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Supriya Sule hints at support for delimitation bill
Times of IndiaArchived
NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule on July 16 said if delimitation legislation proposes a uniform 50 percent jump in Lok Sabha seats in each state, there would be little reason to oppose the bill. She said a final decision will come after INDI bloc discussion. Sule ruled out her party shifti
FDA halts Siya Goyal family grocery business in Pune
Indian ExpressArchived
The Maharashtra FDA has asked Siya Goyal's family-owned grocery business to halt operations after an inspection at their Pune Gultekdi premises. Authorities seized 84 food samples including turmeric powder, oil and soybean chunks weighing 4,172 kg valued at Rs 8.13 lakh. The acti
Illegal Indian immigration to US drops 69 percent since 2023
Hindustan TimesArchived
Illegal immigration from India to the United States declined 69 percent from its 2023 peak, according to US Customs and Border Protection data analysed on July 16. CBP recorded 20,614 encounters with Indian migrants through May of fiscal year 2026, down from 67,212 during the sam
Science minister downplays ISRO resignation memo as administrative
NDTVArchived
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on July 16 said the Department of Space memo restricting resignations from ISRO scientists on key missions was for administrative reasons. He said ISRO has a large workforce and many leave while many join. Singh was responding to questions about the
Israeli envoy invites Indian firms to build airports in Israel
Daily PioneerArchived
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on July 16 expressed hope that Indian companies will play a role in developing airport infrastructure in Israel. Following recognition of Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and Navi Mumbai International Airport amon
MP Sleemanabad water tunnel nears completion after 17 years
ANIArchived
Madhya Pradesh's Sleemanabad Tunnel, part of the Bargi Diversion Project, is nearing completion with only one metre of tunnelling remaining after nearly 17 years of construction on July 16. The 11.952-km tunnel with 10.14-metre diameter will carry Narmada water to the Son river b
Ajit Doval urges BIMSTEC nations to take decisive security actions
Hindustan TimesArchived
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on July 16 chaired the fifth BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs meeting in New Delhi. He said global conflicts, geopolitical uncertainties and technological disruptions require member states to collaborate and take decisive actions. Delegations
Bengaluru law student stabbed to death over breakup
NDTVArchived
Law student Amrutha died on July 16 of injuries sustained when she was stabbed near her Kodihalli residence in Bengaluru on July 13. Police said she ended her relationship with Dhanush after learning he had concealed his divorce and child. Dhanush's brother Surya allegedly stabbe
Drunk son shoots father dead in Ghaziabad property dispute
Times of IndiaArchived
A 32-year-old man allegedly shot dead his 55-year-old father Hariom at their Modinagar house on July 15 night after a heated argument over a Rs 150 crore property dispute. Nikhil fired three bullets hitting Hariom in the head and stomach in front of his mother Meenakshi. Hariom o
Supreme Court declines bulldozer demolition contempt pleas
Deccan ChronicleArchived
The Supreme Court on July 16 refused to consider contempt petitions alleging demolitions violated its November 2024 judgment and directed aggrieved parties to approach concerned high courts. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant said multiple questions require consideration on facts. The
Mechanics report clogged injectors and corrosion after E20 rollout
The WireArchived
Mechanics across Delhi report clogged fuel injectors, corroded fuel lines and cracked rubber components with increased frequency since E20 petrol was rolled out nationwide in April 2025. At a Royal Enfield service centre in Zamrudpur, mechanic Sunil Kumar said customers began arr
Mamata Banerjee vows fight and survival amid TMC rebellion
NDTVArchived
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on July 16 declared Korbo, Lorbo, Bachbo, saying she will fight and survive despite mass rebellion in her party. In a Facebook address she dismissed age concerns, saying mind and mental power define capability. She vowed to rebuild the par
Omar Abdullah vows Delhi protest for Jammu Kashmir statehood
Times of IndiaArchived
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on July 16 said the National Conference's planned protest in Delhi on July 20 over delayed statehood restoration will proceed as scheduled. He said the venue or format may change but the programme to go to Delhi will not. The NC anno
