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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike over the NEET issue and urged the government to begin dialogue. He said Parliament should address students' concerns while several leaders expressed concern over Wangchuk's deteriorating health

The rupee appreciated 5 paise to 96.11 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar and positive domestic equities. However, higher crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows and tensions in West Asia limited the currency's gains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the operationalisation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the Agreement on Social Security, saying the pacts will deepen economic ties, boost trade, support Indian professionals in the UK and create fresh opportunities for businesses and MSMEs

Navi Mumbai International Airport launched its international operations with Air India Express operating the first overseas flight to Abu Dhabi. The airport, which began domestic services in December 2025, has already connected 46 domestic destinations and served over 2.3 million passengers

The Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the NTA's decision to conduct the NEET-UG 2026 retest, ruling the issue "infructuous" since the fresh nationwide examination was successfully completed on June 21

The BJP has demanded transparency from Congress over LoP Rahul Gandhi’s recent foreign visits, calling the "secrecy" surrounding his travels a matter of concern ahead of the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament starting July 20

The Kerala Forest Department has demanded detailed documentation from actor Mohanlal after he declared six additional elephant tusks under an amnesty scheme, raising his total declared count to 10 tusks and 13 ivory artifacts amid ongoing legal battles

The Gujarat government has approved 28 new Section Officer posts, raising the Secretariat's sanctioned strength to 634. The administrative expansion aims to tackle a rising workload, accelerate file disposal, and speed up the execution of public welfare schemes

The IMD forecast heavy rainfall across Odisha after a low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal. Puri received intense showers ahead of Rath Yatra, prompting a red alert, school closures, waterlogging management, and advisories for pilgrims and fishermen

The Supreme Court raised concerns over student grievances in CBSE’s digital marking system and sought Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s assistance in a PIL seeking reforms. The court noted possible systemic issues, while the government said a committee is reviewing evaluation-related concerns

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s visit to New Delhi has revived speculation over the long-pending Cabinet expansion. With 20 ministerial posts vacant, Congress leaders are discussing appointments ahead of local body elections and the upcoming Assembly session, with a decision expected soon

Family members of the Kamduni rape-murder victim met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during his Janata Darbar, seeking support for justice. The meeting came after discussions on reopening the 2013 case, which had triggered widespread protests over women’s safety

SBI Funds Management’s Rs 9,812.91-crore IPO was fully subscribed on the second bidding day, led by strong demand from non-institutional investors. The issue, valued at around Rs 1.2 lakh crore, closes on July 16 and is entirely an offer for sale.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite fast over alleged NEET irregularities, promising to raise students’ concerns in Parliament. He also appealed to the government to initiate dialogue, stressing that engagement reflects statesmanship rather than weakness

India’s pharmaceutical innovation is accelerating, with patent families increasing four-fold and over 1,095 drug discovery programmes underway. A BCG-HealthKois report highlights stronger research, investment, regulatory reforms, and indigenous breakthroughs, positioning India as a rising global life sciences innovation hub

Pune-based marine engineer Heramb Karmarkar, who went missing after the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy was attacked near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, has been confirmed dead. His family urged the Centre to ensure his body is brought home with dignity.

INS Sudarshini participated in SAIL Boston 250, showcasing India's maritime heritage, indigenous shipbuilding, and naval training excellence. The historic visit highlighted the vessel’s long voyage, sailing capabilities, and strengthened India-US maritime cooperation during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US Independence

A Class 7 student in Bengaluru allegedly attempted suicide after being reprimanded by a teacher over a minor classroom incident. The student is receiving hospital treatment, while police investigate the circumstances. Authorities are counselling the family, and no formal complaint has been filed yet

A mob attacked an Assam Rifles camp in Manipur's Senapati district, torching vehicles and pelting stones following a security search operation. Security forces dispersed the crowd with tear gas, restoring order. No casualties were reported, while authorities continue efforts to maintain peace

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon safely arrived at the International Space Station aboard Russia's Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft, beginning his first eight-month mission. He will conduct scientific research and technology demonstrations aimed at advancing space exploration, artificial intelligence, medicine and future Moon and Mars missions.

Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district during a joint search operation, recovering 246 rounds of General Purpose Machine Gun ammunition before destroying the hideout. No arrests were made in connection with the recovery

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau informed the Supreme Court that the draft final report into the June 2025 Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad is expected in October 2026, emphasising that the treaty-governed investigation prioritises aviation safety over fixing liability

The West Bengal government constituted a one-member judicial commission headed by retired Calcutta High Court judge Biswajit Basu to investigate alleged institutional corruption and financial irregularities across multiple departments between 2011 and May 2026