RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed Delhi's stray dog issue, advocating for population control over shelters, emphasizing that all animals have the right to live. Speaking in Cuttack, he referenced a Supreme Court directive regarding stray relocation. Bhagwat highlighted the importance of balancing human needs with nature, using the example of leaving milk for a calf while milking a cow.
In Palghar district's Virar, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped after being deceived into believing she was possessed by ghosts following a visit to Jeevdani Temple. Two individuals, Prem Patil and Karan Patil, were arrested for the crime.
India and the US have strengthened their military ties over the years. Elmendorf and Eielson AFB in Alaska have been central to this collaboration. Indian Air Force participated in Red Flag-Alaska exercises. These exercises included participation from other countries like the UK and Germany. Indian troops also engaged in Yudh Abhyas exercises in Alaska.
Heavy rains in Delhi caused havoc, resulting in three deaths within 12 hours. Two boys died in Vasant Vihar after a wall collapsed, while a man was killed in Kalkaji when a tree fell on his motorcycle. AAP leader Atishi demanded the resignation of PWD Minister Parvesh Verma, blaming the BJP government for inadequate monsoon preparations and rising rain-related fatalities.
The Supreme Court addressed a PIL concerning the detention and alleged torture of Bengali-speaking migrant workers suspected of being Bangladeshi nationals. While acknowledging the need to protect legitimate citizens from harassment, the court refrained from issuing an interim order on detentions.
The Supreme Court addressed the escalating stray dog issue, criticizing civic authorities for neglecting existing regulations. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted the severity of dog bite incidents and rabies deaths, emphasizing the need for a solution balancing animal welfare and public safety. Senior advocates argued against the order to catch stray dogs, questioning the availability of shelter homes and sterilization efforts, as the court reserves its decision.
The Supreme Court emphasized the need to consider the ground reality in Jammu and Kashmir, citing incidents like Pahalgam, before restoring its statehood. The Centre has been asked to respond within eight weeks to a plea seeking immediate restoration.
The Election Commission has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's «vote chori» allegations, deeming them an attack on Indian voters and election staff. Gandhi claimed widespread vote theft in Karnataka, citing duplicate entries and fake addresses. The ECI challenged Gandhi to provide evidence, but Gandhi insists the data is from the Election Commission itself, daring them to deny its accuracy.
The Supreme Court has reserved its order on a plea to stay its earlier directive regarding stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, expressing strong disapproval of local authorities' inaction. The court heard arguments highlighting the severity of dog bite incidents and the need for a resolution, while also considering concerns about the removal of stray dogs from the streets and the lack of adequate shelter facilities.
The US government has declined to comment on the status of Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets during 'Operation Sindoor,' referring inquiries to Islamabad. This stance differs from 2019, when US officials confirmed all F-16s were accounted for after the Balakot strikes.
Following public outcry, Chief Justice B R Gavai intervened after a two-judge bench ordered the removal of all stray dogs from Delhi and NCR. The case has been reassigned to a three-judge bench led by Justice Vikram Nath for rehearing.
Uttarakhand's cabinet approved a stringent amendment to the Freedom of Religion Act, targeting forced conversions with penalties up to life imprisonment and a ₹10 lakh fine. The bill, expected to pass in the upcoming assembly session, increases jail terms and allows arrests without warrants.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested social media influencer Sandeepa Virk for alleged money laundering, following a police case in Mohali. Virk is accused of impersonating law enforcement officers and participating in a Rs 6 crore fraud.
The regulations exclude proposals dedicated exclusively to socially and educationally backward classes, SC/STs and economically weaker sections, proposals in remote, tribal or aspirational districts notified by the competent authorities and courses designed solely for persons with disabilities.
A parliamentary panel has criticized the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for design flaws and over-reliance on builders, leading to premature failures in newly constructed concrete highways. The committee highlighted the indiscriminate shift to concrete roads without proper assessment, resulting in poor quality and wasted funds.
On August 11, a bench of Justices Pardiwala and R Mahadevan took a stern view of the stray dog menace and ordered the Delhi-NCR to start removing stray dogs from all localities within eight weeks and house them in dedicated dog shelters to be set up by civic authorities.
Rahul Gandhi's lawyer filed a statement in a Pune court citing a threat to his life in a defamation case related to remarks against Savarkar, without Gandhi's consent. Gandhi strongly disagreed with the statement, prompting his lawyer to withdraw the application. The complainant, Satyaki Savarkar, alleges Gandhi falsely claimed V.D.
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) intensified its protest against the Election Commission (EC) and the BJP, accusing them of vote theft. They put up banners labeling the EC as «Vote Chor Commission» outside its Delhi office, following Rahul Gandhi's allegations. They vowed to continue their agitation under the leadership of Gandhi “against vote theft” until the EC provides a digital voter list.
The opposition has been protesting in both Houses of Parliament against the revision of electoral rolls, alleging that the EC's exercise is aimed at «disenfranchising voters» in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections due later this year. They have been demanding a discussion on the issue in both Houses. The ECI published the draft voter list on August 1.
On August 11, a bench of Justices Pardiwala and R Mahadevan took a stern view of the stray dog menace and ordered the Delhi-NCR to start removing stray dogs from all localities within eight weeks and house them in dedicated dog shelters to be set up by civic authorities.
Asaduddin Owaisi, president of AIMIM, has criticised the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's order to close meat shops and slaughterhouses on Independence Day. Owaisi argues that the ban infringes upon citizens' rights to liberty, privacy, livelihood, culture, nutrition, and religion, questioning the connection between eating meat and celebrating independence.
The Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs in Delhi-NCR and house them in shelters has sparked outrage. Estimates suggest Delhi has up to 10 lakh stray dogs, and activists claim housing them could cost the government ₹10,000 crore.
Opposition parties in India have criticized the appearance of three military officers from Operation Sindoor on a television program. The officers were featured on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', an entertainment show. Concerns were raised about the appropriateness of discussing a military operation on a private entertainment platform.
