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The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad called for a statewide college bandh on Wednesday, August 5. The group wants the Andhra Pradesh government to fix higher education issues. Convener Prasad Nallabelli said the agitation was aimed at pressing the government to resolve long-pending issues. Activists also demanded pending fee reimbursement dues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan later this month to strengthen India’s role in Central Asia. He will attend the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan and discuss trade and defence in Uzbekistan. Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov said, "preparations for the Prime Minister's visit were underway" to deepen ties.
Great Britain declared war on Germany on August 4, 1914, drawing India into World War I. Over a million Indians fought for Britain, but broken promises fueled the freedom struggle. Madan Mohan Malaviya said the war had "put the clock... fifty years forward." Many Indians expected independence after the conflict.
Six NEET-UG candidates moved the Supreme Court on August 4, 2026, over alleged discrepancies in their OMR sheets. The students claimed the copies provided by the NTA did not match their marked answers. They got no response after contacting the agency. The court agreed to list the matter for an early hearing.
Railways is investigating a viral video showing a woman named Sarita Yadav inside a Vande Bharat loco pilot's cabin. The footage showed her and a man sitting in the pilot's chair. Many users got worried about safety. Railway Seva asked for details to start an inquiry into this incident.
The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to the CAPF Act regarding IPS deputation. Petitioners argued the Act is unconstitutional and violates the separation of powers. The court noted, “this will bring in a sense of participation of the cadre officers” in the decision-making process, addressing their long-standing grievances.
India’s IT Secretary S Krishnan said on Tuesday that humans must always remain in the loop as AI advances. He believes AI will create new job opportunities rather than just replace labor. He said, "ensure that tlways a human in the loop," to avoid errors and enhance human capacity.
The upcoming BRICS summit under India's presidency offers a platform for collective resistance against unipolar dominance. As the Trump administration uses tariffs to pressure nations like India, China, and Russia, the group seeks to reduce dollar dependence. These emerging economies now use local-currency settlements to protect their own economic autonomy.
Up to 50 percent of lung cancer cases in India occur in people who never smoked. Dr. Manish Singhal said, "A lung cancer diagnosis is one of the hardest pieces of news a person can receive." Pollution and genetics drive this trend, which often affects younger people and women across India.
The Cockroach Janta Party backed the Opposition’s demand on Tuesday for Amit Shah to answer in Parliament regarding police action against students on 20 July. Spokesperson Saurav Das said, "The Parliament of India is ours. It is the people's." The party wants accountability for the forces under his ministry today.
The Opposition and CJP questioned why PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah have not attended the Monsoon Session. Parliament remained disrupted on Tuesday as members demanded answers regarding the July 20 student protest. Singhvi said, "The second phase is because neither the home minister nor the Prime Minister has graced."
A new study says the hexavalent vaccine could improve India's Universal Immunisation Programme. This six-in-one shot protects infants against six diseases in one injection. Susmita Chatterjee said, "Combination vaccines have long been recognised for simplifying immunisation programmes while improving convenience for families and health systems." It also saves caregivers' time.