Protestors reach State Assembly premises; police use tear gas, water cannons

Police used water cannons, lobbed tear gas shells, and lathi-charged job aspirants as they breached barricades and attempted to reach the State Assembly, protesting the recruitment exam irregularities. Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on a hunger strike for nine days in protest against exam irregularities, also joined the march, despite losing 10.5 kg. He was seen carrying a portrait of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren.

Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 passed in LS without discussion

The Lok Sabha on Monday (August 10, 2026) passed the 'Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026’, without discussion, amidst heavy sloganeering by the Opposition MPs. The Rajya Sabha returned the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 through a voice vote. Earlier, the upper house passed The Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026’, through a voice vote.

Not turbulence: Air India A320 suffered rare flight-control event before 300-foot altitude drop

The Phuket–Delhi flight that experienced a “momentary loss in altitude” on August 4, injuring 17 people on board, was preceded by a cascade of failures involving the aircraft’s hydraulic and flight-control systems, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter, contradicting the airline’s initial attribution of the incident to turbulence. Nearly 2.5 hours after taking off from Phuket at 6.56 a.m., Air India flight AI 2379 operated on an Airbus A320neo was hit by a cascade of technical failures at 9.32 a.m. IST, involving the aircraft’s hydraulic and flight-control systems.

Russia’s share in India’s oil imports jumps to all-time high of 48%, even as U.S. readies 100% tariffs

At a time when the U.S. looks all set to enact legislation to impose a tariff of up to 100% on India for its Russian oil imports, an analysis of the latest data shows Russia’s share in India’s oil imports rose to an all-time-high of 48% in June 2026. At a time when the U.S. looks all set to enact legislation to impose a tariff of up to 100% on India for its Russian oil imports, an analysis of the latest data shows Russia’s share in India’s oil imports rose to an all-time-high of 48% in June 2026.

Amidst tension in India-Bangladesh relations, High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi calls on PM Tarique Rahman

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Monday (August 10, 2026) called on Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman amid tensions in bilateral relations generated after exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed a virtual press conference here on August 5, in which she criticised Mr. Rahman’s government. Diplomatic sources in New Delhi have interpreted the meeting as a positive development, as it came at a time when Dhaka is also hosting a high-level security-related delegation from India. Sources further informed that the meeting was cordial and that the Bangladeshi side consisted of Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and Foreign Affairs Adviser to the PM Humayun Kobir. High Commissioner Trivedi was accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Pawan Badhe.

Supreme Court allows Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for eye treatment

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 10, 2026) permitted Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment while noting that every individual has a right to travel abroad and choose the medical assistance he wants to receive. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was hearing a petition filed by Mr. Banerjee against a Calcutta High Court order refusing a restriction imposed on him to travel abroad. The travel restriction was imposed on him in a case concerning an alleged provocative remark made during the 2026 State Assembly election campaign while staying his arrest.

Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts resolution for ‘Tamil Thai Vazhthu’ to be sung first at events

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday (August 10, 2026) unanimously adopted a resolution for Tamil Thai Vazhthu to be mandatorily sung first before the commencement of programmes in all educational institutions, universities, government offices, public sector undertakings, and other public institutions in the State. The government resolution, moved by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, emphasised that Tamil Thai Vazhthu was an expression of respect for the Tamil language and Tamil culture.

Supreme Court agrees to Tamil Nadu government’s plea for early hearing of Cauvery water dispute

The Tamil Nadu Government, headed by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Monday (August 10, 2026) sought an early hearing of its application over the Cauvery water allocation dispute with neighbouring Karnataka. Appearing before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, senior advocate C.S. Vaidyanathan, for Tamil Nadu, highlighted the deficit in allocation of the river water has left farmers in a perilous situation.

SC proposes special courts to exclusively hear CBI, NIA cases on Manipur ethnic violence

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 10, 2026) proposed Special Courts to exclusively hear Manipur ethnic violence cases investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA). A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made a request to the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court to constitute Special Courts, separately to hear CBI and NIA cases linked to the 2023 Manipur violence on a day-to-day basis.

Iran ties Strait of Hormuz reopening to U.S. concessions on several demands

Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman to define new shipping lanes between them through the Strait of Hormuz, but reiterated that the U.S. must meet other conditions, including compensation and an end to sanctions and military threats, before the strategic waterway is reopened. A U.S. official told Reuters on August 7, 2026, that Iran and Oman were close to a deal that could pave the way for restoring safe passage through the strait, a major conduit for oil and gas shipping before Iran blocked Hormuz in response to U.S. and Israeli attacks on Tehran that began in late February. 

Published - August 10, 2026 06:15 pm IST