TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. PM Modi inaugurated India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Balotra district, Rajasthan, on 4 July 2026. The project is a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Government of Rajasthan, with equity shares of 74% and 26% respectively.
2. The Modified UDAN or Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik, scheme has budgetary support from the Government of India. The scheme period covers ten financial years, and the total financial allocation is Rs. 28,840 crore.
3. A Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) in Munger, Bihar, has been identified as the world’s oldest accurately dated banyan tree. Scientists estimated its age at about 700 years through high-precision radiocarbon dating of alpha-cellulose from wood samples.
4. India unveiled its first EXIM-grade shipping container on 3 July 2026 at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the container, which was manufactured by DCM Shriram Group.
5. A team of senior officers from the Department of Rural Development in the Ministry of Rural Development is undertaking an official visit to Karnataka between the 5th and 11th of this month. The visit is aimed at holding review meetings with State Government officials and assessing the progress and implementation of key schemes.
6. The Unique Identification Authority of India has introduced a digital service that makes it easy to update Aadhaar details. People can now., update their email ID in Aadhaar directly through the Aadhaar App. This means they do not have to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra. From July 1 2026 residents can use the app to add or update their email ID.
7. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has extended the registration deadline for Navachar Mantra, its flagship national innovation platform, till the 15th of this month, providing more aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to transform promising ideas into successful ventures. The Ministry said the decision came following the overwhelming interest from innovators across the country.
8. Gujarat revised its land compensation policy for electricity transmission towers and power lines in 2026. The policy applies to farmers whose land is used for power transmission projects and to projects that are still under execution.
The revised policy replaces the jantri-based system, which used circle rates, with compensation fixed at twice the prevailing market value of the land.
9. Monsoon activity became more active across India on Sunday, with heavy rain restricting flight operations in Mumbai, triggering weather alerts in Kerala, Odisha and Jharkhand, and bringing widespread downpour to Delhi and neighbouring regions.
In view of this Orange alert issued by IMD and keeping the safety of students in mind, a holiday has been declared on Monday, July 6, 2026, for all government, private, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools and colleges in Mumbai.
10. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Gujarat for the next seven days.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Delhi High Court has issued notice to Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited on a petition claiming that its OTT platform, ZEE5, is inaccessible to persons with visual disabilities, preventing them from independently accessing digital content, including live coverage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.
2. Maharashtra announced a ban on the sale of Sting energy drinks and other intoxicating substances within a 500-metre radius of schools across the state on 3 July 2026. The restriction was announced in the Vidhan Sabha during the monsoon session by the Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal.
3. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued a notice to Telegram on 4 July 2026 over the circulation of pirated films and Over-The-Top content on the messaging platform. The notice asked Telegram to submit an Action Taken Report within 15 days and to strengthen systems for detecting, reporting, disabling access to, and removing infringing audio-visual content.
4. A group of 50 Bangladeshi were deported and sent to West Bengal by train to facilitate their repatriation. The deportees, comprising 44 men and six women, were previously lodged at the special detention camp located within the Attur taluk office complex in Salem district.
5. Home Minister Amit Shah and Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy reviewed the situation of illegal coal mining and coal theft in a high-level meeting in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Home Minister expressed concern over the worsening situation of illegal coal mining and theft in Dhanbad and nearby areas.
6. The VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad)has asked Ayodhya Police to question Arvind Kejriwal, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders over their public allegations in the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case.
The organisation has sought evidence supporting claims of financial irregularities and urged police to take legal action if the allegations are found to be baseless.
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Six killed as three-storey building collapses in Mumbai amid heavy rains. Rescue operations underway at the spot after a chawl collapsed in Mankhurd’s Janata Nagar, in Mumbai.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini sailed into New York Port on 4 Jul 2026 to represent India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 celebrations. During the spectacular Parade of Sail along the Hudson River, the iconic three-masted barque proudly flew the Indian Tricolour, celebrating India’s rich maritime heritage and centuries-old seafaring traditions.
2. India has reportedly received nine decommissioned SEPECAT Jaguar attack aircraft from the United Kingdom. These aircraft are not being inducted into active service. Instead, they will be dismantled to recover spare parts and reusable components for the SEPECAT Jaguar fleet operated by the Indian Air Force. The IAF is the last active operator of the Jaguar worldwide.
3. In Ladakh, more than three thousand participants from across the country took part in the Sarhad Shauryathon 2026, organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with Sarhad Pune and the local administration at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass. Held as part of events leading up to Kargil Vijay Diwas, the marathon featured 3, 5, 10 and 21.1-kilometre races.
4. Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, who commanded the Army’s 2 Corps during Operation Sindoor, assumed charge as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command. He succeeds Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain, who has assumed office as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
FINANCE
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INDIAN RUPEE VALUE
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€ Euro : ₹110(Approx)
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🇵🇰 Pak Rupee : ₹ 0.34
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Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai
GOLD : ₹ 14,700/ 01gm (24 krt)
SILVER : ₹ 2,50,000/KG
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. The ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli is working on his next big project ‘Varanasi’ with a star cast including Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithiviraj Sukumaran. The film is currently in the production stage and it appears that the makers have around 80 days of filming left before wrapping up.
2. If you’re a fan of the YRF Spy Universe or enjoy stylish action films, Alpha is worth watching for Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, and the action set pieces. If you’re looking for a gripping spy thriller with a strong screenplay, you may find it underwhelming.
06 Jul(Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Grishma
Drik Ritu : Varsha (Monsoon)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2083
Month : Ashadha 7,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1948
Month : Jyeshta 21
Tithi : Shashthi (up to 1:47 pm)Saptami
Nakshatra:Purva Bhadrapada (up to 4:07 pm)Uttara Bhadrapada
Rahu : 07:30 AM – 09:10 AM
Yamaganda : 10:51AM – 12:31 PM
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