asia live page tracked US strikes on Iran in retaliation for an attack on a US base in Jordan. Reports said Iran may receive 300 to 400 Chinese MANPADS QW-12 or FN-16 systems within weeks under a $60 to 70 million deal. QatarEnergy LNG tanker Al Areesh became the
BJP protests outside AAP office over Punjab leaks
NDTVArchived
BJP workers protested outside the AAP Delhi office on July 30 over alleged Punjab examination paper leaks, NDTV video coverage showed. The demonstration linked state exam integrity claims to the AAP headquarters in the capital. The protest arrives amid ongoing NEET and wider exam
Fauci faces contempt vote after Fifth Amendment hearing
BBCArchived
Former NIAID chief Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times at a Senate Homeland Security hearing on July 29 about Covid handling, the BBC reported. Chair Rand Paul warned a contempt vote could come next week and would need 60 Senate votes. President Biden is
Japan mall explosion follows magnitude 7.1 earthquake
Al JazeeraArchived
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kashima, Kumamoto on July 28, Al Jazeera reported. About 50 minutes later an explosion hit an Aeon mall after roughly 3,000 shoppers evacuated within 30 minutes. Eight people were rescued early Wednesday, three died and three workers remained mis
Doctors remove metallic pellets from CJP protester
MoneycontrolArchived
Doctors at Lady Hardinge removed metallic foreign bodies from Sheikh Irshad Mansoori during surgery after face and neck injuries from the July 20 CJP protest, Moneycontrol reported. Material was preserved for examination. Mansoori is a Supreme Court petitioner in the pellet guns
Supreme Court hears pellet gun ban plea from CJP march
Live LawArchived
A Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant with Justices Bagchi and Mohana heard a plea on July 30 by Yashovardhan Azad and pellet victims including Sheikh Irshad Mansoori from the July 20 CJP Sansad Chalo march, Live Law reported. The court said a ban prayer was vague without c
US strikes dozens of IRGC targets after Jordan attack
ReutersArchived
US Central Command said it completed a wave of strikes at 02:00 GMT on July 30 after Iran attacked a US base in Jordan, Reuters reported. Dozens of IRGC targets were hit including command centers, missile and drone sites and coastal defenses. Jordan intercepted five Iranian missi
Ajinkya Rahane retires from international cricket at 38
The HinduArchived
Ajinkya Rahane announced retirement from all international cricket on July 30 at age 38, The Hindu reported. He played 85 Tests for 5,077 runs at average 38.46 with 12 centuries. His last Test was July 2023 against West Indies in Port of Spain. He captained Mumbai to a 42nd Ranji
Altman and 1,000 staffers urge pacing AI development
NDTVArchived
OpenAI chief Sam Altman said AI development may need pacing so society can adapt, NDTV reported, after a Hugging Face hack involving an OpenAI agent. More than 1,000 AI staffers signed the Pacing the Frontier letter including Dario Amodei, Dawn Song and Jakub Pachocki. Nvidia ann
China warns US over humanoid robot import ban
CNBCArchived
The US Federal Communications Commission restricted foreign-made humanoid robot imports citing cybersecurity concerns, CNBC reported. China's commerce ministry threatened retaliation and said the move severely damages bilateral trade ties. Agibot, Unitree and UBTech lead global h
Apple launches US device leasing via Klarna partner
NDTVArchived
Apple has rolled out an Upgrade lease program in the United States for iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches through Klarna, NDTV reported. iPhone leasing starts at $17.99 per month on 12 to 24 month terms for phones and watches, and 24 to 36 months for Macs and iPads, with a so)
Top ten Indians hold fifth of Rs 104 trn wealth
Business StandardArchived
A 360 One and Crisil report finds 3,040 Indians worth Rs 425 crore or more collectively hold Rs 104 trillion, Business Standard reported. The top ten alone control Rs 19.72 trillion, roughly 19 percent of that pool. The bottom half of 1,520 people hold about 9 percent. Women numb
Sensex opens lower then trades flat on Iran risk
NDTVArchived
Indian benchmarks opened weaker on July 30 with the Sensex down about 115 points and the Nifty off roughly 35 amid fresh US-Iran tensions, NDTV live updates showed. Oil price moves and geopolitical risk weighed on sentiment before both indices later traded flat through the sessio
Sensex and Nifty rise led by IT stocks
The HinduArchived
Indian equities opened higher on July 30 with the Sensex up 75.71 points to 77,726.62 and the Nifty gaining 26.90 to 24,275.85 in early trade, The Hindu reported. IT leaders Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies and TCS led gains. Foreign investors bought Rs 2,981.87 crore of
Meal timing joins carb counting in diabetes care
Indian ExpressArchived
Growing research suggests meal timing, regular intervals, avoiding late-night eating, spacing carbohydrates and circadian rhythm may influence glucose control alongside carb counting for diabetes management. Indian Express reports that clinicians increasingly weigh when meals hap
Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak amendment bill amid opposition din
The HinduArchived
The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 on July 29 amid opposition protests, proposing five to ten years imprisonment and fines up to Rs 50 lakh for examination paper leak offences. The bill amends the 2024 anti-paper leak law following the NEET-UG 2026 c