US military to screen troops over 30 for testosterone
BBCArchived
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on July 16 that military personnel aged 30 and older will undergo mandatory testosterone deficiency screening during annual health assessments. Troops with low levels will be offered voluntary hormone replacement therapy. Personnel unde
Jan Suraj leaders join BJP ahead of Bankipur bypoll
NDTVArchived
Several Jan Suraj Party leaders including mathematician KC Sinha, Ritesh Ranjan, Gopal Singh and Braj Kishore Sinha joined the BJP in Patna on July 16. BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi inducted them ahead of the July 30 Bankipur bypoll where Prashant Kishor faces BJP candidate
Supreme Court clears Rs 1,500 crore Kukrail night safari
NDTVArchived
The Supreme Court on July 16 permitted Uttar Pradesh to proceed with its Rs 1,500 crore night safari and zoological park at Kukrail Reserve Forest in Lucknow. A three-judge bench led by CJI Surya Kant rejected objections that the reserve forest would be disturbed. The Central Emp
NC and BJP pass Kargil hill council budget together
The New Indian ExpressArchived
The National Conference and BJP joined forces in Ladakh's Kargil Autonomous Hill Development Council on July 16 to pass the district's annual budget. Twenty of 30 councillors voted in favour including all 12 NC members, six BJP councillors, one Congress councillor and one indepen
JPC chief says frequent polls hurt education and economy
Hindustan TimesArchived
Joint Parliamentary Committee chairman PP Chaudhary on July 16 said stakeholders report that frequent elections adversely impact the economy, education and governance. If Parliament passes the Constitution 129th Amendment Bill with two-thirds majority, simultaneous Lok Sabha and
MP minister Patel loses portfolio, triggers cabinet reshuffle buzz
NDTVArchived
Madhya Pradesh minister of state Lakhan Patel lost the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development portfolio late on July 14. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav retained the department through a gazette notification. Patel will now hold only the Anand department. The move comes after BJP stat
DGCA opposes public disclosure of Air India crash probe records
Telegraph IndiaArchived
The DGCA on July 16 told the Supreme Court it opposes public disclosure of fact-finding reports on the Air India Boeing 787 crash that killed 260 people in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025. The regulator cited the Chicago Convention and AAIB Rules 2025 requiring confidentiality of inve
NCW chief says sexual offence cases need broader focus
The HinduArchived
NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on July 15 said courts should not confine interpretation of sexual offences to the physical act alone. She said equal importance must be given to the survivor's dignity, consent, fear experienced and psychological trauma. Her remarks followed a Pat
Athawale says women's quota and delimitation bills will pass soon
The HinduArchived
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on July 16 said the Women's Reservation Bill and Delimitation Bill will pass in the Monsoon Parliament session. He said the NDA has a two-thirds majority after some TMC and Shiv Sena UBT members supported the alliance. The bills were defeated in Apr
India-Australia summit agrees uranium supply for nuclear programme
Indian ExpressArchived
The third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne on July 9 agreed on uranium supplies from mineral-rich Australia to India's expanding nuclear power programme. Australia holds about one-third of global uranium reserves and previously restricted exports to NPT signatories. Can
ISRO memo bars resignations from Gaganyaan and key mission staff
The HinduArchived
The Department of Space on July 14 issued a memorandum to curb resignations from ISRO scientists and engineers on critical missions including Gaganyaan. About 100 ISRO personnel have quit across centres recently. Directors were told not to accept resignation requests from Group A
Cabinet approves Rs 25,000 crore Ganga Varuna corridors
NDTVArchived
The Union Cabinet on July 16 approved two elevated road projects for Varanasi with a combined investment of nearly Rs 25,000 crore. The 46-km Ganga Elevated Corridor connects NH-19 with the Varanasi Ring Road along the riverfront. The 43.2-km Varuna Corridor estimated at Rs 11,00
Hyderabad chef hacked to death, police suspect hate crime
Hindustan TimesArchived
Chinnapalli Bhaskar, 30, a chef, was allegedly hacked to death in Hyderabad's Madhapur area on July 14 night. Police suspect a hate crime linked to his intercaste relationship that angered the woman's family. Five men arrived at his Ayyappa Society hostel and attacked with knives
