Tamil Nadu Police arrests Udhayanidhi Stalin, DMK alleges political vendetta

DMK leader Udayanidhi Stalin has been arrested by Tamil Nadu Police. A case has been registered against him over his controversial remarks on the Cauvery water dispute. Details here.
TMC opens new front against PM Modi: MP Mahua Maitra asks Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg not to get ‘bullied’ into apology, Facebook guidelines explained

TMC MP Mahua Moitra defended Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after the company reportedly offered to apologise over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post.
Jharkhand Protest: Student protesters reject Abhijeet Dipke, CJP entry; warn of massive blockade on August 10

The student protesters in Jharkhand are distancing themselves from Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and other party members, as the protest entered its 11th day on Tuesday.
‘PM Modi shouldn’t bow to Trump’: Kejriwal leads E20 protest, seeks halt to US ethanol imports

Kejriwal declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should not succumb to pressure from US President Donald Trump and demanded an immediate halt to ethanol imports from the United States.
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight rocked by violent turbulence, passengers and crew suffer injuries

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence, leaving several passengers and crew members injured. Several pictures and videos from inside the aircraft have also gone viral on social media.
Explained: Why are DMK and TVK at loggerheads? Inside Udhayanidhi Stalin and Vijay’s rivalry

The rivalry between the DMK and TVK began after Vijay entered politics and challenged the state’s traditional parties.
Which countries have returned fugitives to India since 2019? MHA shares details

The long arm of Indian law is reaching beyond borders as the MHA revealed nearly 300 fugitives were brought back to India from 36 nations.
Who was DY Patil? Former Governor who transformed higher education in India

Padma Shri awardee Dr DY Patil died at the age of 90 on Monday, with several leaders remembering his lasting contribution to education and public service. Know more about him here.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren finally breaks silence on JPSC-JSSC row amid statewide protests

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has finally broken his silence on the JPSC paper leak controversy as student protests intensify in the state. Here’s what he said.
Most Black Texas voters back Talarico over Paxton, poll finds, despite Senate primary tensions

In the survey released Tuesday, just 7% of Black Texans who voted in recent elections said they are less likely to vote in November due to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Democratic primary loss.