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National 7/13/2026

CM Vijay Unveils ₹850 Crore Adidas Footwear Hub in Karur, Creating Thousands of Jobs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has kicked off a massive ₹850 crore expansion for Evervan Kothari Footwear's non-leather manufacturing facility in Karur, setting the stage for 6,750 new direct jobs, predominantly for women. This significant project, which will produce footwear exclusively for global giant Adidas, marks a major win for industrial growth and job creation in one of Tamil Nadu's economically less-developed regions.

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CM Vijay Unveils ₹850 Crore Adidas Footwear Hub in Karur, Creating Thousands of Jobs
National 7/13/2026

India's Primary Market Buzzes: SBI Funds Management Leads Three Major IPOs

The Indian primary market is gearing up for a bustling week as three public issues, spearheaded by the massive ₹9,812.91-crore offering from SBI Funds Management, are set to open for subscription starting July 14, 2026. This highly anticipated IPO from India's largest asset manager will be joined by public issues from Alpine Texworld and Millworks Technologies, promising a busy period for investors. The anchor investor bidding for SBI Funds Management is already underway today, July 13, 2026.

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India's Primary Market Buzzes: SBI Funds Management Leads Three Major IPOs
National 7/13/2026

Supreme Court Halts Tamil Nadu's Cow Slaughter Ban, Citing Legal Conflicts

In a significant legal move, India's Supreme Court on Monday put a temporary hold on a Madras High Court order that had imposed a complete ban on the slaughter of cows and calves across Tamil Nadu. The top court's decision comes after the Tamil Nadu government argued that the High Court's directive amounted to 'judicial lawmaking' and contradicted existing state animal welfare laws. This interim stay means that, for now, the Madras High Court's May 27 statewide prohibition on cow slaughter, issued just before Bakrid, cannot be enforced.

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Supreme Court Halts Tamil Nadu's Cow Slaughter Ban, Citing Legal Conflicts
National 7/13/2026

Aadhaar Email Updates Go Digital & Free via New App: A Major Convenience Leap

In a significant move to simplify citizen services, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rolled out a new feature allowing Aadhaar holders to update or add their email addresses directly through the revamped Aadhaar App. This digital service, available completely free of charge until December 31, 2026, dramatically cuts down the need for physical visits to update centers, making a crucial identity update process easier than ever.

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Aadhaar Email Updates Go Digital & Free via New App: A Major Convenience Leap
National 7/13/2026

India's Defence Exports Eye ₹50,000 Crore by FY29 Amid Global Surge

India's defense sector is on an aggressive growth trajectory, with exports projected to hit a staggering ₹50,000 crore by fiscal year 2029, as forecasted by Kotak Institutional Equities. This ambitious target follows a record-breaking performance in FY26, where exports surged to ₹38,424 crore, highlighting a dramatic increase in global appetite for India's indigenous defense systems. The momentum reflects New Delhi's strategic push to transform from a major importer to a significant global arms supplier.

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India's Defence Exports Eye ₹50,000 Crore by FY29 Amid Global Surge
National 7/13/2026

Tamil Nadu Cracks Down on Pending NHIS Claims, Sets Strict August 31 Deadline

The Tamil Nadu government has put its foot down, ordering a rapid clearance of all pending claims under its New Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for government employees and pensioners. A circular from the Treasuries and Accounts Department mandates that all claims received up to May 31, 2026, must be resolved by July 31, while those submitted until June 30 face an August 31, 2026, deadline, signaling an urgent push to streamline healthcare reimbursements.

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Tamil Nadu Cracks Down on Pending NHIS Claims, Sets Strict August 31 Deadline
National 7/13/2026

Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme Under Fire for Rs 3,541 Crore Overspend

Maharashtra's flagship 'Ladki Bahin scheme', which aims to empower women, is facing a major scandal. The state's financial watchdog, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), just revealed a massive overspend of Rs 3,541.16 crore and the questionable parking of Rs 15,586 crore in deposit accounts. This damning report, tabled in the state legislature last Friday, points to serious issues in how public money is handled, raising big questions about accountability in a scheme designed to help over 2.3 crore women.

