India

A 94-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh has renounced her US citizenship and applied for restoration of Indian citizenship, expressing her wish to spend her final days in her native village. The application has been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs

CBSE has allowed students in Classes 7–9 who opted for two foreign languages to continue the same combination till Class 10. The clarification follows concerns over the three-language policy aligned with NEP 2020, which mandates two Indian languages prospectively

Robotics expert Benson Thomas George from Kerala has become the first Indian selected as a judge for the FIRST Tech Challenge Michiana Premier Event in the US. The global STEM competition featured 106 student teams showcasing innovations in robotics and AI

Spiritual leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the alleged Ram Temple donation scam, asserting that the resignations of Champat Rai and Anil Mishra are just the starting point of exposing a larger financial racket

Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the Narcotics Control Vision Document 2026–2029, urging an intelligence-led, technology-driven and ruthless approach against drug traffickers while stressing compassion for addicts. He also highlighted coordination among agencies and efforts under the Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign

The Chhattisgarh government has officially notified a five-member committee, headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to seek public feedback and draft a comprehensive state-level Uniform Civil Code framework amid concerns flagged by the opposition

The Congress party on Friday demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation and the dissolution of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust over the alleged Ayodhya donation scam, claiming low-level arrests hide a massive financial racket orchestrated at the top

NCERT’s Class 9 Social Science textbook introduces Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, describing it as a process to ensure accurate voter lists. It also praises the Election Commission for conducting large-scale, impartial elections despite challenges like misinformation and logistical complexity

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has questioned the SIT probe into the Ayodhya Ram temple donation embezzlement, alleging that the FIR targets low-level cash counters while sparing influential individuals responsible for larger financial irregularities

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India from July 1-3 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. She and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review bilateral cooperation, including trade, investment and defence, besides discussing regional and global issues

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan urged collective action against the growing drug menace, calling it a threat to society and future generations. He pledged strict action against drug mafias and reaffirmed the government's commitment to prevention, enforcement and rehabilitation efforts

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed the state's zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking on the International Day Against Drug Abuse. He pledged strict action against traffickers while assuring support and rehabilitation for people battling drug addiction

The Centre has amended Food Safety and Standards Regulations, exempting non-manufacturing food businesses from certain record-keeping and stock rotation requirements. The reforms aim to improve ease of doing business, reduce compliance costs, and retain essential food safety controls for manufacturers

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a Vande Mataram Museum to honour Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his 189th birth anniversary. He said funds have been allocated in the 2026-27 budget and described the project as a national-standard initiative

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust chief Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra resigned amid the Ram Temple donation controversy. Their exit follows an SIT probe, FIR against eight accused, and allegations of large-scale misappropriation of devotees' offerings and valuables

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal announced that his upcoming film Athimanoharam, directed by Tharun Moorthy, will release in theatres on December 24. Co-starring Meera Jasmine, the family drama features Mohanlal as a police officer and marks their reunion after Thudarum

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal received the Special Award for Exceptional Leadership at the UK-India Awards 2026 in London. Goyal emphasized that bilateral ties will hit their stride on July 15 when the historic India-UK free trade pact takes effect

Four people were killed and seven injured after a multi-utility vehicle crashed into a stationary lorry on Srisailam Road in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district. The victims were travelling from Hyderabad to attend a funeral. Police registered a case under relevant BNS provisions

The Indian diaspora in Seychelles expresses high optimism ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit from June 27–29. Invited as Guest of Honour for the nation's 50th Independence Jubilee, Modi will hold high-level bilateral talks with President Dr. Patrick Herminie

Ram Mandir Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra have resigned on moral grounds amid a brewing controversy over embezzled temple donations. Their exits follow an SIT probe and the arrest of eight accused individuals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said responsible and inclusive adoption of artificial intelligence will accelerate India's journey towards Viksit Bharat. Addressing the ICAI AI Innovation Summit, he highlighted AI's role in improving efficiency, compliance, decision-making and innovation while stressing human judgement and integrity

Global corporations and institutional investors have announced over USD 90 billion in fresh investments in India across AI, cloud computing, digital infrastructure and manufacturing. The commitments reflect growing confidence in India's long-term growth despite global geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has recovered to 57 per cent of pre-war levels after a new safe shipping corridor was introduced along Oman's coast, according to an S&P Global report. Meanwhile, global crude oil prices continued to decline on easing supply concerns

Suvendu Adhikari said the Uniform Civil Code would be implemented in West Bengal by following due legal procedures similar to Gujarat and Assam. The report also says the government is likely to introduce the UCC Bill in the Assembly during the ongoing Budget session