India

The Election Commission of India said all 110 petitions challenging its decisions during the West Bengal Assembly elections were resolved without adverse orders from the Calcutta High Court, despite intense legal and political scrutiny

The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over alleged child sexual abuse material in paid Instagram advertisements, seeking a detailed explanation and corrective action. MeitY has ordered the platform to disable such content while reviewing possible regulatory and legal action

Adani Group will invest ₹2,500 crore over three years to build an integrated missile manufacturing ecosystem in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, aiming to strengthen India's defence self-reliance while creating 5,000 jobs and supporting MSMEs

India will chair the ninth session of the UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection in Geneva, with Nidhi Khare leading discussions on global consumer protection, product safety, cross-border disputes and sustainable consumption

Police have revealed the profiles of eight people arrested in the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The accused include a teacher, a retired bank employee, contract workers and a former car mechanic, with investigations continuing

BJP leaders said the party and its NDA allies are united and preparing for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. After meetings chaired by BJP president Nitin Nabin, leaders expressed confidence of repeating the party's 2017 electoral success with an even bigger mandate

Abhishek Banerjee and others have been named in a second FIR over the 'Sebaashray' health camps in West Bengal, with police investigating alleged violations of medical regulations, unauthorised operations and the funding of the initiative

A 28-year-old newlywed woman died after allegedly falling from the third floor of an NDMC residential complex in Delhi's Lodhi Colony. Her family accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and murder, while police have launched an investigation

The Centre has dismissed media reports claiming Bhutan rejected an Indian proposal to import E20 petrol, stating that no such offer was made by Indian oil marketing companies and that there is no proposal to export ethanol-blended fuel to Bhutan.

Former BPCL Refineries Director R. Ramachandran said India's E20 ethanol blending programme was implemented after extensive planning involving multiple stakeholders. He clarified E85 is not part of current government policy and highlighted measures to strengthen energy security

The Vishva Hindu Parishad has urged Ayodhya police to verify allegations made by several Opposition leaders regarding the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple. It sought legal action if the claims are found to be false and unsupported

BJP national president Nitin Nabin said the party would contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections along with its NDA allies despite being capable of fighting independently. He expressed confidence that the alliance would return to power with a thumping majority

The CPI(M) criticised the alleged retrenchment of 850 employees by a US-based IT company in Kerala, blaming the Centre's labour codes. The party demanded workers' reinstatement, legal action against the company and stronger state intervention to protect employee rights

The Centre said the MY Bharat platform has become a major youth engagement initiative, offering over 1.52 lakh volunteering opportunities, experiential learning programmes, internships and civic participation activities to empower young Indians through digital access and nation-building initiatives

The University of Melbourne has signed an MoU with TIDCO to establish a 20,000-square-foot Centre for Emerging Technologies at Tamil Nadu Knowledge City in Tiruvallur, driving bilateral research and innovation in quantum computing and agri-tech

The Centre has withdrawn most emergency natural gas supply regulations after LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed following a West Asia ceasefire, easing supply concerns and restoring normal energy operations across the country

State Bank of India will recruit 1,500 probationary officers this year, with applications closing on July 8. The country's largest lender continues to expand its workforce through regular, lateral and specialist hiring while maintaining one of the banking sector's lowest attrition rates

UK India Business Council CEO Kishore Jayaraman said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will boost bilateral trade, investment and business expansion across sectors. He said the pact and the Double Contribution Convention will improve mobility, productivity and long-term economic growth

Indian stock markets are expected to be guided by crude oil prices, global cues, TCS's June-quarter earnings, monsoon progress and foreign investor activity. Analysts also expect the US Fed minutes and developments in US-Iran talks to influence investor sentiment

Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the first ₹25,863 crore instalment under the VB-G-RAM-G scheme, urging states to ensure timely wage payments, smooth implementation, transparency and expanded rural employment through the nationwide programme

The CJP protest at Jantar Mantar entered its 16th day as Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike reached the eighth day. Wangchuk has lost around 6 kg, while the protest continued to draw support from student groups, activists and the SKM

Nara Lokesh urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to assist a Telugu family stranded at Hong Kong International Airport after they lost their passports while travelling from Hyderabad to Chicago

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor will make his electoral debut in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly by-poll on July 30. The election, triggered by Nitin Nabin's move to the Rajya Sabha, is a high-stakes battle for the decades-old BJP bastion

Jairam Ramesh said the Congress will oppose the proposed Constitution amendment Bill on dismissal of jailed ministers, calling it politically motivated. He also claimed the BJP would fail to secure the required two-thirds majority to pass the legislation