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18 July 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 18 July 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared at the Forces First Conclave in New Delhi that India's zero tolerance against terrorism is a firm line of action, not just a statement. He emphasized India's readiness to strike t…
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Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, is set for its maiden launch from Sriharikota. The flight will span 14 phases over 15.46 minutes, marking a historic milestone in India's space privati…
Read full storyUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis will jointly lay foundation stones for three National Highway projects worth over ₹16,700 crore in Pune. The key project is a 53.4 km six-lane road from…
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Gujarat has emerged as the top state in NITI Aayog's inaugural Investment Friendliness Index 2026, scoring 56.6 points. This ranking evaluates the investment climate across 17 major states, with Maharashtra and Tamil Na…
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's unwavering stance on terrorism, stating that the nation's commitment to a zero-tolerance policy is not just rhetoric but a definitive line of action. He announced that I…
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The Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta granted the Assam government two weeks to file counter-affidavits in five petitions challenging foreigner declaration orders. This development is signifi…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu is set to undertake a significant three-nation state visit to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania starting July 19, 2023. This visit aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and enhance cooperation…
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The Supreme Court is set to review the implications of the Bihar SIR judgment, which clarified that the Election Commission of India (ECI) does not have the authority to determine citizenship for voting rights. This rul…
Read full storyChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed the All India Media Conference in New Delhi, emphasizing that India's electoral rolls are dynamic, living documents updated continuously. He stated elections follow th…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has mandated all States and Union Territories to formulate a comprehensive policy for early release of elderly and terminally ill prisoners within three months. This directive aims to establish a unifo…
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The Delhi High Court emphasized on July 16 the importance of preserving the life of individuals on indefinite fasts, highlighting the balance between the state's duty to protect life and the right to dissent. This state…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with a budgetary outlay of Rs 1.275 lakh crore to strengthen India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem. Building on Semicon 1.0, the scheme aims to establish India a…
Read full storyThe Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) concluded its three-day consultation in Lucknow on the One Nation, One Election proposal, engaging with vice-chancellors, directors, and legal/political science experts from Uttar…
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The Indian Cabinet has approved ₹1.27 lakh crore for the Semicon Mission 2.0, aimed at boosting the semiconductor manufacturing sector. This initiative is expected to attract investments of approximately ₹4 lakh crore a…
Read full storyThe Indian government has launched its first trial Index of Services Production (ISP) for 19 sub-sectors, marking a significant milestone in measuring short-term activity within the formal services sector. With 2024-25…
Read full storyUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the 'Seafarer-First' initiative to enhance the safety of Indian seafarers in the conflict-prone Strait of Hormuz region. This initiative comes in response to rising maritime se…
Read full storyIndia is expanding its nuclear power program to enhance energy security, currently operating 24 reactors with a total capacity of 8.78 GW across seven sites. An additional ten reactors, with an expected capacity of 8,00…
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The NDA and Opposition INDIA bloc are strategizing ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session, with the ruling alliance banking on splits in Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena, plus realignment in Tamil Nadu. The Congress parl…
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The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 has been amended to include persons internally injured by forcible acid ingestion as beneficiaries. Previously, the Act…
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The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking regulation of social media reels and podcasts, cautioning against misuse of Article 32 for politicised litigation. The plea targeted allegedly derogatory comments by an inf…
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The Supreme Court of India has set aside 27 judgments made by the Guwahati High Court regarding citizenship matters, emphasizing the need for a fair and reasoned process in adjudicating citizenship cases. The court stat…
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The Supreme Court of India is considering the establishment of a 24X7 emergency protocol to ensure timely access to justice, especially in light of alarming reports of late-night arrests and executive actions occurring…
Read full storyUnion Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the launch of the Rail Bhoomi portal, aimed at streamlining the land acquisition process for railway projects. This initiative is part of broader reforms to modernize I…
Read full storyKarnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the establishment of India's first government-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) University in Karnataka. This initiative aims to enhance research and development in A…
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