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Bhattacharya takes over at a crucial juncture, with the West Bengal Assembly elections due in less than a year’s time

Longer duration of the session comes amid the government's plans to bring in key legislations, including one to facilitate the entry of private sector in atomic energy domain

The RBI has adviced banks to use DoT’s new FRI system, which flags risky mobile numbers linked to fraud. This helps banks stop suspicious transactions quickly and protect users, making digital payments in India safer and more secure

An Infosys senior staffer was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly filming a woman colleague in the office washroom. Caught red-handed, the accused apologized, but was booked under IT Act and BNS after the woman filed a police complaint

The US-India COMPACT, which stands for Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology, was launched in February when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited US President Donald Trump in Washington 

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation about leadership change, affirming he will serve a full five-year term. Amid BJP claims and power-sharing rumours with D K Shivakumar, Congress leaders asserted party unity, denying any internal discord or CM replacement plans

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to privatise Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd and Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd, which cover 42 of 75 districts of the State

Delhi has enforced a fuel ban on petrol vehicles over 15 years old and diesel ones over 10 years. Using AI-powered cameras at 350 petrol pumps, authorities are identifying and impounding outdated vehicles to curb air pollution and ensure compliance

Bangladesh makes single largest payment of USD 437 million in June, asks Adani Power to supply power from both units as per Bangladesh Power Development Board schedule

FIRs allege Raheja Developers fraudulently collected substantial sums from investors and homebuyers on the promise of delivering residential flats in various group housing projects

Mahindra & Mahindra posted a 14 per cent rise in overall sales for June 2025, led by SUV and tractor demand. Passenger vehicle sales rose 18 per cent, while tractor sales climbed 13 per cent. The company also recorded its highest-ever quarterly SUV performance

Domestic sales dropped 13 per cent, strong export performance—up 21% per cent—helped offset the decline. The Pune-based company sold over 1.7 lakh units overseas

A 14-year-old girl, missing since June 23, was found injured and unconscious on a train in Madhya Pradesh. In another case, 19-year-old nursing student Sandhya Choudhary was brutally murdered by a jilted lover at a hospital, sparking public outrage

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the RailOne app, a one-stop platform for railway services like ticket booking, meal orders, and journey planning. With features like single sign-on, R-Wallet, and biometric login, the app simplifies passenger experience and saves storage

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 1.07 lakh crore Employment-linked Incentive scheme to create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years. Employers will receive up to Rs 3,000 per month for hiring first-time employees, with extended benefits for the manufacturing sector

The increase in ATF price will add to the burden on commercial airlines, for whom fuel makes up for almost 40 per cent of the operating cost

Students at South Calcutta Law College protested demanding safety after a gang rape incident. They called for justice, reforms in the governing body, and better security. The accused, including a faculty member and two students, have been expelled and arrested

Coal India Ltd reported an 8.5 per cent drop in June production to 57.8 MT, likely due to monsoon disruptions. Offtake also fell. Despite this, the government assures no coal shortage and remains focused on reducing imports and boosting domestic output

Factory workers were engaged in routine work at Gokulesh Fireworks Factory when a powerful blast ripped through the unit, flattening several rooms on the premises

South Calcutta Law College expelled three men, including ad-hoc faculty Monojit Mishra, over an alleged gang rape of a student on campus. Mishra, with a violent past, and two students are in police custody