Overview

• The United States formally designated the Balochistan Liberation Army as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation, signalling a tougher stance on regional insurgency.
• The Supreme Court ordered Delhi authorities to capture all stray dogs, house them in shelters and bar their release back onto city streets.
• The CBSE has reportedly approved open-book exams for Class 9 starting in the 2026–27 academic year.
• The CBSE is reported to be revamping its Legal Studies curriculum with modules ranging from triple talaq to Section 377.
• Air India plans to suspend its Delhi–Washington flights from September 1, citing constraints in its Boeing 787 fleet and Pakistan airspace closure.