DRDO successfully conducted flight trials of the advanced precision-guided ULPGM-V3 missile, launched from an indigenously developed UAV. Equipped with a high-definition dual-channel seeker and three modular warhead options, the missile can strike various targets in diverse terrains, day or night. This achievement significantly boosts India's defense capabilities, showcasing the readiness of the Indian industry to produce critical defense technologies.

India and Maldives have revitalized their relationship, marked by PM Modi's visit and a new $565 million line of credit. Agreements were signed to reduce Maldives' debt burden and boost economic cooperation through investment and trade. Both nations affirmed their commitment to security in the region, focusing on development projects and defense cooperation.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford suggests the AI 171 crash wasn't due to mechanical failure or accidental fuel control switch movement. He stated that they are confident that the crash was not due to mechanical issues with the Boeing fuel control unit. Indian authorities are investigating the crash and have requested patience for the final report.

The consumer affairs department has proposed that e-commerce companies add a «country of origin» filter to their websites and apps, enabling consumers to quickly select products based on their preferred country. While industry players generally agreed on the feasibility, concerns were raised about potential algorithm changes, compliance burdens for inventory-holding companies, and space constraints on mobile devices.

The murder of an Army man during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Kanpur will remain unsolved due to an illegible FIR. Despite efforts by the CFSL to reconstruct the document, the names of the accused and incident details remain undecipherable. The Supreme Court has directed the SIT and UP police to keep the case open for further investigation based on new information.

Following recent incidents and regulatory scrutiny, the Tata Group and the aviation ministry are collaborating to revitalise Air India. Discussions between N Chandrasekaran, aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, and airline management focused on addressing maintenance issues, leadership, and communication strategies. The priority is to restore flyer confidence by emphasizing safety over rapid growth, potentially involving Singapore Airlines more visibly in the process.

In a decades-old case, the SC is deliberating the fate of a 67-year-old man convicted of a 1979 murder. Hari Shankar Rai, involved in a college union fight, fatally stabbed a fellow student. The Allahabad High Court overturned a prior conviction, sentencing Rai to life imprisonment, a decision now under review by the SC, which is considering a reduced sentence of seven years.

The Lok Sabha is set to consider an all-party motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad HC due to a cash-in-house controversy. A similar motion in the Rajya Sabha, initially accepted by former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, was later deemed non-compliant, leading to his resignation amidst government unhappiness. Kiren Rijiju affirmed the unanimous decision for Varma's removal.

The Public Accounts Committee has criticized the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation and the coal ministry for their mishandling of a Rs 1,390 crore investment in Dewan Housing Finance Company. CMPFO failed to redeem debentures early, resulting in a significant loss from the investment. The ministry is blamed for oversight, and the PAC urges CMPFO to reassess its investment strategies to prevent future losses.

The Supreme Court urged a decorated fighter pilot, who participated in the Balakot strike, and his wife, an IT professional, to resolve their matrimonial dispute amicably. The court, hearing the pilot's plea to quash an FIR filed by his wife, advised them to forgive each other and move forward, rather than seeking revenge. The pilot alleged harassment and misuse of law by his wife and father-in-law.

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'.