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Two firefighters died and three got injured after a wall collapsed during a fire rescue operation at ILJIN Electronics in Greater Noida on 3am. Officials said, "At around 4.15am, while cooling operations were underway, a first-floor wall along with an iron beam suddenly collapsed outward onto a team."
India will have 40.7 crore people aged 14 to 29 by 2026, giving it the world's largest Gen Z population. As these young people focus on jobs and education, political parties will find it hard to ignore them. By the 2029 elections, this group will become a major voting force.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the RBI to frame a standard operating procedure for mule accounts within four weeks. This move aims to stop digital arrest scams. The court noted that cyber fraud complaints fell significantly since 2024. Officials must now speed up fund recovery and boost public awareness.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declared August 15 as India Day to honour the Indian diaspora’s contributions. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu also issued a similar proclamation. The state recognised how Indian-Americans help the community through medicine, science, and business. These celebrations highlight India’s rich culture and its role as a democracy.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk shared a video message thanking supporters after ending his hunger strike. He said, "I can say with confidence that India's youth is among the best in the world." Wangchuk regained 6 kg of the 11 kg he lost and plans to return to his normal routine soon.
India said on Tuesday it has no role in Sheikh Hasina’s virtual speech at a New Delhi media club on Wednesday. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "The government has no involvement whatsoever in it." India continues efforts to improve ties with Bangladesh despite objections from Dhaka regarding the event.
Nitish Kumar met PM Narendra Modi at Parliament House to discuss Bihar’s development and the future of their alliance. This meeting followed a major BJP loss in the Bankipur bypoll. A source said, "The meeting was about issues related to the development of Bihar," focusing on infrastructure and state support.
The Union cabinet last week approved the ₹84,000 crore Samudra Manthan scheme for offshore deepwater hydrocarbon exploration. This five-year initiative aims to revive India’s stagnant production sector and reduce heavy import dependence. As the world’s third-largest oil consumer, India currently imports about 90% of its crude oil needs from abroad.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, issued notice to the Union government regarding pleas against the CAPF Act. Officers challenged the law, which reserves top posts for IPS deputation. The court will hear the case again on November 18. Many officers want these senior roles filled internally instead.
Twenty people have died from heatstroke since March 1, with 4,853 cases reported nationwide. Maharashtra recorded the most deaths, while Telangana saw the highest number of cases. The government now includes heatwaves as natural calamities, allowing states to use disaster funds for relief and to support heatwave mitigation projects.
A three-member Special Investigation Team started a probe into the custodial death of Zahiruddin Ghyasuddin Shaikh on Tuesday. The FIR, registered on August 4, follows a Supreme Court order. Police allegedly forced Shaikh to swallow an overdose of his medicines while in custody at Vejalpur police station in May.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed High Courts to nominate two co-opted women members to each State Bar Council. The court said, "Bar Councils have become men's clubs." This move aims to dismantle the monopoly in these bodies. These women must be former judges or senior members of the Bar.