Political tensions intensified in Delhi after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra marched towards Lok Kalyan Marg and staged a protest over alleged police action against students during the CJP demonstration. Amid the standoff, Union Minister Jitendra Singh met Rahul Gandhi and urged him to end the protest. The developments have added a fresh political dimension to the growing debate over student protests and government accountability.

Rahul Gandhi leads protest outside PM's residence

An apparent landslide triggers a dangerous gas leak inside the Samardung tunnel during ongoing rescue operations following a major structural collapse in Sikkim.

Sikkim tunnel collapse: Landslide suspected to have triggered a gas leak in Samardung tunnel

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj remains the pride of Bharat. He established Hindavi Swarajya with courage and vision. His naval strength and forts changed the map of India. Shivaji Maharaj stood for justice, governance, and self-respect. He built an army rooted in discipline and loyalty.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: The eternal pride of Bharat 

India has announced plans to develop 5,500 MW of new hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a massive push to accelerate renewable energy infrastructure in the region. Following the recent strategic suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, this initiative aims to fast-track long-stalled river projects, boost regional economic growth, and achieve long-term energy security. 

India announces major push with 5,500 MW hydropower expansion in Jammu and Kashmir

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are set to being on July 23 in Glasgow, Scotland with about 3,000 athletes from 74 countries taking part in 13 disciplines including para sports. A total of 126 Indian athletes are part of the contingent, vying for the medals across all sports. India has sent <a href="https://yas.gov.in/sites/default/files/Participation_of_India_2026.PDF">77 male and 48 female athletes</a> to the games including in para sports.<h2>Who are Indian athletes participating in Commonwealth Games 2026?</h2>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-2026-argentina-star-messi-reacts-to-heartbreaking-loss-vs-spain-in-final-1784602442367">FIFA 2026 | Argentina star Messi reacts to heartbreaking loss vs Spain in final</a>The highest athletes are in Athletics where 32 players will try and win a medal in which 10 are women and 22 males. In other sports the number of athletes is: boxing (14), judo (14), weightlifting (12), track cycling (6), artistic gymnastic (8), bowls (6), and swimming (5). Among para athletes the number is: athletics (11), wheelchair basketball (4), powerlifting (7), swimming (6), and track cycling (1). Here's list athletes in each sport:<h3>Track</h3>Gurindervir Singh - Men's 100 metresAnimesh Kujur - Men's 200 metresVishal TK - Men's 400 metres, Mixed 4 x 400 metres relayRajesh Ramesh - Men's 400 metres, Mixed 4 x 400 metres relayGulveer Singh - Men's 5000 metres, Men's 10,000 metresTejas Shirse - Men's 110 metres hurdlesYashas Palaksha - Men's 400 metres hurdlesSanthosh Kumar Tamilarasan - Men's 400 metres hurdlesRashdeep Kaur - Women's 400 metres, Mixed 4 x 400 metres relayNeeru Pathak - Women's 400 metres, Mixed 4 x 400 metres relayAnsa Babu - Women's 400 metres, Mixed 4 x 400 metres relayParul Chaudhary - Women's 3000 metres s'chase, Women's 5000 metresPriyanka Goswami - Women's 10,000 metres walkRavina Gaikwad - Women's 10,000 metres walk<h3>Field</h3>Dev Meena - Men's pole vaultKuldeep Kumar - Men's pole vaultSarvesh Anil Kushare - Men's high jumpAadarsh Ram J - Men's high jumpTejaswin Shankar - Men's high jump, Men's