🚀 Top 10 SUVs crush sales in July 2026

The top 10 SUVs sold a total of 1,49,937 units in July 2026, marking a strong 42.66% year-on-year growth. Tata Punch led the sales chart with 21,313 units sold in India during the month. Maruti Fronx took second place with 19,473 units, while Kia Seltos showed massive 108.67% growth. Only Maruti Brezza saw a decline, dropping to seventh place from 14,065 units to 12,055 units. This growth shows the SUV segment remains super popular in the Indian market. 🚀

⚖️ Journalist Tarun Tejpal gets 10 years jail time

Journalist Tarun Tejpal has been sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment for rape and sexual harassment. The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court delivered this verdict against him. The sentence comes after setting aside a 2021 acquittal by a sessions court in Mapusa. The conviction was based on Indian Penal Code provisions regarding abuse of trust and dominance. Tejpal must surrender within two weeks, while his lawyer seeks a stay for Supreme Court appeal. ⚖️

⚖️ Journalist Tarun Tejpal convicted in 2013 rape case

Journalist Tarun Tejpal was convicted by the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court for raping and sexually harassing a junior colleague. This happened in 2013, and the High Court overturned a 2021 sessions court acquittal. The conviction was based on IPC provisions regarding rape by authority and sexual harassment. The case will proceed further for a sentencing hearing scheduled for 2:30 pm. ⚖️

📚 NCERT RIE Entrance Exam 2026 Results Are Here

The results for the NCERT RIE Common Entrance Examination 2026 have been officially released. This exam was conducted for various educational admissions across the nation. The results were declared on February 15, 2024, showing candidates' scores. This marks the beginning of the counselling process for selected applicants. Further details regarding the counselling schedule will be announced soon.

⚖️ California's Diwali Holiday Status Gets Court Block

California initially made Diwali an official state holiday through AB 268, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2025. A July legal ruling by Judge Stephen Acquisto struck down key parts of the law in California. This decision ruled that AB 268 violates the Establishment Clause of both federal and state constitutions. The court found the law gave preferential treatment based explicitly on the festival's religious significance. Now, public school districts face legal ambiguity as Asian American groups consider appeals. 🕯️

🛰️ Mars rover twin to Moon could cost billions

NASA might send an engineering twin of a Mars rover to the Moon as part of the PROMISE concept. This plan involves repurposing hardware from Curiosity and Perseverance, which are currently at JPL in southern California. The project is estimated to cost between $700 million and $1.3 billion, potentially launching in the early 2030s. This effort is framed as a cost-saving measure for lunar exploration, despite hardware complexities. The significant resource drain means it must be weighed against existing science funding priorities. 🚀

⚖️ Former Tehelka Editor Claims Victim Status

Tarun Tejpal, the former editor of Tehelka, has stated that he believes he is a victim in the ongoing rape case. The legal proceedings are centered around the allegations made against him in a major scandal. The case involves accusations that were initially brought up around 2018. Tejpal's defense argues that the situation is not as portrayed by the prosecution. He is awaiting further developments in the court process.

📱 Kejriwal claims Meta blocked his Facebook; access is back

Arvind Kejriwal stated that his Facebook account was restricted within India by Meta on Thursday. The former Delhi CM alleged this after receiving no reasons from Meta's India office. Initially, his account showed as "Unavailable in some locations," but both Facebook and Instagram are now functional again. These claims surface amidst Meta facing scrutiny over alleged CSEAM ads on Instagram. Furthermore, Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg had apologized to the central government regarding CSAM and deepfake content.

⚖️ Law colleges facing strict inspection by BCI

The Bar Council of India has ordered nationwide physical inspections of all affiliated law colleges. This action targets universities across the country for compliance checks on their institutions. The BCI mandated that all such inspections and a consolidated report must be submitted within six weeks. This move ends the use of weekend, evening, and shift-based classes to compensate for resource shortages. The regulator aims to ensure all law degrees are earned through proper teaching and infrastructure. 📚

🗣️ Mohan Bhagwat meets Gen Z at Mumbai youth conference

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will interact with Gen Z and Gen Alpha students today at a major youth conference in Mumbai. The event, hosted by IIMUN at NMACC, will gather over 2,000 students aged 15 to 19 from more than 100 cities. This gathering marks IIMUN’s 15th anniversary and is one of the world's largest youth-led conferences. Bhagwat plans to speak on leadership, nation-building, and India's global role. The conference aims to help youth understand India's values for future leadership roles. 🇮🇳

🌊 Kerala rescuer dies saving farmer in floods

A 36-year-old swimming and rappelling instructor from Thiruvananthapuram died while rescuing a farmer during severe floods in Kerala. He gave his life jacket to 61-year-old Benny near Meenthully Island on Sunday to ensure the older man's safety. The tragedy occurred amidst Kerala floods that have already caused 20 deaths since August 1. Rajesh was known as a dedicated volunteer who helped during previous crises in the region. Authorities remain on high alert as more rainfall is forecast in the coming days. 🌊