Daily Bulletin

To commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, a 125-foot-tall statue and a national security research institute in his name will be established in Kolkata. The initiatives are part of a two-year national festival running from July 6, 2025, to July 6, 2027. The government highlighted Dr. Mookerjee's legacy, linking his vision of national integration to the abrogation of Article 370 and his educational philosophy of instruction in the mother tongue to the National Education Policy. The West Bengal government has also declared his birth anniversary, July 6, a public holiday.

The 40th death anniversary of former Union Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram was commemorated at Samta Sthal in New Delhi on July 6, 2026. The ceremony paid tribute to his contributions as Union Minister for Food and Agriculture during the Green Revolution and as Defence Minister during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.

The West Bengal government has initiated several governance reforms, including the passage of the Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to take stringent action against criminals and the formation of a 'Durga Suraksha Squad' for women's safety. Additionally, two high-level committees have been constituted: one headed by Justice Brijendra Nath to investigate corruption cases and another to oversee the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in the state. The government also stated that the process to identify and deport infiltrators has been initiated.

On its 5th Foundation Day, the Ministry of Cooperation highlighted significant progress in strengthening the cooperative sector, including the creation of a digital database of 8.58 lakh societies with 32 crore members. Under a Rs. 3,000 crore computerisation project, 50,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) have been upgraded, with 55,000 now functioning as Common Service Centres. The ministry also reported a substantial improvement in the financial health of cooperative banks, with the gross NPA of Urban Cooperative Banks declining from 12.8% to 6.2% over five years.

The Ministry of Cooperation launched several new initiatives on its 5th Foundation Day, including the Gomay Cooperative Society to promote a circular economy in the dairy sector. For Urban Cooperative Banks, it introduced 'Sahakar CBS', a centralised core banking platform, and 'Sahakar Sahayogi', an AI-powered conversational platform. A key Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between Bharat Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to enhance the national seed system.

The Office of the Principal Controller of Communication Accounts in Delhi will hold a Pension Adalat on August 06, 2026, to resolve grievances for retired personnel of the Department of Telecommunications, BSNL, and MTNL. Pensioners must register their complaints regarding pension settlement and disbursement by July 20, 2026.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted extensive search operations at 26 locations across eleven States and Union Territories in connection with an alleged funds misappropriation case. The searches are part of an investigation into four separate criminal cases filed against officials of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

Amid an ongoing investigation into alleged donation irregularities, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has accepted the resignations of its general secretary, Shri Champat Rai, and a trustee, Dr. Anil Mishra. Shri Krishna Mohan has been appointed as the interim general secretary of the trust, which oversees the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The probe has so far led to the arrest of eight individuals connected to the case.

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has uncovered a large-scale synthetic milk racket operating across the state. Coordinated raids were conducted in five districts—Thane, Ahilyanagar, Solapur, Jalna, and Pune—to address public health concerns arising from the circulation of adulterated milk.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved several high-level appointments, naming senior IPS officer Shri Amit Garg as Director of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Shri Alok Kumar Mittal will head the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), and Shri Sujeet Pandey has been appointed Director of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA).

The Government of Goa has launched a mobile application to formalize and regulate its iconic motorcycle taxi services. This initiative aims to enhance convenience for tourists and residents by providing a structured digital platform for booking the popular mode of transport.

Congress MLA Shri Arif Masood announced his intention to challenge the inclusion of non-Muslim members in the Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board by approaching the Supreme Court. He contends that the composition of Waqf Boards, statutory bodies governed by the Waqf Act, 1995, is a key issue already being examined by the apex court.

The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide on the show-cause notice issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat within two weeks. The court's intervention pertains to disciplinary proceedings initiated by the national sports governing body against the prominent athlete.

The Madhya Pradesh government has altered its procurement policy for school uniforms, opting to source them from large private firms instead of women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs). According to a new tender, only companies with a minimum turnover of ₹700 crore in the last three years will be eligible, effectively shifting the supply chain away from the previous community-based model.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for by-elections to six assembly constituencies across Bihar, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal. Polling will be conducted on July 30, with the counting of votes and declaration of results scheduled for August 3.

An investigation has been launched in Uttar Pradesh following the death of a man in police custody who was accused of raping his stepdaughter. According to police, the individual fell ill while detained and subsequently died, prompting an official probe into the circumstances of the custodial death.

Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Baruipur, Kolkata, following tensions over the suspected rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl. The incident has escalated politically, with Trinamool Congress leaders alleging that central forces prevented them from meeting the victim's family.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alleging attempts to influence witnesses in the probe of the Karur stampede. The incident occurred in September 2025 during a political rally addressed by C Joseph Vijay, who is now the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Central Government on petitions filed by the Delhi Gymkhana Club. The club is challenging a show-cause notice for eviction issued by the government, which required its representatives to explain why eviction proceedings should not be pursued.

The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has set an export target of USD 15 billion for the leather and footwear sector, a significant increase from the current USD 4-4.5 billion. To achieve this, the government is expanding its network of Free Trade Agreements, with an FTA with the United Kingdom set to take effect on July 15, 2026, and negotiations with Canada, the GCC, and Mercosur underway. Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal urged the industry to diversify beyond the 15 countries that currently account for 77% of exports and to enhance quality by collaborating with institutions like the National Institute of Design (NID) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

India's steel sector recorded robust growth in the first quarter of FY 2026-27, with domestic consumption of finished steel rising by 8.3% to 41.6 million tonnes. Crude steel production grew by 3.0% to 42.1 million tonnes. However, the country remained a net importer of finished steel, as imports surged by 49.2% to 2.06 million tonnes, outpacing the 31.4% growth in exports, which stood at 1.59 million tonnes.

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of hot-rolled flat steel from China, Japan, and Russia. The probe follows complaints from domestic producers regarding alleged unfair pricing and aims to protect the domestic industry from injury.

MECON Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, has been granted 'Miniratna Category-I' status. This upgrade recognises the company's consistent financial performance and provides it with greater operational and financial autonomy to pursue business expansion.

The National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) reported a 44% year-on-year increase in iron ore production for June 2026, reaching 5.15 million tonnes. The cumulative production for the first quarter of FY 2026-27 stood at 15.10 million tonnes, reflecting strong operational performance.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the period of Directions imposed on Samarth Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Osmanabad, Maharashtra. The restrictions on the bank's operations, under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, are aimed at protecting depositors' interests.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the period of Directions imposed on Sadbhav Nagrik Sahakari Bank Maryadit, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. The regulatory restrictions on the co-operative bank's business activities, under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, will remain in force for a further period.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced it will conduct a 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on July 06, 2026, under its Liquidity Adjustment Facility. VRR auctions are a primary tool used by the central bank to inject short-term liquidity into the banking system.

Indian equity markets recorded significant gains, with the benchmark BSE Sensex index climbing 521 points to close trading. Concurrently, the NSE Nifty 50 index also demonstrated strong performance, crossing the notable milestone of 24,400.

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued to be net buyers in the Indian equity market, with data from July 5, 2026, showing a total net investment of ₹708 crore. This sustained inflow indicates continued foreign investor confidence in the domestic economy.

Apple has reinstated direct credit and debit card payment options for its App Store and other services in India, allowing users to add funds via Mastercard and Visa networks. The company also announced that support for India's indigenous card payment network, RuPay, will be introduced in the near future.

A section of the 'Missing Link' project on the Mumbai-Pune expressway, inaugurated in May 2026, has been partially shut down due to a landslide near a tunnel exit. The incident has disrupted traffic on the critical infrastructure corridor, highlighting maintenance challenges during severe weather.

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog organised the Regional AIM SUMVAAD-East Chapter 2026 in Bhubaneswar to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Eastern India. During the conclave, the AIM-Odisha Chapter was launched as a collaborative platform for Atal Incubation Centres and Atal Community Innovation Centres across the state.

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) reported that its Flying Squads conducted 173 inspections between June 14 and June 30, 2026, identifying 62 violations. Based on the findings, the Enforcement Task Force has proposed actions including the closure of four industrial units and the sealing of 27 DG sets.

The Rourkela Steel Plant of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has launched a CO₂ Dashboard, a first-of-its-kind digital platform to monitor and manage carbon emissions in real-time. The initiative, which uses 100% ERP-SAP based data integration, is a significant step towards promoting green steel production in India.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Red alert' for Mumbai and several districts in Maharashtra, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall that has caused widespread disruption. Authorities have ordered the closure of all schools and colleges and issued a work-from-home advisory as the city grapples with extensive waterlogging and disruptions to transport. The severe monsoon activity has also led to a fatal landslide in Pune's Maval tehsil.

