National News Highlights
1. Supreme Court hears pleas challenging CEC Gyanesh Kumar and voter-roll revision
The Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s functioning and the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
2. Protests intensify in Delhi and Mumbai over voter-roll changes
Youth and opposition supporters continued protests demanding the resignation of Election Commission chief Gyanesh Kumar. The Election Commission maintains that the voter-roll exercise aims to remove duplicate and ineligible entries.
3. Jaishankar says India engaging with Russia and Ukraine on peace efforts
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India is in discussions with both Russia and Ukraine, including issues related to Black Sea shipping, grain and energy exports and measures to prevent attacks.
4. Heavy rain warning issued for parts of southern India
The IMD forecast heavy rainfall over parts of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, with thunderstorms and gusty winds also expected in several areas.
5. Gandak flood situation improves in Bihar
The Gandak River has begun receding, although several areas remain affected by flooding. Nearly 9.87 lakh people across six districts have been affected.
6. Delhi Police bust alleged interstate heroin network
Delhi Police said it dismantled an alleged interstate heroin supply and manufacturing network and arrested four people. Drugs and other contraband worth around ₹50 crore were recovered.
7. Six constituencies set for bye-elections
Campaigning has ended for bye-elections covering five Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal and one Lok Sabha seat in Assam. Voting is scheduled for Tuesday.
8. Third tremor in 24 hours recorded in Maharashtra’s Hingoli
A magnitude 2.5 tremor was recorded in Hingoli district, the third earthquake-related tremor reported in the area within 24 hours.
9. Andhra Pradesh gets first instalment for 3 lakh rural houses
The first instalment for three lakh houses under PMAY-Gramin 2.0 was released in Andhra Pradesh. The houses have a sanctioned value of ₹3,600 crore.
10. Asian Games conclude; India finishes fourth with 85 medals
The 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya concluded after more than two weeks of competition. India finished fourth in the medal table with 85 medals.
International News Highlights
1. Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets conditions outlined by Tehran.
2. Yemen announces major military operation against Houthis
Yemen’s leadership announced an expanded military operation targeting the Iran-backed Houthi movement, signalling a significant escalation in the regional conflict.
3. Zelenskyy signals tougher action against Russian energy targets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine intends to intensify attacks against Russian oil refineries in response to increased Russian air attacks.
4. Brazil votes in presidential election
Brazil held the first round of its presidential election, with former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva among the leading candidates and a runoff appearing likely.
5. Japan rules out another release of crude from national reserves
Japan’s government said it currently has no plans for another release of crude oil from its national reserves following supplies already released amid regional energy disruptions.
Quote of the Day
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
— Peter Drucker
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