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China activates flood response for Typhoon Noul
The PrintArchived
China raised a Level-IV flood response across Fujian, Jiangxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, and Guangxi as Typhoon Noul approached. Hong Kong cancelled more than four hundred ten flights and one hundred fifty high-speed rail services, opening twenty-eight shelters. Noul is the)
Court blocks revival of H-1B fee hike
The TelegraphArchived
The US First Circuit denied a stay of a June 8 ruling that struck down a one hundred thousand dollar H-1B visa fee. Twenty Democratic states sued, arguing Congress did not authorize the charge. The cap remains sixty-five thousand plus twenty thousand advanced-degree visas. PriorTrump jokes about third term at press dinner
FirstpostArchived
President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner on July 24 after an April shooting postponed the event. He joked a third term would be even better, then said he was only kidding. He thanked comedian Victor Gonzales and needled critical press awar
France and Spain wildfires force mass evacuations
The HinduArchived
More than one hundred sixty-six thousand people were evacuated as wildfires spread in France and Spain, including one hundred forty-one thousand in France and twenty-five thousand in the Madrid region. Cap Ferret saw forty-four thousand flee and fifty-plus houses destroyed. Franc
US pauses Iran strikes after thirteen nights
CNNArchived
After thirteen nights of US strikes on Iran, Friday night brought no new attacks as a Defense Department source said operations were on hold. Vance and General Caine raised escalation and munitions concerns. Trump said Iran is serious about a deal. CENTCOM blockade boardings cont
Wangchuk disputes hospital exit restrictions
SiasatArchived
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk posted video saying Ask them to arrest me. I am a free citizen after staff stopped him leaving Safdarjung Hospital. He was taken there on July 18; his wife moved the High Court for transfer to Medanta. He ended a twenty-eight-day hunger strike Frid
Stone pelting injures officers at Jantar Mantar
The HinduArchived
Special CP Anil Shukla and two other officers were injured in stone pelting at Jantar Mantar on July 25 after Education Minister Pradhan's resignation. Police used tear gas and a mild lathi charge. Fifteen FIRs were filed. Across the wider protest period, more than two hundred po
Car strikes crowd at Berlin Pride event
Al JazeeraArchived
One person died and at least sixteen were injured when a white car drove into crowds in Tiergarten around ten pm on July 25 during Christopher Street Day. Organisers called off remaining activities. Police identified a suspect linked to Islamic circles but had not arrested him. M
Modi reel crosses three hundred million views
NDTVArchived
An Instagram reel by Prime Minister Narendra Modi crossed three hundred three million views in twenty-four hours on July 25, passing his prior three hundred million record. It followed a midnight selfie post on paper leaks and fast-track courts, then a Thank you friends message.
Centre circulates tougher anti-cheating bill
The HinduArchived
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was circulated on July 25. It toughens the 2024 Act with five-to-ten-year jail terms and fines up to fifty lakh rupees. Organised exam crime faces at least seven years and ten crore rupees. Investigations m
Pune Moshi waste mound collapse kills nine
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
Nine people died and fourteen were rescued of twenty-three trapped when a garbage mound slid onto a three-storey waste-to-energy admin building at PCMC Moshi on July 8 after heavy rain. NDRF and Army teams ran an eighty-four-hour operation. Contractor Antony Lara faces scrutiny.
Pradhan resigns after NEET protest pressure
The HinduArchived
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 after thirty-six days of CJP protests at Jantar Mantar over NEET irregularities. Protest leader Abhijeet Dipke called it a first victory. Remaining demands include compensation for suicide families, criminal action, no cas
CJP launches website to identify police from protest videos
The Times of IndiaArchived
The Cockroach Janta Party on July 25 launched a website at Jantar Mantar inviting protesters to upload photos and videos of police personnel who allegedly assaulted demonstrators during and after the July 20 Sansad Chalo march. Spokesperson Saurav Das said verified footage would
RAF bans shock weapons after July 20 protest review
NewsBytesArchived
The Rapid Action Force banned electric shock weapons and certain riot guns during Delhi protests after a review of the July 20 Jantar Mantar demonstration led by Inspector General Seema Dhundia. The review found force was used excessively and safety gear was inadequate. Teams mus
Bengaluru doctors welcome India's first dengue vaccine
Deccan HeraldArchived
Bengaluru doctors described approval of India's first dengue vaccine Qdenga as a significant public health advance on July 25. Karnataka weekly dengue cases rose from 93 in early July to 127, dipped to 106, then surged to 229 in the third week, health department data showed. CDSC
BCCI rejects rumours of Rohit Sharma retirement
The Times of IndiaArchived
BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla on July 25 dismissed speculation that Rohit Sharma would retire, saying there is no question of the India opener stepping away now. Rohit scored 138 off 110 balls in the third ODI against England at Lord's, becoming the first Indian centurion at
Jhandu Kumar wins India's first CWG 2026 bronze medal
The TelegraphArchived
Jhandu Kumar won bronze in men's heavyweight para powerlifting at CWG 2026 in Glasgow, opening India's medal tally on Day 2. The polio survivor from Harnaut in Bihar sold potatoes on pavements and drove an e rickshaw before selling it in 2023 to fund national championships. He tr