decathlonMurali Sreeshankar - Men's long jumpLokesh Sathyanathan - Men's long jumpPraveen Chithravel - Men's triple jumpSelva Prabhu - Men's triple jumpSamardeep Singh Gill - Men's shot putTajinderpal Singh Toor - Men's shot putNeeraj Chopra - Men's javelin throwRohit Yadav - Men's javelin throwYash Vir Singh - Men's javelin throwPooja Singh - Women's high jumpManpreet Kaur - Women's shot putSeema Kaliramna - Women's discus throwNidhi Rani - Women's discus throw<h3>Track (Para)</h3>Rakeshbhai Bhatt - Men's 100 metres (T38)Shreyansh Trivedi - Men's 100 metres (T38)Mohammed Basil M - Men's 100 metres (T47)Dilip Mahadu Gavit - Men's 100 metres (T47)Ramesh Shanmugam - Men's 1500 metres (T54)<h3>Field (Para)</h3>Devender Kumar - Men's discus throw (F44)Sagar Thayat - Men's discus throw (F44)Shubham Juyal - Men's shot put (F57)Soman Rana - Men's shot put (F57)Sharmila Dhankar - Women's shot put (F57)Shilpa K Shyla - Women's shot put (F57)<h3>Boxing</h3>Jadumani Singh - Men's 55 kgSachin Siwach - Men's 60 kgAditya Pratap Singh - Men's 65 kgSumit Kundu - Men's 70 kgAnkush Ankush - Men's 80 kgKapil Pokhariya - Men's 90 kgNarender Berwal - Men's 90+ kg ySakshi Choudhary - Women's 51 kgPreeti Pawar - Women's 54 kgJasmine Lamboria - Women's 57 kgPriya Ghanghas - Women's 60 kgParveen Hooda - Women's 65 kgArundhati Choudhary - Women's 70 kgLovlina Borgohain - Women's 75 kg<h3>Judo</h3>Harsh Singh - Men's 60 kgRohit Basir Majgul - Men's 66 kgArun Kumar - Men's 73 kgHarsh Tokas - Men's 81 kgKaranjit Singh Maan - Men's 90 kgAvtar Singh - Men's 100 kgYash Ghanghas - Men's 100+ kgAsmita Dey - Women's 48 kgShraddha Kadabul Chopade - Women's 52 kgYamini Mourya - Women's 57 kgUnnati Sharma - Women's 63 kgInunganbi Takhellambam - Women's 70 kgIshroop Narang - Women's 78 kgTulika Maan - Women's 78+ kg<h3>Swimming</h3>Srihari Nataraj - men's 50m backstroke, 100m backstroke, 100m freestyle, 4x200m freestyle relayAryan Nehra - men's 400m freestyle, 800m freestyle, 1500m freestyle, 4x200m freestyle relaySajan Prakash - men's 50m butterfly, 200m butterfly, 200m freestyleAneesh S Gowda - men's 200m freestyle, 4x200m freestyle relayDhakshan Shashikumar - men's 400m freestyle, 4x200m freestyle relay<h3>Swimming (Para)</h3>Ravi Veera Venkata Budigina - Freestyle 50 m S7Ali Imam - Freestyle100 m S13Suyash Narayan Jadhav - Freestyle 50 m S7Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni - Freestyle 200 m S14Swatik Patil - Freestyle 50 m S7<h3>Track cycling</h3>Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam - 1000m time trialDavid Beckham Elkatohchoongo - Men's Elite KeirinJemsh Singh Keithellakram - Men's Elite KeirinDinesh Kumar - Men's Endurance / Pursuit formatsRojit Singh Yanglem - Men's Endurance / Pursuit formatsSekhon Harshveer Singh - Men's 4,000m Team Pursuit<h3>Track cycling (Para)</h3>Lisha Das - Women's Track Cycling<h3>Weightlifting</h3>Rishikanta Singh - Men's 60 kgM Raja - Men's 65 kgAjaya Babu - Men's 79 kgDilbag Singh - Men's 94 kgLovepreet Singh - Men's 110+ kgMirabai Chanu - Women's 48 kgGyaneshwari Yadav - Women's 53 kgBindyarani Devi - Women's 58 kgHarjinder Kaur - Women's 69 kgSanjana - Women's 77 kgSeram Nirupama Devi - Women's 86 kgMartina Devi - Women's 86+ kg<h3>Artistic Gymnastic</h3>Tapan Mohanty - Men's Team all-aroundTapeshwarnath Das - Men's Team all-aroundSwatish KP - Men's Team all-aroundSatyajit Mondal - Men's Team all-aroundPranati Nayak - Women's Team all-aroundNishka Agarwal - Women's Team all-aroundEshita Rewale - Women's Team all-aroundProtistha Samanta - Women's Team all-around<h3>3x3 Basketball (Para)</h3>Reena Rameshchandra Gupta - Women's WheelchairIrengbam Ritu Chanu - Women's WheelchairJadhav Minakshi Harichandra - Women's WheelchairRayannavar Laxmi Rayappa - Women's Wheelchair

A total of 126 Indian athletes are part of the contingent, vying for the medals across all sports. India has sent 77 male and 48 female athletes to the games including in para sports.

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are set to being on July 23 in Glasgow, Scotland with about 3,000 athletes from 74 countries taking part in 13 disciplines including para sports. A total of 126 Indian athletes are part of the contingent, vying for the medals across all sports. India has sent 77 male and 48 female athletes to the games including in para sports. Who are Indian athletes participating in Commonwealth Games 2026? Also Read - FIFA 2026 | Argentina star Messi reacts to heartbreaking loss vs Spain in final The highest athletes are in Athletics where 32 players will try and win a medal in which 10 are women and 22 males. In other sports the number of athletes is: boxing (14), judo (14), weightlifting (12), track cycling (6), artistic gymnastic (8), bowls (6), and swimming (5). Among para athletes the number is: athletics (11), wheelchair basketball (4), powerlifting (7), swimming (6), and track cycling (1). Here's list athletes in each sport: Track Gurindervir Singh - Men's 100 metres Animesh Kujur - Men's 200 metres Vishal TK - Men's 400 metres, Mixed 4 x 400 metres relay Rajesh Ramesh - Men's 400 metres, Mixed 4 x 400 metres relay Gulveer Singh - Men's 5000 metres, Men's 10,000 metres Tejas Shirse - Men's 110 metres hurdles Yashas Palaksha - Men's 400 metres hurdles Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan - Men's 400 metres hurdles Rashdeep Kaur - Women's 400 metres, Mixed 4 x 400 metres relay Neeru Pathak - Women's 400 metres, Mixed 4 x 400 metres relay Ansa Babu - Women's 400 metres, Mixed 4 x 400 metres relay Parul Chaudhary - Women's 3000 metres s'chase, Women's 5000 metres Priyanka Goswami - Women's 10,000 metres walk Ravina Gaikwad - Women's 10,000 metres walk Field Dev Meena - Men's pole vault Kuldeep Kumar - Men's pole vault Sarvesh Anil Kushare - Men's high jump Aadarsh Ram J - Men's high jump Tejaswin Shankar - Men's high jump, Men's decathlon Murali Sreeshankar - Men's long jump Lokesh Sathyanathan - Men's long jump Praveen Chithravel - Men's triple jump Selva Prabhu - Men's triple jump Samardeep Singh Gill - Men's shot put Tajinderpal Singh Toor - Men's shot put Neeraj Chopra - Men's javelin throw Rohit Yadav - Men's javelin throw Yash Vir Singh - Men's javelin throw Pooja Singh - Women's high jump Manpreet Kaur - Women's shot put Seema Kaliramna - Women's discus throw Nidhi Rani - Women's discus throw Track (Para) Rakeshbhai Bhatt - Men's 100 metres (T38) Shreyansh Trivedi - Men's 100 metres (T38) Mohammed Basil M - Men's 100 metres (T47) Dilip Mahadu Gavit - Men's 100 metres (T47) Ramesh Shanmugam - Men's 1500 metres (T54) Field (Para) Devender Kumar - Men's discus throw (F44) Sagar Thayat - Men's discus throw (F44) Shubham Juyal - Men's shot put (F57) Soman Rana - Men's shot put (F57) Sharmila Dhankar - Women's shot put (F57) Shilpa K Shyla - Women's shot put (F57) Boxing Jadumani Singh - Men's 55 kg Sachin Siwach - Men's 60 kg Aditya Pratap Singh - Men's 65 kg Sumit Kundu - Men's 70 kg Ankush Ankush - Men's 80 kg Kapil Pokhariya - Men's 90 kg Narender Berwal - Men's 