The high court on July 15 had dismissed three petitions challenging the construction of the Rs 229 crore passenger jetty and terminal facility proposed by the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) near the Gateway of India. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran dismissed the appeal filed by one Laura D Souza against the high court verdict, saying the issue fell under the policy domain of the government.

Nepal witnessed a significant decrease in monsoon-related fatalities this year, with 82 deaths reported compared to 227 in 2024. A report by the NDRRMA indicates 22 people are still missing. The country experienced 22% less rainfall than average. Landslides, floods, heavy rain, and lightning affected nearly 3,899 families across Nepal between mid-April and August end.

The Khyber district administration has mandated that all Afghan nationals obtain passports and conduct business legally, setting an August 31 deadline. Simultaneously, a Landi Kotal resident accused a Tehsildar of unlawfully detaining his brother over a monetary dispute.

The Delhi High Court declined to halt trial court proceedings against Gautam Gambhir, his foundation, and others accused of illegally stocking and distributing COVID-19 drugs. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna agreed to hear Gambhir's petition for quashing the FIR on August 29.

Karnataka's Deputy CM D K Shivakumar surprised the Assembly. He sang the RSS anthem during a debate. This followed accusations about his role in a stampede near Chinnaswamy stadium. BJP legislators alleged he caused frenzy. Shivakumar defended his actions. He mentioned his KSCA involvement and Bengaluru minister role. The incident sparked amusement and silence in the House.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began a three-day visit to Moscow to reinforce the strong India-Russia partnership amid rising tensions with the US over increased tariffs on Indian goods and Russian oil imports. He will co-chair the 26th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission and hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on bilateral ties and global issues, including the Ukraine conflict.

The US SEC is seeking assistance from India's Ministry of Law and Justice to serve legal documents to Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani, regarding a civil securities case. This action is under the Hague Service Convention, as the defendants are based in India.

Donald Trump surprised Senator Lindsey Graham with a phone call during a public gathering, offering his full endorsement for Graham's 2026 re-election bid in South Carolina. Graham, seeking a fifth term, expressed gratitude and pledged to continue delivering the America First agenda.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged with German MP Jurgen Hardt in New Delhi, addressing the expanding bilateral relations and current global affairs. Their discussion highlights the robust strategic partnership between India and Germany, marked by frequent high-level meetings. Jaishankar also bid farewell to Slovenia's Ambassador to India, Mateja Vodeb Ghosh, acknowledging her role in strengthening ties.

A medical transport plane crashed and burned on Tuesday in northern Arizona's Navajo Nation. The incident resulted in the death of four individuals. The victims were medical personnel en route to pick up a patient. The crash involved a CSI Aviation company plane from Albuquerque. Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause.