Kerala SC/ST Commission Reports Thiruvananthapuram Leads in Complaint Volume
Kerala State SC/ST Commission released annual report showing Thiruvananthapuram district registered highest complaint volume.
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RBI Streamlines Supervision by Consolidating 628 Circulars into 64 Master Directions
Reserve Bank of India consolidated 628 legacy regulatory circulars into 64 streamlined Master Directions to simplify banking compliance.
Twenty-Six Dead Following Armed Assault on Pakistani Police Post
An armed terror assault on a police check post in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, resulted in 26 fatalities.
Death Toll From China Landslide Rises to 51
The death toll from a massive mountain landslide in China's Hunan province rose to 51 following torrential monsoon rainfall.
SEBI Penalizes Moksh Ornaments Over Social Media Stock Manipulation
SEBI penalized Moksh Ornaments promoters and social media finfluencers for manipulating stock prices via messaging channels.
Supreme Court Challenges Bihar on TET Requirement for Special Educators
Supreme Court questioned Bihar government over mandating Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for specialized special education teachers.
Madras High Court Reviews Tamil Nadu’s Unanimous Resolution Against Mekedatu Dam
Madras High Court reviewed legal petitions concerning Tamil Nadu Assembly's resolution opposing Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu reservoir project.
RBI Schedules ₹34,000 Crore Underwriting Auction for July 31, 2026
RBI announced a ₹34,000 crore underwriting auction for Primary Dealers supporting central government debt issuances.
Cuba Approves Private Foreign Investment in Fuel and Pharmacy Sectors
Cuba authorized direct private foreign investment in retail fuel distribution and pharmaceutical supply sectors to ease economic shortages.
Brazil Withholds Approval for U.S. Ambassador Nominee
Government of Brazil withheld diplomatic approval (Agrément) for the nominated US Ambassador following bilateral foreign policy differences.
Thousands of Migrants Breach Morocco-Ceuta Border
Thousands of migrants attempted mass entry across the border fence separating Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
Gen Z Investors Lead Indian Market Boom with 59 Percent of New Entrants
SEBI market data revealed Gen Z investors accounted for 59% of new retail demat account additions across Indian stock exchanges.
Interest on Delayed Gratuity Not Mandatory for Appeals, Says J&K High Court
Jammu & Kashmir High Court ruled that pre-depositing interest on delayed gratuity is not a mandatory pre-condition for filing statutory appeals.
Calcutta High Court Halts PDS Suspension Linked to Voter List Deletions
Calcutta High Court issued an interim stay halting the suspension of Public Distribution System (PDS) food grain benefits linked to voter list deletions.
President Trump Vows Retaliation After Attacks on U.S. Bases in Jordan
US President Donald Trump vowed decisive retaliation following drone strikes on forward US military positions in Jordan.
PM Modi Orders Dedicated Support Mechanism for Indian Seafarers Following Middle East Security Review
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a dedicated emergency support mechanism for Indian seafarers navigating high-risk maritime zones.
Parliament Clears Strict Anti-Paper Leak Bill Following Rajya Sabha Voice Vote
Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill following a voice vote in the Rajya Sabha.
Tata Power to Launch ₹5,750 Crore Renewable Projects in Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema
Tata Power announced ₹5,750 crore investment in hybrid solar-wind renewable projects in Andhra Pradesh's Rayalaseema region.
RBI Accepts ₹12,604 Crore in Government Securities Buyback Against ₹20,000 Crore Target
RBI conducted a G-Sec buyback auction accepting ₹12,604 crore against ₹20,000 crore notified target to manage liquidity.
Maharashtra Bans High-Fat, Sugar, and Salt Foods Around School Campuses
Maharashtra government issued executive order banning HFSS junk food sales within 50 meters of all school campuses.
Supreme Court Rejects Lokpal Challenge Over CBI Probe Into Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Supreme Court rejected Lokpal's challenge affirming High Court jurisdiction over preliminary anti-corruption inquiries.
