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India has the world's largest Gen Z population with 407 million people by 2026. While this group will comprise 29.2% of eligible voters, India does not have the youngest electorate globally. Many countries like Ethiopia and Nigeria have a higher share of young voters, even though India leads in total numbers.
Heavy rain caused 102 deaths across Kerala, Assam, and Kashmir by Monday. Kerala saw 15 deaths, while Assam’s toll reached 87 after two more people died. In Kashmir, a cloudburst killed one woman. Chief Minister VD Satheesan said, "the situation was under control," as many areas still face severe waterlogging.
A 52-year-old woman, Naseema Begum, died after being swept away by flash floods in Kupwara on Monday. Multiple cloudbursts triggered heavy flooding across the valley, damaging houses and fields. Meanwhile, the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway closed at 5 pm as heavy rains made the road surface extremely slippery and muddy.
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur bypoll on Monday, securing 64,151 votes. He defeated BJP’s Neeraj Kumar by 19,324 votes, ending the party’s long hold on the seat. Kishor, who declared a net worth of ₹198 crore, is now the only MLA from his party in Bihar.
The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Monday (August 3, 2026). This law increases the sanctioned strength of the court from 34 to 38 judges. The government said the move aims at "ensuring speedy and effective justice" by tackling the growing backlog of cases.
The FSSAI ordered Dabur to stop using “100% natural” claims on its food products. The regulator said these labels are ambiguous and mislead buyers. “The use of the 100% claims are in contravention of the FSS Regulations, 2018,” the FSSAI said. Dabur must now submit an action-taken report within 15 days.
ISRO scientist Prof Singh said space technology will shape India’s next growth story. Speaking at Maharshi Dayanand University, he noted that ISRO’s work now helps agriculture, communication, and disaster management. These technologies create many new opportunities for startups and research. India’s success in space shows the country’s growing strength in technological self-reliance.
Odisha announced a Rs 110 crore flood relief package to support victims with damaged houses, crops, and livestock. Mr. Majhi said, “Relief should reach the affected people without any delay.” While the flood situation showed improvement on Monday, officials are still assessing total losses to provide more help to families.
The University of Mumbai’s distance education wing faces scrutiny after first-year BCom and BA results showed low pass rates of 17.97% and 20.68%. Senate members raised concerns about teaching and evaluation quality. A university official said, "Students are allowed admission to the second semester," and ATKT exams begin August 25.
The government told the Supreme Court on Monday that gender self-identification could make 169 statutory provisions unworkable. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said, "I must point out that at least 169 statutory provisions across different laws will become unworkable." The court will hear the matter again on August 17 to protect rights.
BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu on Monday flagged infrastructure gaps in two Ludhiana government schools. He found students sitting in corridors and overcrowded classrooms during his visit. Bittu said, "The ground reality is completely different." He alleged that the government ignored basic needs while launching new schemes to divert public attention.
Kerala rain deaths rose to 15 on Monday, with seven people still missing. Chief minister V.D. Satheesan said, "So far, 15 people have died, with another seven people missing." Rescue teams used boats and helicopters to move 11,018 people to relief camps as floodwaters started receding in many affected areas.