The Department of Commerce held a 'Chintan Shivir' in Chennai to discuss seafood export opportunities under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The agreement with the European Free Trade Association nations—Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland—provides significant tariff concessions, including the elimination of a 55% import duty on fish feed by Iceland and a 13.16% duty on fish and shrimp feed by Norway.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commenced a five-day, three-nation tour of the Indo-Pacific region with his arrival in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he was formally received by President Mr. Prabowo Subianto. The visit, which also includes New Zealand and Australia, aims to build upon the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2018. In a significant diplomatic gesture, the Prime Minister's aircraft was escorted by Indonesian Air Force fighter jets upon entering the country's airspace.

Following the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, the Iranian government formally expressed its gratitude to India for its gesture of solidarity. An Indian delegation, which included senior political figures such as Congress leader Mr. Salman Khursheed and People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, attended the event to pay their respects.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported that over 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan over the last six months. According to the agency, the majority of these casualties resulted from drone strikes amid the ongoing conflict in the country.

The Indian National Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'stony silence' on Israel's military actions, following a claim by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he had India's support. The opposition party stated that receiving a 'certificate from Netanyahu is no badge of honour,' highlighting his perceived international isolation.

The Indian Maritime University (IMU) has been recognised as one of the world's top 10 maritime universities, with registrations for its entrance test increasing five-fold to 73,395 in 2026 from 14,751 in 2014. The university has also seen an 18-fold rise in the enrolment of girl cadets and a significant expansion in research projects, valued at Rs. 10.78 crore in 2026. Future plans under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 include modernising its Mumbai and Kolkata campuses and establishing new Centres of Excellence.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur is establishing a second campus on a 70-acre plot in Moshi, Pune, following a land allotment by the Maharashtra Government. The new campus will focus on specialised areas such as manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and digital technologies, making IIM Nagpur the only IIM to operate a second full-fledged campus.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is organising a national workshop in Bhubaneswar to develop a roadmap for transforming Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) into national knowledge hubs, which will conclude with the adoption of the Bhubaneswar Declaration. During the event, the ministry will also launch "TribeX," a first-of-its-kind digital learning platform dedicated to preserving and disseminating India's tribal arts, culture, languages, and traditional knowledge.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Udaipur has launched a new online bilingual Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme, offered in both Hindi and English. Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal noted that such technology-enabled courses align with the New Education Policy and can help bridge the rural-urban educational divide.

The film 'Satluj' was removed from the OTT streaming platform ZEE5 two days after its release in India, drawing condemnation from political leaders in Punjab. Critics have termed the removal an act of censorship, raising concerns about freedom of expression and the content moderation policies of streaming services.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has approved the closure of over 55 engineering colleges across India, primarily due to low student enrollment and faculty shortages. While existing students will be allowed to complete their degrees, these institutions, with the highest number in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, are barred from new admissions.

The Indian Navy is set to commission its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, INS Mahendragiri, on July 11, 2026, in Visakhapatnam. Designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, the frigate features over 75% indigenous content, advanced stealth capabilities, and a state-of-the-art suite of indigenous weapons.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 2.128 kg of cocaine, valued at approximately ₹10.65 crore, at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on July 5, 2026. A female foreign national arriving from Freetown was arrested after the narcotics were found concealed in her trolley bags.

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) supplied the entire 5,700 tonnes of special steel used for constructing three recently commissioned Indian Navy vessels: INS Dunagiri, INS Agray, and INS Sanshodhak. This highlights the PSU's contribution to India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed in an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur, highlighting the persistent security challenges in the region. Following the attack, the Manipur police confirmed that security operations have been launched to apprehend the perpetrators.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet in the Pahalgam terror attack case, formally naming Hafiz Saeed for his role in the conspiracy. Saeed has been implicated as the chief of the proscribed terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy, The Resistance Front, with the charge sheet detailing the role of Pakistan-based handlers.

The Central Government is reportedly considering an increase in the retention percentage of Agniveers for permanent service in the armed forces. This review of the Agnipath scheme comes as the first batch of recruits nears the completion of its four-year tenure, with the original provision allowing for up to 25% of each batch to be retained.

A YouTuber known as 'Raavan' has been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in Andhra Pradesh and remanded to 14-day judicial custody. The action follows an allegation that the individual uploaded a video praising the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist).