Jun 29 – Jul 05
What is Japan’s Official Development Assistance & how India emerged as its largest recipient
Japan committed an ODA loan of JPY 275.858 billion (approximately ₹16,420 crore) to India in March 2026 for four infrastructure projects spa...
Indonesia looks beyond UPI, eyes India's digital blueprint
Indonesia and India are advancing integration of Indonesia's national QR payment system (QRIS) with India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI)...
A legislative tangle in Maharashtra
A fresh legislative crisis in Maharashtra has reignited the debate over grey areas in the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) of the Indian ...
Hormuz to home, India’s resilience in uncertain times
Following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran in March 2026 — triggered by the US-Israel military operation on Iran — India faced an...
Endangered pygmy hogs released in India
The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (DWCT), based in Jersey, UK, released 15 captive-bred pygmy hogs into the Kuribeel grasslands of Man...
India needs a second home for Asiatic lions
Reports by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have repeatedly highlighted that the entire global wild population of Asiatic lions is conc...
India to host two-day BRICS anti-drugs meet
India hosted the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati, Assam on July 6–7, 2026, bringing together senior narcotics enforcem...
Amit Shah to launch several projects as Ministry of Cooperation completes five years
The Ministry of Cooperation celebrated its 5th Foundation Day on July 6, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with the launch of several new...
Krishna district police invoke UAPA Act against YouTuber
Police in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against a YouTuber follo...
First instalment of ₹25,863 crore under VB-GRAM G released
The Union Ministry of Rural Development released the first instalment — termed the "Mother Sanction" — of ₹25,863 crore to states and Union ...
Will strongly oppose Bill to sack ministers in custody for 30 days over serious offences: Congress
The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill proposes the automatic dismissal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and other ministers if they...
India and Russia set $50 billion investment target by 2030
India and Russia have set a target of $50 billion in mutual investments by 2030, focusing on joint ventures in advanced manufacturing, criti...
From farms to factories, why Punjab’s urea diversion case matters nationally
Punjab Police registered a criminal case against the General Manager and other officials of the state-owned MILKFED cattle feed plant in Kha...
Mint Explainer: How do sovereign guarantees work and why does India use them?
Sovereign guarantees extended by the Union government to statutory corporations and public sector enterprises are disclosed annually in the ...
MoS External Affairs to lead Indian delegation at UN Dialogue on AI governance
The Minister of State for External Affairs led the Indian delegation at the inaugural session of the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, he...
Gaganyaan mission: ISRO successfully conducts first SOLVE ground test
ISRO successfully conducted the first static ground test of the solid rocket motor for its Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE...
Ground-level ozone: The silent pollutant behind India’s breathing crisis
An analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has highlighted ground-level ozone as a year-round air quality threat in India —...
‘One Nation, One Election initiative would fracture country’s federal compact’
A conclave on "One Nation One Election, Federalism and Citizenship" raised concerns that simultaneous elections would structurally undermine...
EAM Jaishankar to embark on 6-nation tour from July 5
India's External Affairs Minister embarked on a six-nation tour from July 5 to July 15, 2026, covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman in t...
Gaganyaan mission: Isro's parachute test vehicle clears first ground test
ISRO successfully conducted the first static ground test of the solid motor for SOLVE (Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments), a dedica...
Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 313 crore Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana for West Bengal tea workers
The West Bengal government announced the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY), a Rs 313.30 crore welfare scheme targeting te...
Modi inaugurates Rajasthan refinery: Why India’s first greenfield plant in a decade matters
The HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) at Pachpadra, Balotra district, Rajasthan was inaugurated on July 5, 2026, marking India's first ...
‘Pyre protest’ against Ken-Betwa Link Project resumes in Madhya Pradesh
The "Chita Andolan" (pyre protest) against the Ken-Betwa River Link Project resumed in July 2026 in Madhya Pradesh after being suspended in ...
Centre names 23 Jaish, Lashkar operatives as terrorists, cites J-K attack links
The Central Government issued a gazette notification on July 4, 2026, designating 23 individuals as 'terrorists' under the Unlawful Activiti...
Integrated Parachute tests for Gaganyaan a success: ISRO
ISRO announced the successful completion of integrated parachute system tests for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, a critical milest...
Monsoon session from July 20, govt hopes to push key bills in Parliament
The monsoon session of Parliament is scheduled from July 20 to August 13, 2026 (approximately 19 sittings), with a dense legislative agenda ...
