CJP flags detention of protestors in States, asks Centre to honour assurance

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday (July 27, 2026) expressed concern over reports that students and other protestors were being detained or arrested in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar despite Centre’s assurance that no punitive action would be taken against those who participated in the recent nationwide agitation. The statement, shared on X by CJP spokesperson Saurav Das, comes days after the outfit called off its 36-day protest after the Centre accepted its principal demand for the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with Union ministers J. P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh assuring that no action would be taken against peaceful protesters.

Madras High Court strikes down order granting govt. jobs to kin of Karur stampede victims

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday (July 27, 2026) struck down the government orders (G.Os) granting government jobs to the family members of the victims of the tragic Karur stampede that occurred in September 2025 during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) election rally, addressed by its president C. Joseph Vijay. A Division Bench of Justices C.V. Karthikeyan and R. Sakthivel allowed a batch of public interest litigation (PIL) petitions, which had challenged the Chief Minister Vijay-led government’s decision to grant jobs to the family members of the stampede victims.

No discussion on Bill against paper leak as Parliament adjourns for the day amid Opposition protests

Union Minister Jitendra Singh introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday (July 27, 2026). The Bill has strong penal provisions to deal with any case of paper leaks. LS Speaker Om Birla said 91 amendments have been moved to the Bill. Mr. Birla has offered a dedicated six-hour window for a comprehensive discussion on the Public Examinations Bill, stressing that a unified approach is essential to reform the country’s competitive examination system. However, no discussion on the Bill happened as the Lok Sabha adjourned for the day over Opposition protests demanding a statement from the government on the use of police force on protestors in Delhi.

Supreme Court says right to peaceful protest constitutionally protected, mulls framing guidelines

The Supreme Court on Monday (July 27, 2026) observed that the constitutional right to peaceful protest must be protected. It indicated that it may consider framing uniform guidelines to regulate police conduct during large-scale demonstrations. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said it was equally concerned about injuries suffered by both protesters and police personnel during such protests, and stressed that “self-imposed discipline” on the part of both citizens and law enforcement was essential to the functioning of a democracy.

BJP greets Pradhan with ‘Zindabad’ slogans; Opposition counters with ‘Paper Chor’ jibe

BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned as Union Education Minister following students’ protests over the NEET row, was welcomed by some BJP leaders in the Parliament complex on Monday (July 27, 2026) with a traditional cap and stole, amid slogans such as ‘Pradhan Zindabad’. Opposition MPs, at the same time, shouted slogans like ‘Chor Chor, Paper Chor’ and hit out at the ruling dispensation for felicitating Mr. Pradhan.

Action taken against police personnel seen firing AK-47 during student protest in Bihar: Siwan SP

Action has been taken against police personnel who were seen firing an AK-47 during a student protest on Saturday (July 25, 2026) in Bihar’s Siwan, Superintendent of Police Puran Kumar Jha said on Monday (July 27, 2026). The police personnel have been suspended after the incident, said the Siwan Superintendent of Police. On Sunday (July 26, 2026), student protests in Siwan turned violent as demonstrators clashed with police personnel in the area. Following reports of stone-pelting, police fired tear gas shells and resorted to a lathicharge to disperse the crowd, which was demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy.

Sonam Wangchuk discharged from Medanta hospital

Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk, along with his wife Gitanjali Angmo, offered tributes at Rajghat soon after getting discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Monday (July 27, 2026). Mr. Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta hospital in Gurugram on Monday (July 27, 2026) after six days. The activist announced the news of his discharge on his X account, saying, “I’m being discharged from the hospital.” The Medanta hospital said in a statement that Mr. Wangchuk was treated “under an integrated protocol involving internal medicine, critical care.” The hospital informed that he was stable during the time of discharge.

Marriage brings discipline, reality of live-in relationships can be seen across world: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday (July 26, 2026) said marriage is a discipline that instils dharma, while the reality of live-in relationships can be seen all over the world. Speaking at an event on ‘contemporary motherhood’ organised by Vishwa Mangalya Sabha in Hyderabad, he also said Gen Z is imitative, emotional and does not think with a calm mind, and what comes across to them as genuine appeals.

