Supreme Court quashed all criminal proceedings against former PM Manmohan Singh in a long-pending coal block allocation case.

RBI conducted a G-Sec buyback auction accepting ₹12,604 crore against ₹20,000 crore notified target to manage liquidity.

Supreme Court rejected Lokpal's challenge affirming High Court jurisdiction over preliminary anti-corruption inquiries.

U.S. Senate fast-tracked bipartisan legislation expanding secondary sanctions on entities trading with Russian and Iranian defense sectors.

Maharashtra government issued executive order banning HFSS junk food sales within 50 meters of all school campuses.

Supreme Court ordered an independent SIT probe into student protest clashes while barring coercive action against student leaders.

WHO reported Ebola virus outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo reached 3,200 cases, triggering international health alerts.

Official data revealed India's fertilizer import dependence reached 34.5% in FY 2026 highlighting raw material import requirements.

Delhi High Court ordered winding up of Paytm Payments Bank and appointed an official liquidator under Banking Regulation Act.

Chad announced its intention to initiate formal withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

Lok Sabha held intense debate on Public Examinations Amendment Bill strengthening penal provisions for paper leak syndicates.

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in Japan causing structural collapses and emergency responses.

India and the Netherlands signed a historic Letter of Intent on 17 May 2026 for technical cooperation on Gujarat's ambitious Kalpasar Project — an engineering marvel that aims to build a 60.13 km dyke across the Gulf of Khambhat, creating the world's largest freshwater reservoir in a marine environment. The pact was sealed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands, where he inspected the iconic Afsluitdijk dam alongside Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The LoI, signed between India's Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Netherlands' Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, leverages Dutch expertise in marine dam construction to overcome decades of engineering challenges. The project's DPR is at finalization stage, with construction targeted for completion in 8 years post-approval. The Rs 1,00,200 crore project will store 7,800 million cubic meters of freshwater, irrigate 10.54 lakh hectares, reduce travel distance between Saurashtra and South Gujarat from 240 km to 60 km, and generate 2,500 MW of renewable energy. The accompanying Bhadbhut barrage is already 53% complete and slated for full operation by June 2027.

The NEET-UG 2026 examination, held on May 3 for over 22.79 lakh medical aspirants, was cancelled on May 12 after a Rajasthan Special Operations Group investigation uncovered a "guess paper" containing approximately 120 questions that matched the actual exam paper. The CBI has arrested five people across Maharashtra, Haryana, and Rajasthan, including three members of a Jaipur family. The re-exam date remains unannounced, leaving lakhs of students in limbo.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has scheduled the next decennial Census of India for 2027. Originally due in 2021, the census was delayed by the pandemic, and will mark India's first digital census with self-enumeration.

Home Minister Amit Shah is set to table the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha, seeking to criminalize insults to the National Song 'Vande Mataram'.

The U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet has reinstated a comprehensive maritime blockade on Iranian shipping in the Persian Gulf. The escalation follows a missile strike launched on a joint U.S.-Jordanian military outpost on July 14, 2026.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has officially launched India's campaign for a non-permanent United Nations Security Council seat for the 2028-29 term. The election in June 2027 will feature a direct contest with Tajikistan for the sole Asia-Pacific seat.

The Supreme Court recently clarified that sentence remission policies issued under the Governor's constitutional prerogative (Article 161) supersede statutory provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Sections 432, 433). A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh declared the 2021 State of Haryana v. Raj Kumar judgment as per incuriam, thereby reinstating the 2010 Jagdish case precedent. This ruling establishes that the remission policy applicable at the time of a prisoner's conviction governs eligibility, preventing the retrospective application of stricter statutory norms.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the IT Amendment Rules 2026, establishing a strict 3-hour deepfake takedown window.

On June 12, 2026, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a historic policy to provide completely free education from Kindergarten to Postgraduate level in all government-run institutions across the state.

In a historic verdict delivered on June 11, 2026, the Supreme Court of India recognized homemakers as "nation builders." The Court ruled that unpaid domestic work must be economically valued, setting a minimum notional monthly income of ₹30,000.

The Union Health Ministry officially released the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) report on May 29, 2026. The findings confirm that India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has stabilized at 2.0, dropping below the replacement level of 2.1.

The strategic Zojila Tunnel project achieved its final excavation breakthrough on June 9, 2026. Once operational, the 13.15-kilometer tunnel will provide crucial all-weather road connectivity between Srinagar and Ladakh.

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the unpaid domestic labor of homemakers must be valued at a minimum of ₹30,000 per month when calculating compensation in motor accident claims, recognizing them as "nation builders."

Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has taken office as UK Prime Minister as of July 20, 2026, pledging utility reform and immediately cancelling the digital ID project.

Tensions in the Middle East reached a breaking point on July 19, 2026, as the US and Iran traded direct military strikes, leaving dozens dead and risking Strait of Hormuz shipping.

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Venezuela has climbed to 5,069, with most casualties reported in the coastal region. To assist with recovery, the IMF has released emergency financing.

The Reserve Bank of India has reported a Current Account Deficit (CAD) of $2 billion for May 2026. The deficit is attributed to a widening merchandise trade gap driven by increased oil and gold imports.

Zero duty access for Indian textile and gemstone exports to the United Kingdom has formally commenced on July 15, 2026. The trade concessions mark the initial phase of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement.

