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Bankipur bypoll results: Prashant Kishor widens lead over BJP candidate

Jan Suraaj Party candidate Prashant Kishor on Monday (August 3, 2026) widened his lead over BJP’s Neeraj Kumar Sinha to 15,864 votes in the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar as counting reached its 26th round, officials said. Celebrations broke out at the Jan Suraaj Party headquarters and outside the counting centre at A.N. College here, with supporters dancing to the tunes of local songs and distributing sweets.

CJP protest: SC clarifies States can withdraw FIRs against students in accordance with law

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 3, 2026) clarified that its July 28 order would not prevent the NCT of Delhi or any other State from closing or withdrawing proceedings arising out of FIRs registered against student protesters, wherever permissible in accordance with law. The clarification came after the Centre submitted that it was “serious” about its assurance that amnesty would be granted to students who had participated in demonstrations over the NEET examination paper leak, including the July 20 Parliament march in Delhi and subsequent protests in several States.

BJP, Opposition spar at panel meet over Meta’s content moderation practices

In a face-off between the ruling party and Opposition MPs on Monday at the meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, where Meta representatives were summoned in the backdrop of the recent students’ protests, the BJP members, led by panel chairperson Nishikant Dubey, demanded an apology from Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg for restricting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post, while the Opposition pushed back, arguing that democracy should not be regulated in the name of regulating technology.

Change in transgender law cannot take away rights already given, Supreme Court tells Centre

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 3, 2026) orally clarified to the Union government that a new law, seen as dismantling the transgender community’s right to self-identification, will not retrospectively, and by default, invalidate ‘transgender cards’ issued to members under a previous legislation.

Maharashtra SIR: Over 93% enumeration forms distributed, 72.89% digitised to date

More than 93% of enumeration forms have been distributed, and nearly 73% digitised under the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Maharashtra, with the August 8 deadline just days away, the State’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said on Monday (August 3, 2026). While Wardha and Hingoli districts in Marathwada recorded 100% form distribution, major cities, including Pune, Thane, and Mumbai Suburban, trailed behind in both distribution and digitisation progress, according to the official bulletin.

Supreme Court asks govt to consider ‘important’ plea that Jantar Mantar is not the right site for protests

The Supreme Court asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Monday (August 3, 2026) to consult with Union Government authorities on an “important” petition that Jantar Mantar is not the “right site” to hold protests.“The petition says Jantar Mantar is not the right site anymore for such protests due to ingress-egress issues, supply of medical essentials, sewage, etc… I think this is important. I think this is important. Please take instructions, Mr. Solicitor. Issue notice and list this separately,” Chief Justice Surya Kant, heading a three-judge Bench, addressed the top law officer.

Supreme Court directs MEA to trace Indian seafarer missing after Black Sea drone attack

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 3, 2026) asked the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to use its diplomatic channel and trace a seafarer missing after his cargo ship was struck by drones on July 25 in the Black Sea. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to seek instructions from the Indian Embassy in Ukraine and the Embassy of India, Bucharest, Romania and enquire about the whereabouts of Deepak Kumar Gupta, who was onboard cargo ship MV AGN Ragnar.

New talks ‘last chance’ for Iran to forge deal, avoid escalation of U.S. strikes: Trump

Newly planned talks with Tehran are the “last chance” for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of U.S. strikes on the country, President Donald Trump said on Monday (August 3, 2026). Mr. Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address the United States’ concerns about its nuclear programme will begin in the next day or two.

Iran says currently no negotiations with U.S.

Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday (August 3, 2026) there were currently no negotiations with the United States, but talks were taking place with Oman on the management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (August 2) said talks with ‌Iran would happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement after earlier saying he had called off an imminent attack in hopes of quickly reaching a deal ⁠to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resolve the impasse over Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.

22 children die of Chandipura virus in Gujarat this monsoon

Twenty-two children have died due to Chandipura virus (CHPV) infection in Gujarat this monsoon season, with seven others currently undergoing treatment, State Health Minister Praful Panseriya said on Monday (August 3, 2026). The State has reported 184 suspected cases of the virus so far, of which 35 have tested positive, while the results of 11 samples are awaited, the Minister said. All the affected patients are below 15 years of age.

Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Karnataka in Cauvery water row

The Tamil Nadu government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay moved the Supreme Court on Monday (August 3, 2026) for a direction to the State of Karnataka to implement a Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) decision of July 30 to ensure the release of 3,500 cusecs for 15 days from its two reservoirs at Kabini and Krishna Raja Sagara.

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquittal: Vinesh Phogat, female wrestlers to appeal decision

Vinesh Phogat and other women wrestlers have decided to appeal the decision of acquitting former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a sexual harassment case filed. In a post on X, Ms. Phogat said, the women wrestlers have instructed their lawyers to appeal this decision.

UEFA threatens FIFA with legal action over failed plan to sell World Cup stakes

European football body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed. Infantino’s secretive proposal to raise $4.2 billion from investors including the New York investment firm of Joshua Kushner was dropped early on Saturday (August 1, 2026), days after the revelation in media reports provoked a global furor.

Sheikh Hasina’s media event can hurt ties with India: Bangladesh

Continued political activities by deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from Indian territory “could harm” bilateral relations, the Government of Bangladesh conveyed to India on Monday (August 3, 2026) through Humayun Kobir, the Foreign Affairs Adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Sports Minister Mandaviya lauds CWG weightlifting contingent during felicitation

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday (August 3, 2026) lauded the strong performance of the Indian weightlifters in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, saying every medal they won has brought immense joy to the country. The Indian weightlifting team won one gold, six silver and one bronze in the Games. Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu was the lone gold winner.