Daily Bulletin

The 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv was inaugurated in Dehradun, marking the first time the event has been organised in partnership with a state government under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme. The five-day festival, inaugurated by Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju and Uttarakhand CM Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, features 150 stalls to provide a national platform for artisans. Since its inception in 2024, the festival has benefited over 550 artisans.

The Joint Committee studying the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, for 'One Nation, One Election' concluded its consultations in Goa. The committee, chaired by Shri P.P. Chaudhary, engaged with stakeholders including the Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker and civil society representatives. Proponents argue that simultaneous polls could yield economic savings of nearly ₹7 lakh crore and strengthen governance, with the committee developing safeguards like constructive votes of no-confidence to ensure government stability.

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched a Monthly Webinar Series on Best Practices under the National Health Mission (NHM) on World Population Day. The initiative, chaired by NHM Mission Director Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, aims to facilitate cross-learning of healthcare innovations among States and UTs. The inaugural session, attended by over 500 officials, focused on 'Anemia, Child and Adolescent Health'.

The Department of Legal Affairs and the Bar Council of India jointly organised a National Conference to formulate a Ten-Year Perspective Action Plan for promoting legal education in regional languages. The plan aims to create a structured framework for a bilingual and progressively multilingual legal education model to enhance access to justice. A National Steering Committee will be established to oversee implementation, leveraging technology like AI-enabled translation tools.

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Jayaprakash Narayan Library in New Delhi, a modern facility with over 32,000 books and digital access to one crore e-books. During the event, Shri Shah urged the Delhi Government to formulate a plan to interconnect all city libraries and link them with schools to foster a reading culture, citing a successful model implemented in his Gandhinagar constituency.

The West Bengal state government has constituted a nine-member panel to examine the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill for the state. The committee is tasked with a thorough review of the proposed legislation and its potential implications, marking the formal beginning of the state's evaluation process for a common civil code.

The Government of Odisha has directed its Crime Branch to investigate significant factual errors discovered in state-run school textbooks. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that a First Information Report (FIR) would be filed to probe a potential "conspiracy," aiming to ensure accountability and maintain the integrity of educational materials.

The Karnataka government is likely to conduct Panchayat polls in October or November 2026, according to Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Eshwar Khandre. A formal proposal will be submitted to the State Election Commission following the completion of constituency delimitation and the finalisation of the reservation matrix.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has criticised the Union Government for the continued delay in restoring statehood to the region. He questioned the Centre's intentions, highlighting a key political demand in Jammu and Kashmir since its reorganisation into a Union Territory in 2019.

A Union government-appointed committee has upheld the ban on the web series 'Satluj', citing concerns over national 'sovereignty and security'. The decision reinforces the initial order by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to remove the series from Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms for Indian viewers.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced unexpected candidate selections for upcoming by-elections, notably replacing its nominee for the Bankipur assembly seat in Bihar. In Madhya Pradesh, the party also opted for a new candidate in the Datia constituency over senior leader Narottam Mishra, suggesting a strategic shift in its selection process.

West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari stated he would not classify the killing of Indrajit Mondal in Baruipur as a 'lynching'. Mondal was killed by a mob that suspected his involvement in the rape and murder of a minor. Mr. Adhikari alleged the killing was orchestrated by 'radical communal forces' and noted that the state government had provided ₹25 lakh and a job to the victim's family.

The national food regulator has issued a formal notice to quick-commerce platform Swiggy Instamart following multiple consumer complaints. The action was prompted by reports of the platform delivering expired products, including whey protein, rotten eggs, and spoiled milk, raising scrutiny on quality control in the online grocery sector.

On the 11th anniversary of the Digital India programme, the government highlighted the success of the eSaras platform in promoting rural livelihoods for over 8.99 crore members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Developed under the DAY-NRLM scheme, the platform is integrated with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and leverages Digital Public Infrastructure like UMANG and BHASHINI to create a national marketplace, supporting the vision of creating 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' by 2029.

The Union Government has approved the establishment of a 'Street Food Hub' in Lakhanpur, Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir, under the PM SVANidhi initiative. Lakhanpur is among the first towns selected for the plan, which aims to create organised vending spaces at tourist destinations. The project will receive financial assistance of ₹4 crore from the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.

The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme has sanctioned loans to over two lakh micro-enterprises, leveraging project investments exceeding ₹20,300 crore. The milestone is estimated to have generated nearly 11 lakh employment opportunities, with 44% of the beneficiaries being women entrepreneurs. Over 75,000 enterprises have been integrated into the formal economy through Udyam, FSSAI, and GST registrations.

Northern Railway has announced that it surpassed its operational and revenue targets for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27, from April to June 2026. The railway zone reported achieving significant milestones in operational efficiency, revenue generation, passenger services, and ticket checking during this period.

Contributions to Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) increased by 2.7% in June 2026 compared to the previous month, according to data released on July 10. The growth indicates continued strong participation from retail investors in the mutual fund market and is seen as a positive indicator of domestic investor confidence.

Amidst public concerns over vehicle performance, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Lal defended the use of E20 petrol (petrol blended with 20% ethanol), asserting that it is safe for vehicles. While acknowledging a drop in mileage, he termed the opposition to the fuel as politically motivated against the country's biofuel policy.

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has identified Hyderabad as a key city for India's future growth in Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, and electronics manufacturing. Speaking at an Industry Leader Town Hall in the city, he stated that Hyderabad's ecosystem is central to the government's vision of making India a global technology hub.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) with a unique horizontal landing methodology, distinct from the vertical landings of SpaceX or China's net-based recovery. The winged-body vehicle, designed to land on a runway, has completed preliminary helicopter drop-tests as ISRO advances towards a future orbital trial.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is scheduled to lead a 'Paryavaran Sanrakshan Sankalp' program at the PUSA Campus, New Delhi. The event aims to transform environmental conservation into a people's movement through public participation. The Minister will interact with approximately 17,000 'Vriksh Mitras' from across the country and lead a plantation drive.

