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18 July 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 18 July 2026
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The alleged custodial death of Sai Krishna in Andhra Pradesh has sparked political outrage, with accusations of torture, evidence tampering, and a cover-up by police. The case has drawn national attention due to concern…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu is set to undertake a significant three-nation state visit to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania starting July 19, 2023. This visit aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and enhance cooperation…
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The Supreme Court is set to review the implications of the Bihar SIR judgment, which clarified that the Election Commission of India (ECI) does not have the authority to determine citizenship for voting rights. This rul…
Read full storyChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed the All India Media Conference in New Delhi, emphasizing that India's electoral rolls are dynamic, living documents updated continuously. He stated elections follow th…
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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accused the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government of surrendering to Sangh Parivar diktats by reconstituting the Kerala Waqf Board under the Union government's Waqf (Amendment) Act,…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has mandated all States and Union Territories to formulate a comprehensive policy for early release of elderly and terminally ill prisoners within three months. This directive aims to establish a unifo…
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The Delhi High Court emphasized on July 16 the importance of preserving the life of individuals on indefinite fasts, highlighting the balance between the state's duty to protect life and the right to dissent. This state…
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Comedian Kunal Kamra filed a plea in the Bombay High Court challenging the Sahyog Portal, alleging it serves as a government tool for online censorship. He contends the amended IT rules allow content taker takedowns wit…
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Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna advised the new TVK-led Tamil Nadu government against denying children access to Central government-run Navodaya Vidyalayas, emphasizing that the third-language formula should not c…
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The India-U.K. Double Contribution Convention (DCC) under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) took effect on July 15, 2026. It clarifies that Indian workers employed in the U.K. before this date remain…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with a budgetary outlay of Rs 1.275 lakh crore to strengthen India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem. Building on Semicon 1.0, the scheme aims to establish India a…
Read full storyThe Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) concluded its three-day consultation in Lucknow on the One Nation, One Election proposal, engaging with vice-chancellors, directors, and legal/political science experts from Uttar…
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The Indian Cabinet has approved ₹1.27 lakh crore for the Semicon Mission 2.0, aimed at boosting the semiconductor manufacturing sector. This initiative is expected to attract investments of approximately ₹4 lakh crore a…
Read full storyThe Indian government has launched its first trial Index of Services Production (ISP) for 19 sub-sectors, marking a significant milestone in measuring short-term activity within the formal services sector. With 2024-25…
Read full storyUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the 'Seafarer-First' initiative to enhance the safety of Indian seafarers in the conflict-prone Strait of Hormuz region. This initiative comes in response to rising maritime se…
Read full storyIndia is expanding its nuclear power program to enhance energy security, currently operating 24 reactors with a total capacity of 8.78 GW across seven sites. An additional ten reactors, with an expected capacity of 8,00…
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The NDA and Opposition INDIA bloc are strategizing ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session, with the ruling alliance banking on splits in Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena, plus realignment in Tamil Nadu. The Congress parl…
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment informed the Supreme Court that transgender persons can avail all quota benefits meant for marginalised communities. This response came in a contempt petition alleging non-…
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The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 has been amended to include persons internally injured by forcible acid ingestion as beneficiaries. Previously, the Act…
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LibTech analysis reveals a decline of 67.6 lakh registered and active MGNREGS workers in the first fortnight after the transition to the VB-G RAM G system. The Rural Development Ministry has countered the claim, stating…
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The Madras High Court bench of Justices S.M. Subramaniam and N. Senthilkumar has directed the Tamil Nadu government to respond by August 4, 2026, on implementing horizontal reservation for transgender persons in governm…
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The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking regulation of social media reels and podcasts, cautioning against misuse of Article 32 for politicised litigation. The plea targeted allegedly derogatory comments by an inf…
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The Supreme Court of India has set aside 27 judgments made by the Guwahati High Court regarding citizenship matters, emphasizing the need for a fair and reasoned process in adjudicating citizenship cases. The court stat…
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The Supreme Court of India is considering the establishment of a 24X7 emergency protocol to ensure timely access to justice, especially in light of alarming reports of late-night arrests and executive actions occurring…
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