July 03, 2026
49 articles published on this date
Union Home Minister and Minister and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah and Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews situation regarding below-normal rainfall and its impact in certain parts of country due to ‘El Niño’
The Union Home Ministry and the Ministry of Agriculture jointly convened a high-level review meeting to assess the impact of below-normal rainfall on parts o...
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and H.E. Mr. Roland Lescure, Minister of Economy, Finance, Industrial, Energy, and Digital Sovereignty of France, co-chair India-France Economic & Financial Dialogue (EFD) in Aix-en-Provence
India and France co-chaired the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) in Aix-en-Provence, France, with the Union Minister of Finance and Corpora...
India Takes a Major Step Towards Maritime Self-Reliance with First Made-in-India EXIM Shipping Container: Sarbananda Sonowal
India unveiled its first indigenously manufactured EXIM (export-import) grade shipping container at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot, Dadri, Uttar Pr...
Prime Minister’s visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand
India's Prime Minister is undertaking a three-nation visit to Indonesia (July 6–8), Australia (July 8–10), and New Zealand (July 10–11, 2026) — a tour anchor...
National Workshop of State Panchayati Raj Ministers Deliberates on Effective Implementation of Sixteenth Finance Commission Recommendations
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj convened a National Workshop of State Panchayati Raj Ministers in New Delhi on July 3, 2026, focused on implementing the Sixte...
India cautious as China seeks to revive China-Myanmar-Bangladesh corridor; watching closely, says MEA
During Bangladesh's interim leadership's state visit to Beijing, China proposed developing a China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor (CMBC) — a concept th...
Indonesia seeks more BrahMos missiles from India. Delhi eyes critical minerals as Modi visits Jakarta
Indonesia has formally expressed interest in procuring an additional BrahMos supersonic cruise missile battery from India, beyond the one agreed upon in Marc...
Eye on Dhaka-Beijing cooperation, India conveys its position on Teesta to Bangladesh
India formally conveyed its position on the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project to Bangladesh, following China's renewed commitment...
India eyes uranium supply deal, deeper defence & economic cooperation during Modi’s Australia visit
India and Australia are working to finalise a commercial uranium supply agreement during a scheduled bilateral visit (July 6–11, 2026), building on the Civil...
WMO warns of rapid El Nino development during July-September
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned of rapid El Niño development during the July–September 2026 window, placing an 82% probability on El N...
Inside India’s language conundrum
India's management of its vast linguistic diversity has come under renewed scrutiny, with debates centring on the three-language formula embedded in the Nati...
Indus water pact to stay suspended, asserts India
The Ministry of External Affairs has firmly stated that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will remain suspended until Pakistan unequivocally and irreversibly end...
Revising Ladakh talks record, Centre gives elected leaders control over bureaucracy
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and representatives of Ladakh's civil society bodies — the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) — ...
Customised model suitable for Ladakh will be adopted under Article 371, says Home Ministry draft
The Union Home Ministry released the draft minutes of a meeting agreed upon by the Centre and representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democrati...
We will factor all related developments in overall approach to Teesta issue: MEA
The MEA stated that India will "factor all related developments" into its overall approach to the Teesta river issue — signalling that Bangladesh's deepening...
Indus Waters Treaty will be in abeyance till Pakistan irrevocably stops sponsoring cross-border terrorism: Govt.
The Government of India has reaffirmed that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 will remain in abeyance until Pakistan irrevocably and credibly ends its sp...
India’s position on Indus Waters Treaty consistent, it stands in abeyance: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on July 3, 2026 that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) continues to stand "in abeyance" — India's position has b...
Centre ready for elected UT body, Article 371-like safeguards, say Ladakh groups
Representatives of Ladakh's political groups — the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) — held an "informal" but productive meeting w...
Govt orders Apple, Google to remove 7 Chinese apps
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) directed Apple and Google to remove seven Chinese apps — including BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, and L...
Defence body clears proposals to acquire ‘Akash Tarang’, MRSAM, VSHORADS, jet-based Kamikaze drones for Armed Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to capital acquisition proposals worth approximately Rs 52,000 crore to enhance ...
‘Strong’ El Nino during June-Sept, below-normal rain over Indian subcontinent : WMO
Meteorological agencies have forecast a 'strong' El Niño event for the June–September 2026 period — the critical southwest monsoon window for India. The Indi...
Climate change makes western Europe heatwave up to 2.5°C hotter in June, Asia Pacific adopts roadmap to tackle climate, biodiversity and pollution
A rapid attribution study found that human-driven climate change made the June 2026 western European heatwave up to 2.5°C hotter than comparable events would...
'India's position on Indus Waters Treaty consistent': MEA after Pakistan's 'warnings'
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reaffirmed that India's position on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) "remains consistent," in response to warnings is...