First duty-free gold shipment leaves Calcutta under India-UK pact
Telegraph IndiaArchived
A 22 kg gold jewellery consignment worth Rs 27 crore was sent to the UK from Calcutta airport on July 16, the first zero-duty shipment under the India-UK CETA that took effect the same day. Darjeeling tea, betel leaves and coffee were also exported. Six Calcutta exporters joined)
Kunal Kamra's CJP protest remark on government goes viral
DNA IndiaArchived
Comedian Kunal Kamra addressed the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 15, where the NEET irregularities agitation entered its 25th day. Kamra said the government has been fooling the public for years while serving corporate interests. His satirical re
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 celebrated with wishes and messages
Times of IndiaArchived
The Jagannath Rath Yatra, the annual chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, is being celebrated on July 16, 2026. Devotees share wishes, quotes, messages and WhatsApp status greetings for the occasion. The procession carries deities from Jaganna
Karnataka voter centres face long waits in SIR rush
Hindustan TimesArchived
Voter Facilitation Centres across Karnataka are experiencing mounting crowds to submit Special Intensive Revision enumeration forms, leaving many applicants waiting for hours on July 16. Officials said complaints arose about inadequate assistance at several locations. Booth Level
Karnataka anaesthetist stabbed to death, eight-year-old son injured
RediffArchived
Dr Kiran Honnannavar, 45, an anaesthetist, was found fatally stabbed in his Dharwad apartment on July 15. His eight-year-old son sustained serious stab injuries in the same incident. Police took his wife Dr Priya into custody for questioning. Honnannavar worked at a private hospi
FDA raids murder accused father shop in Pune
Times of IndiaArchived
Maharashtra FDA on July 14 raided M/s BG Goyal and Company in Pune's Market Yard, owned by Pravin Goyal, father of murder accused Siya Goyal. Officials seized 4,172 kg of food products valued at Rs 8,14,630 for licence and labelling violations. The FDA said the raid was under the
Wangchuk refuses to end hunger strike on day 19
NDTVArchived
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on July 16 said his hunger strike entered day 19 and ruled out ending it without a government response. In a video he said breaking the fast would signal the government need not answer protesters. He urged supporters to join the CJP protest at Jantar Manta
Latur coaching owner paid Rs 5 lakh for NEET leak
NDTVArchived
The CBI told a special court on July 16 that Latur coaching centre owner Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar paid Rs 5 lakh for chemistry questions from NTA paper-setter P V Kulkarni before the May 3 NEET-UG exam. The agency found 111 of 132 handwritten chemistry questions on his phone
Indian mall worker stabbed in Utah, attacker cited anti-Muslim intent
Times of IndiaArchived
A Utah man stabbed an Indian mall worker multiple times at Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City on July 14. Peter Michael Larsen, 48, told investigators he targeted the victim because of his religion and intends to kill Muslims. The victim Sohail remains hospitalised in critical
Congress seeks Goyal clarification on US 100 percent tariff bill
The HinduArchived
The Congress on July 15 asked Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to clarify the Centre's position after US senators introduced a bill proposing 100 percent tariffs on imports from India and four other countries for purchasing Russian oil. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham initiated t
UK plans midnight social media curfew for teens
Telegraph IndiaArchived
The UK government on July 15 unveiled plans for a midnight to 6 am social media curfew for 16 and 17 year olds. The restrictions follow a blanket ban on social media for under-16s set to take effect by spring 2027. Teenagers can opt out of default curfew settings. Livestreaming a
Trump dropped 20 percent Hormuz toll after Gulf leaders intervened
NDTVArchived
US President Donald Trump dropped a proposed 20 percent toll on Strait of Hormuz cargo within 24 hours of announcing it on July 14. Gulf leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Qatar urgently contacted Trump to abandon the plan. Trump said Gulf countries agreed to increase US
Iran threatens to block more trade routes after US strikes
BBCArchived
Iran threatened on July 15 to block further trading routes as the US launched fresh strikes on military targets. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz would remain shut until US aggression ends and warned other regional oil and gas export channels could be closed.