90+ kg y Sakshi Choudhary - Women's 51 kg Preeti Pawar - Women's 54 kg Jasmine Lamboria - Women's 57 kg Priya Ghanghas - Women's 60 kg Parveen Hooda - Women's 65 kg Arundhati Choudhary - Women's 70 kg Lovlina Borgohain - Women's 75 kg Judo Harsh Singh - Men's 60 kg Rohit Basir Majgul - Men's 66 kg Arun Kumar - Men's 73 kg Harsh Tokas - Men's 81 kg Karanjit Singh Maan - Men's 90 kg Avtar Singh - Men's 100 kg Yash Ghanghas - Men's 100+ kg Asmita Dey - Women's 48 kg Shraddha Kadabul Chopade - Women's 52 kg Yamini Mourya - Women's 57 kg Unnati Sharma - Women's 63 kg Inunganbi Takhellambam - Women's 70 kg Ishroop Narang - Women's 78 kg Tulika Maan - Women's 78+ kg Swimming Srihari Nataraj - men's 50m backstroke, 100m backstroke, 100m freestyle, 4x200m freestyle relay Aryan Nehra - men's 400m freestyle, 800m freestyle, 1500m freestyle, 4x200m freestyle relay Sajan Prakash - men's 50m butterfly, 200m butterfly, 200m freestyle Aneesh S Gowda - men's 200m freestyle, 4x200m freestyle relay Dhakshan Shashikumar - men's 400m freestyle, 4x200m freestyle relay Swimming (Para) Ravi Veera Venkata Budigina - Freestyle 50 m S7 Ali Imam - Freestyle100 m S13 Suyash Narayan Jadhav - Freestyle 50 m S7 Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni - Freestyle 200 m S14 Swatik Patil - Freestyle 50 m S7 Track cycling Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam - 1000m time trial David Beckham Elkatohchoongo - Men's Elite Keirin Jemsh Singh Keithellakram - Men's Elite Keirin Dinesh Kumar - Men's Endurance / Pursuit formats Rojit Singh Yanglem - Men's Endurance / Pursuit formats Sekhon Harshveer Singh - Men's 4,000m Team Pursuit Track cycling (Para) Lisha Das - Women's Track Cycling Weightlifting Rishikanta Singh - Men's 60 kg M Raja - Men's 65 kg Ajaya Babu - Men's 79 kg Dilbag Singh - Men's 94 kg Lovepreet Singh - Men's 110+ kg Mirabai Chanu - Women's 48 kg Gyaneshwari Yadav - Women's 53 kg Bindyarani Devi - Women's 58 kg Harjinder Kaur - Women's 69 kg Sanjana - Women's 77 kg Seram Nirupama Devi - Women's 86 kg Martina Devi - Women's 86+ kg Artistic Gymnastic Tapan Mohanty - Men's Team all-around Tapeshwarnath Das - Men's Team all-around Swatish KP - Men's Team all-around Satyajit Mondal - Men's Team all-around Pranati Nayak - Women's Team all-around Nishka Agarwal - Women's Team all-around Eshita Rewale - Women's Team all-around Protistha Samanta - Women's Team all-around 3x3 Basketball (Para) Reena Rameshchandra Gupta - Women's Wheelchair Irengbam Ritu Chanu - Women's Wheelchair Jadhav Minakshi Harichandra - Women's Wheelchair Rayannavar Laxmi Rayappa - Women's Wheelchair

A total of 126 Indian athletes are part of the contingent, vying for the medals across all sports. India has sent 77 male and 48 female athletes to the games including in para sports.

Commonwealth Games 2026: Meet India's 126-athlete contingent for Glasgow Games

Delhi Police have reported incidents of barricade breaches and stone pelting during a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party. Authorities faced heavy resistance as demonstrators clashed with security forces, leading to a tense standoff in the national capital. Watch for live updates on the unfolding situation, police action, and the aftermath of the protests.

