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17 July 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 17 July 2026
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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accused the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government of surrendering to Sangh Parivar diktats by reconstituting the Kerala Waqf Board under the Union government's Waqf (Amendment) Act,…
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…
Read full storyIndia has officially launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar unveiled the SHANTI vision — Securing Holistic Advancement…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court agreed to hear the Bhojshala dispute on a day-to-day basis but declined to restore status quo ante allowing Muslim prayers. The bench led by CJI Surya Kant with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana re…
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The Supreme Court has suggested creating a temporary prayer space for Muslims at the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, while the title suit remains pending. The Bench also restrained the Archaeological…
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A NIA court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and a designated global terrorist by India and the USA. This action is significant as Saeed is considered the maste…
Read full storyThe Indian Navy has recently inducted four new indigenous naval platforms, enhancing its maritime defense capabilities. The latest addition, INS Mahendragiri, is the sixth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, added on the 11t…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to submit the rules framed under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, within two weeks. This legislation aims to modernize the civil aviation sector in India, which i…
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The Supreme Court of India has transformed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) aimed at restricting minors' access to online pornography into a formal representation to the government. The court highlighted the inconsist…
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The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment on the 'Right of Way' for pedestrians, emphasizing that safe walking infrastructure requires more than mere urban design standards for demarcated pavements. The ruling hig…
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