Devendra Mahto’s health worsens after 15-day hunger strike, sodium drops to 124: Check medical update

Devendra Nath Mahto’s health has raised concern after 15 days of hunger strike, with doctors reporting sodium at 124, low potassium, and ketone bodies in his urine.
Court grants interim protection to Ankiti Bose, directs defamatory article to be pulled down

The court restated the established legal position that the press must exercise due caution when reporting on matters pending investigation or adjudication, and must not usurp the role of the judiciary by attributing criminal liability absent a judicial determination.
PUC test gets costlier in Karnataka: Check new rates for all vehicles

The Karnataka government has hiked Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate fees for all vehicle categories, including two-wheelers, autorickshaws, petrol, CNG, and diesel cars. Check out the new rates.
80th Independence Day: PM Modi’s Red Fort address, ‘Vande Mataram’, role of ‘Yuva Shakti’ | Key highlights

The flag hoisting will coincide with a 21-gun salute by the 1721 Field Battery (Ceremonial) using indigenous 105 mm Light Field Guns. The National Flag Guard will present the Rashtriya Salute.
CJP’s Instagram handle taken down and restored on Independence Day; Abhijeet Dipke reacts

The reason for the reported removal of the account was not immediately clear. Dipke did not provide details on whether the account had received any prior warning or notification from Instagram.
PM Modi picks maroon bandhani safa for 80th Independence Day; Here’s a look at iconic turbans through the years

PM Narendra Modi marked India’s 80th Independence Day in his trademark style, wearing a traditional Rajasthani bandhej chunari safa with a white kurta and brown vest. He delivered his 13th consecutive Red Fort address.
IAF’s Big Fleet Expansion: 60 transport aircraft worth Rs 1 lakh crore planned; Know in details

IAF to buy 60 multi-role transport aircraft in Rs 1 lakh crore deal. Indian firms will lead with global partners to replace ageing fleet and boost domestic manufacturing.
Sharad Pawar flags 36,211 closed companies in Maharashtra; CM Devendra Fadnavis hits back

Devendra Fadnavis has defended Maharashtra’s industrial record, saying most of the 36,211 companies listed as closed were defunct entities and highlighting the state’s lead in company registrations.
Independence Day 2026: Want to attend celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort? Here’s how to get entry

Independence Day 2026 celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort will feature the full rendition of Vande Mataram, while attendees can check ticket availability, entry guidelines and early-morning Delhi Metro services.
SC quashes FIRs against Samay Raina, others over remarks on persons with disabilities

A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took note of their compliance with earlier directions, including conducting awareness programmes and contributing towards initiatives for persons with disabilities.