The Jharkhand CID conducts raids at multiple locations in Ranchi and other districts in connection with alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination. (ANI snapshot)The Jharkhand CID, with the assistance of district police, conducted raids at multiple locations in Ranchi and other districts on Monday in connection with alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination. The searches are part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged recruitment scam.
Counting has begun for bypolls to Bankipur in Bihar, Datia in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat, with results expected through the day. The most closely watched contest is Bankipur, where Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor is making his first electoral test — a result that will be read as a verdict on whether the poll strategist can win on his own terms.
Jammu & Kashmir is planning to relocate migrant workers to secured clusters following the Kulgam terror attack, as the administration undertakes a security review of the vulnerability of non-local labourers who have increasingly become targets for militant groups across the valley.
The Centre has pushed states to establish dedicated courts for narcotics cases as 3.9 lakh drug cases pile up in the system — Punjab, with 60,000 pending cases, has no special NDPS court at all, while Kerala, with 50,000 cases pending, has just two.
The gang behind the Maharashtra TET paper leak had set its sights on the assistant professor examination as its next target, investigators have found — a detail that underlines how professional and systematic the country’s exam fraud networks have become, operating almost like organised crime outfits.
India signed off from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals, a clutch of historic firsts and new stars to watch — but analysts note the Commonwealth Games field is considerably weaker than the Asian Games, where the competition will be far stiffer and the medals harder to come by.
Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin visited Indian Coffee House on Kolkata's College Street.
"I feel very happy to be here in College Street. I used to visit this place often," said Taslima during her visit.
#watch | Kolkata: Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin visits Indian Coffee House.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Monday criticised Chief Minister Vijay's government, saying its rule reminded him of a Tamil comedy film.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed the suspension of a government school teacher who was suspended after posting allegations of corruption against a BJP district president on social media. The court held that merely highlighting alleged wrongdoing in the exercise of the fundamental right to free speech cannot by itself amount to misconduct warranting disciplinary action, unless the expression is prohibited by law or violates applicable service rules.
Youth Congress workers staged a protest in Nagpur over the E20 fuel policy and attempted to march to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence but they were stopped by police. The protesters raised slogans against E20 petrol and tried to cross police barricades near Gadkari's house. Several Congress workers were detained, police officials said. The Congress has been targeting Gadkari over the E20 fuel rollout, claiming his recent statement in Parliament raised more questions than answers.
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that he will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday with 100 people to submit petitions against E20 petrol. Kejriwal alleged that the Centre was continuing to promote ethanol-blended fuel despite complaints from vehicle owners and claimed there was a "hidden agenda" behind the policy. He also alleged that the government had "yielded" to US President Donald Trump to buy ethanol from the United States.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said education has become unaffordable and inaccessible for ordinary people in India. He said the organisation's responsibility has increased after the protests and that the CJP team will be expanded soon. Responding to Taslima Nasreen's remarks, Dipke said protests in Bangladesh and Nepal were being used to defame the CJP, adding that their movement was different.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said he funded his studies in the US through a scholarship and an education loan, adding that anyone is free to investigate the source of his funds. He also said he expects the Maharashtra government to withdraw FIRs against student protesters and stop harassing them. Dipke further said that if an FIR has been registered against Ruchika Singh over her remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, similar action should also be taken against BJP leaders and IT cell members.
Akram M reports that twenty ministers are set to be inducted into the Karnataka Cabinet, with the swearing-in ceremony likely to be held at 4 pm on August 3. G S Patil will be the new Speaker of the Karnataka Assembly, while A S Ponnanna will become the Deputy Speaker. Saleem Ahmed is likely to be appointed Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council, with Umashree set to become the Deputy Chairperson.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a PIL claiming that Delhi's Jantar Mantar is no longer a suitable venue for protests. The plea alleged that demonstrations at the site cause inconvenience to local residents and disrupt the supply of essential goods. The court asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to take instructions from the government and respond to the plea seeking an alternative arrangement for protests.
Multiple schools in Delhi received bomb threat messages, prompting security checks by the Delhi Police. The Police said all safety protocols are being followed and a thorough inspection of the premises is being carried out. So far, no suspicious object has been found during the checks.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsMultiple schools in Delhi receive bomb threat. Delhi Police say all safety protocols are being followed and a thorough check of the premises is being conducted. So far, nothing suspicious has been found.
— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2026
The West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) arrested another terror suspect from Howrah after questioning Jaish operative Hamim Mondal and a woman friend, police said. The suspect was taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation into the case.
Former BJP MP and WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been acquitted by a Delhi court in sexual harassment case, three years after a chargesheet was filed against him. The trial in the case began in July 2024. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ashwani Panwar of Rouse Avenue court had reserved the judgment in the matter for August 3.
Independent MP Pappu Yadav claimed he received several death threats after the alleged attack on him during a press conference at his residence. Yadav alleged the incident was a "plot to kill" him after a scuffle broke out between some individuals and his supporters. Defending his Ram Mandir skit, he said the Opposition had only raised the issue of the alleged donation theft outside Parliament without naming or abusing any individual.
Delhi Police detained one of the two accused in the alleged knife attack on Independent MP Pappu Yadav during a press conference at his residence. Police identified the accused as Sumit Sharma and Happy Sharma. Sumit, who was allegedly carrying a knife, has been detained and is being questioned, while the role of Happy Sharma, who allegedly threw a slipper at the MP, is being verified.
According to police sources, Sumit's Medico-Legal Case (MLC) report confirmed he was heavily intoxicated at the time of the incident. Pappu Yadav has alleged that the attack was a "plot to kill" him. Further investigation is underway.
The Pamba River continues to overflow in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district amid heavy rainfall. Authorities have placed the Moozhiyar Dam catchment under Red Alert and warned that the dam may have to be opened at any time if the situation worsens.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.js#watch | Keralam | The Pamba River continues to overflow in the Pathanamthitta district. With the Moozhiyar Dam catchment area under a Red Alert, authorities warn that the dam may have to be opened at any time if the situation worsens. pic.twitter.com/ayWvVKjqaJ
— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2026
Two coaches of the Samastipur–Saharsa MEMU train caught fire at Simri Bakhtiyarpur railway station in Bihar's Saharsa district, an official said. No passengers were injured in the incident. Firefighting and rescue operations were carried out at the station.
Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan said he will chair an emergency meeting with District Collectors at 10 am to review the rain situation, relief camp arrangements and the state's disaster response. Several parts of Kerala recorded heavy rainfall, with three IMD weather stations receiving over 100 mm of rain. Authorities warned of a worsening situation in Pathanamthitta, particularly in the Sabarimala region, where rising water levels could affect Ranni and nearby areas. Tourism Minister P C Vishnunadh is camping in Pathanamthitta to oversee relief and disaster management operations. He is reviewing the situation at Kozhencherry along with Aranmula MLA Abin Varkey, government officials and other public representatives.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsKeralam CM VD Satheesan (@vdsatheesan) posts, "Convening an urgent meeting with District Collectors today at 10 AM to assess the current rain scenario, review relief camp arrangements, and ensure coordinated emergency responses statewide." pic.twitter.com/61HRU6kA8z
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 3, 2026
Indian benchmark indices traded in the green on Monday as the Sensex gained 789 points and Nifty up by 0.5%. Sensex was trading at 78,571 points, with 27 of the 30 stocks trading in profit. Nifty was trading at 24,528, up by over 140 points at around 9:25 am.