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Former PM Manmohan Singh in Coal Case
Supreme Court quashed all criminal proceedings against former PM Manmohan Singh in a long-pending coal block allocation case.
U.S. Senate Fast-Tracks Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
U.S. Senate fast-tracked bipartisan legislation expanding secondary sanctions on entities trading with Russian and Iranian defense sectors.
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Hits 3,200 Cases, Near Record Levels
WHO reported Ebola virus outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo reached 3,200 cases, triggering international health alerts.
Chad Announces Intent to Withdraw from International Criminal Court
Chad announced its intention to initiate formal withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
India's Fertiliser Import Dependence Climbs to 34.5 Per Cent in Fiscal Year 2026
Official data revealed India's fertilizer import dependence reached 34.5% in FY 2026 highlighting raw material import requirements.
Earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, Results in Deaths at Aeon Mall
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in Japan causing structural collapses and emergency responses.
Lok Sabha Debates Public Examinations Amendment Bill Amid Growing NTA Backlash
Lok Sabha held intense debate on Public Examinations Amendment Bill strengthening penal provisions for paper leak syndicates.
Delhi High Court Orders Winding Up of Paytm Payments Bank and Appoints Liquidator
Delhi High Court ordered winding up of Paytm Payments Bank and appointed an official liquidator under Banking Regulation Act.
Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe into Student Protest Violence, Bars Coercive Action
Supreme Court ordered an independent SIT probe into student protest clashes while barring coercive action against student leaders.
India Summons Ukraine Envoy Following Death of Indian Seafarer in Black Sea
MEA summoned Ukraine Ambassador issuing demarche over Indian seafarer death in Black Sea drone attack.
Allahabad High Court Rules Article 142 Powers Exclusive to Supreme Court
Allahabad High Court held that Article 142 plenary powers for complete justice belong exclusively to Supreme Court.
RBI Issues Draft Amendments to Refine Securitisation Transaction Framework for Financial Entities
RBI issued draft amendments to securitisation guidelines introducing STC frameworks for financial entities.
Satellite Imagery Confirms 11 Chinese J-20 Stealth Jets Stationed Near Indian Border
Commercial satellite imagery confirmed 11 J-20 stealth fighters deployed at Shigatse air base near Sikkim border.
Karnataka High Court Strikes Down Health Security and National Security Cess Act 2025
Karnataka High Court invalidated the state cess act as unconstitutional and ultra vires Seventh Schedule powers.
India and China to Resume Nathu La Border Trade From August 1
India and China agreed to resume official border trade through Nathu La pass in Sikkim starting August 1, 2026.
Ministry of Environment Notifies Updated Guidelines for National Clean Air Programme
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has published updated operational guidelines for the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), mandating strict urban airshed management.
India and Japan Conclude Special Review Session on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
India and Japan completed a high-level review of their bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), agreeing to streamline trade procedures and expand industrial investments.
Ministry of Mines Announces Auction of Twelve Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks
The Ministry of Mines has launched the fourth tranche of commercial auctions for twelve critical and strategic mineral blocks, including lithium, rare earth elements, and titanium reserves.
NITI Aayog Releases 4th Edition of State Energy and Climate Index Highlighting Renewable Transition
NITI Aayog has published the 4th edition of the State Energy and Climate Index (SECI 4.0), evaluating Indian states across clean energy adoption, DISCOM operational efficiency, and carbon reduction.
Super Typhoon Noul Strikes Southern China as Peak Severe Cyclonic System of the Year
Super Typhoon Noul, the strongest tropical cyclone to form in the Western Pacific this year, made landfall along the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong, triggering emergency alerts and port suspensions.
Bombay High Court Quashes Unilateral Executive Reclassification of Wakf Properties as Enemy Property
The Bombay High Court has quashed administrative orders unilaterally mutating charitable Wakf land as Enemy Property, ruling that executive authorities cannot bypass due process or prior judicial orders.