Reliance Digital stocks Samsung Fold8 and Flip8 nationwide
The WireArchived
Reliance Digital is bringing Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 to stores across India after the July 22 launch. Customers can compare models in showrooms and pre order online. General availability begins August 8. Fold8 Ultra starts at Rs 1,99,999, Fold8 at Rs 1,79,
Gold holds near 4050 dollars as oil prices retreat
KitcoArchived
Spot gold traded near 4,052 dollars an ounce on July 24, up 0.08 percent, while silver rose 0.87 percent, Kitco reported. US equities closed mixed with the Dow up 0.5 percent and Nasdaq down 0.6 percent. Brent crude fell to 96 dollars 78 cents from above 102 as peace talk reports
HCLTech to invest Rs 14257 crore in Odisha AI hub
The TelegraphArchived
Odisha signed an MoU with HCLTech on July 24 for an AI data centre and delivery hub worth about Rs 14,257 crore. The data centre will sit in the Sovereign AI Park with SarvamAI. A Bhubaneswar hub will roll out in two phases and is expected to create more than 5,000 direct jobs an
Trump wears Trump 2028 cap at correspondents dinner
NDTVArchived
US President Donald Trump addressed a rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner on July 24 at the Waldorf Astoria after an April assassination attempt disrupted the original Hilton event. He displayed a red Trump 2028 cap and joked about a fourth term before saying he was kid
Three Indian origin MPs join UK front bench roles
NDTVArchived
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's July cabinet reshuffle elevated three Indian origin Labour MPs. Kanishka Narayan born in Bihar's Muzaffarpur became Minister for Artificial Intelligence in the Cabinet. Satvir Kaur was appointed Minister for Equalities and Harpreet Uppal became As
US extends ten percent baseline tariff on Indian goods
The TelegraphArchived
The United States extended a 10 percent baseline tariff on imports from India and nearly 60 other partners effective July 25, replacing lapsed Section 122 levies after a February Supreme Court ruling struck down reciprocal duties. Trade experts said the forced labour linked actio
Trump warns China and Russia over Iran weapons sales
The Times of IndiaArchived
US President Donald Trump said on July 25 he does not believe China or Russia are participating in the Iran conflict but warned involvement would be very bad for them. On Truth Social he cited assurances from President Xi and President Putin against selling weapons to Iran. Benja
Rahul says metro and internet shut not paper leaks
The Times of IndiaArchived
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 25 accused the Centre of shutting metro stations, roads, shops, internet and food supplies to suppress NEET related student protests at Jantar Mantar. He posted that paper leaks continued despite the curbs. He shared a video of student Sahil a
BJP asks ECI to probe Kishor Bankipur poll spending
The HinduArchived
A Bihar BJP delegation met Election Commission officials on July 21 and submitted a memorandum alleging Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor exceeded the Rs 40 lakh expenditure limit in the Bankipur Assembly byelection. The party claimed spending via shell companies and fake social
Centre orders GitHub to remove Bitchat code repositories
The Times of IndiaArchived
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre on July 25 directed GitHub to disable three repositories hosting Bitchat, a Bluetooth mesh messaging app built by Jack Dorsey that works without internet or phone numbers. I4C cited misuse risks during public disorder and internet shutdo
Deepfake links of Piyush Goyal taken down online
The New Indian ExpressArchived
Government sources said on July 25 that several social media links to an AI generated deepfake video of Union Minister Piyush Goyal were removed. Goyal alleged his remarks outside Parliament were maliciously doctored to show threatening comments against protesting students. He fi
CJP says talks pointless without Pradhan resignation
The Times of IndiaArchived
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on July 25 said talks serve no purpose if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will not resign. He cited media reports that Pradhan would stay in office. Ranka said the group received an in principle agreement on compensation and legal cases
Injured journalist says ChatGPT flagged pellet wounds
The HinduArchived
A 28 year old Outlook journalist injured during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest photographed wounds and consulted ChatGPT, which suggested pellet injuries. Safdarjung Hospital records noted punched out skin defects on his elbow and arm suggestive of pellet entrance wounds. He r
Jantar Mantar protest enters fourth day with talks pending
The HinduArchived
The CJP expected a third round of government talks on July 25 while maintaining Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as non negotiable. Eighteen Delhi Metro stations stayed shut for a fourth day and Delhi Police registered 13 FIRs over the July 20 Sansad Chalo march. CJP founder Abhi
Modi thanks public for midnight paper leak video
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 24 thanked people for responses and positive suggestions to his midnight Instagram video announcing a strict law against paper leaks. The Union Cabinet approved the draft Bill on Friday. Parliament will take up the legislation next week, four
Gujarat floods kill thirty one as waters recede
Times of IndiaArchived
Intense monsoon rain left at least thirty one dead in Gujarat as receding floodwaters exposed devastation on July 25. Navsari reported fifteen deaths, Valsad seven, Kheda four and Surat two, mostly from drowning. About thirty eight thousand people were relocated, mainly from Navs
Supreme Court metro shut amid protest controls
The WireArchived
