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PM Modi constitutes multidisciplinary expert committee chaired by Infosys founder Nandan Nilekali to overhaul NTA examination system, make it leak-proof and technology-driven after nationwide Gen-Z protests.
Rahul Gandhi wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding accountability for July 20 police action against CJP student protesters at Jantar Mantar, citing allegations of pellet injuries and 'barbaric assault' on peaceful demonstrators.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026, accepting responsibility for repeated exam paper leaks amid sustained student-led CJP protests and demands for accountability.
Parliament approves landmark anti-exam paper leak legislation imposing minimum 5-year imprisonment and ₹50 lakh fine, directly addressing NEET-UG scandal that triggered national protests.
Bihar government capitulates to protest pressure, withdraws FIRs against all demonstrators involved in pre-July 26 agitations, marking major victory for Cockroach Janta Party movement.
Private equity firm Bain Capital nears completion of deal to acquire 25% stake in IndusInd General Insurance, potentially valuing the insurer at ₹16,000+ crore and marking PE's first major insurance sector foray.
Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan, confronts critical water shortage as Panchana Dam supply fails, threatening survival of migratory bird populations and wetland ecosystem.
Over a dozen companies including fintech unicorns Zepto, Shiprocket, and others plan to launch IPOs in August 2026, collectively raising approximately ₹35,000 crore and signaling strong confidence in Indian capital markets.
India and UAE aim to jointly invest in third-country critical mineral extraction, establishing trilateral mining partnerships while expanding bilateral air connectivity to strengthen economic and strategic ties.
Securities and Exchange Board of India introduces new regulatory framework for Mutual Fund-only PMS, lowering investor entry barrier from traditional ₹50+ lakh to ₹25 lakh, democratizing professional fund management.
India's National Security Advisor Vikram Misri travels to Beijing for high-level diplomatic engagement focused on LAC stabilization and bilateral trade expansion following recent China-India tensions.
Supreme Court holds decision on terrorist Abu Salem's petition seeking release after completing 25 years imprisonment, wherein government had given sovereign assurance limiting his jail term at extradition.
Ministry of External Affairs releases concerning statistics showing Gulf Cooperation Council nations account for 71% of all suicides by Indian citizens abroad, highlighting migrant worker vulnerability.
Pralhad Joshi took charge as Union Education Minister on July 26, 2026, replacing Dharmendra Pradhan; pledged priority to understanding ministry operations before initiating major policy changes.
France's labor authorities imposed a €175,000 fine on IT giant Infosys for operating an employee time-recording system that violated local labor law compliance requirements.
Climate and environment activist Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from hospital on July 27, 2026, after completing a hunger strike in Delhi protesting environmental degradation and resource exploitation in Ladakh region.
Directorate General of Trade Remedies imposes anti-dumping duty on low ash met coke imports after determining dumped pricing from foreign suppliers caused material harm to Indian producers.
Reserve Bank of India, acting on Central Board recommendation, greenlit pilot trials of polymer currency notes for ₹10 and ₹20 denominations with 1 billion notes each, moving toward eventual paper currency replacement.
Rajasthan announces mass recruitment of 24,752 sanitation workers on contractual employment, accepting online applications from August 15 to September 28 under Swachh Bharat Mission expansion.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar scheduled to meet Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay on August 3 to discuss Cauvery river water-sharing amid weak monsoon and acute water scarcity.