A parliamentary panel questioned Meta officials over the removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying an apology alone was not enough. During the meeting, lawmakers asked who was responsible for taking down the video and why it was removed while other objectionable content remained online. Meta reportedly expressed regret and attributed the incident to a technical glitch. However, government sources said the explanation was considered inadequate. The meeting also discussed algorithmic bias and child sexual abuse material on social media platforms. Separately, Hyderabad Police have registered cases linked to allegedly morphed AI-generated posts targeting the Prime Minister. (PC: NDTV)

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday congratulated Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on winning the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar. Referring to the seat previously held by BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Kejriwal claimed the BJP had "lost its president's seat" and said the result reflected growing public dissatisfaction with the Narendra Modi-led government. Election Commission data showed Kishor defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha by 19,246 votes. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary accepted the verdict and congratulated Kishor, who said he would continue raising public issues with greater strength as an MLA. (PC: HT)

India’s athletics team delivered its best-ever Commonwealth Games track and field campaign in Glasgow, winning 10 medals and showing strength beyond Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra. Gulveer Singh made history by becoming the first Indian track and field athlete to win 2 individual medals at a single CWG, claiming silver in the 10,000m and bronze in the 5,000m. India also earned medals through Sarvesh Kushare, Murali Sreeshankar, Praveen Chithravel, Tejaswin Shankar, Seema Kaliramna, Yash Vir Singh, Selva Prabhu Thirumaran and Neeraj Chopra. The performance highlighted India’s growing depth and progress in athletics ahead of future global competitions. (PC: India Today)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday said he was ready to make his scholarship letter, education loan documents and academic records public after an RTI application sought details of his qualifications. "Will the emperor show his degree?" Dipke asked in a post on X, challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to disclose his academic credentials as well. He said he was prepared to face any probe by agencies such as the ED or CBI. Dipke also said CJP would remain a social movement and pledged support to students protesting alleged exam irregularities in Jharkhand. (PC: The Indian Express)

Ukraine has reportedly struck a warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, in the Vladimir region, around 180 km east of Moscow. Ukrainian officials claim the company's warehouses are used to support the Russian military, an allegation the Kremlin has denied. The strike is part of Ukraine's growing campaign against Russian infrastructure, which has also targeted fuel depots, logistics hubs and military facilities in recent weeks. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine aims to increase pressure on Russia through long-range strikes, while Moscow continues to reject claims that Wildberries supplies military equipment. (PC: BBC)

Olympians Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia have said the women wrestlers will appeal a Delhi court's decision acquitting former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case. The court also cleared former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar of all charges. In a joint statement, the wrestlers expressed disappointment, alleging the accused used influence to intimidate some complainants. They said the legal fight would continue and confirmed their lawyers have been instructed to challenge the verdict in a higher court. Brij Bhushan has welcomed the acquittal, calling it an honourable verdict. (PC: NDTV)

India has taken a major step towards building its first indigenous fighter jet engine, with the proposed Safran-DRDO joint venture expected to receive government approval before August 15. The project aims to develop a 120 kN engine, followed by a more powerful 140 kN version for future fighter aircraft, including the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Officials say India will own 100% of the intellectual property, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. The programme, along with the revived Kaveri engine project, marks a significant push towards self-reliance in defence technology. (PC: HT)

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor secured his party's first-ever electoral victory by defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar. Kishor won by 18,953 votes, polling 63,203 against Sinha's 44,250, while RJD's Rekha Gupta finished third. The bypoll was held after BJP leader Nitin Nabin resigned the seat. Calling the result a mandate for change, Kishor promised visible improvements in Bankipur within 2 to 3 months. The BJP accepted the verdict, saying it would review the reasons behind the defeat in its long-time stronghold. (PC: India Today)

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) questioning whether Delhi's Jantar Mantar remains a suitable venue for protests. The petition argued that frequent demonstrations disrupt traffic, restrict access and affect the supply of essential services for nearby residents. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant issued notices to the Centre and sought a response from Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. The court said the concerns raised in the petition were important and required consideration. Jantar Mantar recently witnessed a 37-day protest over the NEET-UG paper leak led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). (PC: HT)

Counting trends in 3 Assembly by-elections on Monday showed different outcomes across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor was leading by 8,966 votes in Bankipur after 16 rounds, putting him on course for his first electoral victory and challenging the BJP's 31-year hold on the seat. In Madhya Pradesh's Datia, Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh maintained a lead of over 6,500 votes, signalling the party could retain the constituency. Meanwhile, the BJP looked set to keep Gujarat's Manjalpur, with Satish Patel leading by more than 30,000 votes as counting neared completion. (PC: India Today)