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India's primary market will stay busy next week with four public issues, including Cube Highways Trust's Rs 5,000-crore InvIT and IPOs of Indo MIM, Lohia Corp and Xtranet Technologies, offering investors fresh opportunities across infrastructure, manufacturing and technology sectors

The Goa government has declared 1.02 crore square metres of ecologically sensitive land as a No Development Zone to protect paddy fields, slopes and low-lying areas. The move aims to curb unregulated construction and preserve the state's ecological balance

Reliance Industries and BP reported a nearly seven per cent year-on-year decline in KG-D6 natural gas production during the June quarter due to natural reservoir depletion. The companies said plans are in place to offset declining output from the deepwater Bay of Bengal block

Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains under close medical supervision at Safdarjung Hospital after 21 days of fasting. Doctors said his condition is stable but blood parameters remain altered, requiring continuous monitoring and treatment amid his hunger strike over the NEET controversy

A nine-year-old horse donated to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams' Sri Venkateswara Goshala died despite intensive veterinary care. Preliminary findings indicated chronic liver, heart and kidney ailments, while authorities await the final post-mortem report to confirm the exact cause of death

Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, killing four people, including three women, and leaving several others missing. Rescue teams intensified operations in the worst-affected Surankote area to assist stranded residents and search for the missing

Plans for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' first LNG-based power plant advanced as authorities sought public comments on environmental reports. The 55 MW project aims to replace diesel-based generation, lower emissions, reduce fuel costs, and improve sustainable energy supply

The Uttar Pradesh STF arrested an alleged international wildlife smuggler in Kanpur and rescued 171 Indian Roofed Turtles. Investigators said the trafficking network supplied protected turtles through West Bengal, Bangladesh and Myanmar to markets in China, Hong Kong and Malaysia

 A 17-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified assailants in Hyderabad's Kalapather area after being lured out by a phone call. Police registered a murder case, launched an investigation, and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects 

Two separate fire incidents in Hyderabad, at a footwear godown in Shastripuram and an apartment in Mehdipatnam, were brought under control without casualties. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading, while authorities launched investigations into the causes, including a suspected short circuit

Kylian Mbappe became the highest World Cup scorer with 22 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's record during France's third-place play-off against England. Mbappe also strengthened his lead in the Golden Boot race with 10 goals at the 2026 tournament

Kannada star Yash said working on Ramayana was professionally and personally rewarding, crediting producer Namit Malhotra for the opportunity and helping him learn Hindi. He praised co-stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and the team for bringing Lord Ram's story to a global audience

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Yatras were temporarily suspended due to adverse weather in Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities halted pilgrim movement from base camps as a precaution, assuring devotees that services will resume after weather and route safety assessments

The Centre convened an all-party meeting ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session beginning July 20, seeking cooperation for smooth proceedings. The session is expected to witness key constitutional, electoral, judicial and governance bills, alongside changes in Parliament's political composition

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused the US of violating a peace MoU, calling President Donald Trump's signature worthless. Iran suspended its commitments, warned of retaliation, and regional tensions escalated as both countries exchanged military strikes across the Gulf

Flash floods triggered by incessant rainfall inundated Rajouri town in Jammu and Kashmir, forcing hundreds to evacuate as rivers overflowed. Vehicles were swept away, homes flooded, and rescue teams launched relief operations while authorities warned of more heavy rainfall through July 23

Kamal Haasan remembered late filmmaker Bharathirajaa on his birthday, sharing an emotional tribute to their long-standing friendship and creative bond. The legendary director, known for transforming Tamil cinema with rural storytelling, passed away in June after a celebrated career spanning decades

The Supreme Court was urged to hear a PIL seeking action against political parties promising or distributing "irrational freebies" before elections. The plea seeks symbol seizure, deregistration, or legal measures, arguing such practices affect fair elections and misuse public funds

The Rajasthan forest department rescued two leopards near Ranthambore Tiger Reserve after repeated sightings caused panic among residents. Officials used camera traps, field tracking and local inputs for 24-hour monitoring before safely capturing the animals through a scientific rescue operation

Narayanpur Police and BSF recovered a hidden Naxal weapons cache during a joint operation in Chhattisgarh's Kachchapal forest. Security forces seized rifles, ammunition and a locally made launcher, registering a case as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate extremist networks

The Kerala High Court directed a senior VACB officer to reassess allegations of fund misappropriation involving the sale of 'Adiya Sishtam Ghee' at Sabarimala temple. The probe will examine audit reports, records and possible criminal liability after concerns over earlier vigilance findings

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, dissolved early after passing several coalition-backed bills, triggering elections on October 27. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces political challenges amid rising opposition support, coalition struggles, and controversies over military exemptions, judicial reforms, and media regulations

National-level shooter Damayanti Sen, 15, went missing from Howrah Station near Kolkata after leaving home on Thursday. Police are investigating CCTV footage showing her at the station platforms. Her family, friends and shooting community remain concerned as searches continue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana. The zero-emission train, powered by hydrogen fuel cells, marks a major milestone in sustainable rail transport and showcases India's growing indigenous railway engineering capabilities