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted an inspection of 17 urban road stretches, spanning 46.87 kilometres, in Noida and Greater Noida to assess compliance with dust control norms. The inspection revealed that 8 of the 17 stretches lacked complete end-to-end paving, prompting the CAQM to direct the Noida and GNIDA authorities to expedite redevelopment works.

Two individuals were killed in separate attacks by wild elephants in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, raising the death toll from such incidents in the state to three within a week. The recurring attacks highlight the escalating challenge of human-wildlife conflict and have caused widespread panic in local villages.

A study by Oxford University, published in the Sustainable Cities and Society journal, has identified 14 Indian cities among the top 50 globally most vulnerable to extreme heat. The research assessed heat vulnerability by incorporating socioeconomic and infrastructural factors, providing a more comprehensive risk analysis beyond just temperature exposure.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi concluded a two-day official visit to New Zealand, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over four decades, witnessing the exchange of five MoUs to enhance cooperation in defence, tourism, sports, disaster management, and dairy. During his visit, he addressed the 'Kia Ora Modi' diaspora event in Auckland, highlighting India's economic growth and seeking deeper collaboration in emerging sectors like space technology and sports, particularly rugby coaching.

Addressing the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting in Nagpur, Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari called for deeper cooperation among member nations to build sustainable transport systems. He highlighted India's development of the world's second-largest road network and sustainable practices under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Key initiatives showcased included the use of recycled materials in road construction and the installation of bamboo crash barriers.

A tourist speedboat carrying 32 Indian nationals capsized near Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam on July 11, 2026, resulting in the deaths of 15 Indian tourists. A rescue operation saved 21 individuals, including 17 passengers and four crew members. The Embassy of India in Hanoi has confirmed that two of the deceased were from Andhra Pradesh and is coordinating with Vietnamese authorities to provide assistance to the victims' families.

India and New Zealand have formally elevated their bilateral relationship to a "strategic partnership" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit. The two nations have set a new bilateral trade target of ₹35,000 crore to be achieved by 2030, aiming to deepen cooperation in key sectors including defence, security, and trade within the Indo-Pacific region.

International media scrutiny regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policy of not holding formal press conferences has reportedly intensified during his visit to New Zealand. This follows similar questions raised by journalists in Australia and a controversy in Norway, indicating a growing global media focus on the issue of press access.

India has formally requested the United States to withdraw a proposed 12.5% tariff on certain Indian goods, which the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) linked to concerns over forced labour. The Indian government has objected to the USTR's determination and is pushing for bilateral negotiations to resolve the trade dispute.

Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer Satyanjal Pandey is expected to be appointed as India's next charge d'affaires at its High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan. Mr. Pandey, who currently serves as the Deputy High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka, would take on a crucial diplomatic role in managing bilateral relations.

Addressing a conference in Doda, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has democratised learning and spurred a startup boom, with India's ecosystem growing from 350 in 2014 to over 2.3 lakh. He also highlighted the success of the CSIR Aroma Mission's Lavender Revolution in the region, proposing the development of a hub for Himalayan StartUps in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH and CSIR.

The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will commemorate the 3rd NAMASTE Day on July 14 in Kolkata to honour sanitation workers. The National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme, launched in 2023-24, aims to achieve zero fatalities in sanitation work by promoting mechanization and eliminating hazardous manual cleaning. Commemorative events will include occupational safety training and health camps.

The Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (AYJNISHD), Mumbai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ksham Innovation Private Limited. The collaboration aims to advance the research, clinical validation, and development of next-generation assistive technologies for persons with hearing impairments, focusing on creating an affordable and accessible hearing-care ecosystem in India.

A report by several think tanks has urged the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to launch a dedicated programme for training and recruiting women as electric bus drivers. The recommendation aims to align with the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, promoting gender diversity in public transport and creating non-traditional employment opportunities for women in urban mobility.

Manipur Police have arrested two individuals in connection with an arson attack where a mob set fire to six houses, escalating inter-community tensions. The incident was reportedly triggered by a protest against an inter-district economic blockade, underscoring the persistent security challenges in the state.

The next edition of the biennial air show and aviation exhibition, Aero India-2027, is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru from February 8 to 12, 2027. The event serves as a major platform for global and domestic manufacturers to showcase military and civil aircraft, aiming to boost India's defence manufacturing and export capabilities.

The Indian Navy has formally commissioned its new stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, in a ceremony led by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Named after a mountain range in the Eastern Ghats, the warship's induction significantly enhances the Navy's combat fleet and strategic maritime capabilities.

The Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune secured 34 Gold Medals at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) Convocation 2026, reinforcing its position as a premier medical institution. AFMC is also recognised as India’s highest-ranked Government Medical College and the 3rd Best Medical College overall in the India Today–MDRA 2026 Rankings.

Legendary playback singer S. Janaki, revered as the 'Nightingale of the South', passed away at the age of 88. Her career spanned over six decades, during which she recorded an estimated 48,000 songs in more than 17 languages. She was a recipient of four National Film Awards and 33 various State Film Awards for her contributions to Indian music.

The Indian women's compound archery team has secured a silver medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 4. The Archery World Cup is a premier annual international circuit organised by the World Archery Federation for the sport's elite athletes.

Fortune India has named Nita Ambani as the most powerful woman in its 'Most Powerful Women 2026' list. The annual compilation recognises influential women whose leadership and strategic vision are making a significant impact on India's economic and business landscape.