India

Around 900 medical coding professionals employed by a US-based healthcare analytics firm were allegedly terminated without prior notice in Kochi and Kozhikode. Following employee protests, the Kerala Labour Department intervened, putting the layoff process on hold pending further discussions

With the Asian Games approaching, India’s shotgun shooters face a critical test at the ISSF World Cup in Lonato, Italy. The squad aims to reverse a prolonged international slump that stands in stark contrast to rifle and pistol successes

Two daycare workers were arrested in Bengaluru after videos allegedly showed toddlers being abused at a childcare centre operating on an IT company campus. Police launched an investigation, while the state government and the company assured cooperation and strict action

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has arrested eight alleged members of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. Operating across Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, the module—which includes teenagers—was allegedly attempting to set up an active terror network in the state

The Congress party has demanded the immediate dissolution of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the Ayodhya donation scam, questioning the Prime Minister's silence and demanding transparency over ₹1,400 crore in funds

Dattatreya Hosabale said the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple has deeply hurt devotees' faith. He urged strict punishment for those found guilty and called for transparent temple management and public restraint during the investigation

The SIT probing the Ayodhya Ram temple donation embezzlement case will re-audit the Trust’s financial records from the past five years. Following high-profile resignations and major cash recoveries, key accused Avinash Shukla is currently undergoing intense police interrogation

The World Meteorological Organization warns that rapidly strengthening El Nino conditions will intensify global heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather. In India, the climate phenomenon has already triggered a severe June rainfall deficit, with below-normal monsoon rains expected through July

The Centre rejected several viral claims about India's E20 fuel programme, saying scientific studies found no significant engine, warranty or safety issues. It said ethanol blending supports energy security, reduces emissions, saves foreign exchange and benefits farmers while following established global practices

The ED is seeking a CBI probe into a US-based Christian mission, The Timothy Initiative, for allegedly routing $\text{Rs } 95\text{ crore}$ in illegal foreign funds into Naxal-hit zones via overseas debit cards, bypassing formal banking channels

The Supreme Court of India stayed the CAG audit of Delhi's private power discoms and ordered status quo until July 15. The court will examine whether Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission could legally appoint the CAG to conduct the audit

The Indian rupee appreciated 14 paise to close at 95.21 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a weaker dollar index and stronger domestic equities. However, importer demand for dollars and RBI purchases limited further gains in the local currency

The uncle of Pune murder accused Chetan Chaudhary has defended his nephew as a "sincere boy," downplaying media reports. Meanwhile, police allege Chetan and prime accused Siya Goyal rehearsed pushing businessman Ketan Agarwal off a Lohagad Fort cliff

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology directed Google and Apple to remove the Chinese BAT-BMS app after reports alleged it could remotely disable e-rickshaw battery systems via Bluetooth, prompting cybersecurity and passenger safety concerns

The Maharashtra government has banned the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks within 500 metres of schools, citing concerns over children's health. The FDA will intensify inspections around educational institutions and take action against violators and misleading advertisements.

India's commercial and industrial renewable energy capacity is projected to triple to 100 GW by 2032, driven by corporate decarbonization and state-level policy reforms. Energy storage system installations will also experience a tenfold leap to 31 GWh

Japan has become the largest APAC contributor to India's GCC ecosystem with over 100 centers established, according to Deloitte. The sector is shifting to tier-2 cities and is projected to unlock up to $600 billion in economic value by FY30

The United States retained its position as India's largest LPG supplier in June, with imports rising 19.4%. India continued diversifying energy sourcing beyond Gulf nations to strengthen energy security amid geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia

South Africa women's cricket coach Mandla Mashimbyi vows the Proteas will emerge stronger from their T20 World Cup campaign despite a 40-run semi-final loss to England at The Oval, targeting structural fixes and future ICC tournament success

The Unique Identification Authority of India said over 2.5 lakh residents updated their Aadhaar email IDs through the Aadhaar App within two days of the facility's launch. The free six-month service enhances security by enabling real-time authentication alerts

Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan and Gujarat on Saturday to inaugurate the country's first greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, launch the modified UDAN scheme, unveil infrastructure projects, and open a semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand

Internal friction within Punjab Congress escalated as MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Concurrently, former CM Charanjit Channi held a parallel meeting of disgruntled leaders, drawing sharp taunts from Union Minister Ravneet Bittu

Kerala High Court declined to transfer the probe into the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officials to the Central Bureau of Investigation, citing satisfactory progress by Kerala Police, which has arrested 25 accused and recorded statements from 44 witnesses

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested three accused after searches in Odisha and Rajasthan in a ₹2.07-crore digital arrest scam. Investigators alleged the suspects laundered the fraud proceeds through multiple bank accounts and a trust to evade detection