MHA tags 17 from Pakistan and 6 Indians 'individual terrorists'
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on July 4, 2026, designated 23 individuals as 'individual terrorists' under the Unlawful Activities (Prev...
India’s semiconductor push will create countless jobs: PM
The government inaugurated CG Semi's G1 OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facility at Sanand, Gujarat on July 4, 2026, marki...
Jaishankar to visit six countries, strengthen ties, launch UNSC campaign
The External Affairs Minister embarked on a six-nation visit from July 5–15, 2026, covering Gulf states, the United States (New York), and B...
Centre names 23 Pakistan-based Jaish, Lashkar operatives as terrorists under UAPA
The Ministry of Home Affairs designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as terrorists under Section...
Finance Ministry notifies rules for determination of origin of goods under India-UK trade pact
The Finance Ministry notified the Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and...
CBIC notifies rules for ‘determination of origin of goods’ under India-UK FTA
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified the Rules for Determination of Origin of Goods under the India-UK Comprehens...
Operative behind recce of Ram temple and RSS HQ, Hafiz Saeed's relative in designated terrorist list
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as terrorists under S...
Full list of individuals designated as ‘terrorist’ under the UAPA
The Ministry of Home Affairs maintains a running Fourth Schedule under the UAPA listing all individuals officially designated as 'terrorists...
MHA designates 23 Pakistan-based individuals as ‘terrorists’ under UAPA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on July 4, 2026, invoked Section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, to designat...
India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement comes into effect to boost cross-border investments
The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel entered into force on July 4, 2026, replacing the earlier Bilateral Invest...
Taking another significant step under Modi government's 'Zero Tolerance Policy' against terrorism, Ministry of Home Affairs, under guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, has declared 23 more individuals as 'terrorists'
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an official notification designating 23 more individuals as "terrorists" under Section 35 of the U...
How El Niño could damage India’s economy | Explained
Meteorological agencies have flagged a significant probability of El Niño conditions in 2026, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD)...
LokOS: A Digital Backbone for Rural Livelihoods
LokOS (Lok = People; OS = Operating System) is a web and mobile digital platform developed under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National R...
Centre puts Ram temple recce operative, Hafiz Saeed's son-in-law on terror list
Among the 23 individuals designated as terrorists under UAPA in July 2026, two have drawn particular attention for their profiles: a JeM ope...
Maharashtra government starts deliberations on Uniform Civil Code, announcement of committee on UCC likely next week
The Maharashtra government has initiated internal deliberations on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and is expected to announce the formation of...
India-Israel bilateral investment pact comes into force
India and Israel's Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA), signed in September 2025, officially entered into force on July 4, 2026, replacing ...
India waives customs duty, IGST on imported animals under UK trade pact from July 15
India will waive customs duty and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on imported animals (livestock) under tariff concessions agreed i...
Centre designates 23 Pakistan-based operatives linked to JeM, LeT as terrorists under UAPA - full list
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a gazette notification on July 4, 2026, designating 23 individuals as terrorists under the Unlawfu...
‘Honoured to welcome my friend’: Australian PM Albanese ahead of PM Modi’s visit next week
The Prime Minister of India is scheduled to visit Australia from July 8 to 10, 2026, for the Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit in Melbo...
In pictures | Iran pays last respects to slain leader Ali Khamenei
International dignitaries and officials participated in a six-day state funeral in Tehran to commemorate Ali Khamenei, who had served as Sup...
India pushes to upgrade ASEAN FTA, advances talks on CECA with Australia
India is actively pushing to upgrade the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), which has been under formal review since 2024, with ...
India, France co-chair Economic & Financial Dialogue, agree to deepen cooperation on critical minerals
India and France co-chaired the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue in Aix-en-Provence on 4 July 2026, convened pursuant to a commi...
Weak monsoon may cut paddy acreage, raising concerns over rice output, inflation
The southwest monsoon for 2026 has been significantly below normal, with rainfall running 42% below normal as of late June 2026, and central...
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 ra...
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 Fi...
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...
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...
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 imple...
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 (CMB...
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 ag...
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 r...
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), buil...
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% pr...
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 emb...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 Bangl...
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 cre...
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...
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 pro...
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, E...
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 ...
‘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 fo...
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 compar...
'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 respon...
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 recordi...
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...
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 t...
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 In...
'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 signato...
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 insolvenc...
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 Securit...
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 ra...
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 Orga...
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 8...
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,...
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 red...
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 th...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 comp...
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 te...
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 p...
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 Los...
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 b...
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 mo...
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 condemni...
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 tr...
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 treat...
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) targetin...
