Three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission resigned on Sunday amid ongoing student protests over alleged exam irregularities. Ajita Bhattacharya, Jameel Ahmed and Anima Hansda submitted their resignations to Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar. The Governor accepted their resignations following a recommendation from the state government. Student protests have continued for nearly two weeks over recruitment exams conducted by JPSC and JSSC. The government has agreed to cancel the 14th JPSC examination but students are also demanding the cancellation of the JSSC CGL exam. Minister Sudivya Sonu said the government accepted 98 per cent of their demands. Students said their protest will continue.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India’s medal winners from the 2026 Commonwealth Games and shared a special video with them. India won 39 medals at the Games in Glasgow, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze medals. India finished fourth on the medal table, behind Australia, England and Scotland. Boxing was India’s strongest sport, with 10 medals, including seven golds. Athletics brought 16 medals, while weightlifting won eight. In the video, boxer Sakshi Choudhary praised PM Modi after their meeting. Modi told the athletes, “Jo khelega vo khilega,” and urged them to keep cheering for India.  

Two pilots of an Air India flight have been removed from duty after the aircraft suffered a sudden loss of altitude. The Civil Aviation Ministry called the incident serious. Flight AI2379 was flying from Phuket to Delhi on August 4 when it dropped around 300 feet during the flight. The aircraft later stabilised and landed safely in Delhi. It was carrying 137 passengers, including three infants, and eight crew members. Both pilots underwent routine substance screening after the incident. The test of the pilot-in-command required a confirmatory test. His sample has been sent to a laboratory. The final report is awaited.  

More than 450 graduating students of NALSAR University, Hyderabad, have opposed the reported invitation to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as the chief guest for their 2026 convocation. In a letter to university authorities, the students raised concerns over his recent handling of a hearing linked to alleged police action against protesters. They also questioned remarks reportedly made about Indian youth. The students said the concerns were about the values they believe a law university should represent, including constitutional rights and justice. They urged the university to reconsider the invitation and consult students before making a final decision. NALSAR has not responded.  

A Malaysia Airlines flight carrying 159 passengers faced trouble while approaching Kolkata airport after a laser beam was pointed at the cockpit. Flight MH-184 was flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kolkata on Saturday night. The pilot reportedly saw a bright laser beam when the aircraft was about eight nautical miles from the runway. The flash briefly affected the pilot’s vision and delayed the landing. The aircraft had to circle before landing safely at around 11:25 pm. All passengers and crew were safe. Kolkata airport authorities filed a complaint with the airport police. Police are investigating the incident. Laser lights are banned around airports.  

Madhya Pradesh is set to strengthen its regional air connectivity with four new direct flight services operated by Alliance Air. The new routes are Bhopal–Rewa, Bhopal–Patna, Rewa–Kolkata and Jabalpur–Kolkata, connecting key cities in Madhya Pradesh with Bihar and West Bengal. The services are being launched on August 9, 2026, with the aim of improving passenger convenience, supporting tourism and facilitating business travel. The Bhopal–Patna route is expected to benefit travellers and Bihar’s large migrant population in Madhya Pradesh. The new connections are also expected to support economic activity across the Vindhya region. (PC: X)

Protesting students in Jharkhand will continue their agitation despite the government addressing most of their demands over alleged exam irregularities. Student leaders said they will march to the Jharkhand Assembly on August 10. They are demanding a CBI probe and said they will not compromise without it. Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu said the government will investigate the allegations through the CID and seek an ED probe into financial issues. He also said fast-track courts will be formed and chargesheets filed within 90 days. The government has also proposed an expert committee to suggest recruitment reforms. Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged dialogue.  

The Jharkhand government has agreed to cancel the controversial 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, meeting one of the key demands of protesting aspirants. However, students have refused to end their agitation, insisting on a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the examination process. Protesters have raised concerns over alleged leaks and discrepancies in evaluation and results. Talks between student representatives and the state government have failed to resolve the deadlock. The agitation in Ranchi is expected to continue, with protesters demanding greater transparency, accountability and reforms in Jharkhand’s competitive examination system. (PC: ANI)

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that her car was attacked with stones, mud and slippers while she was travelling through North 24 Parganas to meet the family of deceased TMC worker Birju Keot. Banerjee claimed protesters surrounded her convoy and that police failed to intervene effectively. She said the incident could have endangered her life. The BJP condemned the incident but denied any involvement, calling for police action and an impartial investigation. The allegation has intensified political tensions in West Bengal, with both TMC and BJP exchanging accusations over the incident. (PC: NDTV)

A 40-year-old West Bengal woman, Shaheda Fakir, has allegedly been pushed into Bangladesh after being detained in Navi Mumbai as a suspected illegal infiltrator. Shaheda’s family says she is an Indian citizen and presented her birth certificate, school records, land documents and other identity papers to authorities. She was reportedly taken to Assam before being pushed across the border and later reached Satkhira, where a local family gave her shelter. Her family plans to approach the Calcutta High Court seeking her return. A migrant workers’ forum has urged the Ministry of External Affairs to verify her documents and intervene diplomatically. (PC: The Indian Express)