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Today in India: 7 August 2026
Google changes DeepMind leadership
Alphabet has moved Demis Hassabis from chief executive of Google DeepMind to chairman and chief scientist of Alphabet. Chief technology officer Koray Kavukcuoglu will oversee the unit’s daily operations as senior vice-president. Hassabis will continue to lead Isomorphic Labs, Alphabet’s artificial intelligence-focused drug discovery company.
Buttler becomes leading T20 run-scorer
Jos Buttler became men’s T20 cricket’s highest run-scorer while playing for Manchester Super Giants against Welsh Fire in The Hundred at Old Trafford. His unbeaten 51 came from 20 balls and took his career tally to 14,833 runs in 522 matches, according to the Times of India.
Rijiju seeks support for key Bills
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for nearly 50 minutes while seeking opposition support for proposed legislative changes. The measures concern the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act and a Constitution amendment linking delimitation with one-third reservation. Their meeting followed a phone conversation and an earlier discussion.
Delhi rain causes waterlogging and delays
Heavy rain led to waterlogging and long traffic delays across Delhi, affecting Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, ITO, Mathura Road, Lodhi Road and the Outer Ring Road. Some journeys reportedly extended from 30 minutes to almost two hours. Safdarjung recorded 15.6 mm of rain and Lodhi Road 38.7 mm.
Jharkhand agrees to talks on exam concerns
Students protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations will meet the Jharkhand government. Chief Minister Hemant Soren invited them for discussions on their demands. The protesters have submitted the names of an 11-member delegation to the Sub-Divisional Officer. The meeting’s date and venue have not been announced.
Brij Bhushan welcomed in Gonda
Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh received a large welcome in Gonda after his acquittal in a Delhi court case filed by women wrestlers. He travelled to Ayodhya by chartered aircraft, where supporters gathered with drums, music and slogans before his onward journey.
CJP launches nationwide public campaign
The Cockroach Janata Party, led by Abhijeet Dipke, has announced the nationwide ‘Kya Bolti Public’ campaign. It will seek public views on unemployment, education costs, transparency, accountability and institutional reforms. The organisation also plans youth outreach and grassroots expansion. Its leadership says it will not enter electoral politics.
Bombay High Court sentences Tarun Tejpal
The Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case involving a junior colleague at a Goa hotel. Reports said the court overturned his 2021 acquittal and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. The case has drawn legal attention since its original trial.
Passenger arrested after Kochi flight incident
Police arrested a passenger in Kochi after he allegedly tried to force open an emergency exit on Batik Air flight OD231 from Kuala Lumpur. The FIR says Jamsheer Athanikkal damaged the exit’s inner window panel and threatened passengers and cabin crew during the flight, which arrived on Wednesday night.
Modi’s foreign travel costs total ₹74.58 crore
The Ministry of External Affairs told the Rajya Sabha that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits cost ₹74.58 crore in 2026 so far. Some figures are provisional, while the cost of the June France visit is still being compiled. The Norway leg of his May tour was the costliest available figure.
The closing thought
The day’s reports span institutional changes, parliamentary negotiations, public protests, court proceedings, weather disruption and travel costs. Several matters still depend on official records, future talks or appeals, so early claims require careful reading. Attention will now turn to the government’s consultations, the Jharkhand meeting date, and further details on pending expenditure and legal proceedings.
Read the full stories
- Google reshuffles AI leadership as Demis Hassabis steps back
- Jos Buttler Becomes T20 Cricket’s Highest Run-Scorer
- Rijiju Seeks Opposition Support for Delimitation and FCRA Bills
- Delhi Rain Floods Roads and Disrupts Traffic Across Several Areas
- Jharkhand Students and Government Agree to Talks on Exam Reforms
- Brij Bhushan receives grand welcome in Gonda after acquittal
- CJP Announces Nationwide Public Campaign, Rules Out Electoral Politics
- Bombay High Court Convicts Tarun Tejpal, Sentences Him to 10 Years
- Passenger arrested after alleged emergency exit attempt on Kochi flight
- PM Modi’s Foreign Travel Costs Reach ₹74.58 Crore in 2026
This digest was compiled and written by AI from the day’s Indian Opinion coverage.
