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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

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has launched simultaneous raids in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad targeting individuals allegedly linked to Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti.

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.