CJP protest | CJP: Protests to continue after meeting with union minister 

India plans 5,500 MW of new hydro projects in Jammu & Kashmir

Four Indian nationals were killed and another critically injured after their cargo ship, MV Golden Leo, came under attack while departing Ukraine's Odesa port. India's Ministry of External Affairs said it is monitoring the situation and assisting those affected.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ship attacked near Odesa port in Ukraine, four Indian nationals killed

Violence broke out in central Delhi as the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march intensified on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. Police used tear gas and lathis to disperse protesters near Jantar Mantar after demonstrators attempted to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders. Security was tightened across the national capital amid fears of further unrest.


CJP demands ₹1 cr compensation for the kin of NEET victims 

Four Indian seafarers were killed and another was left in critical condition after the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo came under attack shortly after departing Ukraine’s Odesa port. The ship had 17 crew members on board, including five Indian nationals. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has expressed condolences to the families of the victims and said its mission in Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation while providing all possible assistance to those affected.


Tragedy at sea: 4 Indians killed as vessel comes under attack near Odesa 

India’s Cockroach Janata Party stages a protest march to parliament to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and repeated paper leaks. The social media movement with a cockroach as its symbol began has amassed millions of online followers across India. It has now forayed into street politics and has been holding a sit-in protest and hunger strike to highlight growing frustration among young Indians over education, unemployment and government accountability.

CJP supporters carry out protests across India

The centre has opened its first formal channel of communication with the cockroach janta party (cjp) amid the 'chalo sansad' protest. During a meeting with union minister jp nadda, the cjp submitted a three-point charter of demands: the immediate release of activist sonam wangchuk, the resignation of union education minister dharmendra pradhan over the neet controversy, and ₹1 crore compensation for the families of neet aspirants who allegedly died by suicide after the 2026 paper leak. Will the government accept these demands?

CJP members meet health minister J P Nadda | Union minister makes appeal to end protests

India's parliament monsoon session has begun with a stormy start as opposition parties raised slogans and demanded discussions on key national issues. The session is expected to witness heated debates over the economy, national security, examination reforms, and other contentious matters, setting the stage for a politically charged few weeks in parliament.

Parliament Monsoon Session begins amid opposition uproar

Parliament proceedings were disrupted on Monday as Opposition members protested over the alleged NEET paper leak, forcing both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to adjourn for the day. Despite appeals from presiding officers including Om Birla and C. P. Radhakrishnan, slogan shouting continued. Scheduled legislative business could not proceed due to repeated disruptions in both Houses.


Parliament proceedings hit by opposition protest

Torrential monsoon rains have triggered widespread disruption across Jammu & Kashmir and Nagaland, with flash floods, landslides and overflowing rivers affecting normal life. Authorities have issued rain alerts, launched rescue operations and urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain cautious as heavy rainfall continues across both states.

India faces widespread monsoon disruption: Rain alert across multiple states 

The India Meteorological Department has warned of a below-normal monsoon in Karnataka, raising concerns over a looming water crisis. As many as 26 districts could face drinking water shortages if rainfall remains deficient. In response, Siddaramaiah has activated contingency measures to manage the situation. Authorities are preparing for the worst as the state braces for a challenging season ahead.

Karnataka: Rain deficit puts Karnataka on high alert, govt intensifies preparedness

Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, was cremated with full state honours in Mavinakere, Hassan district, Karnataka. Political leaders, family members and well-wishers paid their final respects as the state bid farewell to the respected matriarch of the Deve Gowda family.

Former PM's wife Chennamma remembered for strength & sacrifice 

CJP protest: Tear gas fired, chaos near parliament, thousands march in Delhi 

The Indian government has significantly tightened the regulatory framework for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations receiving foreign funding through a dual approach of new legislation and administrative rules.

