The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution urging the Union government to scrap NEET, arguing it harms social justice and rural students.
Leh Apex Body leaders Sonam Wangchuk and Chering Dorjay Lakrook gave the Union government a one-month deadline to withdraw criminal cases against protesters, compensate families of killed demonstrators, and address core demands for Ladakh.
The Union government released an additional ₹1,09,019 crore in tax devolution to state governments on August 1, 2026, separate from the scheduled monthly allocation. This move aims to strengthen state finances and boost capital and developmental expenditure, with Uttar Pradesh receiving the largest share.
Activist Anna Hazare calls on the Indian Union Government to negotiate with Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike demanding the Education Minister's resignation over the NEET paper leak, as his health declines on day 21.
Tamil Nadu's assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to reject Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, citing violations of tribunal and Supreme Court orders regarding Cauvery water allocation.
The US has proposed 12.5% tariffs on imports from India and 54 other economies, citing concerns over forced labor and excess industrial capacity under Section 301 investigations. India is engaging with the US on the matter.
MP High Court declared Bhojshala complex a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Vagdevi/Saraswati. Devotees offered prayers after the ruling, which drew parallels to the Ayodhya case and directed ASI to manage the site as a temple.
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announces 2% DA hike for state government employees and teachers, from 58% to 60%, effective January 1, impacting 16 lakh beneficiaries and adding ₹1,230 crore to state expenditure
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay has demanded the scrapping of NEET-based medical admissions after the cancellation of the 2026 exam due to a paper leak, advocating for a return to Class 12 marks for state seat allocation.
