War on Iran: Phase II: Day 19

NewsFeed The US resumes bombing Iran, hours after Trump threatened to ‘hit them hard’, with a family of three killed in Qeshm Island. Plus, fears that the war’s arena has expanded after a US-owned gas storage tanker was hit by a drone at the Damietta port in Egypt. Al Jazeera’s Mohammadfff_ has the latest. Published On 30 Jul 2026 Adblock test (Why?)
Is Pakistan ‘using India’s playbook’ in Kashmir?

Is Pakistan ‘using India’s playbook’ in Kashmir? NewsFeed Pakistan is facing accusations that its security forces have killed dozens of unarmed protesters in the past week of demonstrations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Al Jazeera’s James Bays asked panellists on Inside Story if Islamabad is borrowing tactics from Indian-administered Kashmir. Published On 30 Jul 2026 Adblock test (Why?)
Smoke rises over southern Iran after renewed US attacks

NewsFeed A large plume of smoke was seen rising over the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz early on Thursday following renewed US strikes. Iranian state media reported damage to two student dormitory complexes, while power outages were reported across parts of the city. Published On 30 Jul 2026 Adblock test (Why?)
Supreme Court says pellet guns can be used only in ‘exceptional situations’, directs govt to preserve RAF ammunition log book

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the rules and SOP for how police deploy pellet guns, and issued notice on the petition.
Sonam Wangchuk seeks no FIRs for students, praises Vande Bharat journey to Ladakh; Watch

Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike, praised his Vande Bharat journey to Ladakh, and urged the government to honor its promise of no FIRs against protesting students.
Punjab Paper Leak Row: BJP workers clash with Delhi Police outside AAP office

Amid the Punjab paper leak controversy, BJP workers clashed with Delhi Police during a protest outside the AAP office in New Delhi.
Parliament makes insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence with up to 3 years jail

Parliament on Wednesday cleared the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making insult to national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence. Lok Sabha passed it by voice vote after Rajya Sabha cleared it on July 29.
Delhi govt withdraws cases against CJP protesters, but no relief for those with criminal records

Police cases were lodged after clashes between protesters and security forces erupted during a march towards the Parliament earlier this month. Nationwide student protests had rocked the country for weeks, leading to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke demands Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation, BJP hits back

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday demanded Amit Shah’s resignation over July 20 police action during the Parliament march against exam irregularities. Dipke alleged the crackdown was on Shah’s orders and that police staged stone-throwing.
President Murmu hosts 209-member Bastar delegation, says Bastar heritage is national treasure

A 209-member Bastar delegation led by CM Vishnu Deo Sai met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Murmu hosted a luncheon for Bastar Pandum-2026 winners and tribal leaders and personally served them.