| National News | Coal imports fell 12.95% in April 2026 | - Decline from 24.27 MT (2025) to 21.13 MT (2026). - Power sector imports dropped 24.89% to 3.51 MT. - Coking coal imports rose 1.34% to 6.01 MT. |
| MANAS helpline launched for drug reporting | - Launched on 18 July 2024 by MHA & NCB. - Helpline: 1933, linked to de-addiction helpline 14446. - Features multilingual support & digital ticketing. |
| Viksit Bharat - G-Ram G Act launched | - Guarantees 125 days of wage employment (up from 100 under MGNREGA). - Centre to contribute ₹95,000 crore in first year. |
| NITI Aayog's Ayurveda 2047 roadmap | - Aims to globalize Ayurveda. - Ayush exports rose from $1.09B (2014) to $2.16B (2023). - Proposes global Ayurveda hubs. |
| MeitY notices to WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal over usernames | - Concerns over anonymity enabling fraud. - Responses sought within 3 days. - Telegram ban lifted on 22 June 2026. |
| EPF Scheme 2026 introduces 25% min balance | - UPI-based withdrawals introduced. - Partial withdrawals allowed after 12 months. - Expanded purposes include housing & education. |
| State News | Gujarat's Operation Surakshit Cyberspace | - 28-day campaign (1-28 July 2026). - Targets cybercrimes against women & children. - Aims to educate 25 lakh citizens. |
| SAMARTH semiconductor hub at IIT Gandhinagar | - Budget: ₹190 crore. - Aims to train 10,000 people in 5 years. - Collaboration with L&T Semiconductor. |
| BAT-BMS app controversy in Delhi | - Alleged remote disabling of e-rickshaws. - App removed from Apple Store, remains on Google Play. |
| International | India-Japan deepen AI, energy, defence ties | - Three agreements signed. - Plan for 1,000 biogas plants under GOBARdhan. - Expanded naval exercises. |
| AI Global Commission formed | - Led by ITU & Salesforce. - Includes 40 global leaders, 4 Indians. - First meeting on 7-10 July 2026 in Geneva. |
| WHO approves Ebola Bundibugyo diagnostic test | - First molecular test for Bundibugyo strain. - Detects viral RNA in blood. - DRC outbreak: 1,406 cases, 438 deaths. |
| Business | Microsoft-Lightstorm's I-2SEA undersea cable | - 3,600 km, connects India, Malaysia, Singapore. - Operational by Q4 2029. - Landing station at Machilipatnam. |
| Awards | International Booker Prize renamed Bukhman Prize | - Prize money doubled to £100,000. - Effective from 2027. - Shortlisted titles get £5,000. |
| Appointments | IAS Prashant Sitaram appointed Additional Secy, Home Ministry | - 2001-batch AGMUT cadre. - Also holds charge as CBSE Chairperson. |
| Science & Tech | India's first PinS Instrument Approach for helicopters | - Approved for Undavalli Heliport, AP. - Uses GNSS, no ground-based ILS required. - Enhances all-weather ops. |
| Skyroot's Vikram-1 orbital launch (Mission Aagaman) | - Launch window: 12 July-4 Aug 2026. - Payload: 350 kg to LEO. - Features 3D-printed engines. |
| Rubin Observatory's 10-year LSST sky survey | - World's largest 3,200MP camera. - Will study 20B galaxies. - Indian researchers from IUCAA, NCRA-TIFR involved. |
| Sports | Hokato Sema tops Shot Put F57 rankings | - Paralympic bronze medallist (Paris 2024). - PB: 14.65m. - First Paralympian to receive Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. |
| Ronaldo becomes oldest World Cup knockout scorer | - Age: 41 years, 147 days. - Scored in Portugal's 2-1 win vs Croatia. - First World Cup knockout goal. |
