Daily News Wrap – BILKULONLINE
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National News Highlights
1. India-China border talks resume in Beijing
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks on the India-China boundary question. Maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border remained a key focus.
2. NIA raids five locations in cyber-terrorism probe
The National Investigation Agency searched locations in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Bihar and Delhi in a case involving alleged DDoS attacks on 54 government websites during Operation Sindoor. Two accused have already been arrested.
3. Bihar exam-leak protests intensify
Police used water cannons and detained protesters in Patna who were marching towards the Governor’s residence demanding cancellation of a civil-services recruitment examination over allegations of question-paper leaks and other irregularities.
4. IIT Delhi student death sparks investigation and protests
Police registered an FIR following the death of M.Sc. Physics student Rishikesh Kumar on the IIT Delhi campus. The institute has also faced student protests over the incident, with investigators examining available evidence and records.
5. IISc scientists find promising anti-superbug enzyme
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have identified an enzyme derived from microbes in cow gut that can break down biofilms—the protective layer formed by bacteria such as Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The finding could offer a new approach against antibiotic-resistant infections.
6. Heavy rain causes road cave-ins in Gurugram
Several road sections in Gurugram caved in following heavy rainfall, disrupting traffic and raising fresh questions about drainage and infrastructure resilience in the Delhi-NCR region.
7. Supreme Court refuses to reopen CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation portal
The Supreme Court declined to direct CBSE to reopen the re-evaluation/answer-sheet verification window for Class 12 students who raised concerns over the On-Screen Marking system.
8. RRB NTPC undergraduate CBT-1 results released
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the 2026 NTPC Undergraduate CBT-1 results and zone-wise merit lists. Candidates who qualified will proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
9. ED uncovers pan-India ‘digital arrest’ cyber-fraud network
An Enforcement Directorate investigation originating in Goa has reportedly linked a cyber-fraud network to around 330 victims and ₹400 crore in suspected proceeds. Shell companies were allegedly created using the identities of employees, drivers and other people of modest means.
10. India marks 150 years of Vande Mataram
The nationwide commemoration of 150 years of Vande Mataram continues, with the government organising programmes around the National Song and its historical and cultural significance.
International News Highlights
1. US moves towards toughest-ever Iran sanctions
Washington is preparing a major new sanctions package against Iran and has warned countries doing business with Tehran that they could face consequences. Iran has strongly rejected the US pressure.
2. US prepares to return diplomats to Middle East embassies
The United States is preparing to send diplomats back to some Middle Eastern embassies that were evacuated during the Iran conflict, signalling an effort to restore normal diplomatic operations.
3. Gaza tensions continue amid peace efforts
Israel’s warning against children flying kites in Gaza has highlighted continuing security tensions in the war-ravaged territory. The development comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding a possible Gaza peace arrangement.
4. Britain and France pledge stronger backing for Ukraine
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, Britain and France pledged stronger military support for Kyiv, including greater access to defence capabilities, as the war with Russia continues.
5. China expands military activity in the South China Sea
China has added a new artificial island/installation as part of a reported expansion of its military infrastructure in the South China Sea, according to Reuters.
Quote of the Day
“The world order has changed.”
— António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
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