President Donald Trump formally notified Congress on July 13, 2026, that active conflict with Iran has resumed following the collapse of an interim agreement. The U.S. has reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian shipping and committed to securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia delivered the fourth AI-enabled S-400 squadron to India on June 3, 2026, following delays attributed to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Three squadrons are already in service. Russia delivers fourth squadron of AI-enabled S Three S-400 squadrons have already been inducted into service; the fourth has now arrived, following delays linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Ministry of Labour has rolled out the EPFO 3.0 digital upgrade, introducing auto-settlement up to ₹5 lakh and Aadhaar-linked UPI withdrawals.

The Reserve Bank of India's latest Financial Stability Report for June 2026 affirms the continued robustness of the nation's financial system, demonstrating strong resilience amidst an evolving global landscape. It highlights healthy capital and liquidity buffers across Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), alongside improved asset quality. The report underscores the sector's capacity to withstand potential adverse shocks, reinforcing confidence in India's economic stability despite persistent external volatilities and geopolitical tensions.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released IS 20201:2026, the country's first national standard for Community Seed Bank (CSB) Management. This voluntary standard aims to preserve indigenous crop varieties and boost biodiversity.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched 'Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra,' a WhatsApp-based multilingual AI advisory platform (+91 4024598180). Developed by ICAR-IIOR, Hyderabad, the tool provides 24/7 agricultural guidance.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued draft amendment directions seeking public comments until May 04, 2026, on revising the methodology for identifying Non-Banking Financial Companies in the Upper Layer (NBFC-UL). The proposed changes aim for a transparent asset-size-based criterion of ₹1,00,000 crore or more, replacing the existing two-pronged approach. Additionally, Government-owned NBFCs will now be considered for NBFC-UL inclusion, aligning with an ownership-neutral regulatory regime. The amendments also propose allowing NBFC-ULs to use.

The United States administration has eased its proposed threat of 500% secondary tariffs on Russian oil imports for India and China. The decision aims to avoid severe disruption in global energy markets and prevent a price shock.

The Congress party is urging allies like the DMK and TDP to defend the 1971 Census baseline for seat allocation, warning that redrawing boundaries based on current data would penalize states with successful population control.

To address evolving liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank of India will conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on July 20, 2026. The central bank has notified an amount of ₹1,25,000 crore for a seven-day tenor.

UN agencies have reported that over 500 Rohingya refugees are feared dead following multiple boat capsizes in the Bay of Bengal during the monsoon. The crisis highlights the risks faced by displaced populations.

The Reserve Bank of India has released draft guidelines on data governance for banks and financial institutions. The framework aims to ensure data privacy, security, and integrity across regulated entities.

The United States and Iraq have finalized a joint agreement to end the coalition's military mission in Iraq. The withdrawal of all combat forces is scheduled to be completed by September 2026, transitioning to a bilateral security partnership.

A 9-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has ruled that the government has the sovereign power to revise mineral royalty rates, overriding terms in historical mining lease deeds. The court reaffirmed that mineral royalty is not a tax.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes the creation of a Designated Authority to vest and manage assets of NGOs whose registration is cancelled or expired, sparking a debate on civil society autonomy.

Following tense discussions, the United States and Iran have indicated a willingness to keep the door open for dialogue, with President Trump suggesting fresh talks could resume in Pakistan within the 'next two days'. This development, reported on April 14-15, 2026, highlights ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and explore diplomatic solutions amidst a backdrop of regional conflict and US maritime blockades.

The Ministry of External Affairs clarified at the 14th Passport Seva Divas that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document attesting to nationality for international compliance, and does not serve as a final judicial proof of citizenship.

Algeria kept their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive with a hard-fought 2–1 comeback victory over debutants Jordan in Group J. Jordan's Nizar Al-Rashdan opened the scoring, but second-half goals from Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri sealed the win for Algeria, eliminating Jordan from the tournament.

Commercial satellite imagery confirmed 11 J-20 stealth fighters deployed at Shigatse air base near Sikkim border.

The Reserve Bank of India has scheduled an auction for state government securities totaling ₹21,700 crore on July 21, 2026. Twelve states and Union Territories will participate.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has introduced changes to F, J, and I visa categories, citing national security risks associated with students, journalists, and exchange visitors from India and China.

United States Central Command confirmed that two U.S. service members were killed and one is missing following strikes in Jordan. Identities will be released 24 hours after formal notification of the next of kin.

The RBI has placed Nashik-based Padmashri Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Co-operative Bank under strict operational restrictions starting July 17, 2026. Citing supervisory concerns, the regulator has capped individual withdrawals at ₹1 lakh and prohibited the bank from issuing new loans or accepting fresh deposits for six months.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train and inaugurate development projects worth ₹25,000 crore. The initiatives aim to promote green energy in railways.

The Reserve Bank of India's Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) rose to 70.0 for the financial year ended March 2026. The improvement was driven primarily by gains in the financial usage parameter.

China's economic growth slowed to 4.3% in the second quarter of 2026. The slowdown is attributed to a property market depression, high local government debt, and weak consumer demand.

A cybercriminal ransomware gang has leaked internal data allegedly linked to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant on the dark web. Officials have initiated investigations to assess potential security breaches.

The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised corporate governance norms for commercial banks. The guidelines separate executive management from board oversight and cap the tenure of independent directors at 15 years.

The Reserve Bank of India has fixed the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2020-21 Series-IV at ₹14,307 per unit. Investors who subscribed to this tranche in July 2020 can exit on July 14, 2026.