In Kolkata, junior doctors have decided to conclude their 42-day cease-work and nine-day sit-in over the rape-murder of a colleague. They will resume emergency duties on Saturday but refrain from joining OPD or inpatient services for now. The protest persists with a march to the CBI office, demanding prompt investigation and justice.

The Jharkhand government has moved the Supreme Court for contempt action against the Centre due to delays in appointing Justice M S Ramachandra Rao as Chief Justice. Despite a recommendation from the SC collegium on July 11, the position has been vacant since July 19, prompting legal action from Jharkhand.

In spring 2025, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot the Axiom-4 mission to mark India’s first human presence on the ISS. This historic mission is part of a bilateral initiative between India and the US, aiming to prepare for India’s Gaganyaan programme with rigorous training and scientific experiments aboard the ISS.