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US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is going to be open very soon, warning Iran it would get hit really hard if it backed out. During a Tuesday interview, he said both countries had very good discussions and he hoped to reach a diplomatic deal very soon.
Pakistan-based drug syndicates use encrypted apps like Skred and Zangi to guide drone drops of narcotics into Punjab. Security agencies recovered 161 drones and 392.355 kg of heroin in the first seven months of this year. The Punjab Police now wants more forensic labs to track these illegal border flights.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday recalled being denied cabinet berths during past tenures to calm unhappy Congress MLAs. He urged legislators to show patience after many threatened to resign over the recent cabinet expansion. "Didn't G Parameshwara and I remain patient?" he asked, warning he would accept any resignations.
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Wednesday accused Rahul Gandhi of disrupting Parliament to avoid scrutiny of the government’s fugitive extradition record. Bhatia said the government brought back 274 fugitives from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026. He claimed the Congress lacked the political will to track down offenders during its tenure.
IIM Kozhikode and Bloomberg launched a Finance Lab with 12 terminals for students. This lab gives hands-on exposure to global financial markets using real-time data. Director Professor Debashis Chatterjee said the initiative would "catalyze developing students' analytical capabilities, technological proficiency and global outlook." It helps bridge the gap between academics and industry.
Opposition MPs took out a protest march in Parliament House complex on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. They demanded Amit Shah’s statement on police excesses against students. Mallikarjun Kharge said, "They are disrespecting Parliament. It has been so many days but they don't want to step inside the House." They also sought statehood.
The Education Ministry told the Supreme Court on August 4, 2026, that shifting NEET-UG to computer-based testing is under active consideration. The government said, “The Union of India also remains committed to providing candidates with adequate advance notice of any change.” Officials will consult the Health Ministry before making final decisions.
The Cockroach Janta Party leadership will on Wednesday begin a two-day strategy meeting in Maharashtra to discuss the future of the youth-led movement. Saurav Das said, "The answer to people's pain is not another political party, but an awakening at the grassroots level." They will focus on expanding their outreach.
The Supreme Court published a new report on Monday to improve gender sensitivity for trial judges. It asks judges to control aggressive cross-examinations and prevent secondary trauma for sexual assault survivors. The report says judges need an "Emotional Quotient" to handle cases and must treat witnesses with compassion and respect.
Mamata Banerjee raised doubts on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, about the ongoing Census in West Bengal. She asked if it is another Special Intensive Revision. "Census has been started. But no political party has been informed," she said. She also accused the BJP of targeting people and misusing the police.
The Modi government on Tuesday said it had no involvement in an upcoming press conference by Sheikh Hasina. Official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed that the government had "no involvement whatsoever" in the event. This move comes as Bangladesh officials warned that Hasina’s political activities could affect ties between the two nations.
Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John apologised on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, for his remarks about women using the Priyadarshini Free Travel scheme. He said, "I should not have said what I said, and if anyone felt distressed, I apologise to them publicly." Many critics had attacked his controversial comments.