LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over the state's deteriorating law and order situation, even while his party remains a part of the NDA. Paswan's remarks follow a series of high-profile crimes in Bihar, leading the opposition to highlight potential rifts within the ruling alliance.
Banks in India will be closed on July 26, 2025, due to it being the fourth Saturday, following RBI guidelines. August will see closures on the 9th, 15th, 16th, and 23rd for various holidays. Digital banking remains accessible 24/7. While RBI mandates closures on Sundays and the second and fourth Saturdays, local festivals can also affect branch operations.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has increased the ex-gratia amount for Param Vir Chakra awardees. The amount has been increased from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.50 crore. This announcement was made on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Awardees will also continue to receive Rs 3 lakh as an annual grant.
The court also criticised what it described as a «caste system» within the judicial setup, where high court judges are seen as «savarn» and district judges as «shudras» and «les misérables.»
Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to be the most popular global leader, securing a 75% approval rating according to Morning Consult's latest data from July 4-10, 2025. He is followed by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Argentina's Javier Milei.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has strongly criticized Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy, citing recent US actions involving Pakistan as evidence of its failure. Ramesh highlighted President Trump's claims of intervening in India-Pakistan conflict, US Central Command's praise for Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts, and meetings between US officials and Pakistani leaders.
The Delhi government has asked the Supreme Court to rethink its 2018 ban. The ban prohibits older diesel and petrol vehicles in the National Capital Region. The government argues that newer BS-VI vehicles are much cleaner. They want a scientific study on the ban's necessity. The current rule disproportionately affects the middle class.
The BJP has intensified its criticism of Congress following Udit Raj's statement suggesting Rahul Gandhi could become a «second Ambedkar» with OBC support. Amit Malviya accused Congress of plotting to diminish Ambedkar's legacy, while Rahul Gandhi acknowledged his past failure to protect the OBC community and pledged to rectify it with a caste census.
DRDO successfully conducted flight trials of the advanced precision-guided ULPGM-V3 missile, launched from an indigenously developed UAV. Equipped with a high-definition dual-channel seeker and three modular warhead options, the missile can strike various targets in diverse terrains, day or night. This achievement significantly boosts India's defense capabilities, showcasing the readiness of the Indian industry to produce critical defense technologies.
India and Maldives have revitalized their relationship, marked by PM Modi's visit and a new $565 million line of credit. Agreements were signed to reduce Maldives' debt burden and boost economic cooperation through investment and trade. Both nations affirmed their commitment to security in the region, focusing on development projects and defense cooperation.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford suggests the AI 171 crash wasn't due to mechanical failure or accidental fuel control switch movement. He stated that they are confident that the crash was not due to mechanical issues with the Boeing fuel control unit. Indian authorities are investigating the crash and have requested patience for the final report.
The consumer affairs department has proposed that e-commerce companies add a «country of origin» filter to their websites and apps, enabling consumers to quickly select products based on their preferred country. While industry players generally agreed on the feasibility, concerns were raised about potential algorithm changes, compliance burdens for inventory-holding companies, and space constraints on mobile devices.
The murder of an Army man during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Kanpur will remain unsolved due to an illegible FIR. Despite efforts by the CFSL to reconstruct the document, the names of the accused and incident details remain undecipherable. The Supreme Court has directed the SIT and UP police to keep the case open for further investigation based on new information.
Following recent incidents and regulatory scrutiny, the Tata Group and the aviation ministry are collaborating to revitalise Air India. Discussions between N Chandrasekaran, aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, and airline management focused on addressing maintenance issues, leadership, and communication strategies. The priority is to restore flyer confidence by emphasizing safety over rapid growth, potentially involving Singapore Airlines more visibly in the process.
In a decades-old case, the SC is deliberating the fate of a 67-year-old man convicted of a 1979 murder. Hari Shankar Rai, involved in a college union fight, fatally stabbed a fellow student. The Allahabad High Court overturned a prior conviction, sentencing Rai to life imprisonment, a decision now under review by the SC, which is considering a reduced sentence of seven years.
The Lok Sabha is set to consider an all-party motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad HC due to a cash-in-house controversy. A similar motion in the Rajya Sabha, initially accepted by former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, was later deemed non-compliant, leading to his resignation amidst government unhappiness. Kiren Rijiju affirmed the unanimous decision for Varma's removal.
The Public Accounts Committee has criticized the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation and the coal ministry for their mishandling of a Rs 1,390 crore investment in Dewan Housing Finance Company. CMPFO failed to redeem debentures early, resulting in a significant loss from the investment. The ministry is blamed for oversight, and the PAC urges CMPFO to reassess its investment strategies to prevent future losses.
The Supreme Court urged a decorated fighter pilot, who participated in the Balakot strike, and his wife, an IT professional, to resolve their matrimonial dispute amicably. The court, hearing the pilot's plea to quash an FIR filed by his wife, advised them to forgive each other and move forward, rather than seeking revenge. The pilot alleged harassment and misuse of law by his wife and father-in-law.
Parliament proceedings faced disruptions for the fifth day due to opposition demands for a discussion on alleged electoral roll irregularities in Bihar. Despite government assurances of readiness for discussion, protests escalated, with opposition MPs tearing symbolic representations of the issue. The BJP criticized the opposition for neglecting important matters, including private members' bills and a bill concerning Scheduled Tribes.
In Bihar, over 7.2 crore electors actively participated in the special intensive revision process, submitting their signed enumeration forms before the deadline, securing their place in the draft electoral roll to be published on August 1. The Election Commission digitized these forms, acknowledging the efforts of various officials and political parties.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to initiate a discussion on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, with PM Modi expected to intervene. This debate aims to address concerns surrounding alleged intelligence failures and US President Trump's ceasefire claims. The government has expressed readiness to discuss all issues, including the Pahalgam attack, seeking to restore normalcy to Parliament after disruptions.
In a shocking incident in Ayodhya, two women and a man abandoned an elderly woman by a roadside in the dead of night. The frail woman, found unconscious, was rescued by police and taken to a medical college, where she died during treatment. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the abandonment and seeking to identify the culprits involved in this act of cruelty.
