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The National Investigation Agency filed charge sheets against six Hurriyat Conference leaders, including Shabir Ahmad Shah, in a 1996 Srinagar mob violence case. The agency alleged they conspired to incite violence during a funeral procession that injured police personnel

The Kerala High Court vacated its interim order granting police protection to Monalisa Bhosle after authorities said they could not trace her using details provided in her petition. The court allowed her to seek fresh protection by approaching police in writing

The Delhi High Court upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction in seven cheque-bounce cases, sentencing him to three months' imprisonment. The court also directed him to pay over ₹1 crore in each complaint, while adjusting nearly ₹2 crore already deposited

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Zealand on the final leg of his three-nation tour. He will hold talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on trade and bilateral ties, address the Indian diaspora and strengthen cooperation under India's Indo-Pacific vision

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said his hunger had stabilised on the 13th day of his indefinite fast, backing the CJP protest over alleged exam irregularities. He asserted peaceful protest as a constitutional right and urged government accountability before Parliament's Monsoon Session

New Zealand has expressed openness to adopting India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), with Trade Minister Todd McClay saying the country's regulatory environment can accommodate the digital payment platform. The remarks come as UPI continues expanding globally through international payment partnerships.

Dramatic scenes unfolded in the Supreme Court on Friday when a litigant yelled at a Bench led by Justice K.V. Viswanathan, hurled abuses against the CJI, scattered case files, and was evicted by security guards

The Enforcement Directorate conducted FEMA searches against Mumbai-based film producer Dharmesh Sangani and Kalanee Impex Ltd. over alleged undisclosed foreign assets, bank accounts and export irregularities. Officials also alleged Sangani attempted to destroy evidence during the search by discarding his mobile phone

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay distributed compassionate appointment orders to 32 families of the Karur election rally stampede victims, calling the tragedy an "unhealed wound" while a Madras High Court decision monitored the permanent job assignments

The Delhi High Court sought the Delhi government's response to private schools challenging a Directorate of Education circular on constituting School Level Fee Regulation Committees. Schools alleged the circular violated earlier court directions, while the government defended implementation under the 2025 fee regulation law

Rail services on the Mumbai-Pune corridor will remain disrupted until July 17 after landslides damaged tracks in the Bhor Ghat section. Central Railway cancelled 30 trains while restoration continues under challenging conditions. One line has reopened, with work ongoing on the remaining two

The Centre has appointed Justice Sudhir Singh as the Acting Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, succeeding Chief Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, who retires on July 11, 2026, after a brief one-month tenure at the helm

India faces several threats from its rapid development, including increasing reliance on imported crude oil, worsening air pollution from agricultural residue fires, and rising greenhouse gas emissions from its aviation sector. However, India also has emerging advantages in its world-leading low-cost green hydrogen and development of large-scale agricultural residue supply chains, the report states.

A joint team of the NIA, CRPF and Manipur Police arrested a couple from Kangpokpi district for their alleged role in the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians. The arrests mark a key development in the investigation into the May 13 violence.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay visited Karur for the first time after the 2025 stampede that killed 41 people. He accused the DMK of seeking political gains, questioned police handling, and announced a memorial for the victims

The Puri district administration has prohibited drone operations within a 5-km radius of the holy town from July 16 to 27 for the Rath Yatra. Police will also deploy a Cyber Rath to help devotees report and prevent online fraud

The Centre has tightened rules for medicinal formulations containing over 12 per cent ethyl alcohol, requiring licences and prescription-only sales. The move aims to curb misuse, strengthen regulatory oversight, and ensure these medicines remain available solely for legitimate therapeutic purposes

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal announced a nationwide signature campaign seeking strict action against those allegedly involved in the Ram temple donations controversy. The campaign will be launched after a Sundar Kaand recital in Delhi's Rohini on Sunday

The Madhya Pradesh High Court sought a status report on all nine tiger reserves after recent tiger deaths and suspected Canine Distemper Virus infections at Kanha. It directed stronger disease prevention, dog vaccination, veterinary staffing and compliance with Supreme Court conservation guidelines

The World Bank has approved financing for India's national solar rooftop programme, supporting the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The initiative aims to expand residential solar adoption, create 1.7 million jobs and mobilise billions of dollars in private investment

TCS shares climbed more than 4 per cent after the company reported a rise in June-quarter profit and expressed optimism about demand improving in the current quarter. The earnings also lifted other IT stocks and supported a broader market rally

A second Great Indian Bustard chick born through the 'jumpstart' conservation technique in Gujarat's Kutch has survived beyond the critical 40-day stage. The success strengthens efforts to revive the critically endangered species ahead of its planned rewilding phase

A fresh batch of 8,796 pilgrims, including 33 foreigners, departed Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp for the Amarnath Yatra under tight security. Over 1.73 lakh devotees have visited the holy cave shrine since the pilgrimage began on July 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground with Australian leaders, celebrating India-Australia sporting ties. The nations unveiled a Sports Collaboration Roadmap, aiming to strengthen cooperation in sports, youth engagement, infrastructure and talent development ahead of major global sporting events