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Kerala
- CPI-M gives final warning to Trivandrum Mayor.
- Kerala Kalamandalam breaks 94-year-old tradition and introduces non-veg food for students.
- Protests erupt over non-allotment of new science batches in Malappuram.
- A man who was a regular cleaner of Amizhanjan Canal in Trivandrum went missing after he drowned
- The Amizhanjan Canal incident grabs the headlines.
- A 14-year-old Malappuram boy died due to the Nipah Virus in Kozhikode MCH.
- Kerala braces for heavy rains in coming weeks.
- Massive landslides occurred in the Wayanad district with massive villages and towns affected.
- Death toll surpasses 200, massive rescue ops underway for the injured and dead.
- Supplies and Donations pour into CMDRF.
India
- BJP ally Chirag Paswan pitches for a nationwide Caste Census.
- PM Modi objects to Rahul Gandhi's speech twice, says 'calling Hindus violent a serious issue'
- NEET-UG paper leak case: CBI arrests 'mastermind', two members of 'solver gang' in NEET-UG paper leak case.
- Uttar Pradesh: Stampede At Bhole Baba Satsang in Hathras claimed 100+ lives.
- Congress calls for a NEET debate in Parliament.
- Jharkhand CM Champai Soren resigns making his way back to Hemant Soren.
- RSS Chief Mohan Baghawat criticises the Modi government on its policies and elections in 2024 without taking his or the party's name.
- Three new criminal laws take effect.
- Karnataka CM was named in a land scam in Mysore.
- Six were arrested in the Hathras stampede.
- Rahul Gandhi reaches Aligarh and meets the family of the stampede victims.
- The Karnataka government orders the transfer of 21 IAS officers.
- In Bihar court, Rahul Gandhi booked over remarks in Parliament on Hindus.
- New date for NEET-PG 2024: Exam to be held on August 11 in two shifts.
- Karnataka councillor BK Hariprasad's remark sparks row: 'Pakistan an enemy country for BJP, not Congress'.
- Worli Hit-and-Run Case: Accused Mihir Shah Arrested From Shahpur.
- AIADMK, BJP, and PMK condone the murder of BSP leader Armstrong who was shot in Tamil Nadu.
- Efforts go on in Karnataka to retrieve Arjun's Lorry. Missing lorry driver’s family seeks Army’s help in rescue.
- Mallikarjun Kharge Turns 82: PM Narendra Modi Greets Congress President on His Birthday, Says 'Praying for His Long and Healthy Life'
- The Karnataka government will rename Ramanagara Bangalore South.
- SC says Muslim women can seek maintenance from husbands after divorce under Sec 125 of CrPC.
- No 'mass malpractice' in NEET-UG: Centre tells SC; Kottayam third best-performing city: IIT report.
- SC grants interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case and refers the matter to a larger bench.
- Kangana Ranaut's election as BJP MP from Mandi challenged, high court issues notice.
- June 25, The Day Emergency Was Imposed In 1975, Declared As 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'.
- BJP loses heavily in the bypolls.
- Assam CM Hemanta Biswa Sarma announced that 8 people opted to enrol in CAA.
- Karnataka's Big Move Backing Reservation For Locals In Private Sector Draws Backlash, Siddaramaiah Deletes Post.
- Assam Passed a law to repeal Muslim Marriages and Divorce Act.
- UPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni resigns five years before term ends after multiple irregularities in appointments.
- AAP proposes a lot of promises for the Haryana elections.
- Sex-Assualt accused Suraj Revanna was released on bail.
- Karnataka becomes the third state to adopt a resolution to scrap the NEET exam.
- NEET UG revised scorecards released after Supreme Court ruling.
- The Delhi UPSC coaching centre tragedy happened after massive flooding in the basement library wherein three students died drowning.
- Students protest the authorities' inactions.
- Uttar Pradesh Assembly Passes Anti-Conversion Bill called Love Jihad Bill.
- SC refuses to hear PIL against the decision to cancel the UGC-NET exam.
World/International
- Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of Congress.
- SCOTUS gives the verdict on Presidential Immunity
- The Supreme Court decision giving Trump limited immunity from prosecution means the convicted felon will likely not face another trial this year.
- Chinese and Philipino Navy engaged in a Naval Standoff in the South China Sea.
- Supreme Court orders review of law behind Hunter Biden's gun conviction.
- The Supreme Court told another defendant convicted of the same gun charge as Hunter Biden to have his conviction reviewed again at the appeals court.
- French Elections head for a runoff.
- Trump's lawyers have raised immunity as a defence in his four criminal cases.
- Japan and the Philippines sign a deal to deter China.
- Rudy Giuliani has lost his law license.
- India asked Russia to send back Indians recruited by the Russian army.
- Labour Party wins landslide in UK elections with more than 400 seats.
- Gas leak at Malaysia’s main international airport sickens a large crowd.
- Keir Starmer became the next British PM as Labour races to the majority
- Rishi Sunak won from his seat but resigned.
- Jeremey Corbyn won his seat in London.
- Far Right failed to gain a majority in France and surprisingly Far Left made more gains.
- NFP wins the most seats, Macron’s bloc second, and Le Pen’s in third.
- PM Modi visits Vladimir Putin in Moscow. He received Russia's highest Civilian Honour.
- NATO Summit held in Washington on its 75th Anniversary.
- Biden holds the Press Conference after the Washington Summit.
- Jeffries met with Biden on the same day as a press conference. Senior party leaders requested him to step down.
- Britain’s Starmer says Biden ‘in good form’ in private talks, reaffirms ‘unshakable support’ for NATO.
- President Biden addresses the nation after dropping out of the 2024 race.
- Both China and Russia criticised the Washington Summit.
- Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s measure was rejected in a 204 to 210 vote.
- There was an assassination attempt against Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. The shooter was shot dead immediately.
- President Joe Biden called for unity across the country following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
- Donald Trump calls on Americans to 'stand united' after assassination attempt.
- Republican National Convention was held in Milwaukee to select the Presidential Candidate.
- Trump sports bandaged ear in first public appearance after attack at RNC in Milwaukee.
- J D Vance a first-term senator from Ohio is now Trump's VP Pick.
- Trump says the US will not protect Taiwan and should pay for their own defence.
- An average Chinese consumes more protein than an average American as per a recent study.
- Japan hosted the Pacific Islands Summit aimed at Chinese expansion.
- In a call with Ukrainian President, Donald Trump pledges to end the Russia war.
- US President Biden quits the Presidential Race. He endorses Kamala Harris as the candidate.
- Several Democrats, including those who formerly served in the Obama-Biden administration, urged him to consider dropping out.
- The Trump campaign is preparing new ads to attack VP Kamala Harris' record.
- Within a few days, she wins the required number of delegates for the nomination.
- She has yet to decide on her VP Pick.
- Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19; and was under isolation in his house in Delaware.
- Joe Biden gave his first public address on July 25 after ending the White House race.
- Ukrainian foreign minister visited Guangzhou, China.
- 18 bodies were recovered after an aircraft carrying 19 people crashed at Kathmandu airport.
Israel-Palestine
- UK set to recognise Palestine.
- Keir Stammer calls for Ceasefire.
- PM Netanyahu addressed the joint session of the US Congress.
- He was invited to speak by Republican congressional leaders.
- Several Democrats including Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders skipped the same.
- Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for a drone attack on Tel Aviv.
- Israel strikes Yemen in retaliation after drone attack.
- ICJ rules that Israel's settlement policies are in breach of International Law.
- 2 hostages 'no longer alive' IDF says.
- Hamas and Fatah have agreed to a political resolution mediated by China in Beijing.
- Israel says it has struck Beirut as explosion rocks Hezbollah stronghold Lebanese capital.
- White House condemns 'horrific' attack on Golan Heights
Technology
- Kerala police stations to become more smart.
- Bangalore-Kochi Vandebharat to start from this month's end.