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Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin Scheme Under Fire for Rs 3,541 Crore Overspend
National 7/13/2026

India's Higher Education: Women Lead for Seventh Year, But 2035 Target Looms

India's higher education landscape is witnessing a historic shift as women continue to outpace men in college enrollment for the seventh consecutive year. The latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24 report, released this week by the Union Ministry of Education, reveals that the female Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) has climbed to 31.2%, significantly higher than the male GER of 28.9%. This surge means women now represent nearly half of all higher education students nationwide, with their enrollment growing by an impressive 42.2% over the last decade.

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India's Higher Education: Women Lead for Seventh Year, But 2035 Target Looms
National 7/13/2026

Luxury Lures Mask Debt: CA Nitin Kaushik Warns Indian Middle Class of Costly Trap

Chartered Accountant (CA) Nitin Kaushik has once again ignited a crucial debate, warning the Indian middle class about the 'costly trap' of flaunting luxury status symbols that often conceal significant financial stress. In a series of recent posts on X, Kaushik highlighted how many individuals stretch their budgets for items like Rs 70 lakh luxury cars or expensive apartments in fancy clubhouses, primarily for social validation rather than genuine wealth building. He argues that true financial security stems from owning productive assets, not accumulating depreciating liabilities.

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Luxury Lures Mask Debt: CA Nitin Kaushik Warns Indian Middle Class of Costly Trap
National 7/13/2026

Himachal's 'Nut Mission' to Boost Farmer Incomes, Modernize Horticulture by 2031

Himachal Pradesh is set to launch its ambitious 'High Value Nut Mission' (2026-2031), a five-year plan aimed at significantly boosting farmer incomes and modernizing the state's vital horticulture sector. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the initiative, which will focus on promoting high-value temperate nut crops like walnuts, almonds, apricots, and the native pine nut (chilgoza). The mission seeks to tackle long-standing challenges such as ageing orchards and low productivity by introducing advanced farming techniques and robust support systems.

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Himachal's 'Nut Mission' to Boost Farmer Incomes, Modernize Horticulture by 2031
National 7/13/2026

Khalra Murder Trial: Film Ban Ignites Fresh Calls for Justice Amidst Witness Harassment Claims

The long-fought legal battle for justice in the abduction and murder of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra has roared back into public focus, sparked by the recent controversy surrounding the film 'Satluj'. After a brief release on Zee5 on July 3, 2026, the film, which details Khalra's investigations into alleged extrajudicial killings by Punjab Police, was removed from the Indian platform within 48 hours, prompting widespread debate over censorship and accountability. The case, dating back to 1995, was marked by severe witness intimidation and threats, a fact the Supreme Court of India officially noted in its 2011 verdict that upheld the life sentences of five police officers involved.

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Khalra Murder Trial: Film Ban Ignites Fresh Calls for Justice Amidst Witness Harassment Claims
National 7/13/2026

India Drills Deeper: ONGC's Second Geothermal Well Ignites Ladakh's Green Power Future

India is taking a monumental leap towards a cleaner energy future as the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has successfully drilled its second geothermal well in Ladakh's challenging Puga Valley, marking a crucial stride towards establishing the nation's first pilot geothermal power plant. This 1,000-meter-deep well, completed in record time at over 14,000 feet altitude, significantly improves on previous drilling efforts and demonstrates the region's immense potential for round-the-clock, low-carbon electricity generation.

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India Drills Deeper: ONGC's Second Geothermal Well Ignites Ladakh's Green Power Future
National 7/13/2026

India's Monsoon Misery: East Drenched, Heartland Thirsty, Economy Wary

India is currently grappling with a starkly uneven monsoon, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall for the Northeast and parts of Eastern India over the coming days, while vast stretches of Northwest, Central, and Peninsular India brace for a prolonged dry spell. This dramatic weather dichotomy, marked by areas like Assam and Meghalaya facing flash flood risks and other regions experiencing subdued rainfall, highlights a critical mid-season imbalance.

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India's Monsoon Misery: East Drenched, Heartland Thirsty, Economy Wary
National 7/13/2026

Telangana's Rail Revolution: ₹5,454 Crore Budget Fuels Bullet Trains, Modern Hubs

Telangana is getting a massive boost in its railway network, with the Central government increasing its railway budget to an impressive ₹5,454 crore for the current financial year. This big investment includes plans for three new bullet train routes linking Hyderabad with major cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Pune, set to transform travel across South India. The push also focuses on upgrading 40 railway stations in Telangana, including the major Secunderabad Railway Station, to offer world-class facilities and better connectivity.

