Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced the development of modern sports grounds in villages across the state to combat drug abuse among youth. The initiative aims to channelize their energy positively, with plans to develop 4,000 grounds in the first phase, involving international medalists in coaching.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the opposition for a spelling error on a banner during a protest concerning electoral roll revisions in Bihar. The opposition alleges that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls is being misused to suppress votes.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of enabling electoral fraud in Karnataka, claiming to possess “100% proof” of voter manipulation. He alleged voter deletions, unauthorized additions, and suspicious new voters. Gandhi also targeted the Standardisation of Electoral Rolls drive in Bihar, warning the Election Commission of consequences.

The Air India Flight AI 171 crash is under investigation, focusing on ten critical seconds in the cockpit. A Bloomberg report highlights unexplained actions, including the simultaneous cutoff of engine fuel switches shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Confusion and delays in resetting the switches, coupled with the aircraft's low altitude, prevented engine reignition.

Marking its 70th anniversary, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has emerged as India's largest trade union, surpassing Left-leaning organizations. Rooted in RSS's philosophy of social harmony, BMS advocates cooperation over class conflict. Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the union's journey as a vindication of RSS's worldview, urging adaptation to modern challenges while upholding core principles and cautioning against hubris.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has strongly criticized Goa CM Pramod Sawant's remarks regarding the Mahadayi river water project, deeming them an insult to the people of Karnataka. Karnataka vows to fight for its rightful share of the project legally, politically, and morally, emphasizing the project's importance for North Karnataka's drinking water needs.

India has called for renewed dialogue and diplomacy to achieve peace in the Middle East, emphasizing that temporary pauses in hostilities are insufficient. Addressing the UN Security Council, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni stressed the need for a ceasefire, release of hostages, and a two-state solution.

Following Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation as Vice President, the government refuted claims that he was compelled to immediately vacate his official residence. Opposition parties are questioning the circumstances surrounding his departure, suggesting potential pressure to step down despite the official reason being health concerns. The Election Commission has begun the process to elect a new vice president.

The BJP has strongly criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's suggestion of a possible election boycott in Bihar, viewing it as a sign of the Mahagathbandhan's fear of defeat. The BJP claims Yadav's opposition to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls failed to gain public support.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London for a two-day visit, commencing the first leg of his two-nation tour. He was warmly greeted by the Indian community and expressed gratitude for their support. Discussions with UK leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will focus on the Free Trade Agreement, extradition of fugitives like Vijay Mallya, and concerns regarding Khalistani groups.

The Election Commission of India has initiated the process for electing the new Vice President, with the poll schedule announcement expected soon. Pre-announcement activities, including preparing the electoral college and finalizing election officers, are underway.

Odisha police are investigating a case where a 15-year-old girl claimed she was set on fire by three men in Puri. However, initial investigations, including CCTV footage analysis and witness statements, have not corroborated her account of the incident.

With the deadline looming for enumeration form submissions in Bihar, the Election Commission has identified a significant number of discrepancies. Approximately one lakh electors are untraceable, and an additional 55 lakh are reported as deceased, permanently migrated, or enrolled in multiple locations.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has achieved a milestone in India's Deep Ocean Mission by successfully developing the personnel sphere for the MATSYA-6000 submersible. This vessel is designed to carry humans to depths of 6,000 meters. The accomplishment involved overcoming challenges in welding thick titanium plates, marking a significant advancement for underwater exploration and resource assessment.

Hyderabad's drug treatment clinic witnessed a staggering 1300% surge in patient footfall over five years, reaching 9,832 cases by January 2025, the highest spike in India. Primarily treating alcohol, adulterated toddy, and cannabis addictions, the Institute of Mental Health clinic now sees about 30 patients daily.

Concerns are rising over a potential mine collapse in Jamunia, Dhanbad, where approximately 12 miners are feared trapped in an illegal coal mine. While officials claim no evidence of a collapse has been found, political parties are trading accusations regarding the prevalence of illegal mining in the region. The governing and opposition parties attacked each other over the illegal mining menace in the coal belt.

A violent incident at a Kalyan paediatric clinic took a new turn after CCTV footage revealed that the receptionist had slapped a woman before being assaulted by her relative, Gokul Jha. Earlier, a viral video showed Jha kicking and dragging the receptionist. He was later arrested, and the case sparked political protests and public outrage.

Jammu and Kashmir Police convened a high-level meeting to fortify security measures for the University of Kashmir's upcoming alumni meet. Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Supreme Court judges Surya Kant and Vikram Nath, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, and J&K LG Manoj Sinha are expected to attend the event on July 27.

PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to speak at the upcoming UNGA session in September, indicating a potential visit to the US. He is listed to address the assembly on Sept 26, although leaders can later nominate someone else. Modi's schedule includes visits to China and Japan, hosting Vladimir Putin, and the Quad leaders summit.

Telangana's chief minister, Revanth Reddy, has urged for a leader from Telangana to be chosen as the next Vice President, following Jagdeep Dhankhar's unexpected resignation. He strongly advocated for Bandaru Dattatreya, highlighting his OBC background and past political marginalization by the NDA. Reddy criticized the NDA for allegedly downgrading OBC leaders in South India, particularly in Telangana.