- India's Social Media Platform Koo Says It Is Shutting Down.
- Andhra Pradesh sees a News Channel Blackout.
- Kochi Metro Phase II construction begins.
- Auto-Rickshaw Emotional Scam Surfaces In Bengaluru, Raises Concerns.
- Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge launched a cybersecurity awareness programme.
- The first ship San Fernando arrived at Vizhinjam International Seaport. MP Shashi Tharoor to skip the event.
- Swiggy and Zomato increased the platform fee to Rs 6 to improve profitability.
- Karan Adani arrived at the venue.
- Centre Reserves 10% Vacancies For Ex-Agniveers In CISF, BSF & RPF.
- BMTC introduced new feeder buses for the metro.
- Oil tanker with 13 Indians onboard sank offshore the Oman coast.
- Elon Musk plans to move SpaceX HQ out of California.
- Baltic countries opt out of the Russia-Belarus-Europe grid.
- Kochi metro traffic disrupted as tarpaulin falls on tracks in strong winds.
- Global Businesses and personal work were affected by a massive Microsft Windows outage caused by the Crowdstrike update on Windows.
- NEET Result 2024: NTA announces city, center-wise results at exams.nta.ac.in.
- PM Modi becomes the first Leader to reach 100M followers on X.
- Elon Musk and the social media reacted when PM Modi reached 100 million followers on X
- Karnataka Govt. plans to extend the working hours of IT employees, Unions resist this move.
- Kerala to intervene against the US shrimp export ban.
- Delhi court summons YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in defamation case filed by BJP leader.
- India successfully tests the second phase of the ballistic missile defence system.
- Thrissur Rs 20 cr scam: Global IT outage uncovered Dhania's trail of fraud.
- Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat: Half of the tickets sold out on day 1.
- Indian Navy Successfully Evacuates Critically Injured Chinese Mariner From Bulk Carrier Zhong Shan Men off Mumbai Coast.
Business and Finance
- Musk planned to donate $45M every month to Trump's PAC but denied that later.
- SEBI mandates uniform charges for all market infrastructure institution members.
- The RBI tweaked the repayment of the credit card outstanding amount and the changes are effective this month.
- Onion, potato prices remain high after low output last year.
- PM Modi reaches 100 million followers on X and becomes the most followed world leader.
- ANI sues PTI in Delhi High Court for ₹2 crores over copyright infringement.
- The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June despite high interest rates and inflation. Unemployment rose to 4.1%
- FY25 GDP Growth At 7%, Inflation at 4.5%, PPP Push.
- To tide over the cash crunch, the Congress in Kerala to collect Rs 1.5 lakhs from each ward.
- Gujarat took a big leap in FDI inflow with a 55 per cent jump in 2023-24 over the 2022-23 figure.
- Indian Financial Budget Presented the Budget in the Parliament.
- Top Economist of Russia dies after falling out of window.
- Israel ordered the evacuation of an area designated as a humanitarian zone in Gaza.
Sports
- PM Modi meets T20 WC 2024 champions at Delhi residence, joyfully interacts with Rohit Sharma & Co.
- Spain defeated England in the EURO Cup Finals.
- 'We Would Be Honoured To Host You': Maldives' Tourism Association Invites Team India To Celebrate Their T20 WC Triumph.
- Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties to move into the Copa America semifinals.
- Rahul Dravid refused ₹2.5 crore from BCCI.
- BCCI will provide Rs 1 crore for ex-cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad's cancer treatment.
- Paris Olympics
- Paris Mayors dips in River Siene to show the Water is clean.
- The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony was held as Olympians from around the world floated down the Seine on barges to ring at the start of the Games.
- The Committee apologised for the Opening Ceremony offending religions.
- Paris Olympics begins with an ambitious, sprawling opening ceremony on the River Seine.
- India got its first medal with a bronze from Manu Bhaker.
- Long-distance trains were affected by an attack on the rail arson in France before the Olympics.
- Indian Security Services deployed for Olympics Security.
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