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The Goa government moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday, seeking a tougher jail sentence for former editor Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case. The Bombay High Court recently sentenced him to 10 years in prison. Tejpal said, "We will be moving to the Supreme Court against the order."
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday called former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh a “goon and a criminal” in Jind. She vowed to fight the legal battle in the Supreme Court after a Delhi court acquitted him on August 3, 2026. Phogat said, “We will fight this battle in the Supreme Court.”
India on Tuesday called for mutuality of interest and reciprocity in relations with Bangladesh. This move followed Dhaka’s demand for the extradition of former premier Sheikh Hasina. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "India desires positive, constructive and forward-looking relations with Bangladesh, based on mutuality of interest and reciprocity."
Donald Trump called India’s voter ID system a gold standard while pushing for the SAVE America Act. This praise sparked a debate in India, where the Congress party alleged voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision. The BJP defended the process as the Supreme Court continues to weigh related legal petitions.
The Uttar Pradesh government took action against 866 hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat scheme between 2020 and 2026 for negligence and fraud. Officials de-empanelled 648 hospitals and suspended 61 others. SACHIS CEO Archana Verma said, “If hospitals fail to comply with prescribed standards even after imposition of penalties, suspension action will be taken.”
BJP national president Nitin Nabin asked the cadre to take the party to every village during the State Executive meeting on Tuesday. He said, “The lotus must bloom in every panchayat during the local body elections.” He urged workers to leverage the recent NDA victory for public service and development.
The Supreme Court on August 18, 2026, agreed to quash FIRs against students who joined NEET-UG protests. Chief Justice Surya Kant said, “We will quash these FIRs by invoking Article 142.” The court asked for a list of cases involving students. Meanwhile, police identified 2,873 people with serious criminal backgrounds.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said the credibility and robustness of India’s election machinery are well established globally. This came after Donald Trump praised India’s voter ID rules to support his own campaign. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that India’s system remains a well-established fact on the world stage.
The UP Board seeks a revision of the 2027 exam centre-allocation timetable. Verification of facilities at 647 schools remains incomplete, delaying the process. UP Board secretary Bhagwati Singh said, “The proposal to revise the centre-allocation timetable has been sent to the state government.” Heavy rains and local holidays caused this delay.
Actor Isha Koppikar posted an Instagram video on Tuesday calling herself a proud andhbhakt for the nation. She said, “My blind devotion is not towards any political party; it’s towards my country.” Koppikar added that she could question the government while still loving India wholeheartedly and contributing to its progress.
Two Parsi doctors who kept Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s terminal illness secret in 1946 will receive Pakistan’s highest civilian honour. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said, "If information about Jinnah's illness had become known, it is possible that the Partition of India could have been avoided." Their silence changed history for many people.
Bihar teacher job aspirants demanded the BPSC TRE-4 notification within 24 hours. Student leader Dilip Kumar said, "The government should release notification for the BPSC TRE-4 exam within 24 hours." Protesters also threatened a hunger strike and gherao of the education minister’s residence if their urgent demands remain ignored by officials.