Ram temple row: SIT set up to probe alleged embezzlement of donations, U.P. government tells Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (July 27, 2026) was informed by the Uttar Pradesh government that it has set up a four-member special investigating team (SIT) headed by IGP Kiran S to probe the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The top court asked the State government to include a forensic auditor as the fifth member of the SIT, which will submit its first status report within two weeks. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the State government, that the SIT was formed through a notification issued on July 25 following the apex court’s suggestion.

Bombay High Court asks Maharashtra government to consider symbolic immersion for large Ganesha idols

The Bombay High Court on Friday (July 24, 2026) asked the Maharashtra government to evaluate a proposal for the symbolic immersion of large Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols of Lord Ganesha. A division Bench of Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata said the State must consider suggestions that only the feet of idols over six feet in height touch the water ceremonially, after which the idols would be transported to a designated collection centre or recycling facilities.

Kerala dental student Nithin Raj death: Court grants Crime Branch five-day custody of accused M.K. Ram

The Thalassery Principal Sessions Court, Kannur, on Monday (July 27, 2026) granted the Crime Branch special investigative team (SIT) five-day custody of Dr. M.K. Ram, the accused arrested in connection with the death of Kannur Dental College student Nithin Raj. Judge M. Manoj allowed the custody plea, following which the SIT investigating the case took Dr. Ram into custody from the Kannur Special Sub-jail around 11.30 a.m. for evidence collection and further interrogation. Dr. Ram, a native of Andhra Pradesh and a former HoD at the Kannur dental college, is the prime accused in the case.

Class X student who moderated CM Naidu’s school meeting ends life in Rampachodavaram

A class X student, Murram Shivani, reportedly killed herself at her residence in Rampachodavaram in Polavaram district on Sunday (July 26, 2026) night, a day after her 15th birthday. The girl belonging to the Konda Dora tribe took the extreme step on Sunday (July 26, 2026) night, allegedly unable to cope with distress owing to disturbances in her family. On July 24, Ms. Shivani moderated the Mega Parents-Teachers Meeting chaired by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the Zilla Parishad High School-cum-Junior College.

Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push

Myanmar’s military has sharply escalated attacks on civilians since a new administration took office in the war-torn country, a conflict monitor said on Monday (July 27, 2026), even as regional governments ramp up diplomatic engagement. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) said the onslaught was a result of the tactics deployed by Myanmar’s new military Chief, who took over in late March as his predecessor prepared to become the country’s President.

Iran says it still controls strait, not seeking talks with U.S.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Monday (July 27, 2026) said it was not currently involved in negotiations with the United States, despite a halt in recent fighting between the two sides. Iran and the United States held their fire on Sunday (July 26, 2026), handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump’s UN envoy said the president was “giving talks some space”. Iran said it had halted retaliatory attacks against Washington’s allies in the Middle East, and US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told Fox News Sunday that, while forces remained “locked and loaded”, Trump would give negotiations “a little bit of room”.

Commonwealth Games: Mirabai completes a hat-trick of gold as records tumble

As a glowing Mirabai Chanu walked into the mixed zone to meet the Indian media in Glasgow on Sunday (July 26, 2026), she was in high spirits. So much so that when the cameramen bent down on their knees to fix their microphones, she smiled and said: “Mera Aashirwad [My blessings]! Please finish quickly as I have not eaten for the last few days!” Mirabai was the darling of the packed gathering at the Scottish Event Campus during the Games. Going for her third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal, the 31-year-old Indian weightlifting star broke records in both snatch and clean and jerk with ease.

Commonwealth Games: Jadumani wins high-octane India-Pakistan bout, Preeti one win away from medal

Jadumani Singh outclassed Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman in a high-voltage contest while Asian Games bronze medallist Preeti Pawar barely broke a sweat as the Indian duo marched into the quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games boxing competition in Glasgow on Sunday (July 26, 2026). He is now one win away from a medal as is Preeti (54kg), who won her pre-quarterfinals contest against Deborah Mtenje of Malawi via Referee Stop Contest (RSC) decision in the second round of the bout.

Published - July 27, 2026 06:21 pm IST