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The Allahabad High Court has granted permission for a 'scientific survey' of the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi to determine if it was built over a Hindu temple. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has resumed the survey, while the mosque committee challenges the ruling in the Supreme Court.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hits back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling his arguments against the Delhi ordinance bill baseless. The bill seeks to grant the Union government authority over bureaucratic transfers in Delhi, sparking a fierce political battle between the ruling BJP and the opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc led by AAP.

In a shocking discovery, an illegal medical lab was unearthed inside a warehouse in California, revealing a chilling operation involving deadly pathogens and diseased mice. The lab, operated by Prestige BioTech, a Nevada-based company not registered in California, was found to be working with at least 20 dangerous viruses, bacteria, and parasites, including COVID-19, E. Coli, malaria, HIV, hepatitis, and herpes.

Congress leader Jagdish Tytler has moved a Delhi court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the Pul Bangash killings during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The court has issued notice to the CBI and will hear the matter on August 2. The case remains significant in India's history, drawing public attention and holding political importance.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha, facing opposition objections. The bill aims to retain control over Delhi's bureaucracy, sparking debates on federalism and separation of powers.

"Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) busts a major LSD drug cartel named 'Zambada' in NCR, seizing over 13,800 LSD blots and arresting three individuals. The darknet-based cartel, rated 'five stars,' posed challenges for enforcement agencies. LSD consumption on the rise among Indian youth, warns NCB. Read more on this significant drug bust."

Eleven people have lost their lives, and 27 others are reported missing as heavy rainfall and flooding hit Beijing, China. Train stations have been closed, and thousands have been evacuated amid the unusual levels of rainfall, attributed to Typhoon Doksuri's remnants. Authorities warn that flooding in other northern regions, including Tianjin and Hebei province, could worsen.

Former Odisha MLA and 12 others have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing of a police inspector during a protest against land acquisition for a Tata Steel plant in 1998. The incident led to the tragic death of Reserve Inspector Binay Meher. The verdict, pronounced by an Odisha court, has resulted in the conviction of Nagireddy Narayan Reddy and others under Section 302 of IPC. Reddy expressed dissatisfaction with the judgment, vowing to appeal in the higher court. The case highlights the importance of maintaining law and order during protests and seeking peaceful resolutions to public grievances.

A suicide bombing believed to be orchestrated by the banned terrorist group ISIS struck a political convention in Pakistan, leaving at least 44 people dead and over 100 injured. The attack targeted the conservative Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party's gathering in Khar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and authorities are conducting investigations to identify and punish those responsible.

In a recent development, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale extended an open invitation to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to reconsider rejoining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). However, the gesture has been met with resistance from within the BJP ranks, with party MP Sushil Modi asserting that the BJP is not inclined towards welcoming Nitish Kumar back into the fold.

Moscow's Vnukovo international airport faced a brief closure after drone strikes hit buildings in the city. The Russian defence ministry reported downing three Ukrainian drones, while Moscow has experienced a surge in drone attacks, including on the Kremlin, attributed to Kyiv.

The NIA makes the fifth arrest in the Maharashtra ISIS module case, taking renowned anaesthesiologist Dr. Adnan Ali Sarkar into custody. The accused allegedly promoted violent activities for the banned terrorist group. The investigation continues.

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a tense face-off between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien during discussions over the Manipur violence issue. Accusations of theatrics and demands for a serious debate under Rule 267 sparked a heated exchange, leading to the adjournment of the House till Monday.

Rajya Sabha witnesses tense 'slogan war' as opposition demands PM Modi's statement on Manipur issue, while 'INDIA' coalition protests in black. External Affairs Minister emphasizes the need for a united front on foreign policy. The article covers the heated confrontations and the ongoing demand for transparency and action on the Manipur situation.