India parliament session: Govt seeks to revise framework governing foreign funding

The Delhi Police has issued a stern warning that no permission has been sought or granted for the "Chalo Sansad" (March to Parliament) rally organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on July 20, 2026. Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) across the New Delhi district, strictly banning marches, processions, and assemblies of five or more people outside the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar.


CJP protest: Delhi police warn of legal action for unauthorised marches

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently hospitalized at Safdarjung Hospital following his forced removal from Jantar Mantar, has announced he will end his indefinite hunger strike on July 20, 2026, under specific conditions. 

Wangchuk, who has been protesting against alleged education system failures and exam irregularities, stated he would call off his fast if the government accepts accountability for these issues, or if political leaders assure him that education accountability will be a priority during the Parliament’s Monsoon Session.

Sonam Wangchuk may break fast if assured on education accountability

The 2026 Monsoon Session of Parliament begins today amidst high political tension. The Opposition is set to challenge the government on major issues, including the NEET-UG paper leak and alleged corruption at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, while protests led by the CJP persist outside. Despite the expected disruptions, the government aims to advance a packed legislative agenda, including eight key Bills, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to address the media before proceedings commence.


Parliament monsoon session: PM Modi lay out agenda of Monsoon session

The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a travel advisory to its citizens intending to travel to Iran to postpone arrangements. It also urged citizens residing in the country to consider exiting Tehran temporarily, as the tension between the US and Iran escalates. It also urged Indians who consider staying in Iran to stay away from zones of military activity, such as the Southern coast. The warning marks a shift from India's position on June 24, when it acknowledged the improvement of the security situation while continuing to discourage non-essential travel.&nbsp;“Indian nationals intending to travel to Iran for any purpose should postpone travel for the time being, until the security environment improves,” read the advisory, though it stopped short of evacuation."Indians already in Iran should consider temporarily exiting Iran, using available flight options."The advisory urges nationals who choose to remain to exercise the highest possible level of caution. It urged Indian nationals presently in Iran who have not yet registered their details with the embassy to do so immediately.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tulsi-gabbard-brother-batarti-child-luring-hawaii-hotel-charges-1784477368896">Tulsi Gabbard's brother Batarti accused of luring children to hotel room in Hawaii</a>“They should carefully monitor the news to maintain full situational awareness, and should avoid locations seeing higher levels of military activity, such as those along the southern coast of the country. Instructions issued by local authorities should be complied with carefully,” read the advisory.The advisory was issued following the US strikes in Iran, which continued for eight consecutive days. The retalliation from Iran resulted in the death of two US service members in Jordan. Iran also targeted the Gulf nations in Bahrain and Kuwait, where a power and desalination plant was attacked.&nbsp;

India has advised citizens to postpone travel to Iran and urged Indians in Tehran to consider temporarily leaving as the US-Iran conflict continues to escalate.

The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a travel advisory to its citizens intending to travel to Iran to postpone arrangements. It also urged citizens residing in the country to consider exiting Tehran temporarily, as the tension between the US and Iran escalates. It also urged Indians who consider staying in Iran to stay away from zones of military activity, such as the Southern coast. The warning marks a shift from India's position on June 24, when it acknowledged the improvement of the security situation while continuing to discourage non-essential travel. “Indian nationals intending to travel to Iran for any purpose should postpone travel for the time being, until the security environment improves,” read the advisory, though it stopped short of evacuation."Indians already in Iran should consider temporarily exiting Iran, using available flight options." The advisory urges nationals who choose to remain to exercise the highest possible level of caution. It urged Indian nationals presently in Iran who have not yet registered their details with the embassy to do so immediately. Also Read: Tulsi Gabbard's brother Batarti accused of luring children to hotel room in Hawaii “They should carefully monitor the news to maintain full situational awareness, and should avoid locations seeing higher levels of military activity, such as those along the southern coast of the country. Instructions issued by local authorities should be complied with carefully,” read the advisory. The advisory was issued following the US strikes in Iran, which continued for eight consecutive days. The retalliation from Iran resulted in the death of two US service members in Jordan. Iran also targeted the Gulf nations in Bahrain and Kuwait, where a power and desalination plant was attacked.

