India is set to establish three international aviation hubs in the next decade, according to Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. These hubs will improve global connectivity and support the nation’s growing aviation market, which is projected to be the third-largest by 2030. The expansion aims to enhance India’s strategic position between Europe, Africa, and East Asia. These hubs will boost tourism, trade, and cargo operations, contributing significantly to GDP growth. Scindia highlighted Delhi’s IGI Airport, now the world’s second-largest by passenger capacity, as a model for future hub development.

The Tirupati Temple Trust has confirmed that prasad samples were highly adulterated in the ongoing laddoo controversy. Executive Officer J Syamala Rao announced that legal action will soon follow after laboratory reports revealed significant contamination, including pig fat, palm oil, and beef tallow. The Trust accused AR Dairy Food Private Limited of non-compliance in supplying ghee, citing laboratory results from Gujarat. Penalties are expected, and the Trust is considering implementing stricter quality checks, including sensory labs, to prevent future issues. The controversy erupted following former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s allegations regarding poor-quality ghee used in the laddoos.

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has demanded a comprehensive report regarding allegations of using "beef tallow," "lard" (pig fat), and fish oil in the ghee for preparing laddus at Tirupati's Sri Venkateswara temple. This comes after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu claimed the previous YSR Congress-led government used animal fat instead of ghee in the temple's prasadam. Nadda has spoken to Naidu, seeking details and the available report for examination, and plans to investigate further with state regulators. He assured that suitable action will be taken based on food safety standards.

A controversy has erupted over the presence of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos, a sacred offering at the Sri Venkateswara temple, with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleging that fish oil and beef tallow were found in the ghee used to make the prasadam. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board, which manages the temple, purchases 5 lakh kg of ghee annually, inviting tenders every six months. The quality of ghee is crucial to the taste of Srivari laddoos, a delicacy drawing thousands of devotees daily. The issue has highlighted the halt in supply of renowned Nandini ghee last year, sparking concerns over the sourcing and purity of ingredients.

Ernst & Young India chairperson Rajiv Memani expressed regret over the company's absence at the funeral of employee Anna Sebastian Perayil, who allegedly died due to excessive work pressure. Memani, facing backlash over claims of a toxic work culture, stated that missing the funeral was "alien to our culture" and promised it would not happen again. Anna Sebastian Perayil, who joined E&Y in March, passed away on July 20, and the incident gained attention after her mother, Anita Augustine, wrote an open letter accusing the company of contributing to her daughter's death through overwhelming work demands. Memani conveyed his condolences to the family.

The Supreme Court rebuked Karnataka High Court judge Justice Srishananda for controversial comments made during a recent landlord-tenant dispute hearing. Justice Srishananda referred to a Muslim-majority area in Bengaluru as "Pakistan" and made a misogynistic remark towards a woman advocate, prompting widespread criticism after the video circulated on social media. A five-judge Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, highlighted the importance of judicial decorum and sought a report from Karnataka's Chief Justice regarding the incident. The Supreme Court's response underscores concerns over maintaining professionalism and impartiality in judicial proceedings.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) interrogated Ashish Pandey, a TMC youth leader and house staff at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, regarding the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Pandey was questioned for hours at the CBI's CGO Complex office about his activities on August 9, the day the doctor's body was found. Investigators discovered his phone number in multiple call lists and learned he checked into a Salt Lake hotel with a woman friend that day. The CBI summoned hotel authorities to provide booking and payment details, revealing Pandey booked the room via an app and stayed overnight. The purpose of his stay remains unclear, sparking further investigation.

Kajal Khatri, known as "Lady Don," was arrested by the Delhi Crime Branch for orchestrating the murder of Air India crew member Suraj Mann in January 2023 for ₹4 lakh. Khatri allegedly collaborated with Naveen Sharma, who received ₹1.5 lakh in advance to procure weapons, with the rest to be paid after the killing. The plot was disrupted when Noida Police arrested Sharma before he could complete the transaction. Authorities are now preparing to take action against Khatri under the Gangster Act, and investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend others involved in the conspiracy, according to Additional DCP Manish Kumar Mishra.

A shocking incident has come to light in Odisha, where a woman, friend of an Army officer, has alleged sexual harassment and illegal detention of her partner at a police station near Bhubaneswar. The woman, who was released on bail after being arrested for assaulting cops and vandalizing police property, claims she was mistreated while trying to file a complaint at Bharatpur Police Station. The complaint stems from a Sunday night attack by a group of men, which she and her friend fought off. Five police officers, including an Inspector, have been suspended for "gross misconduct" pending disciplinary action.

A viral video has surfaced showing a tragic accident in Gurugram where a 23-year-old biker, Akshat Garg, died after being hit by an SUV driving in the wrong direction on Golf Course Road near Belvedere Park. The incident, captured on a GoPro camera, shows Garg being thrown off his bike after the collision with the Mahindra XUV 300. The Gurugram Police have filed an FIR against the driver, Thakur, under multiple sections of the Motor Vehicles Act, including charges of negligence and rash driving. Thakur, apprehended at the scene, was later released on bail.