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The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over a Patna High Court ruling which held that stripping and molesting a woman did not amount to an attempt to rape, calling it a result of inadequate legal research

India’s pharmaceutical innovation is accelerating, with patent families increasing four-fold and over 1,095 drug discovery programmes underway. A BCG-HealthKois report highlights stronger research, investment, regulatory reforms, and indigenous breakthroughs, positioning India as a rising global life sciences innovation hub

India reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation, overflight and peaceful resolution of South China Sea disputes under international law, backing the 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling and reiterating that the award remains the basis for resolving competing maritime claims

The government said it is closely monitoring the West Asia crisis and will take necessary measures to support exporters. An inter-ministerial group continues assessing trade and energy supply chain disruptions, while exporters increasingly use Oman's ports to maintain regional shipments

India welcomed remarks by a senior Canadian police official stating investigators found no evidence linking Indian government agents to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, saying the findings align with the US indictment against the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and reaffirming cooperation against organised crime

Slovakia has backed India’s candidature for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the 2028–29 term after Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar met EAM S. Jaishankar in New York. The countries discussed strategic partnership, multilateralism, UNSC reforms and global security cooperation

India summoned Iranian diplomats after Iranian missile strikes on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz killed an Indian seafarer and injured six others. The UAE condemned the attack, while India pledged assistance to affected citizens and their families

India's five-member team won five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad in Colombia, securing the joint World No. 1 rank alongside five other countries. The achievement highlights India's growing strength in science education and international academic competitions

India's imports of Russian crude oil reached a record high in June, rising 34 per cent from May to EUR 4.5 billion, according to CREA. Despite higher export volumes, Russia's oil revenues declined due to lower global crude prices, the report said

India condemned the attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off Oman's coast, calling repeated attacks on shipping deeply worrisome. Ten Indian nationals were rescued, one remains missing, while the MEA urged de-escalation and restoration of safe international maritime navigation

India has condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, calling the repeated attacks on shipping deeply worrying. Ten Indian nationals were rescued, one remains missing, and the MEA urged immediate de-escalation and a diplomatic solution.

India's Russian crude oil imports climbed 34 per cent to a record high in June, reaching EUR 4.5 billion despite lower Russian export revenues. The surge boosted supplies to major Indian refineries, reinforcing India as Russia's second-largest fossil fuel buyer

Meta has withdrawn its AI image-generation feature that used public Instagram photos after widespread backlash over privacy concerns. Launched on July 7, the feature was discontinued within three days, while the Indian government indicated it could examine the issue if complaints are received

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is setting a new global development model despite worldwide challenges, highlighting rapid economic growth, digital innovation and technological progress. Addressing the Indian community in Auckland, he also emphasised stronger India-New Zealand ties and future trade opportunities

Christopher Nolan said he had planned to premiere Tenet in India, but the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted those plans. Speaking at The Odyssey's Mumbai premiere, the filmmaker praised India's deep cinema culture and called films a universal language that unites audiences worldwide

India has urged the United Nations to end unilateral economic embargoes and sanctions, saying they violate national sovereignty and hinder development. Addressing the General Assembly, India's representative reiterated the country's support for multilateralism and criticised the long-standing US embargo on Cuba.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during talks in Auckland. The leaders reviewed cooperation across key sectors, exchanged multiple MoUs and discussed the proposed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 80 rescued India after another top-order collapse, helping the visitors post 158/7 against England in the must-win fourth T20I at Bristol. England's disciplined pace attack, led by Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue, kept India's scoring under control throughout

Australia's Victoria University received approval to establish a campus in Gurugram, while Flinders University secured a Letter of Intent for a Bengaluru campus. The agreements, announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Australia visit, aim to deepen education, research and people-to-people ties

India's crude oil imports remain largely insulated from Strait of Hormuz tensions due to diversified sourcing, a Kpler analyst said. However, prolonged regional instability could disrupt LPG and LNG supplies, increase freight and insurance costs, and put pressure on energy prices