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UNESCO has inscribed Guinea-Bissau's Bijagos Archipelago on the World Heritage list for its exceptional marine biodiversity and cultural heritage. The site features rare species, vital ecosystems, and traditional lifestyles, making it a key conservation zone in West Africa

Three Delhi schools, including CRPF institutions in Prashant Vihar and Dwarka, received bomb threats Monday morning, triggering swift police response. Bomb squads and sniffer dogs found nothing suspicious. Cyber teams are investigating the email source as security remains tightened

Bitcoin surged past $1,21,000 for the first time, driven by institutional demand, ETF inflows, and macroeconomic factors. Ethereum also rose. Experts cite regulatory clarity, tokenization progress, and US policy support as key drivers of this sustained crypto market rally

Officials are increasingly reluctant to work in Mancherial Municipal Corporation due to intense pressure and alleged harassment by local public representatives and Congress leaders. Once a preferred posting, the civic body now faces frequent commissioner transfers and administrative instability

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained a minor injury during an Israeli missile strike on a Tehran building hosting top officials. The targeted strike, resembling a Nasrallah-style operation, has raised infiltration concerns amid a broader 12-day Israel-Iran conflict

Vedanta Ltd nearly quadrupled its political donations to the BJP to ₹97 crore in FY25, while slashing funds to Congress. Total political contributions rose to ₹157 crore, as per its annual report, alongside a rise in brand and management fees

BJP leader Surendra Kewat was shot dead in Patna by unidentified assailants, marking another high-profile killing in Bihar. The incident follows recent murders of businessman Gopal Khemka and trader Vikram Jha, sparking political outrage over rising crime in the State

Hungary’s 1,000-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey is battling a severe beetle infestation threatening its historic library. Restoration teams are removing and disinfecting 100,000 books to preserve centuries-old manuscripts, with climate change believed to have worsened the infestation risk

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Meenakshi Jain to the Rajya Sabha for their distinguished contributions in law, social service, diplomacy, and academia, under Article 80 of the Indian Constitution

A 19-year-old Dalit youth was allegedly beaten and subjected to casteist abuse by five men in Muzaffarnagar’s Badhai Kala village. Police have registered a case under the BNS and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act following the victim's complaint

Election Commission officials in Bihar have identified numerous illegal migrants from Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar during a voter list review. Names will be excluded after verification post-August 1. A nationwide electoral roll revision is planned to detect foreign nationals

A four-year-old boy was killed and his mother seriously injured after a car rammed into them at an EV charging station in Kerala’s Vagamon during a family trip

India is enhancing port infrastructure to support larger vessels and boost transshipment capacity. With ports like Vadhavan and Galathea Bay under development, the government aims to reduce dependence on foreign hubs and position India as a major transshipment center

The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned of rising radicalisation in Indian prisons, urging states and UTs to implement de-radicalisation, risk assessments, segregation of high-risk inmates, and surveillance measures to ensure internal security and prevent extremist violence within correctional facilities

Former Iranian advisor Mohammad-Javad Larijani hinted at a drone assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The remark follows heightened Iran–US tensions after recent military exchanges. A top Shia cleric also issued a fatwa declaring Trump and Netanyahu as "enemies of God"

The Supreme Court will hear on July 14 the anticipatory bail plea of Indore cartoonist Hemant Malviya, accused of posting objectionable content about PM Modi, RSS, and Lord Shiva. The Madhya Pradesh High Court earlier denied him relief

Woman and daughter die by suicide in Telangana’s Gouraram village

Encroachment threatens conservation at Kawal Tiger Reserve, with 2 lakh acres affected since 2015. Despite officials retrieving 50,000 acres, habitat disturbance deters tiger movement. The State notified Kumram Bheem corridor to protect migrating tigers and support long-term conservation efforts

Trinamool Congress leader Rezzak Khan was shot and hacked to death in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas. Accusations between TMC and AISF followed, reigniting tensions in the politically volatile region. Police have launched a probe; Khan’s body was sent for autopsy

Elon Musk’s Tesla is set to open its first Indian showroom in Mumbai on July 15, while Starlink prepares for its India launch. Tesla plans to sell electric vehicles without local manufacturing, leasing multiple properties for sales and service operations

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth from the ISS on July 14 aboard SpaceX’s Dragon. During his 14-day mission, he conducted India-specific experiments and became the first Indian on the ISS, furthering Gaganyaan goals

Kubbawala Mustafa, a synthetic drug manufacturer wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, was deported to India from the UAE in a CBI-led operation. He was linked to a major mephedrone bust in Sangli and faces charges in Mumbai

Justin Bieber surprised fans with the release of Swag, his seventh studio album and first since 2021. Inspired by fatherhood and family life, the 21-track album features a more personal tone. Billboard teasers preceded its sudden release

BRS leader KT Rama Rao urged Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao to act on Bhadrachalam temple land encroachment. He accused the BJP of hypocrisy, questioning its silence on the issue due to political ties in Andhra Pradesh