The Supreme Court has overturned a Bombay High Court ruling, allowing Mumbai's Municipal Corporation to maintain a theme garden built on the site of the former Khajuria lake. The court directed the MCGM to preserve the park for public use and explore creating a new water body nearby.

The government has reduced the basic customs tax on crude edible oils by 10 percentage points, effective Friday, to combat rising prices. This decision aims to lower the costs of palm oil, soyoil, and sunflower oil, bringing the effective duty down to 16.5%.

In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, three villagers were severely injured by an IED blast, marking the first civilian attack since the death of Maoist leader Basavaraju. The victims, identified as Vivek Dhodi, Badde Sunil, and Gote Joga, sustained splinter injuries while walking near Bandepara village.

Chief Justice B R Gavai administered the oath of office to Justices N V Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and A S Chandurkar, bringing the Supreme Court to its full strength of 34 judges. The collegium had recommended their appointments, with Justices Anjaria and Chandurkar having nearly five-year tenures, while Justice Bishnoi will serve for less than four years.

Rayat Bahra University (RBU) has been honored with the ‘Best Placement University Award’ for 2025 by a private news channel. Punjab's Higher Education Minister, Harjot Singh Bains, presented the award, acknowledging RBU's job-oriented courses that have significantly boosted its placement record. Over 1,400 companies, including Nestle and Amazon, have recruited from RBU across 50 domains.

In a verdict delivered in Kotdwar, Pulkit Arya, owner of Vanantra Resort, along with Saurabh Bhaskar and Ankit Gupta, received life imprisonment for the murder of a 19-year-old receptionist. The case, involving charges of murder, destruction of evidence, and sexual harassment, sparked public outrage in Uttarakhand. The victim was killed for refusing to provide "special services" to a VIP guest.

The All India Aggarwal Society of Haryana is set to host a large-scale matrimonial event in Jind on September 7 to address the challenges of finding suitable marriage partners within the community.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi may face police interrogation over alleged Pakistan links, as stated by police sources. This follows the questioning of Ripun Bora, ex-Rajya Sabha MP, regarding his defense of Gogoi against these allegations.

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited forward areas in J&K's Sunderbani sector, reviewing operational readiness along the Line of Control. He was briefed on the security situation and operational dynamics by Formation Commanders. Gen Dwivedi praised the forces' performance in Operation Sindoor, emphasizing vigilance and preparedness in the evolving security landscape.

India's DGCA granted IndiGo a final three-month extension, until August 31, for its wet-leased Boeing 777s from Turkish Airlines, averting immediate flight disruptions. This decision follows IndiGo's request for a six-month extension, which was denied. The backdrop includes strained relations with Turkey, evidenced by revoked security clearances for a Turkish ground handling company.

Bharat Biotech's oral cholera vaccine, Hillchol, has demonstrated successful Phase III clinical trial results, proving effective against both Ogawa and Inaba serotypes. The vaccine exhibited a significant rise in vibriocidal antibodies and maintained a strong safety profile across all age groups. With production capacity of 200 million doses, Hillchol can address the global cholera crisis and vaccine shortages.

India declared a Pakistani official persona non grata. The official was asked to leave within 24 hours. This action follows a previous expulsion of another Pakistani official earlier in May. Tensions rose after India's counterterror operation and strikes on terror launchpads across Pakistan. Pakistan responded with drone incursions. India then destroyed key Pakistani military installations. A ceasefire was later reached.

India faces rising heatwaves and urban thermal stress. The nation integrates thermal comfort into urban planning. Policies like ICAP and PRiTHVi promote sustainable cooling. States implement Heat Action Plans and Cool Roof Policies. Gaps exist in local enforcement and long-term strategies. Opportunities include smart city initiatives and national missions. These actions aim to protect vulnerable populations from extreme heat.

The Delhi high court has dismissed an order to prosecute a husband under Section 377 for "unnatural" sex with his wife, citing the marital rape exception and contradictions in the wife's statements. The court emphasized that Section 377 doesn't apply to non-penile-vaginal intercourse within marriage, especially without explicit lack of consent.

The Madras high court has temporarily halted a provision allowing the Tamil Nadu government to appoint vice chancellors in state universities, despite the government's opposition. This stay stems from a petition arguing the amendments conflict with UGC regulations and the constitutional distribution of powers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded security forces for neutralizing 27 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh, including top leader Nambala Keshav Rao, alias Basavaraju. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the operation as a landmark achievement in eliminating Naxalism. The government aims to eradicate Maoism by March 2026, with ongoing operations and surrenders contributing to the effort.

Pakistan and China agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan. India consistently opposed this move due to construction in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This trilateral meeting occurred after Operation Sindoor. New Delhi raised concerns over terror infrastructure funded by Pakistan. Afghanistan's inclusion raises concerns for India, given existing border issues with China and Pakistan.

India has vehemently denied Pakistan's accusations of involvement in the deadly suicide bombing that targeted a school bus in Balochistan's Khuzdar district. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack, expressing condolences while dismissing Pakistan's claims as a diversion from its own internal issues and reputation as a hub of terrorism.

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma after the discovery of burnt cash at his residence. The court noted that the CJI had already forwarded the in-house inquiry report and the judge's response to the President and Prime Minister. The petitioners were directed to seek redressal from appropriate authorities before approaching the court again.

An all-party parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, has embarked on a multi-nation visit to Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore as part of Operation Sindoor. The initiative aims to expose Pakistan's role in state-sponsored terrorism and highlight India's firm stance against cross-border terrorism.

The Supreme Court granted interim bail to Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested for social media posts concerning Operation Sindoor. The court has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case. Mahmudabad faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including endangering national integrity, following complaints about his remarks.