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National 7/1/2026

West Bengal Replaces MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, Guarantees 125 Work Days

In a significant move reshaping rural employment in India, West Bengal has officially launched its own scheme, the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G, effective today, July 1, 2026. This new program replaces the long-standing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in the state, promising 125 days of wage employment annually to 2.56 crore eligible rural households, a notable increase from the previous 100 days. The ambitious initiative will see funding shared between the Centre and the state in a 60:40 ratio, marking a departure from MGNREGA's funding structure and signaling a new chapter for rural development in West Bengal.

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West Bengal Replaces MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G, Guarantees 125 Work Days
National 7/1/2026

DRI Busts Global Gold Smuggling Ring in Delhi, Crypto Used for Funding

India's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has cracked down on a major international gold smuggling operation in Delhi, seizing 15 kilograms of foreign-origin gold valued at approximately Rs 21.40 crore. Four individuals have been arrested, including the alleged mastermind and a foreign national, in a case that highlights the growing use of cryptocurrency to finance illicit cross-border activities.

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DRI Busts Global Gold Smuggling Ring in Delhi, Crypto Used for Funding
National 7/1/2026

India Modernizes Khadi and Village Industries Act to Boost Rural Economy

India's government has cleared major amendments to the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Act of 1956, a move set to reshape the nation's rural economic landscape. Announced by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on Tuesday, the update aims to modernize governance, expand the definition of 'rural area', and significantly boost investment limits for rural enterprises.

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India Modernizes Khadi and Village Industries Act to Boost Rural Economy
National 7/1/2026

Delhi High Court Strengthens Personality Rights Against AI Deepfakes in Landmark Ruling

The Delhi High Court has delivered a significant verdict, granting interim relief to Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha in his plea against AI-generated deepfakes. The court's decision, while balancing freedom of speech with individual rights, has reinforced the protection of personality rights in India's digital landscape, compelling social media platforms to address misuse of AI technology more robustly. This ruling comes after Chadha sought court intervention against manipulated online content that allegedly damaged his reputation.

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Delhi High Court Strengthens Personality Rights Against AI Deepfakes in Landmark Ruling
National 7/1/2026

India's Resilient Economy Faces Monsoon Weakness, West Asia Fallout; Agri Reforms Crucial

India's economy is holding its ground, but the latest government review isn't sugarcoating the twin threats looming large: a significantly weaker monsoon and the unpredictable fallout from the West Asia conflict. The June 2026 Monthly Economic Review acknowledges the nation's overall resilience but urgently signals the need to revamp agricultural policies, especially around pricing, to push for climate-resilient crops as immediate safeguards. This comes as the India Meteorological Department forecasts below-normal July rainfall, intensifying concerns over crop yields.

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India's Resilient Economy Faces Monsoon Weakness, West Asia Fallout; Agri Reforms Crucial
National 6/30/2026

India's E20 Fuel Program: Centre Calls It An 'Experiment' In Supreme Court

In a significant development before the Supreme Court, India's Centre has stated that its ambitious nationwide E20 fuel programme is still an 'ongoing experiment,' with its full impact expected to become clear only by 2027. This revelation came during a hearing concerning ethanol allocation, where the government defended the policy, highlighting its aims to drastically reduce crude oil imports, enhance energy security, boost farmers' income, and cut down vehicular emissions.

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India's E20 Fuel Program: Centre Calls It An 'Experiment' In Supreme Court
National 6/30/2026

Race Against Time: Ambala Rushes to Save Four-Year-Old Trapped in Deep Borewell

A frantic multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Dhanaura village, Ambala, as a four-year-old boy, Nirbhay Singh, remains trapped in a 220-foot-deep open borewell since Tuesday morning. The child reportedly slipped around 6:30 AM while playing in a field with his father and grandfather, leading to a desperate effort involving teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and the Indian Army. The urgency of the situation is heightened by the borewell's narrow, nine-inch diameter and the challenges of locating Nirbhay in the dark shaft.

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Race Against Time: Ambala Rushes to Save Four-Year-Old Trapped in Deep Borewell
National 6/30/2026

Outgoing Army Chief Dwivedi Maps India's Future Wars: Integrated, Joint, and Theatre-Oriented

As General Upendra Dwivedi concluded his distinguished tenure as India's Chief of the Army Staff on Tuesday, he cast a clear vision for the future of warfare, emphasizing that conflicts will increasingly be 'joint, integrated and theatre-oriented'. His final remarks underscore a major shift in India's military strategy, stressing that the armed forces must 'see together, take decisions together and take actions together' to tackle evolving security challenges. General Dwivedi officially handed over command to General Dhiraj Seth, who assumed office as the 31st Army Chief on the same day.

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Outgoing Army Chief Dwivedi Maps India's Future Wars: Integrated, Joint, and Theatre-Oriented
National 6/30/2026

ITAT Greenlights Circle Rate for Land Value in Historic Angel Tax Ruling

In a significant decision for India's tax landscape, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in New Delhi has reaffirmed that government-notified circle rates are a valid and reliable basis for determining the fair market value (FMV) of land. This ruling specifically applies to computing asset values under Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, a provision widely known as the 'Angel Tax'. The tribunal emphasized that if a registered valuer uses the state government's circle rate, or even a lower value, for land valuation, it should generally be accepted by tax authorities.

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ITAT Greenlights Circle Rate for Land Value in Historic Angel Tax Ruling
National 6/30/2026

IISER IAT 2026 Results Out: Counselling Registration Begins for Science Aspirants

The highly anticipated results for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2026 have been officially declared on June 29, 2026, marking a pivotal moment for thousands of science aspirants across India. Students can now access and download their IAT 2026 scorecards from the official IISER Admission Portal, iiseradmission.in, until July 9, 2026. This release kicks off the crucial counselling registration process, which is set to begin on July 2, 2026, and will also conclude on July 9, 2026.

