Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has ordered a comprehensive overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following recent examination irregularities. Measures include a leadership restructure, recruitment of specialized professionals, and a complete audit of all exam processes to restore credibility and ensure secure, efficient national examinations.

Dr. Raju Davis, owner of Dr. Raju Davis International School in Thrissur, ignited controversy by telling students who missed Independence Day celebrations to ‘go to Pakistan.’ His remarks, made in WhatsApp messages, followed low attendance despite significant school expenditure. The incident sparked protests from student organizations and led to a subsequent apology from Davis.

An RTI inquiry has unveiled that India’s railway ministers have collectively spent nearly Rs 8.9 crore on 33 chartered flights since 2007. The expenditure, ranging from crisis responses to inaugurations, highlights varying spending patterns among ministers like Lalu Prasad Yadav, Suresh Prabhu, and Ashwini Vaishnaw, raising questions about transparency.

Rachana Ramchand, an Indian entrepreneur, shared her unsettling experience in Emirates Business Class, alleging discrimination across three separate incidents. Her viral post details being overlooked for meal and drink service, and a request to lower her voice despite her companion’s hearing impairment, sparking a wider debate on premium travel experiences.

The Supreme Court has intervened in the disproportionate assets case against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, pausing proceedings at the Allahabad High Court. The top court also barred the CBI and ED from submitting reports, questioning the petitioner’s standing and the agencies’ prior inaction in a matter Gandhi’s counsel calls a "witch-hunt."

Maharashtra FDA has issued show cause notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff for their Vimal Elaichi advertisement. The regulator alleges it’s surrogate advertising for Vimal Pan Masala, a product banned in the state, demanding explanations and contract details within 15 days.

Former Trinamool Congress leader Asish Banerjee, a five-time MLA from Rampurhat, was found dead in a party office in West Bengal’s Birbhum district. A purported suicide note claims his innocence against corruption allegations and expresses regret over his political career. The incident follows his recent electoral defeat and TMC’s loss of power.

A shocking incident unfolded on Agra’s Akbara Yamuna Bridge as a man allegedly threw his one-year-old daughter into the river after taking a selfie. He then reportedly attempted to push his wife into the water. Police have launched a search operation for the infant, and an investigation is underway.

A recent report reveals a dramatic sevenfold increase in attacks against Indian nationals living abroad over the past five years. Data from the Foreign Ministry indicates a rise from 15 incidents in 2021 to 104 in 2025, with the US, UAE, UK, and Canada reporting the highest numbers. New Delhi reaffirms its commitment to diaspora safety.

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge launched a sharp attack on the RSS, questioning its participation in India’s freedom struggle and challenging it to name martyrs. This comes amidst a political battle over the state’s proposed bill to regulate public property use, which could impact RSS activities. BJP leaders have defended the RSS, asserting its long-standing public trust.