- Daily Wrap | Bilkul Online | 09 July 2026
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Top National News Updates
- India and Australia deepen strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced key agreements covering defence cooperation, clean energy, critical minerals and civil nuclear collaboration during Modi’s visit. - Three former TMC Rajya Sabha MPs join BJP
Former Trinamool Congress leaders Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Prakash Chik Baraik joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, marking a significant political development ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections. - IMD issues heavy rainfall alert across several states
The India Meteorological Department forecast widespread heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana and parts of central India, urging authorities to remain on alert. - Retail inflation expected to move above RBI’s 4% target
Economists expect June retail inflation to rise on the back of higher food and fuel prices, though it is likely to remain within the Reserve Bank of India’s tolerance band. - India to host 29 international sporting events
The Union Sports Ministry unveiled an ambitious calendar of 29 global sporting events over the next two years to strengthen India’s preparations for its 2036 Olympic bid. - Centre pushes digital governance with new EPFO services
The government expanded digital services for EPFO subscribers, simplifying provident fund-related processes and improving access for millions of employees. - Indian Navy investigates drone crash near Porbandar
A Drishti-10 surveillance drone crashed during a training sortie near Porbandar in Gujarat. No casualties were reported and an inquiry has been ordered. - Doctor assault sparks protests in Maharashtra
Medical professionals staged demonstrations demanding stronger security measures after an assault on a doctor triggered widespread concern across the state. - US-Iran conflict escalates further
Fresh US strikes on Iranian targets were followed by Iranian missile and drone attacks on American military installations in the Gulf, heightening fears of a wider regional conflict. - Global oil prices remain under pressure
Concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz continued to keep oil markets volatile as geopolitical tensions intensified. - Australia probes death linked to nationwide telecom outage
South Australian police launched an investigation into a reported death connected to a massive Telstra network outage that disrupted emergency services across the country. - NATO members step up diplomatic efforts
World leaders intensified diplomatic engagement to prevent the Middle East conflict from expanding further, with several countries calling for immediate de-escalation. - Climate concerns continue worldwide
Extreme weather events, including severe heat conditions in parts of Europe and heavy rainfall in Asia, kept climate resilience high on the global agenda.
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