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Singer Neha Bhasin criticised actor Bhumi Pednekar over her remarks on the NEET-UG 2026 protests. Neha called the actor’s stance scripted and questioned her silence on police action against students. She wrote, "If you don't have the guts, it's best to keep quiet, sister." Many others also joined this debate.
August 5 marks the anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation, highlighting a sharp divide between two regions. While J&K sees an economic renaissance through massive infrastructure like the Chenab Bridge, PoK remains trapped in chronic stagnation. J&K got integrated into the national railway grid, but PoK suffers from deep, engineered isolation.
Maharashtra has banned the manufacture and sale of non-dairy paneer to stop fake products. The July 30 order says violators face six months in jail and a Rs 1 lakh fine. Officials started this move to protect consumers from adulterated food, as many shops sold vegetable fat as real milk paneer.
Students in Ranchi have been on a hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium since July 29, alleging irregularities in the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke recently backed the protest. Devendranath Mahto said, "I am beginning a hunger strike to keep students motivated," as tensions rose.
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed social media platforms to remove defamatory posts and deepfake videos targeting Union minister Nitin Gadkari. Justice Arif Doctor called the content “vile” and “abusive.” The court asked companies to create a framework to remove such material without needing a court order every time.
The Supreme Court said listening to youth is the most powerful force to prevent protest violence. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant agreed to hear a plea regarding the July 20 “Sansad Chalo” march. The court noted that young protesters need to be pacified rather than handled aggressively.
Congress MP Manish Tewari questioned the Centre about why Chandigarh has 12 IAS and nine IPS officers. He said, "It is over-governed and underserved -- a quintessential bureaucratic parking lot." The government replied that officer numbers depend on functional needs. Currently, there is no plan to change this administrative structure.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said on August 5, 2026, that he will go to Jharkhand to support students protesting against JPSC and JSSC exam irregularities. He said, "We will definitely go to Jharkhand, we will stand with them." The party plans to function as a public pressure group.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the Board of Peace's Hamas disarmament plan on Tuesday. He said, "We did not agree to it." Netanyahu insisted that Israeli troops will not pull back from Gaza positions until Hamas is completely disarmed. The proposal faced opposition despite support from other international mediators.
BJP spokesperson NV Subhash on Wednesday targeted the Congress after Prashant Kishor defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar by 19,324 votes in Bankipur. Subhash said, "The INDI Alliance has no moral right to celebrate the Bharatiya Janata Party's loss." He accused the opposition of hypocrisy regarding EVMs and the Election Commission.
The INDIA bloc staged a protest inside Parliament on Wednesday, demanding that Amit Shah address the student crackdown and Ram Temple donation issues. Led by Mallikarjun Kharge, the leaders marched to seek accountability. Kharge said, "What is the issue in coming to the House and giving a statement?" They want answers.
Police arrested five people, including a Delhi Police constable, for stealing ₹12 lakh from ATMs in Faridabad. The gang used gas cutters to break into machines on July 3 and July 26. ACP Aman Yadav said, "During interrogation, it was revealed that Delhi Police constable Hukam Chand is the mastermind."