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Following a fatal Air India crash, airlines like Etihad have begun inspecting fuel switch locking mechanisms on Boeing 787s. The AAIB report pointed to unintentional fuel cut-off, possibly due to malfunctioning switches—highlighting a risk previously flagged by the FAA in 2018

The Supreme Court stressed the need for self-regulation of free speech on social media while hearing a plea by Wazahat Khan, booked over objectionable posts. The court may consider issuing guidelines to curb divisive content without enforcing censorship

India’s wholesale price inflation entered the negative zone in June 2025 after 19 months, declining by 0.13 per cent due to falling food and fuel prices

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is returning to Earth on July 15 after 18 days on the ISS. His mission included key experiments for India’s Gaganyaan project, earning praise from leaders across parties as a proud national achievement

The Indian government told the Supreme Court it has limited influence in Yemen to stop nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution on July 16. Convicted of murder, she may only be saved if the victim's family accepts blood money under Sharia law

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the five-year extension of the ban on SIMI. The UAPA tribunal upheld the Centre’s decision, stating SIMI still pursued extremist goals. The organisation has been banned in India since 2001

Manik Ali from Assam celebrated his divorce by bathing in 40 litres of milk, declaring “I am free today.” His unique act, following a troubled marriage, was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention

MS Dhoni has redesigned his iconic Hummer H2 in Ranchi with an Indian Army theme, reflecting his deep respect for the armed forces. The military-style SUV has gone viral online and adds to Dhoni’s already impressive automobile collection

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Sigandur bridge in Shivamogga, Karnataka, without state cabinet members. The Rs 472 crore bridge connects Sagara to Sigandur, easing travel. CM Siddaramaiah skipped the event citing lack of prior notice from the Centre

The FAA has said no airworthiness directive is needed for Boeing operators, stating the fuel control switch design poses no immediate flight safety risk

Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old Tripura student at Delhi University, went missing on July 7 near Delhi’s Signature Bridge. Tripura Police, Delhi Police, and CM Manik Saha are actively involved in efforts to trace her. Her phone and bank account remain inactive

The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on Monday over probe agencies summoning lawyers for advising clients, following ED summons to senior advocates. The court flagged it as a threat to the legal profession and judicial independence.

India has relaxed mandatory FGD installation at most coal power plants, limiting it to areas near large cities or pollution hotspots. The move, based on scientific studies, aims to cut electricity costs while maintaining air quality through targeted, evidence-driven regulation

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi said a college student who set herself on fire over alleged sexual harassment is in critical condition. The accused teacher has been arrested, and a high-level probe is underway. Strong preventive actions are being promised statewide.

Ethnic insurgents in Manipur from Meitei and Kuki groups are modifying looted police weapons, including rifles, into makeshift sniper guns. Security forces have seized hundreds of these from multiple districts, averting a deadly shift to long-range community-targeted violence

In a landmark ruling, an Appellate Tribunal quashed the ED’s 2013 attachment of Pune land, protecting 126 families who unknowingly bought property linked to a money laundering case. The tribunal criticised ED's secrecy and upheld third-party buyer rights under PMLA.

The Indian Army has denied claims by banned ULFA (I) that it carried out drone strikes on their Myanmar base, killing 19 cadres. The Army says no such operation occurred, though ULFA (I) insists senior leaders were targeted and killed

BITS Pilani will invest over Rs 2,200 crore in a five-year expansion, including a futuristic AI+ Campus in Amaravati. The initiatives aim to increase student capacity, enhance research, and launch digital education programs to reach over 1 lakh learners

Three Karnataka students drowned in the Tungabhadra river at Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh, while bathing and taking photos. Despite warnings about strong currents, they entered the water. One friend survived. Their bodies were recovered on Sunday after a rain-hit search operation

After 18 days aboard the ISS, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 team are returning to Earth on July 15. The mission included key space experiments, international camaraderie, and marks a major milestone for India’s space journey.