

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin his six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from Monday - a key diplomatic initiative expected to enhance India's footprint in the Indo-Pacific.

The visit comes amid India's efforts to consolidate its relationship with major countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific through cooperation in defence, trade, technologies, investment, and maritime security.

PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia & New Zealand; Indo-Pacific partnership in focus 

A fragile de facto ceasefire in Yemen has been shattered by the deadliest Houthi attack in years. Over the weekend of July 4–5, 2026, Houthi rebels launched a massive, coordinated assault on positions held by the internationally recognized government in the Jabal Dabbas area of the Hays district, south of the strategic Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.  


Deadly Houthi assault: 16 government troops killed in Hodeidah

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently grappling with a severe and rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. As of July 1, 2026, health authorities have confirmed 1,460 cases and 452 deaths within the DRC, signaling a significant escalation in the 17th recorded outbreak of the disease in the country.


Ebola outbreak: Democratic Republic of Congo grapples with rising Ebola cases

As of July 5, 2026, the Russia-Ukraine conflict has reached a critical juncture, characterized by an unprecedented Ukrainian long-range strike campaign and intensified battlefield rhetoric from the Kremlin.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine boasts deep-strikes, Russia expands frontiers on ground

The state funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has gripped Tehran, but the most important figure is nowhere to be found. Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly appointed Supreme Leader, has remained entirely out of the public eye throughout his father's week-long funeral ceremonies.


Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei kept away from public eye

The confrontation between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab and the Akal Takht—the highest temporal seat of Sikhism—has reached a boiling point. Following a series of legislative disputes, the officiating Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Punjab government to halt what he described as a "defamatory campaign" against Sikh institutions being carried out by "outsiders" on social media.  


Supreme Sikh religious body akal takht accuses AAP leaders of challenging its supremacy 

Mumbai is currently battling an intense monsoon onslaught, with the city recording staggering rainfall figures exceeding 300 mm in several areas. On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the metropolis faced a "triple threat" of extreme downpours, gusty winds, and a high tide that surged over the iconic Marine Drive promenade.  

Mumbai monsoon havoc: High tide hits Marine Drive amidst red alert 

The global technology landscape is undergoing its most significant structural shift in decades. As of July 2026, the intense U.S.-China technology rivalry has moved beyond mere trade tariffs, evolving into a systemic "bifurcation" of the global supply chain. With both superpowers building incompatible AI ecosystems, independent chip architectures, and restricted trade corridors, the world is being forced to choose sides or navigate an increasingly fragmented market.


US-China tech tensions redraw supply chains; The world scrambles between US & China

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing an existential crisis following the resignation of former West Bengal Finance Minister and state party president, Chandrima Bhattacharya. Her departure, which occurred on Saturday, July 4, 2026, marks another major blow to Mamata Banerjee’s leadership in the wake of the party’s crushing defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections.  


Bengal minister BJP leader claims TMC no longer exists after 'wave of resignations'

The political tug-of-war over the iconic "TRS" acronym has reached a critical stage. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to K. Kavitha’s newly formed party, Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS), directing them to propose three alternative names within 15 days.


ECI notifies objections to 'TRS' acronym of Kavitha's party

In a high-stakes diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump held a nearly 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 4, 2026. The conversation the fourth between the two leaders this year—focused heavily on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities.  

Putin, Trump hold nearly 90-min phone call; Trump offers to help end Ukraine war in call with Putin

The Chinese and Russian navies have officially kicked off the "Joint Sea-2026" naval exercises, with forces assembling in the waters and airspace near the strategic port city of Qingdao, Shandong Province.

China-Russia joint drills: Exercise will begin from China's Qingdao

The atmosphere in Tehran is one of intense fervor and defiance as millions of Iranians gather for the state funeral of the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Four months after his assassination in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike, the capital has become the epicenter of a massive, week-long mourning procession, where public grief is rapidly transforming into a collective call for vengeance.  

Khamenei funeral: Iran’s state funeral becomes rally for revenge against US and Israel 

In a major political development, election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has officially announced his entry into electoral politics. The Jan Suraaj Party founder will contest the upcoming July 30 by-election from Bihar’s Bankipur Assembly constituency. This high-stakes seat, a long-standing BJP stronghold, fell vacant after party leader Nitin Nabin was elected to the Rajya Sabha.  


India politics: Prashant Kishore to contest polls from Bankipur in Bihar

In a high-stakes diplomatic flurry ahead of next week's NATO summit in Ankara, U.S. President Donald Trump held separate, extensive telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.


Trump offers top help to end Ukraine war in call with Putin

A massive controversy has gripped Pakistan’s political establishment following the arrest of Muhammad Raza Dar, a relative (identified in reports as a grandson) of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Raza Dar is one of four suspects currently in police custody in connection with the alleged kidnapping, gang rape, and extortion of two foreign nationals in Lahore.  


Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar faces backlash over grandson's gang rape arrest 

The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela continues to deepen as rescue teams transition from searching for survivors to the grim task of recovering bodies from the wreckage in La Guaira. More than ten days after the devastating twin earthquakes of June 24, 2026, the official death toll has risen to nearly 3,000, with thousands still reported missing.  

Venezuela earthquake: Authorities extract bodies from rubble in Venezuela's La Guaira 

In a defiant and historic address on the National Mall, U.S. President Donald Trump marked America's 250th anniversary by declaring the beginning of a "Golden Age" for the nation. Despite severe weather, extreme heat, and a temporary evacuation of the grounds, the President returned to the stage late Saturday night to deliver a speech centered on American exceptionalism and his vision for the country’s future.  


Trump declares 'golden age of America' at 250th celebration 

The city of Sumy in northeastern Ukraine is in mourning following a devastating Russian aerial assault on July 3, 2026. Russian forces launched multiple guided aerial bombs targeting the city center, resulting in a tragic loss of life and significant destruction to civilian infrastructure.


Russia-Ukraine war: Deadly Russian airstrike hits Ukraine's Sumy; 4 killed

Mumbai is under a Red Alert as the city battles one of its most intense monsoon spells in recent years. In just four days since July 1st, the financial capital has received nearly 80% of its average monthly rainfall for July, leading to widespread chaos.


Mumbai rains: Mumbai receives 80% of July rain in four days 

Iran has begun a historic, week-long funeral ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a February 2026 airstrike. Hundreds of thousands of mourners have descended upon Tehran, filling the streets and the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque to pay their final respects. The ceremonies, which include the bodies of several family members killed in the same attack, are being viewed as a critical moment of transition for the Islamic Republic.


Khamenei funeral: Iran bids farewell to Ali Khamenei |Emotions run high in Tehran 

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a massive leadership crisis as internal infighting reaches a boiling point. Senior leader and West Bengal State President Chandrima Bhattacharya has resigned from all party posts, citing hurt over accusations from Mamata Banerjee regarding her handling of the party headquarters.

Mamata aide resigns as TMC state Prez, Mamata set to assume key post 

History has been made! Ankita Konwar from Assam has officially become the first woman from Northeast India to swim across the English Channel. In a grueling test of endurance, Konwar navigated the notoriously treacherous waters, battling freezing temperatures and unpredictable currents to complete the iconic crossing.

Assam's Ankita Konwar becomes first N-E Indian woman to cross English channel 

Scientists have successfully constructed a synthetic cell from scratch using nonliving chemical components. Led by professor Kate Adamala at the University of Minnesota, the team created a fragile, prototype cell capable of feeding, growing, and replicating like a natural organism.The creation could help scientists understand the origins of life and be programmed to address major global biological issues.


Scientific milestone: Researchers successfully engineer first fully synthetic cell

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