India

A viral video showed villagers carrying an ailing man on a cot in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, sparking concern over healthcare access. Health officials said an ambulance was dispatched promptly, the patient received timely treatment, and is now stable at a Hemalkasa hospital

Restrictions continued for the second day in parts of Srinagar, including Nowhatta and Naqshband Sahib, to prevent gatherings at the martyrs’ graveyard on Martyrs’ Day. Police and paramilitary forces were deployed in strength, while political leaders including Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti said they were barred from visiting the site.

The Jagannath Temple administration will conduct a special digital inventory of the Ratna Bhandar on July 19 during the deities' stay at Gundicha Temple for Rath Yatra. Gold ornaments removed for Snan Yatra will be documented under a government-approved procedure

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect on Wednesday, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to most UK markets while reducing tariffs on British goods. The pact is expected to boost trade, investment, jobs and opportunities across manufacturing, agriculture, services and MSMEs

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade as rising crude oil prices, renewed West Asia tensions, foreign fund outflows and weak global markets dampened investor sentiment. Aviation, finance and technology stocks led losses, while Brent crude climbed above $84 per barrel

An Indian crew member was killed and six other Indians injured after Iranian cruise missiles struck two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman. The attack marks a major escalation in the West Asia conflict, prompting strong condemnation and a UAE warning of retaliation

A special NIA court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed, chief of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack probe. The order follows a supplementary chargesheet filed by the NIA, charging Saeed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and UAPA.

A survivor of the Vietnam speedboat tragedy, Nirmal Kumar from Tamil Nadu, recounted how a violent wave capsized the vessel near Phu Quoc Island on July 11, killing 15 Indian tourists, 10 from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala.

Shiv Sena (UBT), through its mouthpiece Saamana, has accused the Central government of shielding those responsible for the alleged Rs 500 crore donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. The party also criticised PM Modi’s silence, calling ongoing investigations a mere cover-up.

Two UAE oil tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in Omani waters of the Strait of Hormuz, killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight others.

Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated the Indian women's cricket team after its historic 270-run Test victory over England at Lord's. He described the achievement as special, while several cricketing personalities also praised India's dominant all-round performance.

HAL has received the seventh GE F404-IN20 engine for the Tejas Mk-1A fighter programme, easing a major production bottleneck. The fresh delivery is expected to accelerate aircraft assembly as India also pursues a major Rafale acquisition for the Indian Air Force.

The recent assault on medical professionals in Thane has renewed calls for a comprehensive central law to safeguard healthcare workers

The new Labour Codes mark an important legal milestone for gig workers, but key questions over social security, employment status and enforceable protections remain unresolved

An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and five others, including four security personnel and a civilian, were injured in a suspected IED blast targeting an Assam Rifles vehicle in Nagaland's Chumoukedima district. Security forces have launched an investigation into the incident.

Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee urged the Election Commission not to grant additional time to the Ritabrata Banerjee-led rival faction, alleging preferential treatment, while insisting her faction's response on the organisational dispute be considered without further delay

A Delhi court dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering complaint against former MP Vijay Darda, Devendra Darda and others, ruling that their acquittal in the underlying Bander coal block allocation case eliminated the basis for PMLA proceedings

The CBIC issued guidelines for implementing self-certification of origin declarations under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, effective July 15, enabling authentication of declarations to ensure only eligible imports receive preferential tariff benefits

Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd will acquire Sprng Energy from Shell Overseas Investment BV in a USD 1.8 billion deal, expanding its renewable energy portfolio to about 9.3 GWp. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals

The Supreme Court questioned the misuse of POCSO provisions in consensual teenage relationships, observed that parents often invoke criminal law after elopements, and stressed the need for practical measures balancing adolescent welfare, child protection and legal safeguards

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of rules including royalty, DMF and NMET payments in mineral sale value calculations, dismissing Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' challenge and affirming the Centre's royalty framework governing major minerals and state revenues

The Ministry of External Affairs has urged the public to exercise caution over a fake X account, @MEABharat, which is impersonating the ministry. The MEA also warned against fraudulent individuals claiming to be ministry policy advisors

The Supreme Court has set aside 27 ex parte orders declaring individuals as foreigners in Assam. Remanding cases for fresh adjudication, the court ruled that citizenship determinations cannot be mechanical and must satisfy constitutional requirements of fairness