RSS ideologue TG Mohandas has been taken into custody by Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Crime Police from his residence in Kochi over his remarks against students protesting the NEET paper leak in Delhi.

Now where does the free speech go??

🚨 Shashi Tharoor says Opposition is only hurting itself by disrupting Parliament.

Liberals need burnol now.

🇬🇧 🇷🇺 — Royal Navy of UK reports sharp rise in monitoring of Russian vessels near UK waters

Russian warships made repeated transits through the Strait of Dover and the North Sea, often escorting vessels linked to the shadow fleet.

High tensions between Russia and European nations amid global tensions.

INDIA–US NAVY EOD EXERCISE 2026

The Indian Navy and US Navy will conduct their 8th bilateral Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from August 10–14. Specialist Diving & EOD

teams will conduct:

—> Expert exchanges
—> Cross-training
—> Equipment demonstrations
—> Scenario-based practical exercises

The exercise will strengthen interoperability, operational expertise and cooperation between the two navies.

BIG: Israel's Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan.

The Israeli PM says the IDF will not withdraw "until Hamas is dismantled from Gaza."

A person so foolish (Trump) that even your strongest ally like Israel rejects your strategy.

The video captures a real incident from around August 8, 2026, at Phoolbagh Chowk in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, where two students chased down and beat a mobile snatcher after he grabbed a phone from one of them; local news reports confirm the girls’ bravery and note they were later honored by police.

Today's Panchang

CJP GenZ's Pakistani friends group is more happy than Indian counterparts on Former Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation; express FOMO on not being able to participate at Jantar Mantar

Total Meltdown After Upnishad Chants In IIT Convocation:

Arfa: "This is against Constitution"

"They are defending that it is not Gayatri Mantra, But whatever Shalok, It is from Upnishad"

"If this is allowed why not Quranic Verses?"

Indian student accused of strangling US girlfriend arrested at Germany airport

Varun Batchigari has been arrested in Germany after allegedly strangling his 19-year-old girlfriend Julissa Rubi Salazar to death in Arizona. Police say Batchigari fled Tucson and travelled to Germany while attempting to return to India.

"Tiranga First" "Country First" : During the national flag parade event in Puducherry, Union Home Minister Amit Shah got tense when Minister Namassivayam extended the saffron flag... he immediately demanded National Flag 🇮🇳

Look how deprived Bengal’s businessmen felt in the leftist rule of CPIM and TMC.

They want government to give them a fair chance to lead bengal at par with other states in India.

The best part is they know how to do business, they just need to take it to the sky.

SURPRISINGLY BIG MILESTONE FOR INDIA'S RAFALE

For the first time, the Indian Air Force deployed Rafales to Exercise Pitch Black, sending 4 Rafales, 2 C-17s and 120+ personnel to Australia's major multinational air-combat exercise.

The Rafales trained alongside some of the world's most capable fighters, including F-35s, Eurofighter Typhoons and South Korean F-15Ks — while also receiving aerial refuelling from Australia's KC-30A for the first time.

IAF’s 4 Rafales and 2 C-17s arrived in Darwin on July 17, 2026, ahead of the multinational exercise held July 20–August 7.

KERALA TEACHER SUSPENDED OVER SAVARKAR QUIZ QUESTION

A Kerala school teacher, Guru Prasad, has reportedly been suspended pending inquiry after preparing a question for a school-level “Freedom Quiz” asking:

“Who is the freedom fighter that received the most severe punishment from the British?”

The answer given was V.D. Savarkar.

The Kerala Education Department called the question “historically inaccurate” and said the quiz was not officially authorised.

🚨HYPOCRISY JUST HIT A NEW LEVEL.

Remember her? The same person who was seen at Jantar Mantar amid the chanting of “Sirf Naam Rahega Allah Ka.”

Now she’s asking:

“Have you seen Allah’s name in the Ramcharitmanas?”

The double standard is glaring.

When one side invokes its religious identity, it’s defended as “expression.”

But when Hindu religious texts are discussed, suddenly the demand is for explanations and secular credentials.

INDIA’S DELHI METRO JUST SET A GLOBAL BENCHMARK

Delhi Metro has recorded an astonishing 99.95% train punctuality in 2026, according to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

That means more than 99 out of every 100 train services are reaching their destinations on time — with DMRC considering a train delayed only when it arrives more than 59 seconds behind schedule.

DMRC says its performance has placed it ahead of several major global metro systems, including Hong Kong MTR, Paris Metro and New York Subway.

The network now spans 416.5 km and 303 stations, while carrying around 64 lakh passenger journeys every day.

🚨INDIA PUSHES BACK ON US CONGRESSMAN'S FCRA CLAIMS

US Congressman Riley Moore called India's proposed FCRA amendments a “clear attack against Christians” and warned they could hurt India–US ties.

India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra has now debunked the claims, saying the proposed law does not ban foreign donations or target any particular religion.

The Indian government says the amendments are aimed at greater transparency, accountability and regulation of foreign contributions.

🚨BIG: KERALA CONGRESS SAYS NO TO FULL “VANDE MATARAM”

Kerala Congress leader K. Muraleedharan says the state will continue singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at government events, despite the Centre’s call for the complete song.

When patriotism is convenient, they lecture the nation. When it comes to actually embracing national symbols, the excuses begin.

🇮🇳 Why the hesitation over the national song?