India

The Kerala High Court refused to stay the trial against 16 accused in the 2018 murder of SFI activist Abhimanyu, ruling that allegations against them differ from those against other accused and that delaying proceedings would unnecessarily prolong the trial

Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has achieved 95.10 per cent Enumeration Form distribution and nearly 36 per cent digitisation. Officials have also identified over 11.89 lakh electors under various verification categories as the exercise continues until July 29

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon blasted off aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft on his first mission to the International Space Station. During the eight-month expedition, he will conduct research on human health, artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing and technologies for future deep-space exploration

The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya has opened a special exhibition titled 'Walking with Legacy', displaying 31 walking sticks and batons belonging to Jawaharlal Nehru from its reserve collection, highlighting their craftsmanship, symbolism and historical significance until July 24

A special NIA court in Bengaluru sentenced key accused Mohammed Haneef Khan to seven years' rigorous imprisonment in an ISIS-linked terror conspiracy involving planned targeted killings, communal violence and procurement of arms. He is the first accused convicted in the case

The Udupi Sri Krishna Matha expressed regret over objectionable remarks about Adi Shankaracharya made during a Harikatha programme, distanced itself from the comments, directed organisers to issue a public apology and announced a review of event protocols

At 94, Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao continues to redefine Indian cinema through innovation and genre-defying storytelling

Activist Sonam Wangchuk refused to end his 17-day hunger strike despite worsening health and mounting appeals from political leaders and public figures, while supporters urged the government to initiate dialogue and continued protests demanding reforms in the examination system

The rupee depreciated 48 paise to close at 96.16 against the US dollar, pressured by rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and increased demand for the greenback, while higher imports and foreign fund outflows further weighed on the domestic currency

The Enforcement Directorate summoned TMC MLA Madan Mitra's wife and two sons for questioning next week in its money laundering probe into the alleged West Bengal municipal recruitment scam after financial transactions linked to the family surfaced during the investigation

The Ministry of External Affairs said an Indian passport is issued under the Passports Act to regulate the departure of Indian citizens after due verification, amid debate over whether the document can be used as proof of citizenship for electoral roll revision

Applications from Indian students to Germany increased 370 per cent in the first half of 2026, driven by growing demand for artificial intelligence and technology programmes, as students increasingly prioritise affordability, career prospects, visa pathways and post-study employment opportunities

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Ebix Group chairman Vikas Garg in the Mahadev online betting app-linked money laundering case after conducting searches in Delhi. He was granted transit custody to Raipur as investigators probe alleged laundering of betting proceeds through shell entities

Nine persons were arrested for allegedly molesting a woman tourist, assaulting her family, robbing valuables and vandalising their vehicle near Bhavali Dam in Nashik. Police registered cases of molestation, attempt to murder and dacoity, while further investigation continues

The mortal remains of 10 Tamil Nadu residents killed in the Vietnam speedboat accident arrived in Chennai and Coimbatore. Officials coordinated their return from Mumbai, while grieving families received the bodies amid emotional scenes before they were taken to their hometowns

The mortal remains of three Andhra Pradesh residents who died in the Vietnam boat tragedy arrived in Hyderabad after statutory formalities. State Minister Kondapalli Srinivas received the bodies as the government continued efforts to support the bereaved families and provide ex gratia assistance

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, CBSE and NCERT on fresh petitions challenging the revised three-language policy. The court sought responses within two weeks, declined interim relief and scheduled a detailed hearing on July 29

Recent incidents involving US and Ukrainian nationals in India, Nepal and Bangladesh have raised concerns over cross-border security, alleged military links, drone deliveries and possible extremist networks. Experts have called for stronger intelligence sharing, tighter border controls and transparent investigations

Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi alleged the Election Commission has been unfair to Opposition parties, saying its credibility has suffered significantly. He urged the poll body to uphold impartiality, ensure equal access and restore public confidence in the institution

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand alleged the government placed its nominees in the Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to facilitate irregularities, questioned the credibility of the SIT probe, and urged voters to back parties supporting cow protection

India reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation, overflight and peaceful resolution of South China Sea disputes under international law, backing the 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling and reiterating that the award remains the basis for resolving competing maritime claims

The Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea seeking a standard operating procedure for accessing courts beyond regular working hours in urgent life and liberty matters, including illegal detentions, while expressing concern over possible misuse of round-the-clock judicial access

The Supreme Court transferred the money-laundering case against real-estate businessman Amit Katyal from Gurugram to a special PMLA court in Delhi, holding both courts had jurisdiction while directing the trial to continue from its current stage

The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on AAP Gujarat's plea challenging the suspension of its social media accounts and web portal, while hearing petitions questioning blocking orders issued without prior notice under provisions of the Information Technology Act