CJP points out arrest of protesters in states and asks Center to respect guarantees
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday (July 27, 2026) expressed concern over reports that students and other protesters were being detained or arrested in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar despite the Centre’s assurances that no punitive action would be taken against those involved in the recent nationwide agitation. The statement, shared on
The Madras High Court quashes the order granted to the government. Jobs for relatives of victims of the Karur stampede.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday (July 27, 2026) quashed government orders (GO) granting government jobs to the family members of the victims of the tragic Karur stampede that occurred in September 2025 during an election rally of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by its president C. Joseph Vijay. A division bench of Justices CV 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 provide jobs to kin of stampede victims.
No debate on document leak bill as Parliament adjourns amid opposition protests
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday (July 27, 2026) introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The bill contains strong penal provisions to deal with any case of paper leaks. LS president Om Birla said 91 amendments have been brought to the bill. Birla has offered a six-hour slot dedicated to a comprehensive debate on the public examinations bill, highlighting that a unified approach is essential to reform the country’s competitive examination system. However, no discussion on the bill took place when the Lok Sabha adjourned for the day due to opposition protests demanding a statement from the government on the use of police force against protesters in Delhi.
Supreme Court says right to peaceful protest is constitutionally protected and reflects on developing guidelines
The Supreme Court observed on Monday (July 27, 2026) that the constitutional right to peaceful protest must be protected. He indicated that he might consider developing uniform guidelines to regulate police conduct during large-scale demonstrations. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said it was equally concerned about the injuries sustained by both protesters and police personnel during such protests, and highlighted that “self-imposed discipline” by both citizens and law enforcement agencies was essential for the functioning of a democracy.
BJP greets Pradhan with ‘Zindabad’ slogans; The opposition responds with mockery of ‘Paper Chor’
BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned as Union Education Minister following student protests over the NEET dispute, was welcomed by some BJP leaders at the Parliament complex on Monday (July 27, 2026) wearing a traditional cap and stole, amid slogans like ‘Pradhan Zindabad’. Opposition MPs, at the same time, shouted slogans like ‘Chor Chor, Paper Chor’ and criticized the government for congratulating Mr. Pradhan.
Action taken against police personnel seen firing AK-47 during student protest in Bihar: Siwan SP
Action has been taken against the 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). Police personnel have been suspended following the incident, Siwan police superintendent said. On Sunday (July 26, 2026), student protests in Siwan turned violent as protesters clashed with police personnel in the area. Following reports of stone-pelting, police fired tear gas shells and resorted to lathi charge 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 educationist Sonam Wangchuk, along with his wife Gitanjali Angmo, paid tributes at Rajghat soon after being 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.” Medanta Hospital said in a statement that Mr. Wangchuk was treated “under an integrated protocol involving internal medicine and intensive care.” The hospital reported that he was stable during the time of discharge.
Marriage brings discipline, reality of live-in relationships can be seen across the world: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday (July 26, 2026) said that marriage is a discipline that inculcates dharma, while the reality of live-in relationships can be seen across the world. Speaking at an event on ‘contemporary motherhood’ organized by Vishwa Mangalya Sabha in Hyderabad, he also said that Generation Z is imitative, emotional and does not think with a calm mind, and what seems genuine to them is attractive.
Ram temple row: SIT set up to probe alleged embezzlement of donations, UP govt tells Supreme Court
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday (July 27, 2026) informed the Supreme Court that it had set up a four-member special investigation 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 in 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 by a notification issued on July 25 following the suggestion of the apex court.
Bombay High Court asks Maharashtra govt to consider symbolic immersion of large Ganesha idols
The Bombay High Court on Friday (July 24, 2026) asked the Maharashtra government to evaluate a proposal for 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 should consider suggestions that only the feet of idols more than six feet tall touch water ceremonially, after which the idols would be transported to a designated collection center or recycling facility.
Kerala dental student Nithin Raj’s death: Court grants Crime Branch five-day custody of accused MK Ram
The Principal Sessions Court at Thalassery, Kannur on Monday (July 27, 2026) granted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Crime Branch five days’ custody of Dr MK Ram, the accused arrested in connection with the death of Kannur Dental College student Nithin Raj. Justice M. Manoj accepted the custody plea, following which the SIT probing the case detained Dr Ram at Kannur special sub-jail around 11.30 am for evidence collection and further interrogation. Dr Ram, a native of Andhra Pradesh and former Chief Defense Officer of Kannur dental college, is the main accused in the case.
Class X student who moderated CM Naidu’s school meeting ends life in Rampachodavaram
A Class The girl belonging to Konda Dora tribe took an extreme step on Sunday (July 26, 2026) night, reportedly unable to cope with the distress due to unrest in her family. On July 24, Ms. Shivani moderated the mega parent-teacher meeting chaired by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at Zilla Parishad High School and Junior College.
Myanmar military steps up killings of civilians, observer warns, amid diplomatic push
Myanmar’s military has dramatically stepped up attacks on civilians since a new administration took office in the war-torn country, a conflict observer said on Monday (July 27, 2026), even as regional governments step up diplomatic engagement. The Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) said the attack was the result of tactics deployed by Myanmar’s new military chief, who took power in late March as his predecessor prepared to become the country’s president.
Iran says it still controls the strait and is not seeking talks with the US.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday (July 27, 2026) that it was not currently involved in negotiations with the United States, despite the cessation of recent fighting between the two sides. Iran and the United States held fire on Sunday (July 26, 2026), giving the Gulf oil industry and shipping a respite from missile attacks, as Donald Trump’s UN envoy said the president was “giving some space to talks.” Iran said it had stopped retaliatory attacks against Washington’s allies in the Middle East, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told Fox News on Sunday that as long as forces remained “locked and loaded,” Trump would give “a little bit of space” to negotiations.
Commonwealth Games: Mirabai completes gold hat-trick as records fall
When a beaming 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 knelt down to fix their microphones, she smiled and said, “Mera Aashirwad [My blessings]! Please finish quickly as I haven’t eaten in the last few days! Mirabai was the favorite of the packed gathering at the Scottish Event Campus during the Games. Chasing her third consecutive 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 medalist Preeti Pawar barely broke a sweat as the Indian duo advanced to the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Games boxing competition in Glasgow on Sunday (July 26, 2026). She is now one win away from a medal, as is Preeti (54kg), who won her pre-quarterfinal contest against Malawi’s Deborah Mtenje by contest stoppage referee (RSC) decision in the second round of the bout.
Published – Jul 27, 2026 06:21 pm IST
