TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu attended the inaugural convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani, held in Nadia district, West Bengal yesterday. The President conferred degrees upon 48 MBBS graduates and 9 Post-Doctoral Certificate Course (PDCC) scholars.
2. The Lok Sabha has given its approval to the statutory resolution regarding the extension of President’s rule in Manipur for a further period of six month with effect from 13th of August 2025.
3. The 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme will be released on 2nd August.
4. Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlighted that loans worth over 11 lakh crore rupees have been disbursed to women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) through formal financial institutions under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
5. Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that more than one crore 36 fake mobile connections have been disconnected with the help of Sanchar Saathi initiative.
6. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the Sanchar Saathi mobile app in Hindi and 21 regional languages, ensuring its reach across diverse regions. Originally introduced in January, the app allows users to report suspicious communications, block or trace lost or stolen phones, and check for unauthorized mobile connections.
7. Rajya Sabha holds discussion on Operation Sindoor; Home Minister Amit Shah assures that Jammu and Kashmir will be free of terrorism under the Narendra Modi government.
8. ISRO-NASA collaborative satellite NISAR successfully launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
9. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh has congratulated everyone upon the successful launch of GSLV-F16 carrying the world’s first dual-band radar satellite, NISAR.
10. India is actively developing three types of indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its nuclear energy expansion and decarbonization strategy, with an emphasis on supporting energy-intensive industries and hydrogen production.
11. Telangana, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday announced the formation of a third electricity distribution company (Discom) to exclusively manage the free power schemes in the state. This includes free electricity for agriculture, the Gruha Jyothi scheme and free power to government schools, colleges and tribal areas.
12. The Government announced that the advanced version of the indigenously developed train safety system, Kavach 4.0, is ready for commissioning on the Kota-Mathura section.
13. The last date for nominations and recommendations for Padma Awards has been extended till 15th August. The nominations for the Awards will only be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal. The nominations for the Padma Awards-2026 which will be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2026 began on 15th March this year.
14. Amid continuing monsoon activity across Himachal Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has confirmed that all major dams in the state are operating within permissible safety limits.
15. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy rainfall over Himachal Pradesh and East Rajasthan .
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carryied out raids at eight locations in Hyderabad, Telangana in connection with a sheep distribution scam case.
2. The External Affairs Ministry sources have said that the claims regarding the revocation of the death sentence of Nimisha Priya are incorrect. They have urged people to avoid misinformation and speculation on this sensitive matter.
Nimisha Priya, a 41-year-old nurse from Kerala, was scheduled to be executed on July 16 after being convicted of killing her business associate, Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi, in June 2018. Supreme Judicial Council of Yemen upheld her execution in November 2023. However, the execution was postponed following concerted efforts by the government in recent days to seek more time for the family of Nimisha Priya to reach a mutually agreeable solution with the other party.
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Continuous rains in Madhya Pradesh have created flood-like conditions in Guna, Shivpuri, Sheopur and Datia districts. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav held a review meeting on flood and public safety management in Bhopal.
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FINANCE
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1. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its forecast for India’s economic growth to 6.4 percent for both 2025 and 2026. Earlier in its April 2025 World Economic Outlook, IMF had projected India’s GDP growth at 6.2 percent for 2025 and 6.3 percent for 2026.
2. The Income Tax Department has ruled out any change in tax rates under the Income Tax Bill 2025. The IT Department has issued a clarification on the proposed Income Tax Bill 2025, saying that it is only meant to simplify language and remove redundant or outdated provisions, and does not propose any change in tax rates.
3. In a major development for India’s energy sector, the thermal power industry is set to witness an investment surge of ₹77,000 crore from private sector players between FY26 and FY28, according to a report by Crisil Ratings. This marks a significant shift as private firms like Adani Power, Tata Power, JSW Energy, and Vedanta Power take the lead in strengthening the country’s thermal power capacity, largely through brownfield projects that sidestep land acquisition challenges.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Ektaa Kapoor is back with the reboot of her iconic show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Actor and politician Smriti Irani is all set to return as Tulsi, the main lead of the show. In a recent interview with Brut, Ektaa reflected on bringing the show back after 25 years and her hopes that the show will have an impact on the younger audience.
2. Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah captivated everyone’s attention with his look as Bharat Ratna recipient JRD Tata in the upcoming series Made in India—A Titan Story. The look was unveiled on Tuesday, marking J R D Tata’s 121st birth anniversary.
3. Acclaimed actor-director Rishab Shetty, who is riding high on the success of Kantara, is now preparing to make his Telugu film debut in collaboration with Sithara Entertainments, one of Tollywood’s leading banners.
Set against the politically charged backdrop of 18th-century Bengal, the upcoming project will be a large-scale historical action drama.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the United Arab Emirates National Guard yesterday signed an agreement on Maritime Security and Safety Cooperation in New Delhi today. It is aimed at enhancing bilateral maritime cooperation and contributing to a safe, secure, and sustainable maritime environment in the region.
2. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has successfully launched the sixth vessel in its series of eight state-of-the-art Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), designated Yard 1275, for the Indian Coast Guard. Named ‘ICGS Atal,’ this latest addition to the fleet underscores GSL’s dedication to bolstering India’s maritime security with indigenously designed and built platforms.
3. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA) with General Electric (GE) Aerospace for co-production of the F414-INS6 engines to power India’s TEJAS MK-2 fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in India’s defence indigenisation efforts.
31 July (Thursday)*
Vedic Ritu/ Varsha
Drik Ritu : Varsha (Monsoon)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Shravan 20
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month : Shravan 07
Tithi : Saptami/ Ashtami
Nakshatra: Chitra
Rahu : 02:11 PM – 03:49 PM
Yamaganda : 06:00 AM – 07:38 AM
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