The Supreme Court has asked the Bihar government to explain how Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash has continued in office for more than six months overall without becoming an MLA or MLC. The constitutional dispute over Article 164(4) will be heard again on August 4, 2026.

The Delhi government has directed schools and Special Training Centres to hold monthly counselling sessions for parents of out-of-school children during the 2026–27 academic session. The initiative aims to improve attendance, reduce dropouts and strengthen family support for children's education.

Karnataka has reported 2,05,350 people receiving HIV treatment through ART, while an estimated 56,406 residents may still be unaware of their HIV status. The state has expanded confidential HIV testing and awareness campaigns across colleges, universities and workplaces to improve early diagnosis and reduce transmission.

Meta reported a 14% drop in quarterly profit despite strong revenue growth, as AI infrastructure spending surged. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is investing up to $145 billion in 2026 to build AI agents, smart glasses and the company’s next computing platform.

A new letter by former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra general secretary Champat Rai has added fresh questions to the Ram Temple donation theft investigation. The disclosure suggests cash was recovered from suspects before the FIR was registered, while the Supreme Court continues monitoring the SIT probe.

India’s first Vande Bharat-based Freight EMU has begun month-long trials after reaching 145 kmph during its first test run. Built by the Integral Coach Factory and tested under RDSO supervision, the train is designed for high-speed parcel and time-sensitive cargo services.