India adds record 709 animal species in 2025, with Kerala and West Bengal leading discoveries
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) documented 709 new animal species additions in 2025 — the highest annual total since systematic recording began, surpass...
WMO warns rapid development of El Nino during July-Sept; government reviews the situation of rainfall deficit
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned of rapid development of a strong El Nino event during July–September 2026, with below-normal monsoon r...
Maharashtra's Uniform Civil Code: Committee to draft legislation in two weeks
The Maharashtra government announced its intention to constitute an expert committee — to be headed by a retired High Court judge — within two weeks, tasked ...
PM Modi to begin three-nation tour to Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia from July 6
A state visit to Indonesia, New Zealand, and Australia is scheduled for July 6–11, 2026, marking a significant diplomatic exercise in the Indo-Pacific. The v...
'Pakistan must stop backing terror': India says Indus Waters Treaty 'in abeyance'; conveys views on Teesta to Bangladesh
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 remains "in abeyance," citing the other signatory state's contin...
NCLT to admit case only if debt, default established: Insolvency & Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 has codified that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) shall admit an insolvency petition only w...
Expert Explains | Inside Japan’s defence pivot: Why it matters for India and the Indo-Pacific
Japan has undertaken the most significant transformation of its defence posture since the end of World War II, revising its National Security Strategy (NSS) ...
Indian Ocean Dipole: What is it, and can it rescue India’s faltering 2026 monsoon
The 2026 southwest monsoon season has recorded below-normal rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting seasonal rainfall at approxi...
Six sluggish months later, ISRO looks to reset with satellite launches
After a sluggish first half of 2026 marked by two consecutive Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) failures, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) i...
Nine countries responsible for 83% of global gas flaring in 2025, says World Bank report
The World Bank's Global Flaring and Methane Reduction (GFMR) report, released 23 June 2026, found that nine countries were responsible for 83% of all global ...
Strong El Niño may bring more extreme weather across the world, warns WMO
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a formal warning that a strong El Niño event is developing in the equatorial Pacific, with an 80% prob...
Enforcement of zero-liquid discharge norms in Kanpur tanneries helps curb pollution in Ganga across Uttar Pradesh
Enforcement of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) norms in Kanpur's tannery cluster — concentrated in the Jajmau area — has led to a measurable reduction in industr...
As governments and institutions search for solutions to biodiversity loss and climate change, Odisha’s Niyamgiri Hills offer an important lesson
International and domestic policy forums searching for scalable solutions to biodiversity loss and climate change are increasingly citing the Niyamgiri Hills...
Vikram-1 launch will be great boost for India’s private space sector: Skyroot Aerospace co-founder & CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana
Skyroot Aerospace has announced a launch window of July 12 to August 4, 2026 for Vikram-1 — India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket — from the...
India allows four Chinese-linked power equipment firms to bid for government projects
The Ministry of Finance's Department of Expenditure issued an official memorandum dated June 24, 2026 granting a two-year exemption to four Chinese-origin en...
RBI says VDAs, including cryptocurrency poses threat to emerging economies like India, opposes its legalisation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appeared before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance (chaired by MP Bhartruhari Mahtab) during a meeting convened ...
Places of Worship Act does not bar acquisition of religious sites for public purpose, says Allahabad HC
In Syed Rashid Ali and others vs State of UP and others (citation: 2026 LiveLaw (AB) 344), a division bench of the Allahabad High Court comprising Justice JJ...
India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?
India's household gold holdings are estimated at approximately 24,000–25,000 tonnes — more than the combined gold reserves of the world's ten largest central...
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test ahead
India's 2026 southwest monsoon season has begun with a significant rainfall deficit, with below-normal precipitation recorded across large parts of central I...
Govt lens on e-rickshaw remote shutdown issue; two apps including BAT-BMS removed from app stores
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) directed the removal of two battery management applications — BAT-BMS and Lossigy — from the G...
India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source says
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued formal notices to Telegram and Signal on July 2, 2026, directing both platforms to ...
Food inflation projected to average 6% in FY27 amid rainfall deficit concerns: CareEdge Ratings
CareEdge Ratings has projected food inflation to average 6% for the full financial year FY27 (2026-27), driven primarily by a significant monsoon rainfall de...
India, Japan call for global action against Pakistan-linked cross border terror
At the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit held in New Delhi (July 1–3, 2026), the two Prime Ministers issued a joint statement strongly condemning cross-border t...
EU's CBAM poses major compliance challenge for Indian MSMEs; Experts seek urgent government support
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive (full compliance) phase on January 1, 2026, after a transitional report...
From WHO to GLP‑1: The week’s biggest health debates & India’s malaria challenge
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued its first global guideline on the use of GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines for the long-term treatment of obesity i...
West Asia war LIVE: Supreme Leader Khamenei's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral, says state media
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of Iran was killed on February 28, 2026, during coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes (Operation Epic Fury) targeting Iranian militar...