Iran resumes missile attacks as U.S. and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the West Asia early Wednesday (July 29, 2026) as the U.S. partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighbouring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters. Six Iranian advisers were killed in the U.S.-Saudi strike, two Iraqi militia officials told the Associated Press. It was not immediately clear if the advisers were included in the fighters who were killed. The militia officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly.

Opposition plans to raise Ram Temple donation scam in Parliament

An emerging consensus is taking shape within the INDIA bloc that the Opposition should continue pursuing the Ram Temple embezzlement case in Parliament. The Samajwadi Party (SP), which has been raising the matter during meetings of Opposition parties, on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) staged a protest in the Parliament House complex.

Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side’s plea over location of alternative namaz site on July 30

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Thursday (July 30, 2026) a plea by the Muslim side alleging non-compliance with its directions to provide an alternative site near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar for offering Friday prayers.

Man convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

A man was convicted Wednesday (July 29, 2026) of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, the author who has faced a decades-old death threat over his novel “The Satanic Verses”. A jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism.

Centre’s assurance cannot override statutory processes governing withdrawal of FIRs, experts say

Even as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) contended that the Supreme Court’s interim order permitting the States to proceed with the investigation into the FIRs registered against student protesters was in “direct contradiction” to the Centre’s assurance that no punitive action would be taken against them, legal experts said the assurance could not override the statutory provisions governing the criminal process.

Madhya Pradesh hikes moong procurement cap to 60% as farmers protest

The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) increased the limit for moong procurement from 25% to 60% of the total crop, following a meeting between State Agriculture Minister Aidal Singh Kansana and farmer representatives. The decision comes as nearly 2,000 farmers, who breached police barricades to reach the State capital, set up camp near Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s residence.

Livestream audio muted in CJI’s court during oral mentioning as per directive

The audio feed during the Supreme Court of India’s live-streaming of oral mentionings before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was muted on Friday (July 25, 2026). The control room managing the live feed for the Chief Justice’s courtroom posted a message on the chat box informing viewers that “as per direction, audio stopped in Court 1”. While the video feed continued, the lack of audio prevented the public, the media, and lawyers from hearing the oral exchange between the Bench and lawyers’ mentioning their cases.

‘Don’t be nosy parkers’ in marriages of consenting adults, Allahabad HC tells U.P. Police

Reaffirming that consenting adults are free to choose their life partners, the Allahabad High Court recently rebuked the Uttar Pradesh Police for continuing to investigate the marriage of two adults, observing that the police have “no business to be nosy parkers” in such matters.

Farmer, worker groups to intensify protests against Centre’s policiess

Days after the protests by students and youth that resulted in the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, a joint convention of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and the platform of Central Trade Unions (CTUs) held in New Delhi on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) has decided to strengthen the protests against the Centre’s labour and farm policies.

Iran resumes missile attacks as U.S. and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

Iran launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the West Asia early Wednesday (July 29, 2026) as the U.S. partnered with Saudi Arabia to strike Tehran-backed militias in neighbouring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters. Six Iranian advisers were killed in the U.S.-Saudi strike, two Iraqi militia officials told the Associated Press. It was not immediately clear if the advisers were included in the fighters who were killed. The militia officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly.

Commonwealth Games: Sreeshankar leaps into history with second straight silver for long jump

Facing the formidable challenge of Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle, a three-time World Championships medallist, Murali Sreeshankar knew he would have to produce something extra special to wrest the gold from the Jamaican. As it turned out, the Indian had to settle for silver at the Commonwealth Games at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow on Wednesday (July 29, 2026).

Published - July 30, 2026 06:44 am IST