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• India has strongly condemned the recent elections held in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), labeling the process a "cosmetic electoral exercise." • The Indian government asserts that these polls are a strategic attempt by Pakistan to camouflage its illegal occupation of Indian territory.

• The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are convening at 11 am for the 2026 Monsoon Session to address critical legislative business. • Key items on the parliamentary agenda include the Supreme Court Amendment Bills and the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.

• A recent Gallup poll indicates a significant shift in the Supreme Court's approval rating among Republicans. • The Court issued several rulings against former President Trump, including blocking an executive order and ruling that he lacked the authority to impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

• Public approval of the U.S. Supreme Court's job performance has plummeted to a record low of 33%, according to a Gallup poll released on Tuesday. • The survey indicates a significant decline in how Americans perceive the Court's effectiveness and legitimacy in its judicial duties.

• President Trump announced a "good chance" for a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran following a new round of negotiations. • The President cautioned that the U.S. would quickly resume airstrikes if diplomacy fails to produce results.

• France and Spain are preparing for a new heat wave while simultaneously fighting historic wildfires. • In the U.S., devastating wildfires have burned over 1 million acres in Oregon and tens of thousands of acres in Minnesota.

• Funeral services have begun for the late GOP Senator Lindsey Graham, with President Donald Trump scheduled to deliver a speech this afternoon. • Graham was a prominent political figure who evolved from a critic to a close ally of Trump, though he occasionally broke with the former president on key issues.

• The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton, the former U.S. attorney in Manhattan and a close ally of President Trump, as the Director of National Intelligence. • The appointment fills a role that has seen a decrease in relative significance during Trump's second administration.

• On July 29, 2026, Iran proposed a temporary agreement with Oman regarding the management and accessibility of the Strait of Hormuz. • The proposal serves as a diplomatic effort to resolve tensions, though Iran warned that the critical waterway will remain shut if the deal is rejected.

• The Supreme Court is expected to eventually address whether states can legally exclude voters from primary elections for refusing to join a political party. • The core legal conflict centers on whether the right to vote is tied to citizenship or contingent upon party affiliation, potentially infringing on First Amendment rights.

• A new Gallup poll reveals that the U.S. Supreme Court's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 33%. • This represents a 6-percentage-point decrease from the previous low of 39% recorded in July 2025.