Parliament proceedings faced disruptions for the fifth day due to opposition demands for a discussion on alleged electoral roll irregularities in Bihar. Despite government assurances of readiness for discussion, protests escalated, with opposition MPs tearing symbolic representations of the issue. The BJP criticized the opposition for neglecting important matters, including private members' bills and a bill concerning Scheduled Tribes.

In Bihar, over 7.2 crore electors actively participated in the special intensive revision process, submitting their signed enumeration forms before the deadline, securing their place in the draft electoral roll to be published on August 1. The Election Commission digitized these forms, acknowledging the efforts of various officials and political parties.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to initiate a discussion on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, with PM Modi expected to intervene. This debate aims to address concerns surrounding alleged intelligence failures and US President Trump's ceasefire claims. The government has expressed readiness to discuss all issues, including the Pahalgam attack, seeking to restore normalcy to Parliament after disruptions.

In a shocking incident in Ayodhya, two women and a man abandoned an elderly woman by a roadside in the dead of night. The frail woman, found unconscious, was rescued by police and taken to a medical college, where she died during treatment. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the abandonment and seeking to identify the culprits involved in this act of cruelty.

Prime Minister Modi and President Muizzu met to improve India-Maldives relations after a period of strain caused by the «India Out» campaign and diplomatic disputes. Discussions covered trade, defence, and infrastructure, with India handing over vehicles to the Maldives.

Bihar's Election Commission reports 99.8% voter coverage under the special intensive revision, digitizing over 7.23 crore forms for publication by August 1, 2025. The cleanup identified 22 lakh deceased voters and other discrepancies, shared with political parties for review. Despite opposition criticism, the CEC defends the process, inviting public input for corrections.

Dharmendra Pradhan criticized Congress for allegedly opposing OBC reservations. He stated Congress leaders from Nehru to Rajiv Gandhi were against it. Pradhan highlighted increased appointments of SC, ST, and OBC faculty under the NDA government. He challenged Rahul Gandhi to debate reservation policies. Pradhan emphasized the 2019 Act ensuring reservation in faculty positions.

Parliament is set to debate Operation Sindoor on Monday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the discussion in Lok Sabha. Home Minister Amit Shah and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will participate. BJP MPs Anurag Thakur and Nishikant Dubey are also expected to join the debate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi may intervene in the discussion. The operation avenged the Pahalgam massacre.

The findings were part of the CAG’s report on State Finances for the year 2023–24, which was tabled in the state assembly on Thursday.

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking delimitation for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, citing constitutional mandates. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi upheld that adjustments to state assembly seat numbers, as per Article 170, must await the first census data post-2026.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra is demanding accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah following the Election Commission's claim of 56 lakh illegal electors in Bihar. Moitra alleges the EC is acting as a BJP branch and questions the Home Ministry's actions regarding potential infiltration, demanding Shah's resignation.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on PM Modi, questioning his backward status claims and accusing him of deceit. Addressing a party event, Kharge alleged Modi secured his community's backward classification after becoming Chief Minister. He criticized Modi for unfulfilled promises on jobs, black money, and MSP for farmers, labeling him the 'leader of liars'.

CDS Anil Chauhan affirmed the continuation of Operation Sindoor, initiated in response to the Pahalgam attack, emphasising the necessity for constant readiness. He highlighted the evolving nature of warfare, envisioning future soldiers as a blend of information, technology, and scholarly expertise. This declaration coincided with a major IAF exercise in Rajasthan, showcasing India's operational capabilities along the border.

The Indian Embassy in Thailand has advised its citizens to avoid areas near the Thailand-Cambodia border due to ongoing deadly clashes. Fighting has escalated, involving heavy weaponry and resulting in casualties and mass displacement. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has identified specific restricted zones across seven provinces.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK's Keir Starmer strengthened India-UK ties over 'chai pe charcha' at Chequers after signing the Free Trade Agreement. The leaders displayed a strong rapport during their meeting, with PM Modi emphasizing a robust partnership using cricket analogies. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement was signed by commerce ministers from both nations.

Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav, along with several MPs from INDIA bloc parties, tore placards with SIR written on them and threw them into a dustbin as part of their demonstration on the Parliament premises.

In a significant move, the Indian government has banned 25 Over-the-top (OTT) media platforms for allegedly broadcasting obscene content. The decision, made in consultation with various ministries, legal bodies, and industry experts, aims to curb access to pornographic material, particularly for minors.

India has successfully conducted flight trials of the UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in Andhra Pradesh. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the achievement, emphasizing the Indian industry's readiness to produce critical defence technologies.

In response to a barbaric cross-border terror attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, India launched Operation Sindoor to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and neutralize terrorists. India's actions were focused, measured, and non-escalatory, leading to the destruction of nine terrorist camps. Pakistan requested a cessation of firing, and India has consistently raised concerns with the US over military aid to Pakistan.

The Election Commission has announced a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to safeguard the integrity of voter lists, citing its constitutional duty. This decision arrives amidst opposition uproar, particularly in Bihar, where concerns about the revision process have been raised.

Following the AI-171 crash on June 12, Air India has seen a spike in pilot sick leaves, prompting DGCA intervention. On June 16, 112 Air India pilots reported sick, raising concerns about mental wellbeing. MoS for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol addressed the issue in Lok Sabha, highlighting DGCA's medical circular on mental health for flight crews and air traffic controllers.

President's rule in Manipur, initially imposed on February 13, 2025, following N. Biren Singh's resignation amidst ethnic violence, has been extended for another six months, effective August 13, 2025.

The Karnataka government has decided to pursue legal action based on a report indicting RCB, KSCA, and DNA Entertainment Networks for a fatal stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium. DNA Entertainment has challenged the report, citing procedural lapses and arguing against liability for crowd management outside the venue. The D'Cunha commission has identified several individuals from these organizations as responsible for the incident, while multiple inquiries are underway.

The Supreme Court clarified that its guidelines for evicting illegal structures do not apply to encroachments on government land, riverbanks, or land near water bodies. This statement came during a hearing on a petition alleging contempt of court by the Assam government for demolishing houses in Goalpara district without following due process.

The Supreme Court expressed concern over the Karnataka High Court's decision to grant bail to actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy murder case, finding the HC's reasoning problematic. Justices questioned whether the HC's order resembled an acquittal and criticized its approach in handling the bail application. Darshan is accused of involvement in the kidnapping, torture, and murder of Renukaswamy.

Madras High Court has summoned the principal sessions judge of Kallakurichi to clarify the decision to grant anticipatory bail in an attempted murder case. This action follows a discrepancy regarding the victim's discharge date from the hospital, which was a key factor in the sessions court's bail decision. The judge must appear with documents to explain the bail grant.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) asserted in a Delhi court that Robert Vadra is involved in money laundering through a land deal in Shikohpur village, Gurgaon. The agency claims proceeds of crime were used to acquire properties. False declarations were allegedly made in the land deal involving Vadra's Skylight Hospitality, with land later sold to DLF.