RBI Conducts Auction of State Government Securities Worth ₹18,100 Crore via E-Kuber System
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has scheduled an auction for State Government Securities (State Development Loans) totaling ₹18,100 crore across seven state governments via its E-Kuber platform.
PM Modi Appoints Nandan Nilekani to Lead High-Level Task Force on National Exam Reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established a high-level task force chaired by Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India's national examination architecture and National Testing Agency (NTA) operations.
Cabinet Approves ₹6,970 Crore High-Speed Express Corridor to Streamline Access to Delhi IGI Airport
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a ₹6,970 crore elevated express corridor project to connect Urban Extension Road-II directly with Indira Gandhi International Airport.
US Legislative Proposal Recommends Restructuring H-1B High-Skilled Visa Fee Architecture
A new legislative bill introduced in the United States Senate proposes restructuring the H-1B high-skilled worker visa program, recommending higher employer application fees and wage threshold revisions.
Genome Study Unveils Ancient Himalayan Population Dynamics and Mixed Genomes
A landmark ancient DNA study led by Indian geneticists reveals complex population migration patterns and mixed Tibetan-Indian genetic ancestry in ancient Himalayan communities.
UN General Assembly Confirms Extension of Volker Türk as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously approved the extension of Volker Türk's mandate as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for a second term in Geneva.
RBI Outlines Macroeconomic Forex Management Roadmap and Currency Stability Provisions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published its quarterly monetary assessment outlining strategic forex reserve deployment, import cover targets, and exchange rate stabilization mechanisms.
Ministry of Commerce Issues Compliance Advisory for Exporters Under US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a trade compliance advisory for Indian exporters following heightened enforcement under the US Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
Government Approves Phase II Strategic Petroleum Reserves via ₹14,527 Crore Commercial PPP Model
The Union Cabinet has approved Phase II of the Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) program, sanctioning ₹14,527 crore to build commercial underground crude storage facilities at Chandikhol and Padur.
President Appoints Pralhad Joshi as Union Minister of Education Following Cabinet Realignment
Following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Pralhad Joshi as the new Union Minister of Education to oversee national competitive examination reforms.
Cabinet Approves Expansion of National Mission on Edible Oils to Boost Domestic Production in North-East
The Union Cabinet has sanctioned an expanded financial package under the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to expand oil palm cultivation across North-Eastern states.
Ministry of Environment Notifies Eco-Sensitive Zones Around Nine Western Ghats Sanctuaries
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has published final notifications designating Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) around nine wildlife sanctuaries across the Western Ghats region.
ISRO Unveils Operational Roadmap and Maiden Test Schedule for Next-Generation Launch Vehicle Soorya
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the operational roadmap for the Next-Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) named Soorya, targeting its maiden orbital test flight.
SEBI Introduces Mandatory ESG Assurance and BRSR Framework for Top 1,000 Listed Companies
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified mandatory Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR Core) assurance for top 1,000 listed entities from FY 2026-27.
India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $676.2 Billion Led by Foreign Currency Assets Expansion
India's foreign exchange reserves increased by $2.4 billion to reach a high of $676.2 billion for the week ended July 17, 2026, driven by foreign currency asset gains and RBI market operations.
India and Israel Conclude Second Round of Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement Talks
India and Israel concluded the 2nd round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in New Delhi on July 24, 2026, making progress in tariff reductions, high-tech trade, and cybersecurity services.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin Resigns Citing Severe Health Complications
President of Bangladesh Mohammed Shahabuddin has tendered his resignation on July 24, 2026, citing acute health complications, triggering constitutional succession protocols in Dhaka.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Citing Moral Responsibility for National Exam Reforms
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan has tendered his resignation on July 25, 2026, taking moral responsibility for ongoing structural overhauls in national entrance examinations and public recruitment bodies.