PoK protests since June leave over 70 dead
The HinduArchived
Protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir since June 2026 have reportedly left more than 70 people dead, with demonstrations in Rawalakot, Mirpur and Muzaffarabad. The Awami Action Committee has helped mobilise rallies over governance, electricity shortages and economic conditions. T
AI-171 probe finds no fuel switch fault so far
NDTVArchived
The Air India AI-171 crash investigation has entered its final stage with no abnormality found in the fuel switch so far, the government told Parliament on July 29. Investigators continue inspecting the thrust control module, with components being examined at facilities in Seattl
Trainee IPS officer arrested for sexual harassment at police academy
Times of IndiaArchived
A trainee IPS officer was arrested at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad on July 30 for allegedly sexually harassing a co-trainee. An FIR was registered on July 18 before the arrest. SVPNPA authorities are cooperating with police as the investigatio
Influencers and NGOs step up Assam flood relief efforts
NDTVArchived
Social media influencers and non profit groups are helping Assam flood relief in districts including Jorhat and Sivasagar, mobilising donations and supplies for affected communities. The floods have killed more than 75 people and affected over 3.3 lakh residents. Volunteer networ
Eleven year old rape survivor delivers baby in Haryana hospital
RediffArchived
An 11 year old rape survivor delivered a baby girl at a hospital in Yamunanagar, Haryana on July 29. Police arrested the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Medical teams attended to both the survivor and the newborn following the delivery, in a cas
Gadkari says E20 petrol poses no major durability issues
Times of IndiaArchived
Union minister Nitin Gadkari told the Rajya Sabha on July 29 that E20 petrol shows no significant durability issues according to studies by Indian Oil Corporation and ARAI. He addressed growing concerns about vehicle mileage and engine compatibility with higher ethanol blends. Of
Birbhum raid finds Rs 5.5 crore cash and gold
NDTVArchived
A raid at Minar Mondal's home in Birbhum on July 29 uncovered Rs 5.5 crore in cash and 15 kilograms of gold, according to officials. Mondal, a former bus driver, is linked to Tulu Mondal, associated with jailed Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal. The seizure is part of ong
Meta outlines safeguards for key accounts after PM video block
NDTVArchived
Meta wrote to the central government outlining safeguards for posts from key accounts after a Facebook video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly blocked on July 23. The video addressing youth concerns over the NEET paper leak was restored after Meta attributed the removal
CJP founder urges government to stop targeting student protesters
Times of IndiaArchived
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said students are not terrorists but the future, urging the government to stop targeting protesters over the NEET paper leak agitation. Dipke spent 36 days at Jantar Mantar during the demonstration. The Cockroach Janta Party has warned of fresh nationwi
Water cannons deployed at Waris Punjab De protest in Chandigarh
Times of IndiaArchived
Waris Punjab De supporters protested in Chandigarh on July 29 demanding release of Amritpal Singh from detention, blocking roads and triggering police deployment of water cannons. Dramatic scenes included a protester climbing atop a vehicle as authorities tried to clear the block
DRDO denies reports of active cyber attack or data breach
NDTVArchived
DRDO and the Ministry of Defence denied reports of an active cyber attack or data breach on July 29, saying no current intrusion had been detected. Officials said dark web claims referenced old data from 2020 to 2022 and were incorrect or unverified. The statement sought to count
Delhi Police issue notices over objectionable posts targeting PM
ThePrintArchived
Delhi Police's IFSO unit issued notices to Jaipur Dialogues and other accounts for sharing objectionable X posts targeting the Prime Minister. FIRs were registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, and recipients were ordered to remove the content within three hours or face
Rajya Sabha passes Vande Mataram insult prevention amendment bill
The HinduArchived
The Rajya Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Amendment Bill 2026 on July 29, extending legal protection against deliberate insult to Vande Mataram alongside the national flag and anthem. Opposition MPs walked out during the discussion, saying insufficient t
Pradhan exit highlights ageing profile of Parliament
NDTVArchived
Former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 amid fallout from the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, with another minister given additional charge. Commentary on his exit has also focused on Parliament's demographics, noting the Lok Sabha's average member a
Last CPI Maoist central committee member arrested in Jharkhand
Hindustan TimesArchived
Misir Besra, described as the last remaining CPI Maoist central committee member at large, was arrested in Jharkhand on July 29. Police had placed a bounty of over Rs 1 crore on the 65 year old, who faces 141 cases. The arrest followed coordinated operations by Jharkhand and Chha
CBI charge sheet names 13 accused in NEET-UG 2026 leak
The HinduArchived
