PM Narendra Modi departed for a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan before heading to Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit, emphasizing security, connectivity and a terrorism-free region.youtubejamestownsun
The death toll from the Nepal–Tibet floods neared 600; MEA updates indicate 320 Indians and 100 of Indian origin still missing, with NDRF and HADR assets deployed.economictimes+1youtube
Kolkata Police registered an FIR against former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for allegedly violating a Calcutta High Court order during a students’ wing rally.jamestownsun
Congress leaders alleged Penguin India was pressured to back out of publishing Sonia Gandhi’s memoir over sensitive passages on PM Modi, a Hindu nationalist group, and China’s occupation claims.jamestownsun
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s US visit drew sharp criticism from activists who called it a “goodwill tour” for Hindu nationalism; the New York event was framed as “Universal Oneness.”investors.ouster
The Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging the Election Commission’s decision to keep 2002 as the base year for certain electoral calculations, closing a long-running controversy.calcuttahighcourt.gov
A rare intra-judiciary controversy erupted as a Supreme Court judge’s allegations against a High Court chief justice sparked demands for transfer over claims of misuse of power and favouritism.youtube
The Supreme Court held that statutory authorities (like LDA) cannot invoke Article 131’s original jurisdiction; it set aside an Allahabad HC order and remanded the matter.youtube
The Court issued ten directions to reduce delays in dowry death and cruelty cases, directing states/UTs to strengthen investigation and trial timelines.tshc.gov
In Bhumika Trust (Aug 21), the Supreme Court modified the three-year bar practice requirement for Civil Judge appointments, a significant recruitment reform.tshc.gov
The Bombay High Court granted bail to four accused with a comprehensive set of conditions, reinforcing that bail conditions must be proportionate and not a proxy for custody.youtube
The Supreme Court reiterated that High Courts should not entertain writs against NCLT orders under IBC, underscoring judicial discipline in insolvency matters.youtube
A key GST ruling clarified that show-cause notices under Section 74 must disclose fraud ingredients, not just bare figures, tightening procedural safeguards.youtube
High Courts affirmed that beneficial DTAA withholding rates prevail over domestic PAN-based higher deduction for non-resident royalty/FTS payments.youtube
Statutory housing boards can retain charitable status despite commercial-looking receipts if functions serve general public utility, a key income-tax exemption precedent.youtube
Penalties for inaccurate particulars cannot stand if the sole bad-debt disallowance is deleted, removing the underlying tax liability.youtube
Refunds arising from TDS assessments/appellate orders are crystallized entitlements payable with interest; they cannot be withheld via informal set-off without a statutory order.youtube
UP CM Yogi Adityanath ordered swift disposal of revenue cases pending over five years and directed police to stay alert during upcoming festivals.youtube
India said the Mecca pact has implications for its national security and is closely monitoring developments, signaling caution on cross-border religious accords.youtube
Dam safety experts arrived in Nellore to inspect Somasila Reservoir over two days, with a report to go to Central and state governments.economictimes
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Odisha; scattered rainfall is forecast over Telangana through early September.abcnews
Former PIMS fire inquiry report was submitted to the PM; PPP demanded public release while federal minister Musadik Malik reacted sharply.facebook
Pakistan’s interior minister ordered a crackdown on fake travel documents; a judicial commission announced a reward in the Meer Raza case.facebook
KP CM visited the family of a slain 5-year-old in Haripur and inaugurated Ayatabad Park, amid heightened law-and-order scrutiny.facebook
CM Maryam Nawaz sought tech cooperation with China, reflecting Pakistan’s push for digital infrastructure partnerships.facebook
Sindh HC ruled on a Delhi government school ownership dispute, a cross-border legal curiosity with implications for property claims.facebook
Jamaat-e-Islami protests entered their 14th day nationwide in Pakistan, testing public order management.facebook
IRGC rejected US claims on the Strait of Hormuz, escalating rhetorical tensions in the Gulf.facebook
US plans sanctions on an Egyptian bank’s UAE branches, part of a broader financial pressure campaign.facebook
Putin asserted the US is weakened by the Iran war, per reports, adding to global geopolitical friction.