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Authorities temporarily suspended the Amarnath, Mata Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori pilgrimages after the IMD forecast widespread rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir. Pilgrim movement was halted from base camps as officials prioritised safety and awaited improved weather and route conditions

President Droupadi Murmu embarked on State visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania, marking India's renewed diplomatic outreach to Eastern Europe. The tour aims to strengthen political, economic and strategic ties while expanding cooperation in trade, technology, healthcare, education and people-to-people exchanges.

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy paid an emotional tribute to his late mother Chennamma, describing her 72-year marriage with former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda as an inspiration for the younger generation, as leaders across political parties gathered to pay their last respects.

Telugu stars Mahesh Babu and Chiranjeevi congratulated Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace after the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket. The milestone strengthens India's private space sector and positions the country among global leaders in commercial space launches

The Goa government has declared 1.02 crore square metres of ecologically sensitive land as a No Development Zone to protect paddy fields, slopes and low-lying areas. The move aims to curb unregulated construction and preserve the state's ecological balance

Reliance Industries and BP reported a nearly seven per cent year-on-year decline in KG-D6 natural gas production during the June quarter due to natural reservoir depletion. The companies said plans are in place to offset declining output from the deepwater Bay of Bengal block

Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains under close medical supervision at Safdarjung Hospital after 21 days of fasting. Doctors said his condition is stable but blood parameters remain altered, requiring continuous monitoring and treatment amid his hunger strike over the NEET controversy

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, killing four people, including three women, and leaving several others missing. Rescue teams intensified operations in the worst-affected Surankote area to assist stranded residents and search for the missing

Plans for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' first LNG-based power plant advanced as authorities sought public comments on environmental reports. The 55 MW project aims to replace diesel-based generation, lower emissions, reduce fuel costs, and improve sustainable energy supply

The Uttar Pradesh STF arrested an alleged international wildlife smuggler in Kanpur and rescued 171 Indian Roofed Turtles. Investigators said the trafficking network supplied protected turtles through West Bengal, Bangladesh and Myanmar to markets in China, Hong Kong and Malaysia

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Yatras were temporarily suspended due to adverse weather in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities halted pilgrim movement from base camps as a precaution, assuring devotees that services will resume after weather and route safety assessments

The Centre convened an all-party meeting ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session beginning July 20, seeking cooperation for smooth proceedings. The session is expected to witness key constitutional, electoral, judicial and governance bills, alongside changes in Parliament's political composition

Flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall inundated Rajouri town in Jammu and Kashmir, forcing hundreds to evacuate as rivers overflowed. Vehicles were swept away, homes flooded, and rescue teams launched relief operations while authorities warned of more heavy rainfall through July 23

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has approved the merger of six rebel MPs, who broke away from Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, into the Eknath Shinde‑led faction. This decision, endorsed by Speaker Om Birla, ends the disqualification threat against the MPs and strengthens Shinde’s camp in Parliament.

Just a few kilometres from Ramappa, Ganapuram Kota Gullu, one of Telangana's least-known archaeological treasures, preserves Kakatiya grandeur and the fading echoes of a worldview that embraced both the sacred and the sensual

The Nirmohi Akhara has moved the Supreme Court seeking reconstitution of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust as a public trust, arguing that its current private structure violates the spirit of the 2019 Ayodhya verdict. The matter will be heard on July 20.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani, speaking in Lucknow, warned that politics based on hatred weakens the nation. He opposed the demolition of Rampur’s Jauhar University, urged that disputes like Gyanvapi be settled through court verdicts.

Police in Bengaluru have registered a case against a group of individuals for allegedly assaulting two suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals in Chokkanahalli village under Nandagudi police limits. The incident, which took place on July 16, was captured on video and circulated on social media.

Madhya Pradesh is set to approve the draft Uniform Civil Code, proposing mandatory registration of marriages and live-in relationships, uniform family laws and legal reforms. The government is expected to clear the draft before introducing the UCC Bill in the Assembly

An all-party meeting ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session is expected to discuss key legislative business and major political issues. The government will brief floor leaders on its agenda, while opposition parties are expected to raise concerns over recent developments and pending legislation

The CBI conducted searches at 15 locations in Delhi and Mumbai in connection with cases against Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd. and Reliance Home Finance Ltd. The agency alleged diversion of borrowed bank funds through linked entities, causing losses of about ₹27,337 crore

Y. Khemchand Singh alleged that vested interests were obstructing efforts to restore peace in violence-hit Manipur. Reaffirming his commitment to reconciliation, he said the government would continue outreach initiatives despite challenges and recent setbacks to the peace process

The Congress criticised the Centre after two parliamentary committees deferred adoption of draft reports on proposed legislation. The party claimed the delays reflected disagreements over contentious bills ahead of the Monsoon Session, while the committees cited the need for wider consultations

Delhi Police have intensified security across the national capital ahead of the proposed Parliament march by protesters, deploying additional personnel, barricades and vehicle checks. Authorities said no permission has been granted for the march and preventive measures are aimed at maintaining law and order