The Central Bureau of Investigation filed a charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case on July 29. Investigators recorded statements from 360 witnesses and searched 92 locations during the probe. The filing marks a formal step toward trial for those alleg
Iran resumes missiles as US and Saudis strike Iraq militias
The HinduArchived
Iran resumed missile attacks on US positions in Jordan as the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out strikes against Tehran backed militias in Iraq on July 29. More than 20 people were reported killed in the latest exchanges. Brent crude rose 3.1 percent, reflecting market co
Trump and Netanyahu explored full range of Iran options
NDTVArchived
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the full range of options on Iran, including diplomacy, economic measures and military action, an Israeli official said in a briefing reported on July 29. The meeting reflects continued coordination
Gulveer Singh wins silver in men's 10000m at CWG
New Indian ExpressArchived
India's Gulveer Singh won silver in the men's 10,000 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 29, 2026, clocking 27 minutes 49.78 seconds. It was India's first ever medal in the event at the Games. The distance runner is also entered for the 5,000 metres final schedule
Gen Z protest slang from CJP reaches Parliament floor
BBCArchived
Words like delulu, FOMO and clocked it, once confined to Instagram comment sections, were used by MPs across parties during a Lok Sabha debate on the government's new anti-exam leak bill. BJP's Bansuri Swaraj and Tejasvi Surya, and Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde used the terms again
US Senate advances sanctions bill naming India, China
The HinduArchived
The US Senate voted 86 to 12 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would let President Trump impose tariffs on major buyers of Russian and Iranian oil. Senators named India and China as the largest purchasers of Russian energy, alongside
New US bill offers green card path after seven years
NDTVArchived
Senator Alex Padilla has introduced a bill that would let immigrants who have lived continuously in the United States for at least seven years apply for a green card, updating a registry provision unchanged since 1986. Applicants would need a clean criminal record and to meet exi
US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq
The HinduArchived
US and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed militants in Iraq on Wednesday in retaliation for recent attacks, after a brief pause in the Iran war ended with Iranian missile strikes on American forces. Jordan's air defences intercepted five missiles fired from Iran, while Iran's Revolu
Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 18
Al JazeeraArchived
The death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto on Japan's Kyushu island has risen to at least 18, with 62 people injured, six seriously. A shopping mall in Kashima city partly collapsed after a gas explosion trapped shoppers and workers, killing four there, w
RBI Governor calls rupee undervalued, not overvalued
The HinduArchived
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra reiterated that the rupee is undervalued in both nominal and real effective exchange rate terms, adding that the central bank does not target a specific exchange rate or band. The rupee has depreciated 5.8 percent this year amid elev
Apple launches new device leasing program via Klarna
GSMArenaArchived
Apple has introduced Apple Upgrade, a new leasing program run through financial company Klarna, replacing its earlier iPhone Upgrade Program. The scheme covers iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads and Macs, offering 12 and 24 month leases for phones and watches, and 24 and 36 month leasGovernment finds no major issues with E20 petrol
Times of IndiaArchived
The government told the Rajya Sabha that a joint study by IOCL, the Indian Institute of Petroleum, SIAM and ARAI found no significant performance or durability issues in vehicles running on E20 petrol. Minister Nitin Gadkari said legacy vehicles showed no abnormal wear, though BS
What makes the Andromeda Galaxy worth studying
Insights on IndiaArchived
The Andromeda Galaxy, or M31, is a massive barred spiral galaxy about 2.5 million light years from Earth, the nearest major spiral neighbour to the Milky Way. It spans more than 220,000 light years and holds an estimated 1 trillion stars, making it visible to the naked eye under
CJP warns court order could be used against protesters
NDTVArchived
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said the Supreme Court's order contradicts a July 25 government assurance to withdraw FIRs against peaceful protesters, warning it could be weaponised by the Centre and BJP ruled states. He said the government's lawyers did not oppose the order despite
Rahul Gandhi's Amit Shah charge sparks Lok Sabha uproar
Hindustan TimesArchived
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged in the Lok Sabha that Home Minister Amit Shah had authorised the use of force against protesting students, triggering a major uproar during the debate. The BJP demanded proof, and Gandhi's remarks on Shah were later expunged from theNo fault found in Air India crash fuel switch
Times of IndiaArchived
The government told the Rajya Sabha that no abnormality was found in the fuel control switch locking mechanism of the Air India Boeing 787 that crashed in Ahmedabad last year, killing 260 people. The switch was examined at the manufacturer's facility in Seattle as part of continu