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Finance Minister N Marie Wilson announced Rs 29,863 crore for urban development in the 2026-27 budget on Wednesday. The government started the Chief Minister's Integrated Urban Development Mission to improve infrastructure. Officials also plan to restore the Cooum and Adyar rivers, aiming to make them clean spaces for all city residents.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called the record heatwave a national disaster on Tuesday as deaths rose to 19. He ordered officials to protect people and inspect power systems. "An even greater concern is that abnormal weather conditions make it highly likely that extreme weather will continue," Lee said.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to issue an apology within three days. This follows the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's July 23 video from Facebook. The panel warned that failure to comply could lead to legal action against the company.
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore said on August 4, 2026, that proposed FCRA amendments could hurt bilateral ties with India. He claimed the bill allows government takeovers of religious charities, calling it a "clear attack against Christians." The legislation seeks to manage foreign assets if an organization’s registration gets cancelled or expires.
The Supreme Court acquitted an Odisha man after 22 years in jail for a 2004 murder case. Judges said, "22 years of a man's life taken away," noting the evidence was weak. The court criticized police for using torture and failing to prove the case against the man, Arjun Jani.
India has one of the youngest populations, yet Gen Z remains missing from Parliament. The average age of MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha is 56 years. Many young leaders struggle to enter politics without family connections or party support, leaving the generation most affected by policy decisions without enough representation.
The Karnataka Transport Department on August 5 resumed its crackdown on bike taxis in Bengaluru, seizing 30 motorcycles. MP Omkareshwari said, "Transport Department has resumed enforcement against illegal bike taxi operations." Officials started this drive after filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against a January 2026 High Court judgment.
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, advised the government to counsel students protesting over NEET-UG paper leaks. Chief Justice Surya Kant said, “A better way is to counsel them, pacify them… The most powerful resource is reasoning.” He urged officials to avoid aggression with young protestors.
India and Myanmar are exploring a possible territorial exchange to settle an undemarcated border section along Manipur. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "There are certain areas on the border which are yet to be settled." Discussions are ongoing to resolve these stretches and help secure the frontier.
Maharashtra’s healthcare system faced many disruptions over the past two months due to violence, staff shortages, and new regulations. Doctors and nurses protested after attacks in July and staffing issues in August. Now, a bridge course for homeopathy practitioners has triggered fresh strikes, leaving the state’s medical sector on edge.
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration inspectors suspended food licences of five elite Mumbai clubs between July 24 and 27. Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe led the drive, finding live cockroaches and expired stock at venues like the Cricket Club of India. Experts said kitchens must use food technologists to fight invisible bacterial threats.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met over 30 new NDA Rajya Sabha MPs for a breakfast session on Wednesday morning. He advised them to avoid misuse of letterheads and maintain respectful conduct. Modi also urged the MPs to learn from all parliamentarians, including those in the Opposition, and ensure high attendance.