Sixteen Delhi Metro stations including the Supreme Court stop on the Blue Line remained closed on police advice during CJP protests at Jantar Mantar. The Wire reported litigants, clerks and lawyers walked to court while gates stayed down to block protest routes. SCBA president Vi
Deepfake video links of Piyush Goyal taken down
The HinduArchived
Government sources said many social media links of an AI deepfake video of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal were taken down on July 25. The altered clip portrayed Goyal making threatening remarks against NEET protesters. Goyal lodged a police complaint and Chanakyapuri Police regis
CJP founder Dipke diagnosed with typhoid
The HinduArchived
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said on July 25 that he was diagnosed with typhoid and is receiving daily intravenous treatment. In a social media video he thanked supporters for keeping protests alive nationwide. Dipke vowed the agitation would continue until exam accountability dema
Centre sacks forty seven NTA officials over leaks
The HinduArchived
The Centre terminated forty seven National Testing Agency officials on July 24 as part of an exam reform overhaul after NEET protests. The Union Cabinet cleared amendments to the 2024 anti cheating law with steeper jail terms up to ten years and fines reaching ten crore rupees fo
Wangchuk alleges delay leaving Safdarjung Hospital
NDTVArchived
Sonam Wangchuk released a July 21 video alleging Safdarjung Hospital held him for three hours despite Delhi High Court permission to shift to Medanta in Gurugram. Police took him there on July 18 during his Jantar Mantar hunger strike for CJP. Safdarjung said the clip was recorde
Rahul Gandhi lists two demands after Pradhan exit
NDTVArchived
Rahul Gandhi on July 25 congratulated students after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister, calling it a first step toward reshaping India's education system. He demanded action against officials who assaulted students during the July 20 Parliament march and an apolog
Centre proposes tougher anti cheating exam bill
The HinduArchived
The Centre circulated the Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 among MPs on July 25 and may introduce it on July 27. General offences face five to ten years jail and fines up to fifty lakh rupees. Organised crime networks face up to ten crore rupees. Investigations must finish
Pradhan resignation sparks Jantar Mantar clashes
Times of IndiaArchived
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 as CJP NEET protests entered a new phase. Celebrations at Jantar Mantar turned chaotic after stone pelting, prompting tear gas and a mild lathicharge before order was restored. CJP leaders held a third round of talks
Pradhan resigns after NEET protest pressure
The HinduArchived
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 amid nationwide NEET paper leak protests. Born in Odisha in 1969, he rose through ABVP and served seven years as Petroleum Minister before taking the education portfolio in 2021. NCERT disputes, UGC equity rows and r
Bhagwat urges consensus not orders with youth
NDTVArchived
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on July 25 said today's youth ask questions rather than accept blind obedience, urging dialogue and affection over dictation. Speaking at a Vishwa Mangalya Sabha session in New Delhi, he said engagement requires discussion and consensus, not orders. The re
Maharashtra TET leak mastermind arrested in Bihar
The HinduArchived
Maharashtra police arrested Bijendra Gupta, alleged mastermind in the Maharashtra TET paper leak, from Bihar on July 25. Bhiwandi police brought him to Pune airport for transfer to Thane district. The June 27 exam was postponed after a partial leak. The SIT traced the racket acro
Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi Jizan
The HinduArchived
Iran backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia's Jizan on July 25 after Riyadh struck Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port. Saudi air defences intercepted two ballistic missiles targeting Yanbu oil refineries, Greek security sources said. US Central Command
Bordeaux suburbs evacuated as wildfire spreads
The HinduArchived
Authorities evacuated parts of three western Bordeaux suburbs including the airport on July 25 as a massive wildfire shifted toward the wine city. Gironde prefect ordered the move early Saturday citing spreading flames despite firefighter deployments. About two hundred thousand p
AI palletizing market set to reach nine billion
Future Market InsightsArchived
The global AI palletizing and depalletizing market was valued at one point eight billion dollars in 2026 and is projected to reach nine billion dollars by 2036 at a seventeen point five percent CAGR, Future Market Insights reported on July 25. Hardware is set to hold fifty eight
ChatGPT outage hits thousands of users globally
Times of IndiaArchived
ChatGPT faced a global outage on July 25 affecting thousands of users in India, the United States and the United Kingdom, Downdetector reported. OpenAI acknowledged issues on its status page and said mitigation was applied while recovery was monitored. Most reports cited login fa
Bihar para lifter Jhandu Kumar wins CWG bronze
Times of IndiaArchived
Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar won bronze in the men's heavyweight event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 25, becoming India's first medallist at the competition. The twenty eight year old from Nalanda, Bihar lifted one hundred ninety kilograms after opening at on
NASA backs plans to sample Saturn ring particles
Times of IndiaArchived
NASA selected two Innovative Advanced Concepts proposals to explore direct sampling of Saturn's rings after Cassini ended in 2017 without directly sampling ring particles. PRAXIS led by JPL's Marco Quadrelli would use an AI guided boom for touch and go collection from ice particl