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The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre has directed GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based messaging app Bitchat, citing security concerns over anonymous peer-to-peer communication. Developer Jack Dorsey criticized the move, while authorities warned the technology could be misused to evade surveillance and restrictions

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister R Vinoth said Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has been officially invited to Karnataka and is likely to visit Bengaluru to safeguard Tamil Nadu's interests. The proposed talks come amid continued opposition to Karnataka's contentious Mekedatu dam project

Amid controversies over NEET paper leaks and CBSE digital evaluation glitches, the Centre reshuffled several senior Education Ministry officials. The administrative overhaul comes as opposition parties intensify demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and broader accountability over exam irregularities

Gold and silver prices declined on Friday in domestic and international markets as a stronger US dollar and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment. Analysts said the near-term outlook for both precious metals remains weak.

The Union Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced upcoming legislation. The move follows nationwide protests demanding accountability for exam irregularities, education reforms, and justice for families affected by the NEET-UG paper leak

The Enforcement Directorate attached Gameskraft-linked assets worth Rs 1,906 crore in a money laundering case, alleging its online gaming platforms promoted addictive wagering, used BOTs against players, and generated illegal proceeds through commissions, dividends, and share buybacks from real-money gaming operations

Heavy monsoon rains in Gujarat have forced the evacuation of over 38,600 people, with more than 5,500 rescued. Armed forces, Coast Guard, NDRF, and SDRF teams remain actively deployed across severely affected districts including Navsari, Valsad, and Banaskantha

The Supreme Court on Friday announced it will closely monitor NTA institutional reforms and directed the Centre to file a comprehensive affidavit by July 27 detailing measures to secure NEET-UG, including a potential transition to computer-based testing

Opposition parties have rejected PM Narendra Modi's assurances of fast-track courts for paper leak cases, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation instead. Leaders from Congress, TMC, and SP called the fast-track court announcement a tactic to avoid political accountability

The Supreme Court on Friday banned the unauthorized posting, sharing, or editing of audio-video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant issued the interim order following concerns over video misuse and manipulation.

The Supreme Court said it would closely monitor the Centre's efforts to prevent NEET paper leaks, stressing that ad hoc measures were inadequate. The government assured the court it was implementing reforms beyond the Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations to strengthen the examination system

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has unveiled 10 new two-wheelers and reaffirmed its multi-technology strategy, combining ICE, electric mobility and alternative fuels. The company said sustainability must remain practical while strengthening its Make in India manufacturing and export plans

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed media reports claiming he refused an urgent hearing on a plea over the July 20 police action against students, clarifying that only a representation had been received and no petition had been formally filed

Sonam Wangchuk described the end of his 26-day hunger strike as the beginning of accountability, saying he received assurances from the Centre and MPs on examination reforms, compensation for affected families and protection for peaceful protesters before ending his fast

The Lok Sabha paid homage to the martyrs of the Kargil War by observing a one-minute silence ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Proceedings were later disrupted by Opposition protests for the fifth straight day, forcing Speaker Om Birla to adjourn the House till noon.

Infosys shares fell nearly 3 per cent after the IT major lowered the upper end of its FY27 revenue growth guidance despite reporting a 12.2 per cent rise in June quarter net profit. The company also announced Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO-designate

The government has mandated that all telecommunication network data, logs and related information be stored exclusively in India under a new authorisation framework. The rules also strengthen compliance monitoring while introducing provisions for cloud-hosted telecom networks and other infrastructure providers

The Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party are set to hold talks at the Constitution Club of India after the government accepted the outfit's demand for a neutral venue. The meeting comes hours after Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined sharply in early trade as Brent crude crossed the USD 100 mark amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Rising oil prices, foreign fund outflows and weak global cues weighed heavily on investor sentiment

The rupee gained 22 paise against the US dollar in early trade, supported by likely RBI intervention and a softer dollar. However, elevated crude oil prices, FII outflows and weak domestic equities continued to weigh on the local currency

The SIT has alleged that former TDB president P S Prasanth and former board member A Ajikumar ignored recommendations on traditional replating and entrusted work to a private firm. Investigators claim the decision concealed facts related to the alleged Sabarimala gold loss

The 2026 Commonwealth Games opened in Glasgow with a vibrant ceremony celebrating Scottish culture. Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain led India's contingent as flag-bearers, while King Charles III declared the Games open ahead of 11 days of competition featuring athletes from 74 nations.

Puri has strengthened security arrangements for Lord Jagannath's Bahuda Yatra, deploying over 13,000 personnel and more than 400 AI-enabled CCTV cameras. Authorities have focused on scientific crowd management following the deadly crowd surge during the Rath Yatra earlier this month