Full-strength India begin Asian Games campaign against inexperienced Afghanistan

On August 4, a 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in a moving bus in Greater Noida. The Supreme Court responded to this incident by taking suo motu cognisance of the case. Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran noted failures of law enforcement and public safety measures. The crime has drawn comparisons to the infamous Nirbhaya case that occurred in 2012.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation and CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute are collaborating on an advanced project. This project aims to develop indigenous lightweight bulletproof glass technology for armored vehicles. It seeks to replace imported materials while reducing weight and thickness by up to 50 percent. Initial tests have shown promising results against rifle fire, and further multi-shot testing will follow.

The Joint Parliamentary Committee is preparing for its second meeting to discuss the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Members will receive briefings from officials of the Ministries of Home Affairs and Law and Justice. Stakeholders, including the State Bank of India Chairman, will also share their views during the meeting. Previous discussions have focused on compliance and transparency in foreign funding by NGOs and other entities.

The food regulator has proposes a red hexagon warning label system to mark high salt, sugar or fat in packaged items, despite the industry's ‌multi-year campaign to oppose the labels

India's kabaddi teams received a festive welcome at IGI Airport after returning from the Asian Games. Men's team captain Sunil Kumar expressed pride in their performance and urged for kabaddi's Olympic inclusion. Women's captain Pushpa Rana noted their victory against Iran, emphasizing the sport's growing popularity worldwide. Shooters Kamaljeet Singh and Suruchi Singh joined the celebration after winning gold in the 10m air pistol mixed event.

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said more than 60 people have been killed since early 2026 as violence continues unchecked in the state. His remarks came after suspected militants killed two Naga civilians and injured two others in Senapati district. At least 306 people have been killed and 49 remain missing since ethnic violence began in May 2023.

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said more than 60 people have been killed since early 2026 as violence continues unchecked in the state. His remarks came after suspected militants killed two Naga civilians and injured two others in Senapati district. At least 306 people have been killed and 49 remain missing since ethnic violence began in May 2023.

Rajiv Anand, the MD and CEO of IndusInd Bank, has been informed that his name is unmapped from the electoral roll. He expressed confusion as he has valid identification including voter ID and Aadhar card. The Election Commission is conducting a Special Intensive Revision for voter list updates. They have extended deadlines for filing claims in Delhi and Maharashtra as part of this effort.

Benjamin Satterley, famously known as Pac in AEW and Neville during his time in WWE, has passed away at the age of 40. Beginning his wrestling journey in 2004, he made a name for himself on Britain's independent wrestling scene and in Japan's Dragon Gate. Joining WWE in 2012, he won multiple championships.