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The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, CBSE and NCERT on fresh petitions challenging the revised three-language policy. The court sought responses within two weeks, declined interim relief and scheduled a detailed hearing on July 29

Recent incidents involving US and Ukrainian nationals in India, Nepal and Bangladesh have raised concerns over cross-border security, alleged military links, drone deliveries and possible extremist networks. Experts have called for stronger intelligence sharing, tighter border controls and transparent investigations

Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi alleged the Election Commission has been unfair to Opposition parties, saying its credibility has suffered significantly. He urged the poll body to uphold impartiality, ensure equal access and restore public confidence in the institution

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand alleged the government placed its nominees in the Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to facilitate irregularities, questioned the credibility of the SIT probe, and urged voters to back parties supporting cow protection

India reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation, overflight and peaceful resolution of South China Sea disputes under international law, backing the 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling and reiterating that the award remains the basis for resolving competing maritime claims

The Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea seeking a standard operating procedure for accessing courts beyond regular working hours in urgent life and liberty matters, including illegal detentions, while expressing concern over possible misuse of round-the-clock judicial access

The Supreme Court transferred the money-laundering case against real-estate businessman Amit Katyal from Gurugram to a special PMLA court in Delhi, holding both courts had jurisdiction while directing the trial to continue from its current stage

The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on AAP Gujarat's plea challenging the suspension of its social media accounts and web portal, while hearing petitions questioning blocking orders issued without prior notice under provisions of the Information Technology Act

The government said it is closely monitoring the West Asia crisis and will take necessary measures to support exporters. An inter-ministerial group continues assessing trade and energy supply chain disruptions, while exporters increasingly use Oman's ports to maintain regional shipments

The West Bengal government and the State Backward Classes Commission withdrew their Supreme Court appeals against the Calcutta High Court verdict quashing OBC status for 77 castes, while the apex court allowed other aggrieved parties to continue challenging the judgment

India welcomed remarks by a senior Canadian police official stating investigators found no evidence linking Indian government agents to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, saying the findings align with the US indictment against the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and reaffirming cooperation against organised crime

Google launched AI Research Foundations and ATL Saathi to strengthen India's AI ecosystem, announced new cybersecurity and healthcare collaborations, expanded in-country AI capabilities for enterprises, and said the Google Play and Android ecosystem generated Rs 5.3 lakh crore in revenue in 2025

The Supreme Court directed that Muslims be provided a separate open space near the disputed Bhojshala site for Friday namaz on an ad hoc basis, restrained the ASI from making structural changes without permission, and said it would hear the sensitive matter expeditiously

The Supreme Court directed that Muslims be provided a separate open space near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar for Friday namaz on an interim basis, while restraining the ASI from structural changes and agreeing to hear the sensitive dispute expeditiously

An unusual ice formation inside a household refrigerator in Agra, believed by many to resemble a Shivling, has gone viral and drawn devotees. The incident, during the Amarnath Yatra, has also sparked widespread debate online over faith, science and social media reactions.

Slovakia has backed India’s candidature for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the 2028–29 term after Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar met EAM S. Jaishankar in New York. The countries discussed strategic partnership, multilateralism, UNSC reforms and global security cooperation

A translocated male tiger in Rajasthan’s Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve has successfully adapted to the wild after leaving its rewilding enclosure. The tiger has hunted prey, marked territory and interacted with other tigers, indicating promising survival prospects while officials continue monitoring

Security forces intensified search operations in Nagaland’s Chumoukedima district after an IED blast killed an Assam Rifles jawan and injured four personnel and a civilian. Authorities are investigating the attack near Sukhovi, while no militant group has claimed responsibility so far

Security forces launched a massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after CCTV footage showed two suspected terrorists moving through Thanamandi villages. Police, CRPF and Army teams are conducting coordinated searches across forested areas to trace the individuals

Former Kerala Minister KT Jaleel defended his conduct at a Palakkad student felicitation event after a child rights commission case was filed over alleged humiliation of students. Jaleel said he interacted like a teacher, denied causing harm and offered an apology if anyone was hurt

India's wholesale inflation rose to 9.87 per cent in June, driven by higher food, fuel and manufacturing costs amid the West Asia crisis and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Rising global energy prices also pushed retail inflation higher, increasing pressure on the economy

India summoned Iranian diplomats after Iranian missile strikes on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz killed an Indian seafarer and injured six others. The UAE condemned the attack, while India pledged assistance to affected citizens and their families

India has reaffirmed its support for Palestine’s United Nations membership and the two-state solution, with the Ministry of External Affairs highlighting ongoing developmental assistance in healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment during a donor group meeting in Brussels.

Rajasthan lost over eight lakh school students in two academic years, with government schools accounting for most of the decline, according to UDISE+ data. Experts attribute the trend to demographic changes, migration and parents increasingly prioritising better learning outcomes and school quality