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Protest Erupts in Chandigarh as Akali Dal Demands Release of MP Amritpal Singh Amidst Police Water Cannon Response
A protest by Akali Dal Waris Punjab De in Chandigarh escalated when a demonstrator climbed a water cannon vehicle as police used water cannons to disperse the crowd. The protesters were demanding the release of their MP, Amritpal Singh, and other Sikh leaders. They attempted to march towards the residences of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, prompting police to erect barricades at the Chandigarh-Mohali border. The situation remained tense as security personnel managed the protest and crowd control.
Supreme Court Clears Manmohan Singh of Coal Block Scam Charges, Closes Case Posthumously
The Supreme Court of India has cleared former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of charges related to the coal block allocation scam, following his death in December 2024. The court accepted closure reports from the Central Bureau of Investigation, stating there was "no reason" for the trial court to reject them. The case involved the allocation of the Talabira-II coal block to Hindalco Industries during Singh's tenure. The Supreme Court had previously stayed the summons against Singh in 2015, and the matter has now been deemed infructuous, concluding the proceedings.
Government Denies Rahul Gandhi’s Claims of Police Excesses Against Student Protesters in Lok Sabha Debate
The Indian government refuted opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's claims that Home Minister Amit Shah authorized police violence against student protesters during a July 20 demonstration regarding the NEET paper leak. Union Minister Jitendra Singh clarified that no shots were fired, only tear gas was used. Gandhi accused Shah of avoiding Parliament and criticized the RSS's influence on education. His remarks led to protests from government members, with demands for an apology. Gandhi defended the student protests and faced disruption for using an "unparliamentary" term, which was later expunged from the record.
HPCL Introduces IoT-Based LPG Leak Detection and Smart Cylinder Delivery Service to Enhance Household Safety
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is enhancing LPG safety with IoT-based leak detection solutions and launching HP Navya, India's first on-demand LPG cylinder delivery service via Swiggy Instamart. The lightweight, corrosion-resistant composite cylinders offer express delivery and improved safety. HPCL plans to expand its product line with smart safety devices and is making it easy for existing customers to switch to HP Navya. The company emphasizes the role of authorized distributors in the digital fulfillment ecosystem, ensuring operational efficiency and customer support while utilizing online platforms for convenience.
Iran Claims Destruction of US Military Assets in Gulf, Including Radar and Aircraft, Amid Escalating Tensions
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it targeted US-linked assets in the Gulf, claiming to have destroyed an American missile defense radar and an F-15 in Jordan, as well as Amazon's data infrastructure in Bahrain. This retaliation followed US strikes on Iranian targets, aimed at degrading Iran's military capabilities. The IRGC also reported attacking a US military compound in Jordan and drone strikes on three bases in Kuwait, claiming damage to US radar and defense systems. Tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate amid these military operations.
