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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India successfully managed the economic impact of the West Asia crisis through prudent resource management, strong domestic consumption and trade agreements, enabling it to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy while strengthening strategic cooperation with France

Congress MP Manish Tewari rejected calls for resuming dialogue with Pakistan, stating that diplomatic talks are futile unless Islamabad halts cross-border terrorism. His comments come in response to J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's advocacy for bilateral engagement

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India's defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, while exports exceeded ₹38,000 crore. He credited the Make in India initiative for strengthening self-reliance, manufacturing, technology and India's global defence competitiveness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the AI-powered e-Jagriti platform has transformed consumer justice by digitising complaint handling. Since its launch, it has enabled paperless case management, improved disposal rates above 90 per cent, and expanded access for consumers, including NRIs

The Omar Abdullah-led J&K government is facing intense criticism after a textbook procured under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme allegedly glorifies separatist leaders. Critics have demanded a criminal probe against the officials who cleared the book

Parliament's Monsoon Session will run from July 20 to August 13 across 19 sittings. The session faces a shifting political landscape alongside a heavy legislative agenda, including the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill and ministerial detention laws.

Investigators are examining alleged coded chats and a purported Snapchat conversation between the accused in Ketan Agarwal's murder case. A court remanded both accused to 14 days' judicial custody, declined further police custody, and refused narco tests without consent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India overcame the global energy crisis through diversified fuel imports, strong diplomacy and government support, including excise duty cuts. He highlighted India's growing refining capacity while inaugurating Rajasthan's first greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex

Toyota Kirloskar Motor said a viral video alleging an Innova Hycross malfunction due to E20 fuel was misleading, attributing the issue to fuel contamination. The company and the Petroleum Ministry reiterated that certified E20-compatible vehicles are designed to safely use ethanol-blended petrol.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra, Rajasthan, and launched multiple infrastructure projects, including Jaipur Metro Phase 2, aiming to strengthen the energy sector and accelerate regional economic development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the e-Jagriti platform for revolutionizing consumer justice through end-to-end digitization. Merging four legacy portals into an AI-enabled system, the platform has handled over 2.29 lakh cases with a 90.75% disposal rate

The Union Home Ministry designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals as terrorists under the UAPA, citing their involvement in terror attacks, radicalisation through social media, and drone-based arms deliveries. The list includes members linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad

A surfaced Snapchat conversation reveals murder accused Siya Goyal chillingly told a friend their "wedding is never going to happen" while seeking an Aadhaar card. Meanwhile, a local court has remanded Siya and Chetan Chaudhary to 14 days of custody

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the government will set up modern testing facilities across Indian toy clusters via BIS and National Test House labs, aiming to elevate quality standards and scale up MSMEs for the $120 billion global market

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court ruling allowing a wife to seek court assistance for obtaining her husband's call detail records and hotel booking information to support adultery allegations, holding that the right to privacy is not absolute in matrimonial disputes

Ayodhya's seer community has strongly backed Ram Mandir Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, calling allegations against him baseless. Ahead of a crucial July 6 Trust meeting, the seers urged authorities to reject his resignation while demanding transparency over donation safeguards

The Centre will establish modern toy testing facilities across manufacturing clusters, promote skill development, advanced technologies and Centres of Excellence, while encouraging MSMEs to scale up operations and strengthen India's competitiveness in the $120 billion global toy market through improved quality and exports

The Centre has increased the onion procurement price by 13 per cent to Rs 2,125 per quintal to improve farmers' returns and strengthen buffer procurement. The government said onion production and stock levels remain adequate despite delayed Kharif sowing in some regions

The Union Home Ministry has designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad, Lashkar-e-Taiba and other organisations as terrorists under the UAPA. Their inclusion raises the total number of designated individual terrorists to 80, enabling authorities to freeze assets and curb financial activities

A total of 651 Indian Army personnel serving with the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were awarded the United Nations Medal, recognising their professionalism, courage and commitment in one of the world's most challenging peacekeeping operations.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet on July 6 to consider the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra, review the SIT's interim report on donation-related irregularities and discuss future temple management arrangements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur airport and launched the Modified UDAN Scheme. Built at a cost of Rs 480 crore, the terminal is designed to handle 20 lakh passengers annually and strengthen Rajasthan's aviation infrastructure

The Centre has issued a notice to Telegram directing it to curb the spread of pirated films and OTT content and submit an Action Taken Report within 15 days. The government warned that continued non-compliance could invite action under the applicable legal framework

Gold posted its first weekly gain since May, rising 3.1 per cent as weaker US jobs data and lower energy prices eased expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Improved investor sentiment and a softer dollar supported bullion prices throughout the week