Labour Min makes EPF contributions beyond Rs 1,800 voluntary
Effective June 29, 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Employment notified the Employees' Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the six...
India-Japan to deepen defence, critical minerals cooperation, says Foreign Secy Misri
At the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs conveyed that the two countries intend to significantly deepen coope...
India-Japan reaffirm strategic ties in an uncertain world—UNICORN masts, AI, energy security
India and Japan announced their first-ever joint defence technology co-development project: the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) nava...
India's Tokyo drift: PMs open new chapter in ties
During Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India, both nations adopted a 16-point Joint Declaration on Economic Security — cov...
PM Modi, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi push for early Quad meet
The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit was held in New Delhi between India's Prime Minister and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, marking ...
Cabinet approves reduction in broken grain content in PDS rice to 10% from 25%
The Union Cabinet approved a reduction in the permissible broken grain content in rice distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann...
Accused cannot claim default bail for non-filing of charge sheet copies: Supreme Court judgment
A Supreme Court bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and NK Singh ruled that an accused cannot claim default bail merely because copies of the cha...
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ’forceful response’
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command issued a statement, broadcast by Iranian state television, declaring that all oil tankers and...
West Bengal Cabinet approves panel to examine draft Uniform Civil Code Bill
The West Bengal cabinet approved the constitution of a committee to examine a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with the panel headed by ...
Labour Ministry makes EPF contributions beyond ₹1,800 voluntary
The Labour and Employment Ministry notified the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, which came into effect on June 29, 2026. Under the ...
Centre amends Drugs Rules, 1945 to ensure uniform regulation of advance cell and gene therapies
The central government issued a notification amending the Drugs Rules, 1945 to bring advanced cell therapies, gene therapeutic products, and...
West Bengal Cabinet clears panel to examine UCC Bill
The West Bengal Cabinet approved the formation of a committee to examine a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill for the state. The panel is c...
India-EU FTA legal scrub to end in 10-12 days, deal by Dec 31: Piyush Goyal
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), concluded in January 2026, is in its legal scrubbing phase, with Commerce Ministry officials indica...
India-UK trade pact sparks rush of export orders ahead of July 15 rollout
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (formally, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement — CETA) is set to enter into force on J...
RBI tells parliamentary panel that virtual digital assets like cryptocurrency a threat to economy
The Standing Committee on Finance held its 7th sitting on the subject "A Study on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) and Way Forward," with repre...
PM Modi, ‘younger sister’ Takaichi unveil roadmap on energy, tech, defence ties
The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit was held in New Delhi, during which both prime ministers adopted a Joint Declaration on Economic Security...
Around 41% of sowing area under drought by June end; Kharif sowing sees sharp drop
As of June 25, 2026, kharif sowing area stood at 18.27 million hectares (mha) — a 23% decline from 23.65 mha recorded in the same period in ...
Modi, Takaichi initiate deeper cooperation in AI, economic security, energy, defence
The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit was held in New Delhi on July 2, 2026, during a three-day official visit by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...
El Nino effect: Challenges to adaptation and resilience
A developing El Niño event in the tropical Pacific has suppressed the 2026 southwest monsoon, with India recording a 40–45% rainfall deficit...
Maharashtra puts new RTI Rules on hold after Hazare's agitation threat
The Maharashtra government put on hold newly proposed amendments to its state RTI Rules following widespread opposition from civil society o...
Supreme Court warns against unchecked AI use in courts after NCLT cites fake cases
The Supreme Court of India set aside an order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in the Essel Infraprojects insolvency case after f...
India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram 1 eyes ‘Mission Aagaman’ launch by August 4
Skyroot Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based private space startup, has announced a launch window of 12 July to 4 August 2026 for Vikram-1, India's ...
India, Japan sign defence pact as PM Modi holds talks with Takaichi
India and Japan concluded their 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi on 2 July 2026, signing agreements across defence, artificial intelligence, ...
When Indira met Bhutto: How Simla Agreement shaped, and limited, India-Pakistan ties
The Simla Agreement of 1972, signed exactly 54 years ago on 2 July 1972, is being revisited in the context of renewed India-Pakistan tension...
India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket Vikram-1 set for launch
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 — India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket — is fully integrated and stacked at Satish Dhawan Spa...
Developing countries face prolonged food, fuel price shock despite Hormuz reopening: UNCTAD
UNCTAD (UN Trade and Development) has warned that developing countries will face prolonged food and fuel price shocks even after the partial...
What the NFHS-6 tells us about how women and children are doing in India
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), conducted in 2023-24, has been released, offering the latest nationally representative data on...
