An Army officer attacked four SpiceJet staff at Srinagar Airport after a fight over extra cabin luggage. He tried to carry 16 kg, more than the 7 kg limit. When asked to pay, he refused and forced his way to the aerobridge. CISF stopped him, but he then hit the staff with punches, kicks, and a queue stand. One worker had a spinal fracture, another a broken jaw. A video shows him using a check-in board to hit them. SpiceJet filed a police complaint and asked for a no-fly ban. The Army promised full support in the investigation. (PC: News18)

An Indian Army officer was caught on video beating four SpiceJet staff at Srinagar Airport on July 26. The fight started over extra baggage charges at the boarding gate. One staffer got a spinal fracture, and another had jaw injuries. The officer used punches, kicks, and even a queue stand. A worker fainted during the attack but was still kicked. All four staff are in hospital. The video went viral on August 3. The Army said it is helping with the probe and supports discipline in public places. The officer has been charged with “murderous assault.” An investigation is ongoing. (PC: HT)

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, requesting him to surrender a voter ID (EPIC: RAB2916120) that was allegedly not officially issued. This follows Yadav’s claim that his name was missing from Bihar’s draft voter roll, using the unrecognized EPIC number. However, the ECI confirmed his valid registration under EPIC RAB0456228 at Serial No. 416 in Digha constituency. The EC suspects possible forgery or duplication and has initiated a probe. The controversy has sparked political backlash, highlighting concerns over voter roll transparency and electoral integrity in Bihar. (PC: The Hindu)  

Lieutenant Colonel Ritesh Kumar Singh, posted at HAWS in Gulmarg, allegedly assaulted four SpiceJet employees at Srinagar airport on July 26 after being asked to pay for cabin baggage exceeding the 7 kg limit. Singh reportedly refused and attacked staff with a queue stand, causing a spinal fracture and jaw injury. One employee collapsed but was still kicked. CCTV footage has been submitted to police. An FIR has been filed, and the airline is pushing for a no-fly ban. The Army has acknowledged the incident, stating it awaits investigation outcomes while stressing its commitment to discipline. (PC: India Today)

A bulldozer operating to clear debris from National Highway 5 in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla region veered off a steep incline in heavy rain and plunged approximately 300 metres into a gorge . The driver was rushed to hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries . The accident occurred in Jabli (Kumarsain area), where heavy monsoon-triggered landslides and rockfalls disrupted roads and operations . The incident underscores the severity of ongoing rain‑related disasters in Himachal Pradesh, which, along with Uttarakhand, have reported widespread infrastructure damage and fatalities this monsoon season.

New testimonies in Karnataka’s Dharmasthala mass burial case have reignited outrage, with RTI activist Jayanth filing a formal complaint to the SIT. He claims to have witnessed the illegal burial of a young girl, stating her body was buried “like a dog” without following legal protocols. RTI documents reveal Belthangady police deleted all entries from the Unnatural Death Register between 2000 and 2015, coinciding with multiple suspicious deaths. Jayanth alleges key records of postmortems, missing persons data, and photographs were destroyed under routine orders. The SIT is expected to begin exhumation proceedings. The case has triggered demands for accountability amid fears of a systemic cover-up involving women and minors. (PC: India Today & The Indian Express)

A senior Army officer has been booked for a “murderous assault” on four SpiceJet staff members at Srinagar airport on July 26. The altercation erupted when the officer, carrying 16 kg of cabin luggage, well above the 7 kg limit refused to pay the excess fee and attempted to bypass boarding protocols. After being escorted back by CISF personnel, he violently attacked staff using punches, kicks, and a queue stand. One employee suffered a spinal fracture, another a broken jaw, and one collapsed unconscious but was still kicked. SpiceJet filed an FIR, submitted CCTV footage, and initiated a no-fly ban. The Army acknowledged the incident and is cooperating with the investigation.

A 15-year-old girl from Balanga, Odisha, who was allegedly set ablaze on July 19, succumbed to her injuries at AIIMS Delhi after battling 75% burns. Initially believed to be a case of abduction and assault by three unidentified men, Odisha Police now claim no third-party involvement, citing findings from a 15-day investigation. The girl’s statement was recorded before a magistrate, but no arrests have been made. Her death has sparked political outrage, with leaders across party lines expressing grief and demanding justice. The victim’s father urged against politicizing the tragedy, while calls for compensation and accountability continue to mount amid heightened security and public anger. (PC: Getty Images)

Controversy erupted in Ahmedabad after posters warning women to "stay home to avoid rape or gang rape" appeared across the city with alleged backing from the traffic police. These posters, placed in areas like Sola and Chandlodia, cautioned against attending late-night parties or venturing into isolated spots, sparking widespread outrage for promoting victim-blaming and reinforcing patriarchal norms. The Ahmedabad police swiftly disassociated themselves from the campaign, stating the posters were created without official consent by the NGO Satarkta. Senior officials, including DCP Neeta Desai, condemned the messaging, ordered their removal, and initiated an investigation into the unauthorized display.  

A groundbreaking study highlighted in the Asia Pacific Lung Cancer Policy Consensus, released on August 1, 2025, reveals that Delhi’s toxic air is increasingly causing lung cancer in non‑smokers . A long-term review by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Lung Care Foundation shows that in 1988, nearly 90% of lung cancer surgery patients were smokers—by 2018, that proportion dropped to 50%. Among patients under 50, 70% were non‑smokers; none under 30 had smoked . Experts warn that environmental triggers—PM₂.₅ exposure, industrial emissions, cooking fumes, and second‑hand smoke—are fueling this public health crisis. Doctors urge urgent policy action, expanded screening, and tougher pollution controls. (PC: ET)