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Telangana's Rail Revolution: ₹5,454 Crore Budget Fuels Bullet Trains, Modern Hubs
National 7/12/2026

India Caps Prices for 39 Key Drugs, Raises Anti-Rabies Immunoglobulin Cost

India's drug pricing watchdog, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), has just shaken up the pharmaceutical market with a dual announcement: a 6.49% hike in the retail price of crucial anti-rabies immunoglobulin and the immediate capping of retail prices for 39 other essential drug formulations. This move, effective July 8, 2026, aims to make life-saving treatments more affordable for millions of Indians battling chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, though it brings a slight increase for a critical emergency medicine.

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India Caps Prices for 39 Key Drugs, Raises Anti-Rabies Immunoglobulin Cost
National 7/12/2026

Rajasthan's C-Section Tragedy: Eight Mothers Dead, Demands for Central Probe Intensify

A alarming crisis has hit Rajasthan's public healthcare system, with at least six women dying after Caesarean-section deliveries at Mahatma Gandhi Government Hospital in Bhilwara, and two more in Banswara, triggering widespread outrage and calls for accountability. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has demanded an urgent Central probe by the Union Health Ministry, citing potential gross negligence and a deteriorating healthcare infrastructure. Hospital authorities in Bhilwara initially confirmed detection of Operation Theatre (OT) infection, though a preliminary report later attributed deaths to varied medical complications.

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Rajasthan's C-Section Tragedy: Eight Mothers Dead, Demands for Central Probe Intensify
National 7/12/2026

Indian FMCG Giants Face Automation Crossroads: Jobs Shift, Pay Rises Amidst Tech Push

India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is at a pivotal moment, with major players taking vastly different approaches to their workforce as automation spreads. While giants like Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Dabur India significantly cut their permanent staff in the fiscal year ending March 2026, other key companies such as Tata Consumer Products (TCPL), Marico, and Nestle India actually expanded their employee base, all while median employee remuneration across the sector saw healthy increases. HUL reduced over 700 permanent employees, and Dabur India shrank its permanent workforce by more than 500, signaling a clear move towards leaner operations through increased technological adoption.

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Indian FMCG Giants Face Automation Crossroads: Jobs Shift, Pay Rises Amidst Tech Push
National 7/12/2026

Monsoon Fury Claims Doctor's Life in Uttarakhand Amid India's Landslide Chaos

India is reeling under the monsoon's relentless assault, with heavy to very heavy rains triggering widespread destruction, particularly across the northern states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The dire situation turned tragic on Saturday, July 11, 2026, when a 45-year-old government doctor, Dr. Naveen Chandra Dimri, was killed in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district after a rain-damaged hospital wall collapsed during an inspection, highlighting the severe risks posed by the ongoing weather calamity.

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Monsoon Fury Claims Doctor's Life in Uttarakhand Amid India's Landslide Chaos
National 7/12/2026

MP's Mohan Yadav Pledges 2027 as 'Year of Youth' for Viksit Bharat Drive

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav recently declared 2027 as the 'Year of Youth' for the state, spotlighting an ambitious drive to engage 20 million young people in building a 'Viksit Bharat' or Developed India by 2047. The announcement came during the 'My Youth-My Pride Conclave 2026' in Indore, where Yadav underlined the state government's commitment to youth welfare, skill enhancement, and job creation. This move aims to convert young job-seekers into job-creators, a key strategy for the nation's progress.

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MP's Mohan Yadav Pledges 2027 as 'Year of Youth' for Viksit Bharat Drive
National 7/12/2026

India's Critical Minerals Crossroads: A Fierce Race to Build Processing Power

India is aggressively accelerating its push to secure critical minerals, vital for everything from electric vehicles to defense, but faces a significant 'midstream problem'—the crucial lack of domestic processing and refining capacity. Despite recent discoveries of lithium in Jammu & Kashmir and substantial rare earth reserves, the nation remains almost entirely dependent on imports for key processed materials, especially from China, which controls up to 90 percent of global refining for many essential minerals. The government's intensified efforts, including the recent seventh tranche of critical mineral auctions in March 2026 and a landmark India-US Critical Minerals Agreement in May 2026, underscore the urgent national security and economic imperative to overcome this bottleneck.

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India's Critical Minerals Crossroads: A Fierce Race to Build Processing Power
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