The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Partha Sarathi Biswal, MD of Odisha-based Biswal Tradelink Pvt Ltd (BTPL), the first arrest in the ₹3,000‑crore alleged loan fraud involving the Reliance ADAG group . Biswal is accused of arranging a fake ₹68.2 crore bank guarantee to the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on behalf of Reliance Power, backed by forged SBI endorsements and spoofed emails . Investigators uncovered multiple undisclosed bank accounts and dummy directors used by BTPL to launder funds received for the fake guarantee . The ED also issued a lookout circular against Anil Ambani and has summoned him for questioning on 5 August. (PC: Bloomberg)

Former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, recently acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, claimed she was tortured by Maharashtra ATS officers and coerced into naming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and others. She stated interrogators repeatedly told her: “Name these people and we won’t beat you.” Thakur alleged a political conspiracy by the then-Congress-led government to defame saffron ideology and the armed forces. She further accused deliberate neglect of her health while in custody. The court, however, dismissed her torture allegations citing lack of evidence. (PC: PTI)

The Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, operating from Ahmedabad to London, crashed just 32 seconds after takeoff on 12 June 2025, killing 241 onboard and 19 on the ground, with only one survivor . The AAIB’s preliminary investigation points to both engines losing power after fuel control switches were moved to “CUTOFF,” a highly unlikely event given safety locks . Cockpit audio features a tense exchange—one pilot asking why fuel was cut off, and the other replying, “I didn’t do it” . However, aviation experts argue the report ignored critical FADEC telemetry and omitted altitude data, sparking claims of narrative bias toward pilot blame. (PC: India Today)

A cofferdam at the Malana‑I Hydropower Project in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, collapsed on August 2, 2025 following prolonged heavy monsoon rainfall, unleashing flash floods that swept away vehicles and heavy machinery—including a hydra crane, dumper truck, rock breaker and camper—at the construction site . Though the damage was significant, fortunately no casualties have been reported . The incident underscores the growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events linked to climate change. Emergency response and safety assessments are reportedly underway to evaluate structural resilience. 

IndiGo Airlines has suspended a passenger from flying on any of its flights after he slapped a co-passenger mid-air on flight 6E-2387 from Mumbai to Silchar via Kolkata. The victim, Hossain Ahmed Majumdar from Assam, was reportedly experiencing a panic attack when the assault occurred. A viral video shows the moment of the slap and crew members intervening. IndiGo condemned the act as “completely unacceptable” and handed the assailant over to CISF upon landing. The airline cited regulatory provisions for the suspension, emphasizing its commitment to passenger safety. Meanwhile, Majumdar has gone missing after failing to board his connecting flight, prompting a police complaint and growing public concern.

Massive nationwide protests have erupted over widespread mismanagement during the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 exams held from July 24 to August 1, 2025. Aspirants reported abrupt cancellations, technical glitches, biometric failures, and misallocated exam centers as many traveling hundreds of kilometers only to find their exams canceled without notice. Viral videos show students being mistreated at centers, fueling outrage and trending hashtags like #SSCMisManagement and #JusticeForAspirants. The unrest is linked to SSC’s recent vendor switch to Eduquity Career Technologies, which critics say lacks capacity for large-scale exams. Protests peaked in Delhi under the “Delhi Chalo” campaign, with demands for vendor review, systemic reform, and accountability from SSC officials.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Varanasi, reaffirmed India’s trajectory toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy, directly countering U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remark calling India a “dead economy.” Modi emphasized the importance of prioritizing national interests amid global instability and urged citizens to embrace swadeshi products, stating “we will buy only those things that are made by Indians.” He called for unity across political lines to strengthen India’s economic future. Modi’s remarks came just days after Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Indian imports and criticized India’s ties with Russia. The Prime Minister asserted that India’s resilience and self-reliance will drive its rise in the global economic order.

Hossain Ahmed Mazumdar, a gym trainer from Assam, has gone missing after being slapped mid-flight by a co-passenger on an IndiGo Mumbai-Kolkata flight. Mazumdar was reportedly experiencing a panic attack when the assault occurred, captured in a viral video showing crew members escorting him. He was scheduled to board a connecting flight to Silchar but never arrived, and his phone remains unreachable. His family, including a cancer-stricken father, is devastated and demanding answers. IndiGo condemned the assault and confirmed the assailant was handed over to security, but offered no clarity on Mazumdar’s post-flight status. Authorities have launched an investigation amid growing public outrage over passenger safety and mental health protocols.

An encounter broke out on Friday between security forces and terrorists in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation began after intelligence reports said terrorists were hiding in the Akhal forest area. Forces quickly surrounded the area and started a search. The terrorists opened fire, and the forces fired back. More troops were sent to strengthen the cordon. This comes days after two terrorists were killed near the LoC in Poonch. In another recent operation, three Pakistani terrorists linked to the Pahalgam attack were killed near Srinagar. Security forces remain on high alert in the region. The operation is still ongoing. (PC: Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

A man on a Mumbai-Kolkata IndiGo flight suffered a panic attack after boarding. As crew helped him leave, another passenger slapped him. The shocking moment was caught on video. The crew and another flyer stopped the attacker, who said, “We are facing problems because of him.” The crew gave water to the distressed man and asked the attacker to stop. IndiGo later said, “Unruly behaviour is not acceptable.” The passenger who hit the man was removed from the flight and handed to security. The airline said rules were followed and all authorities were informed. The incident is under review.