According to the Times of India, Union minister Kiren Rijiju asserted India is not a 'banana republic' and needs rules for foreign funds, while Nityanand Rai moved related legislation in the Lok Sabha.
Karnataka is preparing for potential disruptions on Thursday, August 13, due to a statewide bandh called by pro-Kannada groups concerning the Cauvery water dispute and other projects, according to the Times of India.
Commercial passenger vehicle drivers in Maharashtra must now know Marathi, with permit suspension as a potential penalty for non-compliance, according to the state's transport minister.
Retail inflation reportedly reached 4.45% in July 2026, marking the second consecutive month it has stayed above the Reserve Bank of India's target.
