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The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a plea regarding violence during the July 20 Parliament march over NEET-UG paper leaks. Chief Justice Surya Kant said, "Listen to them why they are shouting." The court advised that authorities should counsel youngsters instead of using aggressive force to avoid further public unrest.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited flood-hit Nepalikhuti in Sivasagar district on Wednesday with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. They used a tractor to assess the damage. Nadda said, "I want to assure you on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that there will be no shortcoming from the government."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the abrogation of Article 370 marked a "decisive new chapter" in history. On August 5, 2019, the government removed special status for Jammu and Kashmir. The PM noted that lives have seen wide-ranging transformation since then, with better infrastructure and new opportunities for all local citizens.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday to end the ongoing Monsoon Session deadlock. The government wants to pass pending bills, but Congress remains firm on its demands. A Congress leader said, "We are very clear about our demands and the issues we want."
Multiple FIRs were registered against Cockroach Janta Party protesters at Jantar Mantar for using allegedly abusive language. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita does not criminalise abusive language as a standalone offence. Legal experts said, "Whether abusive speech amounts to a crime depends on its nature, context and consequences" for the accused.
India’s veterinary health care infrastructure remains limited despite a growing pet population. The number of companion animals grew by 6.6% annually, reaching 39.2 million in 2025. While demand for specialised services rose, facilities stay concentrated in few cities. Experts say strengthening this network is vital for public health and animal welfare.
A PIL filed in the Supreme Court seeks to stop governments from granting blanket pardons to protesters involved in CJP-led riots. Former officer Maneesh Kumar Solanki filed the plea after June and July 2026 protests. It argues that authorities cannot withdraw prosecution for rioting cases based on any political understanding.
The South Western Railway will start Vande Bharat trial runs on the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section from August 11. The Mysuru Division got a new 20-car rake fitted with an Automatic Emergency Braking system. Officials said, "The trial run starting from August 11, would go on till August 22."
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday said the state would roll out an AI-backed disaster management programme. He said, “It will lead to flooding or waterlogging even during moderate rainfall.” The government plans to desilt dams and rivers to improve water capacity and reduce risks from sudden weather shifts.
Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology want a new disaster management strategy for Kerala. They said, “A bottom-up, people-centred, multi-hazard early warning system is essential.” Experts noted that mesoscale mini cloudbursts are becoming frequent, causing flash floods. They urged for better local planning to protect vulnerable populations.
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board released a recruitment notification for 518 technical and healthcare posts on August 4, 2026. Interested candidates can apply online from September 10 until October 9, 2026. The selection process involves a written exam with negative marking for incorrect answers on the official website.
The government proposed a special three-day Parliamentary Session on the 16th, 17th, and 18th to push the Delimitation and Women's Reservation Bill. Sources said the government got in touch with the Congress to discuss the plan. The Bill failed in April as the government could not get a two-thirds majority.