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Polity & Governance

Krishna Mohan Appointed Interim General Secretary of Ram Temple Trust Following Resignation of Champat Rai

Krishna Mohan has been appointed interim general secretary of the Ram Temple Trust on 2026-07-05 after Champat Rai's resignation amid allegations of donation counting irregularities. …

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Economy

FDA Cracks Synthetic Milk Racket in Maharashtra, Arrests 13 in Five Districts

The FDA dismantled a synthetic milk racket in Maharashtra on July 4–5, 2026, arresting 13 and seizing ₹1.48 crore worth of harmful chemicals used in …

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Economy

RBI Conducts Large-Scale Liquidity Absorption via Money Market Operations on July 4, 2026

The RBI absorbed ₹1.79 lakh crore in liquidity on July 4, 2026, through LAF, SDF, and MSF operations, signaling a shift toward tighter monetary policy …

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Economy

WhatsApp Given 3 Extra Days to Respond on Username Feature, Assures No India Rollout Until Talks End

WhatsApp has been granted three extra days to respond to the IT Ministry’s notice on its username feature, with a promise not to launch it …

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Economy

RBI Conducts Net Liquidity Absorption via Money Market Operations on July 3, 2026

On July 3, 2026, the RBI conducted money market operations resulting in a net liquidity absorption of ₹1,78,975 crore, using LAF, MSF, SDF, and SLF …

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Science & Tech

ISRO Conducts Successful SOLVE Test for Gaganyaan Crew Module Descent Validation

ISRO conducted a successful ground test of the SOLVE vehicle on July 3, 2026, to validate parachute-based deceleration systems for the Gaganyaan Crew Module’s safe …

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International Relations

India-Japan Annual Summit 2026: Economic Security, AI and Defence Take Centre Stage

India and Japan held their 16th Annual Summit on July 2, 2026, during Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit. Talks focused on economic security, semiconductors, energy, …

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Polity & Governance

Delhi HC Rules Media Performs Public Function, Allows Privacy Claims Against Private News Channels

Delhi High Court ruled on July 1, 2026, that private media performs a public function and can be sued in writ courts for violating privacy. …

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Polity & Governance

PM Modi Directs Top Bureaucracy to Speed Up Governance Reforms Under Viksit Bharat 2047

PM Modi chaired a secretary-level meeting on June 30, 2026, directing the bureaucracy to speed up governance reforms under Viksit Bharat 2047. Focus areas included …

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Polity & Governance

NHAI Asks IITs to Independently Vet Designs of Major Bridges on National Highways

NHAI announced on June 30, 2026, that about 12 IITs will independently vet the designs of major bridges on national highways. The review covers structural, …

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International Relations

US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejecting Proposed Limits

On June 30, 2026, the US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting an executive order that sought to limit it. The ruling rested on the …

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International Relations

PM Modi and Iranian President Discuss Peace in West Asia and Freedom of Navigation

PM Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call on June 30, 2026, on the West Asia situation. India stressed peace, stability and …

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Science & Tech

Reimagining Sovereign AI for India's Strategic Future

As major economies shape AI policy around national advantage, India must craft a sovereign AI strategy. It should use the best foreign models to grow …

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Economy

India's Low-Growth MSME Sector: What Holds Small Enterprises Back

India's 79.2 million unincorporated enterprises employ a vast workforce but generate just 6.5% of national GVA. Most are near-solo, low-productivity units where self-employment is a …

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Economy

India Revamps the Index of Industrial Production (IIP); Output Grows 5.1% in May 2026

India revamped its Index of Industrial Production (IIP) with a 2022-23 base year and switched to a Producer Price Index deflator, improving GDP data. Industrial …

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Geography

Why Delhi ‘Felt Like’ 53°C: Wet-Bulb Heat and the Monsoon’s Onset

Delhi’s thermometer read 37°C but ‘felt like’ 53°C because unusually high humidity slowed the evaporation of sweat. The piece explains the heat index and the …

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Science & Tech

NASA Launches Robot Mission to Rescue Falling Swift Space Telescope

NASA began a robotic mission on June 30, 2026 to rescue its ageing Swift space telescope, which is falling towards Earth. A robot built by …

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Environment

Government Plans to Revive India’s Struggling Tiger Reserves

India released a new roadmap to revive its weakest tiger reserves, shifting focus from counting tigers to fixing poor habitats. Though the national tally rose …

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Economy

India's Fiscal Deficit at 9.6% of FY27 Target by End-May

India's fiscal deficit reached 9.6% of the FY27 target (about 1.62 trillion rupees) by end-May 2026, narrowing sharply after a record RBI dividend of 2.87 …

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Economy

RBI Releases Financial Stability Report, June 2026

The RBI released the June 2026 Financial Stability Report, finding India's financial system resilient with sound banks, NBFCs and insurers. It flagged elevated global risks …

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