Daily Bulletin

The Prime Minister’s Office, under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Dr. P.K. Mishra, held a high-level meeting to review national preparedness for the potential impact of El Niño. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported an all-India rainfall deficit of -12% as of July 7 and forecast a weak to moderate El Niño. Dr. Mishra directed ministries to work with states to monitor vulnerable districts and manage resources, noting that contingency plans for 262 districts have been updated.

The Union Ministry of Railways has announced the construction of a new railway station on the Sikar–Ringas section in Rajasthan to improve connectivity for pilgrims visiting the Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple. The station, to be located approximately 11 kilometres from the temple, will feature modern passenger amenities and architecture reflecting Rajasthan's heritage. The project aims to enhance regional connectivity, promote tourism, and stimulate the local economy by providing safer travel for devotees.

The Union Ministry of Education has established the National Academic Depository (NAD), a digital framework for storing and verifying academic awards, implemented via the DigiLocker platform. Governed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Information Technology Act, 2000, NAD integrates with the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR). This ecosystem supports the academic mobility goals of the National Education Policy 2020.

The Union Ministry of Education has released the Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2025-26. These comprehensive indices evaluate the performance of the school education system across India on parameters such as Learning Outcomes, Access, and Infrastructure. The PGI-S framework uses 70 indicators with a total weightage of 1000 points, while the PGI-D framework uses 70 indicators with a weightage of 600 points.

The four stakeholder states of the Narmada Project—Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra—have signed an agreement to resolve long-pending issues. Facilitated by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, the consensus settles outstanding financial dues mandated by the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal Award and also addresses matters of displacement and compensation for project-affected populations.

The Bombay High Court observed that recurrent flooding in Mumbai is a "creation of our own" and cannot be solely blamed on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The court highlighted that rampant encroachments, such as the conversion of footpaths into food stalls, block drains and significantly contribute to waterlogging.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has ordered the removal of the film 'Satluj' from the streaming platform Zee5, citing pro-Khalistani content. The directive was issued using the emergency powers of Section 69A of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, to regulate online content deemed a threat to national security.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a notice to Meta, directing it to disable Instagram advertisements allegedly promoting Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM). Following a BBC investigation, the company has until July 11 to provide a detailed explanation, while Meta has called the allegations "categorically inaccurate."