- The Lok Sabha witnessed a clash between the government and the opposition as the House took up the Centre’s proposed amendments to the anti-paper leak law amid nationwide demands for stricter safeguards after the NEET (UG) paper leak.
- A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kyushu region, triggering tsunami warnings and emergency alerts.
- The ministry of external affairs described the legislative assembly elections being held in
Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) as a “cosmetic” attempt by Islamabad to legitimise its “illegal occupation” of the region. - France appointed football legend Zinedine Zidane as their new head coach, ending months of speculation after Didier Deschamps stepped down following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The Delhi Police Retired Officers’ Association has sought permission to hold a dharna at Jantar Mantar on July 31 in solidarity with security personnel injured during the Parliament protests in central Delhi on July 20.
Here are top news stories of the day
‘Milestone legislation’ vs ‘Pradhan saved Pradhan Mantri’: Centre, Oppn clash as Lok Sabha debates new anti-paper leak bill
Union minister Jitendra Singh introduced the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Monday after the first week of Parliament’s Monsoon session, which began on July 20, was washed out amid large-scale student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Read full story here
Parts of Japan’s Kumamoto Castle walls collapse after 7.1-magnitude quake
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture at around 12:57 pm IST. The agency said the quake occurred at a shallow depth beneath the seabed.Videos circulating on social media showed sections of Kumamoto Castle’s centuries-old stone walls collapsing, with large dust clouds rising near the castle’s moat.Read full story here
‘Cosmetic exercise to camouflage illegal occupation’: MEA rejects Pak-organised polls in PoK
Responding to reports on the polls, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated that the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including areas currently under Pakistan’s control, are an integral part of India. Read full story here
Retired Delhi Police officers to hold dharna on July 31 over attacks on cops during ‘Sansad Chalo’
In a letter addressed to the Commissioner of Police, the association requested permission to stage a peaceful demonstration from 11 am to 5 pm at the designated protest site. The association also demanded the identification, arrest, and strict legal action against those responsible for assaulting police personnel and inciting violence during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest. Read full story here
France’s greatest icon returns! Zinedine Zidane appointed head coach
FFF president Philippe Diallo announced Zidane’s arrival at the federation’s headquarters in Paris, describing the appointment as a landmark moment for French football. “This is an exceptional moment, exceptional because of the person sat next to me,” Diallo said. “Zidane is one of the legends of French soccer.” Read full story here