India has advised citizens to postpone travel to Iran and urged Indians in Tehran to consider temporarily leaving as the US-Iran conflict continues to escalate.

India advises citizens to postpone Iran travel, urges Indians to leave Tehran amid US-Iran tensions

The rupee is unraveling in real time. India's currency touched an all-time low of 96.96 to the dollar in May, and has spent July grinding between 96.20 and 96.90, never far from that record. Wall Street analysts say the story now is not whether the rupee falls further, but how fast it gets to 100 per dollar. Three forces are converging.


Rupee nears record low of 97 as Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle oil markets again

India is set to witness a high-voltage monsoon session of Parliament as the government and opposition prepare for a major political showdown. Ahead of the session, the government convened an all-party meeting to discuss the legislative agenda, but the meeting witnessed tension after opposition parties staged a symbolic walkout.

The opposition protested against the invitation extended to rebel Trinamool Congress MPs, whose recognition as members of the NCPI is still pending before the Lok Sabha Speaker. Several opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, Samajwadi Party, JMM, Shiv Sena UBT and others, joined the protest.

Parliament Monsoon Session kicks off with opposition protest over rebel TMC invite 

A massive explosion and subsequent fire at an illegal firecracker factory on Ramol-Gatrad Road in Ahmedabad’s Vastral area has resulted in a tragic loss of life, with at least 8–9 people confirmed dead and over 15 injured.  


Ahmedabad factory fire: Cracker factory allegedly operating without license

India's 72nd National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi, honoring the best of Indian cinema from 2024. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor award for "Bramayugam" and "Chandu Champion" respectively, while Yami Gautam won Best Actress for "Article 370" 


72nd National Film Awards: Mammootty, Kartik aaryan share best actor

A roughly 3,500-kg cannon, nearly four centuries old, has vanished from the historic Narwar Fort in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh — and the meticulous planning behind the theft has laid bare glaring gaps in security at the protected heritage site.


Cannon weighing 3.5 tonnes stolen in Madhya Pradesh

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Rahul Gandhi leads protest outside PM's residence

Sikkim tunnel collapse: Landslide suspected to have triggered a gas leak in Samardung tunnel

Sikkim tunnel collapse: Landslide suspected to have triggered a gas leak in Samardung tunnel

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: The eternal pride of Bharat

India announces major push with 5,500 MW hydropower expansion in Jammu and Kashmir

Commonwealth Games 2026: Meet India's 126-athlete contingent for Glasgow Games

CJP protest | CJP: Protests to continue after meeting with union minister

India plans 5,500 MW of new hydro projects in Jammu & Kashmir

Russia-Ukraine War: Ship attacked near Odesa port in Ukraine, four Indian nationals killed

CJP demands ₹1 cr compensation for the kin of NEET victims

Tragedy at sea: 4 Indians killed as vessel comes under attack near Odesa

CJP supporters carry out protests across India

CJP members meet health minister J P Nadda | Union minister makes appeal to end protests

Parliament Monsoon Session begins amid opposition uproar

Parliament proceedings hit by opposition protest

India faces widespread monsoon disruption: Rain alert across multiple states

Karnataka: Rain deficit puts Karnataka on high alert, govt intensifies preparedness

Former PM's wife Chennamma remembered for strength & sacrifice

CJP protest: Tear gas fired, chaos near parliament, thousands march in Delhi

CJP protest: Tear gas fired, chaos near parliament, thousands march in Delhi

India parliament session: Govt seeks to revise framework governing foreign funding

CJP protest: Delhi police warn of legal action for unauthorised marches

Sonam Wangchuk may break fast if assured on education accountability

Parliament monsoon session: PM Modi lay out agenda of Monsoon session

Indian Embassy urges citizens to postpone Iran travel, consider leaving Tehran

Rupee nears record low of 97 as Strait of Hormuz tensions rattle oil markets again