Kerala CM says LDF waived Vizhinjam port penalty
The HinduArchived
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on July 15 asked the LDF to explain why its government waived Rs 219 crore penalty on the Adani Group for Vizhinjam port construction delay. The concession agreement required Rs 12 lakh per day penalty for delays. The Pinarayi Vijayan governmePolice probe Siya and Chetan's Rajasthan visit in fort murder
Indian ExpressArchived
Pune Rural Police on July 15 said an investigation team travelled to Rajasthan to gather details on Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaidhary's visits to multiple locations earlier this year. The probe into Ketan Agarwal's murder at Lohagad Fort alleges Siya, 20, and Chetan, 20, pushed the
Meta techie returns to India after 14 years following layoff
NDTVArchived
Former Meta technical program manager Sridhar Vanka is moving his family back to India after 14 years in the US. Meta laid off nearly 8,000 employees cutting 10 percent of its workforce in May 2026. Vanka said his immigration status expired after the layoff, forcing the return to
Bengaluru residents seek builder accountability in new apartment bill
The HinduArchived
Apartment association members in Bengaluru on July 15 suggested amendments to the proposed Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Maintenance Bill 2026. Suggestions covered builder accountability, association governance, parking management, dispute resolution and internal renovations.
Sule open to delimitation bill with 50 percent seat rise
Indian ExpressArchived
NCP-SP working president Supriya Sule on July 15 said her party would consider supporting the Centre's delimitation bill if it ensures a 50 percent increase in Lok Sabha seats in all states. Her remarks came amid reports that NCP-SP MPs and MLAs were pushing for a tie-up with the
MP CM Mohan Yadav takes animal husbandry dept from minister
Times of IndiaArchived
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took the animal husbandry and dairy department from minister of state Lakhan Patel on July 15, bringing it under his own charge. A gazette notification issued late on July 14 said Patel will now hold only the Anand department. The sector
Mamata says Abhishek fighting like tiger amid TMC rebellion
The HinduArchived
Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on July 15 defended nephew Abhishek Banerjee in a video message, saying he continues to fight like a tiger despite facing cases. She called rebel leaders a setting company afraid of ED and CBI. A majority of TMC MPs and MLAs have des
IRCTC launches beta version of redesigned ticket booking website
NDTVArchived
IRCTC launched the beta version of its revamped ticket booking website on July 15, the first major redesign in over two decades. The beta is accessible through a dedicated link on the existing IRCTC homepage. The portal handles around 14.5 lakh daily bookings. The Railways said t
Indians formed majority of sailors killed in Hormuz attacks
NDTVArchived
Indians accounted for seven of 16 seafarers killed in attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz crisis between March 1 and July 14, 2026. Indians formed nearly 44 percent of fatalities despite supplying around 12 percent of the global seafaring workforce. Three Indian
NPCIL says Kudankulam breach unrelated to nuclear security
NDTVArchived
NPCIL acting CMD Rajesh V on July 15 said a data breach at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant has no connection with nuclear safety and security. The World Leaks ransomware group posted files linked to the plant on the dark web. Leaked data includes purported blueprints, supplier det
Tharoor urges Wangchuk to end hunger strike in open letter
Times of IndiaArchived
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on July 15 wrote an open letter urging activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. Tharoor expressed solidarity with students protesting alleged exam irregularities. He said Wangchuk had awakened the nation's conscience and India