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IISER IAT 2026 Results Out: Counselling Registration Begins for Science Aspirants
National 6/30/2026

India Cracks Down: Government Bans Unapproved AI Tools for Official Work

The Modi government has just issued internal directives prohibiting its departments from using unapproved external Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for official duties, a critical move aimed at bolstering cybersecurity across government operations. This restriction, which applies to processing or sharing official, confidential, or sensitive data, comes hot on the heels of a fresh advisory from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) flagging increased cyber risks from advanced AI models. While not a blanket ban on generative AI, the directive underscores India's escalating concern over algorithmic vulnerabilities and data leakage in its digital bureaucracy.

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India Cracks Down: Government Bans Unapproved AI Tools for Official Work
National 6/30/2026

India Ends Commercial Fuel Restrictions, Boosting Business and Supply Stability

India is set to fully lift all temporary restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel for commercial buyers, effective July 1, 2026. This means businesses, including transport operators and industrial units, can once again purchase fuel without quantity caps from retail petrol pumps, signalling a crucial return to normal supply conditions across the country.

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India Ends Commercial Fuel Restrictions, Boosting Business and Supply Stability
National 6/30/2026

India Boosts Health: Nadda Unveils Key Plans for Maternal, Child, and Emergency Care

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched a suite of ambitious national health initiatives at the 16th Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) conference, signaling a major push to strengthen India's public health system. On June 29, 2026, Nadda unveiled the SUMAN Roadmap 2030, the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK), revamped Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan guidelines, and new Operational Guidelines on National Ambulance Services (NAS) 2026, all designed to dramatically improve maternal, child, and emergency healthcare nationwide.

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India Boosts Health: Nadda Unveils Key Plans for Maternal, Child, and Emergency Care
National 6/29/2026

Rajasthan's Energy Dream Realized: PM Modi to Inaugurate Mega Pachpadra Refinery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Pachpadra Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex in Rajasthan's Balotra district on July 4, a project Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has hailed as a 'game changer' for the state's economic landscape. This eagerly awaited launch comes after a brief delay due to a fire incident in April, but the facility is now fully operational, producing critical fuels and petrochemicals, marking a significant stride for India's energy independence.

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Rajasthan's Energy Dream Realized: PM Modi to Inaugurate Mega Pachpadra Refinery
National 6/29/2026

CBSE Softens Language Policy: Current Class 10 Exempt, Board Exams Eased for Juniors

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has just dropped new guidelines for its three-language policy, bringing some much-needed clarity and relief, especially for older students. In a big move, the current Class 10 batch for the 2026-27 academic session is completely out of the new policy's scope, meaning they'll stick with their existing two-language system. This decision comes after earlier announcements caused a stir among students and parents, making sure no one gets caught off guard by sudden changes.

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CBSE Softens Language Policy: Current Class 10 Exempt, Board Exams Eased for Juniors
National 6/29/2026

EPFO 3.0: Instant PF Withdrawals via UPI and ATMs Arriving Soon

Indian salaried employees are on the cusp of a major financial overhaul as the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is poised to roll out instant Provident Fund (PF) withdrawals via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and ATMs. While no official launch date has been announced, this highly anticipated EPFO 3.0 upgrade is widely expected to go live by the end of June or July 2026, transforming how millions access their retirement savings. This comes on the heels of a significant system upgrade that saw the EPFO portal temporarily offline from June 26-29, 2026, signaling the final preparations for the digital transformation.

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EPFO 3.0: Instant PF Withdrawals via UPI and ATMs Arriving Soon
National 6/29/2026

Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi Hunger Strike Demands Ladakh Safeguards, Education Accountability

Renowned education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has intensified his fight, commencing an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday, June 28, 2026. This powerful act of protest aims to pressure the government on two critical fronts: securing constitutional safeguards for the ecologically fragile region of Ladakh and demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in national examinations, particularly the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Wangchuk's protest joins an ongoing demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), drawing significant public attention to systemic governance issues.

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Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi Hunger Strike Demands Ladakh Safeguards, Education Accountability
National 6/29/2026

Assam's Dhemaji Drowned: Floods Halt Trains, Thousands Displaced Amid Heavy Monsoon

The first wave of monsoon floods has hit Assam hard, with Dhemaji district bearing the brunt as over 15,000 people from 69 villages find themselves displaced and grappling with severe disruption. A crucial railway bridge over the Simen River has been severely damaged by relentless riverbank erosion, forcing the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to suspend train services on the vital Archipathar-Simen Chapari route indefinitely, effectively cutting off a key transport link in the region.

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Assam's Dhemaji Drowned: Floods Halt Trains, Thousands Displaced Amid Heavy Monsoon
National 6/29/2026

Tripura Bans Private Practice, Doctors Demand Reforms

Tripura's state government, led by Chief Minister Manik Saha, has enacted a sweeping reform, banning private practice for doctors at the state's premier healthcare institutions, GB Hospital and Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC). This dramatic shift, announced on June 24, 2026, aims to funnel specialist expertise entirely into public service, backed by a 20% non-practicing allowance on basic salaries for affected medical professionals.

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Tripura Bans Private Practice, Doctors Demand Reforms
National 6/29/2026

India Launches Major Child Healthcare Overhaul for First 1,000 Days

In a significant move to bolster child healthcare nationwide, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda today launched the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) at the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) in New Delhi. This comprehensive national program aims to provide seamless health services for children from birth up to 36 months, critically integrating existing initiatives under a pioneering 'risk-stratified approach' to ensure targeted care for vulnerable infants.

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India Launches Major Child Healthcare Overhaul for First 1,000 Days
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