Indian Navy foils piracy bid in Gulf of Aden; MARCOS secure cargo ship carrying critical consignment for India
Indian Navy warship INS Trikand responded to a distress call from merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden, thwarting a suspect...
PM Modi, Takaichi deepen India-Japan ties with AI, defence and multi-billion dollar bilateral roadmap
The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit was held in New Delhi (July 1–3, 2026), the first since Sanae Takaichi assumed office as Japan's Prime Mi...
Japan’s $3 Billion backing gives major fillip to India’s Green Hydrogen Mission
Japan has committed $3 billion in financing to support India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, providing a major financial boost to one of ...
OBC reservation in West Bengal: From 7% to 17% and back, how legislation changed over the years
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly passed two OBC amendment bills on June 29, 2026: the West Bengal Backward Classes (Other than Scheduled...
Japan-India Annual Summit: 150+ firms back $12.5 billion leap to fortify security ties
The 16th Japan-India Annual Summit was held in New Delhi on 2 July 2026, coinciding with the Japanese Prime Minister's first official visit ...
Tamil Nadu govt moves SC against Madras HC order banning cow slaughter
On 27 May 2026, the Madras High Court issued an order directing the Tamil Nadu government to ensure no cow or calf is slaughtered "on the ev...
India unlikely to raise inflation target, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says; expects strong growth
The RBI Governor has stated that India is unlikely to raise its 4% inflation target, and has signalled that a long-term reduction in the tar...
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi meets PM Modi, receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received a ceremonial State welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, marking the formal commencement...
PM Modi marching to 'environmental disaster' in Great Nicobar: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
The Great Nicobar Island Development Project, a ₹81,000 crore infrastructure initiative spearheaded by NITI Aayog, continues to face sustain...
Critical minerals to semiconductor: What's on the agenda as Japan PM reaches India
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi for a three-day visit to attend the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, meeting with...
Parliament Standing Committee on Finance to review Virtual Digital Assets; RBI, ICAI to take part
The Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance held a session on July 2, 2026, dedicated to the subject "A Study on Virtual Digital Assets (...
Growth engine revving as GST, auto sales rise despite global roadblocks
Gross GST collections in June 2026 surged 13.9% year-on-year to Rs 1,94,812 crore — the fastest annual growth pace in 13 months — driven by ...
India, Malaysia review entire spectrum of bilateral military cooperation
The 12th India-Malaysia Sub Committee Meeting on Military Cooperation (SCMC) was held in New Delhi on July 1, 2026, co-chaired by India's Jo...
India hedges against US curbs on frontier AI, parses Washington’s access assurance carefully
A senior official from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeITY) stated that India will reduce reliance on US frontier ...
Ireland pretty hopeful of signing of EU-India FTA by year end: Irish Ambassador Kevin Kelly
The India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations were concluded on 27 January 2026 at an India-EU Summit at Hyderabad House,...
Rollout of Gen Bipin Rawat’s Integrated Battle Groups begins with China-focused 17 Mountain Strike Corps
The Government of India issued the formal sanction letter on July 1, 2026, marking the official commencement of Integrated Battle Group (IBG...
Takaichi in Delhi: From China to supply chains, what’s driving India & Japan’s strategic partnership
India has historically been Japan's largest recipient of Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans, a relationship dating to 1958 when Jap...
Maharashtra govt. tables Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill in Assembly
The Maharashtra government tabled the Maharashtra Women Farmers' Empowerment Act, 2026 (L.A. BILL No. XLVIII OF 2026) in the State Legislati...
No default bail if chargesheet filed but not provided to accused: Supreme Court
A Supreme Court bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh upheld a Bombay High Court decision rejecting a plea for defa...
Yes and no: On the erosion of India’s grassroots democracy
An editorial analysis has raised concern about the systematic erosion of Gram Sabha powers in India, particularly the right of Gram Sabhas t...
National Stock Exchange of India public authority under RTI Act, says Delhi HC
A Division Bench of the Delhi High Court (comprising Justice C. Hari Shankar and Justice Om Prakash Shukla) dismissed an appeal filed by the...
World Bank scraps climate finance targets after U.S. criticism
The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved an extension of the Climate Change Action Plan while dropping the commitment to direct 45% ...
VB-GRAM G workers to get a minimum of ₹300 per day as wage rates notified by Centre
With the VB-G RAM G Act coming into force on July 1, 2026, the Central Government has notified state-wise daily wage rates under the new sch...
U.S. and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping
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