🏛️ SC directs Calcutta HC on security plea

The Supreme Court has asked the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to review a security request. This plea comes from the son of former Calcutta High Court judge Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati. He is currently serving as the Appellate Tribunal for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal. The bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana handled the matter. This move aims to address the need for enhanced security for the judge's family.

😟 TDP leader found dead after night fight in Kurnool

TDP leader Sheik Intiyaz Basha, aged 35, was allegedly murdered in Kurnool town on Thursday night. He was a resident of Old Basthi in Kurnool when an argument with friends escalated. One person allegedly hit him on the head with a large stone, causing his death instantly. Police have registered a case and are investigating, with a picket posted in Old Basthi. Minister T. G. Bharat Gupta assured stringent action against those responsible for the crime. 😟

💧 Minister checks out severe drought in Raichur

Minister Ajay Dharam Singh assessed the worsening drought and water shortages in Raichur district on Friday, August 7. He met with top district officials at the UAS guest house and inspected affected areas like Ramdurga Cross. The visit included reviewing crop damage caused by moisture stress across several constituencies. Deputy Commissioner Poovitha S. Dr. Singh also participated, urging immediate relief measures. Officials are now tasked with mitigating the drinking water scarcity for the affected populations.

🏛️ Congress issues strict whip for Parliament session

The Congress party has issued a whip for the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. This directive mandates that all Members of Parliament must be present without fail starting this Monday. The party stressed the importance of attendance during the proceedings. This move aims to ensure strong representation and participation from their members. Further actions will depend on the response to this mandatory attendance call.

🏛️ India says FCRA changes are internal matters

The Ministry of External Affairs asserted that proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act are India's internal affairs. This came three days after a US Congressman criticized the bill as an 'attack' on Christians. The draft legislation allows the Union government to take control of an NGO's foreign funds if its FCRA registration lapses or is cancelled. The bill, introduced in March during the Budget Session, has not yet been cleared by either House. The changes apply to all institutions, not just religious ones, and concern the control of foreign assets. 🧐

⛽ Rahul Gandhi slams E20 fuel rollout; Centre pushes back

Rahul Gandhi strongly criticized the Centre's E20 fuel rollout, claiming the ethanol-blended petrol is damaging cars and people's lives. He made these allegations on Friday, targeting the government's policy implementation. According to the Union Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, the programme has strong results, citing daily visits by 6 to 7 crore customers. Puri noted that testing across 2,000 petrol stations daily found only four contamination cases out of 107,000 pumps. The debate continues between the opposition's concerns and the government's claims of scientific validity.

🏛️ Judges appointed for four High Courts

The Central Government officially notified appointments for judges across several High Courts on Friday. These appointments were made for the Madras, Calcutta, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh High Courts. Madras received five judges and three additional judges, while Calcutta got eight new judges. Karnataka was awarded six new judges, and Madhya Pradesh saw one advocate appointed as a judge. These judicial appointments strengthen the judiciary in these key regions of India. ⚖️

✈️ Air India boosts pilot pay and career path

Air India revamped its pilot pay and career progression to fight crew attrition across the airline. This change applies to Tata Group-owned airlines, including Air India Express. Pilots will see an 8–15% fixed salary hike, with commanders getting the most, alongside revised flying pay. Training compensation is now linked to fleet type, protecting earnings during extended training periods. Additionally, a new path requires pilots to stint at Air India Express to become captains. ✈️

🚀 iQOO Z11 drops with Dimensity 7500 Turbo

The iQOO Z11 is set to launch on August 20th as India's first smartphone featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset. This device will be available in Celestial Blue and Aurora Green colors, boasting a 3D curved AMOLED display. The processor supports a 144Hz display and up to 200MP camera compatibility, with an expected AnTuTu score of 1.2 million. The standard Dimensity 7500 is built on a 4nm process and supports Wi-Fi 6E and 5G connectivity. Full specs and pricing for the iQOO Z11 are anticipated to be revealed at the launch event. 📱

🥋 Mohanlal's daughter shines in martial arts thriller

The movie 'Thudakkam' is a typical revenge thriller that gets a boost from Vismaya Mohanlal's martial arts skills. It features Vismaya Mohanlal and Sai Kumar in this film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph. The movie runs for 139 minutes and was released on August 07, 2026. The screenplay, co-written by Jude with Akhil Krishna and Linish Nellikkal, relies on overused tropes. Ultimately, Vismaya's Muay Thai mastery elevates the film from generic to average. 🥋

🏛️ Parliament Showdown: BJP vs Congress Battle

The monsoon session in Parliament ended with a standoff between the government and the Opposition over key bills. The conflict centers on the Constitution Amendment Bill (delimitation/women's reservation) and the FCRA Amendment Bill. The government has one week left to pass these contentious pieces of legislation. Internal divisions in Congress, coupled with potential DMK support, are influencing the deadlock. A final strategy is expected to be set over the next two days, with decisions looming by Monday.