
India International Water Week 2026: Grassroots Water Models Challenge Industrial Engineering
At India International Water Week 2026 in Bharat Mandapam, grassroots leaders challenged mega-dams. The PF-7 session proved that decentralized traditions and community action offer the real roadmap for climate resilience.

DUSU Elections 2026: ABVP Sweeps 3 Posts as Independent Wins VP
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad retained three central panel positions in the 2026 Delhi University Students' Union elections, while independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen captured the Vice-Presidency in a landmark campus landslide.

From Silicon to Seva: What Marked Narendra Modi’s 76th Birthday?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76 as the BJP marks 25 years of his rule. The day brought a $5B tech investment and warm wishes from global leaders. Yet, heavy state spending and hospital delays sparked sharp political debate across India.

BRICS Summit 2026: Digital Payments, NDB Financing, & Agendas
As New Delhi hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, the geopolitical optics of the Modi-Putin and Xi Jinping meetings are overshadowing a massive structural pivot toward local-currency settlement, CBDC interoperability, and cross-border trade finance.

Satya Niketan Building Collapse: Delhi Students Trapped
A massive three to four-storey PG accommodation named Daze tragically collapsed near Shiv Mandir in Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon. Rescue operations are in full swing as several students remain feared trapped under the debris.

Can Trump Really Put His Name on the Strait of Hormuz? The Answer May Surprise You
Donald Trump floated renaming the vital Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid rising tensions with Iran. Here is what international law and US naming rules say about whether he can do it.

CBSE New Curriculum 2026-27: NEP Changes & NCERT Books
CBSE new curriculum 2026–27 introduced under the new education pol 2020 & NCF-SE 2023. Key updates include new NCERT textbooks like Kaveri and Ganita Prakash Class 9, the three-language formula, dual-level Maths and Science, and AI integration.

Jio Platforms IPO Clears SEBI Hurdle for Record Listing
Jio Platforms has received the formal observation letter from SEBI for its proposed ₹37,700 crore fresh issue, crossing the most crucial regulatory milestone on its path to becoming India's biggest-ever public listing.

Peyman Kargar TVS Motor CEO Appointment: 2027 Handover Plan
TVS Motor Company has named global automotive veteran Peyman Kargar as Director and CEO effective January 2027, succeeding K. N. Radhakrishnan to drive international expansion, premiumisation with Norton, and electric vehicle technology.

SEBI FIRE Cyber Reporting Framework Explained: What Changes?
SEBI’s alignment with the FSB FIRE framework shifts cyber reporting from one-time alerts to a lifecycle process. Discover what changes for brokers, AMCs, and RTAs.

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee Takes Charge of Higher Education Secretary, To Accelerate NEP 2020 Implementation
The 1993-batch Madhya Pradesh-cadre officer moves from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to one of the government’s most consequential education-policy positions as India accelerates implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.

RBI Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%: What It Means for Your EMI, FD and the Economy
August 5, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said all six members voted to maintain the existing rate. The committee also retained its “neutral” monetary policy stance.

Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Union Education Minister, Cites Student Welfare and National Interest
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following the NEET-UG 2026 controversy, saying his decision was made to protect students' future and prevent political exploitation of youth protests.

Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike; A Stand for Student Rights or an Operational Dilemma?
Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite fast over alleged NEET exam irregularities has sparked a nationwide debate on accountability, education reforms, and students' rights. Here's the complete timeline and latest updates.

Explained: Why Skyroot's Vikram-1 Launch Is a Turning Point for India's Space Industry
Vikram-1 launch today marks a defining moment for India's private space industry as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace attempts to send the country's first privately developed orbital rocket into space under Mission Aagaman

Supreme Court Pauses Madras High Court's Total Ban On Cow Slaughter In Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court's order banning cow or calf slaughter anywhere in Tamil Nadu, on Bakrid or any other day, while issuing notice on the State's plea seeking to set aside the ruling as contrary to statute.

What Is Kartavya Bhawan Area? Manohar Lal Announces New Name for Central Vista
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal announced at the CPWD foundation day that the Central Vista redevelopment zone in New Delhi will now be officially known as the "Kartavya Bhawan Complex" or "Kartavya Bhawan Area."

Andy Burnham All But Certain to Become Britain's Next Prime Minister
Andy Burnham received backing from 322 of 403 Labour MPs on the first day of nominations on July 9, 2026, making him all but certain to become Britain's next Prime Minister.

SBI Sells 1.42% Stake in SBI Funds Management for ₹1,655 Crore in Pre-IPO Deal
Bank of India signed pre-IPO share purchase agreements on July 9, 2026 to sell a 1.42% stake in SBI Funds Management India's largest AMC to 30 investors for ₹1,655 crore at ₹574 per share.

630 GB Leak, iPhone Secrets, Tesla Files: Tata Electronics Breach Raises Supply Chain Security Alarm
World Leaks stole 630 GB over 200,000 files from Tata Electronics, Apple's key iPhone manufacturing partner in India. Stolen data includes iPhone 18 Pro specs, supplier maps, Tesla trade secrets, TSMC and Qualcomm documents.

Yogesh Singh Re-Appointed as Delhi University Vice Chancellor - First in University's History to Get a Second Consecutive Term
The President of India has reappointed Prof Yogesh Singh as Vice Chancellor of Delhi University for a second consecutive five-year term, effective October 8, 2026. Singh becomes only the second VC in DU's history to receive a straight 2nd term.

Why Petrol, Diesel Prices Haven’t Fallen Despite Cheaper Crude: Hardeep Puri Explains
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on July 2 said petrol and diesel prices in India will not fall immediately despite cooling global crude. State-run OMCs are still refining crude bought at crisis-peak prices.

Ram Temple Donation Probe: Six of Eight Arrested Linked to Varanasi Security Agency
Six of the eight men arrested over alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donation collections were employed by Varanasi-based Sainik Security Services, hired by SBI's Naya Ghat branch in Ayodhya for cash counting.

Commercial LPG Cylinder Gets Cheaper: Prices Slashed by Rs 183 in Major Relief
The 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder now costs Rs 2,930 in Delhi after a Rs 183.50 cut. Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged.