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🏛️ PIB News

Jitendra Singh Reviews Science Ministries Ahead of Coastal Cleanliness Campaign

● Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a high-level review meeting to strengthen inter-departmental synergy and finalize strategies for the upcoming Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar nationwide coastal cleanliness campaign.

Simplified News: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a meeting of top science ministry officials to prepare for the nationwide Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar coastal cleanliness campaign, which will run from 10 to 19 September 2026. Departments like DST, DSIR, DBT, ISRO, and BARC shared updates on their ongoing missions and outreach plans. CSIR is also preparing a special publication marking twelve years of its major scientific achievements, to be released on its Foundation Day.

Mandaviya to Inaugurate Seven ESI Healthcare Projects Worth ₹668 Crore

● Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate seven Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) healthcare projects worth approximately 668 crore rupees from Sanathnagar, Telangana, to benefit around 53 lakh beneficiaries nationwide.

Simplified News: Union Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated seven ESI healthcare projects worth about ₹668 crore, benefiting roughly 53 lakh beneficiaries across the country. The main facility, a new OPD block at ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Sanathnagar, Telangana, cost ₹211.13 crore and will serve over 12.30 lakh insured persons. Six more hospitals and dispensaries in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan were inaugurated virtually as part of the same event.

NITI Aayog Holds Stakeholder Consultation on SHANTI Act 2025 Rules

● NITI Aayog organized a high-level stakeholder consultation at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi to deliberate on the draft regulations, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) guidelines, and manufacturing frameworks for the implementation of the landmark SHANTI Act 2025.

Simplified News: NITI Aayog held a national consultation at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi to finalize rules for the SHANTI Act, 2025, a key nuclear sector law.

Discussions, chaired by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, covered FDI norms, risk-insurance models, and building a domestic manufacturing and skilled workforce for the nuclear industry. Top officials from the Ministry of Power, NTPC, and the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board also took part.

India Wins Five Golds, Joint World No.1 at Physics Olympiad 2026

● All five members of the Indian student contingent won Gold Medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, propelling the country to the joint World Number 1 rank alongside five other nations.

Simplified News: All five Indian students won Gold Medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, helping India achieve a joint World Number 1 rank alongside China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan. The competition saw 381 students from 87 countries take part, continuing India’s decade-long streak of podium finishes. The National Olympiad Programme is run by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

India, New Zealand Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership

● India and New Zealand formally decided to elevate their bilateral ties to a ‘Strategic Partnership’ during the historic official visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Auckland, targeting a doubling of two-way trade by 2030 and signing key pacts in maritime security and tourism.

Simplified News: During PM Modi’s visit to Auckland, the first by an Indian PM in 40 years, India and New Zealand agreed to elevate ties to a ‘Strategic Partnership.’ The two countries aim to double two-way trade to about 7 billion New Zealand Dollars (₹35,000 crore) by 2030, and signed new pacts on maritime cooperation and tourism. Both sides also reaffirmed the 1982 UNCLOS framework for resolving maritime disputes peacefully.

Navy Commissions Stealth Frigate INS Mahendragiri at Visakhapatnam

● The Indian Navy has formally commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate featuring over 75 per cent local components, into its Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh.

Simplified News: The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri, its sixth indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate, at Visakhapatnam in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders with over 75% indigenous content, the 6,670-tonne warship can carry BrahMos missiles and was completed in just 31 months, much faster than earlier ships in the class. It will join the Eastern Fleet to strengthen India’s presence in the Indian Ocean Region.

DARPG Hosts NextGen Administrative & e-Governance Conference in Shillong

● The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya, is hosting a two-day National Conference on “NextGen Administrative & e-Gov Reforms” in Shillong to deliberate on digital governance and citizen-centric public delivery systems.

Simplified News: DARPG, along with the Meghalaya government, is holding a two-day national conference in Shillong on 13-14 July 2026 to discuss next-generation administrative and e-governance reforms. Over 300 delegates, including senior officials and technologists, will review winning projects from the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 and best practices from Meghalaya. A special session will also focus on governance innovations for India’s North Eastern Region.

PM Modi Condoles Demise of Playback Singer S. Janaki Amma

● Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the passing of the distinguished and multi-lingual playback singer S. Janaki Amma, terming her demise an irreparable loss to the world of Indian music and culture.

Simplified News: PM Modi expressed deep grief over the death of veteran playback singer S. Janaki Amma, calling it an irreparable loss to Indian music and culture. Known for singing in multiple languages over a six-decade career, she won four National Film Awards. The Prime Minister’s condolence message was shared on X on 12 July 2026.

📊 Industry News

West Bengal Set to Roll Out Central Labour Codes

● West Bengal is set to roll out the four long-pending central labour codes, leaving Kerala as the only major state yet to notify the draft rules, following a shift in the domestic political landscape.

Simplified News: West Bengal is now preparing to implement India’s four central labour codes after political changes in the state, leaving Kerala as the only major state yet to notify its draft rules. The codes, notified in November 2025, raise the threshold requiring government approval for layoffs from 100 to 300 workers and extend social security to gig workers. So far, 34 of 36 states and Union Territories have finalized their draft rules.

💰 Financial News

Sitharaman Reviews Foreign Currency Deposit Mobilisation, Urges NRI Outreach

● Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a high-level review meeting with the heads of public sector banks (PSBs) and financial institutions, urging them to introduce innovative deposit schemes and intensify global outreach to sustain foreign currency inflows.

Simplified News: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met heads of public sector banks to review efforts to attract foreign currency deposits, after FCNR(B) inflows fell sharply in FY26. The RBI has temporarily removed interest rate caps on FCNR(B) deposits until 30 September 2026 and is subsidizing forex swap costs to let banks offer better rates to NRIs. She urged banks to design innovative deposit products and use GIFT City to boost overseas capital inflows.

RBI Absorbs ₹1.10 Lakh Crore Surplus Liquidity from Banking System

● The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) absorbed an overall net liquidity surplus of 1.10 lakh crore rupees from the banking system on 9 July 2026, indicating highly comfortable cash cushions with commercial lenders.

Simplified News: The RBI absorbed a net surplus of ₹1.10 lakh crore from the banking system on 9 July 2026, showing that banks have plenty of spare cash despite active lending. It used its Standing Deposit Facility at a 5.00% rate to soak up funds, while overnight money market trading touched a robust ₹6.91 lakh crore. The surplus liquidity followed a record ₹2.87 lakh crore RBI dividend payout to the government and strong foreign currency inflows.

SEBI Allows Mutual Funds to Use Intraday Borrowing from September

● The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has expanded the operational framework for mutual funds, allowing asset management companies (AMCs) to use intraday borrowing facilities starting 1 September 2026 to manage temporary liquidity mismatches caused by market settlement timings.

Simplified News: SEBI will let mutual funds use intraday borrowing from 1 September 2026 to handle short-term cash gaps caused by settlement timing, such as investor payouts or margin obligations. Any borrowing must be repaid by the end of the same trading day, and asset management companies—not investors—must bear all related costs. If a loan is not repaid by day’s end, it will count against the fund’s existing 20% overnight borrowing limit.

EPFO Launches Six-Month Amnesty Scheme, 2026 for PF Trusts

● The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a comprehensive, six-month “Amnesty Scheme, 2026” allowing establishments operating private, recognized Provident Fund (PF) trusts to regularise their legal status retrospectively without facing penalties or litigation.

Simplified News: EPFO has launched a six-month Amnesty Scheme, 2026, letting companies with unrecognized private provident fund trusts regularise their status without penalties, following changes introduced by the Finance Act, 2026. Employers can get retrospective exemption and trust recognition dating back to when the trust was set up, with past compliance cases and old adverse orders wiped clean. The scheme, notified on 29 June 2026, invites applications via a dedicated EPFO email address.

SIF AUM Jumps 29% to ₹17,858 Crore in June, Led by Hybrid Funds

● Assets under management (AUM) for Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) surged 29 per cent month-on-month to ₹17,858 crore in June 2026, anchored firmly by hybrid long-short strategies that accounted for 72 per cent of the total segment.

Simplified News: Assets managed by Specialised Investment Funds grew 29% in June 2026 to ₹17,858 crore, driven mainly by hybrid long-short strategies that made up 72% of the total. Retail investors also set a new monthly SIP record of ₹31,781 crore, pushing total SIP assets to ₹17.70 trillion. Since SIFs were launched by SEBI in February 2025 to bridge mutual funds and portfolio management services, they have drawn ₹17,407 crore in net inflows.

🌐 World News

WHO Redesignates LVPEI as Blindness Prevention Centre Until 2030

● The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially redesignated the Hyderabad-based L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) as a Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Blindness for another four years, extending its status until 2030.

Simplified News: The WHO has extended LVPEI’s status as a Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Blindness until 2030, marking 25 years since the Hyderabad institute first received this recognition in 2001. It is one of only 11 eye care institutions worldwide with this designation, and will help WHO train eye health workers and develop clinical guidelines for underserved communities.

India Observes National Mourning for Former Qatar Emir

● The Government of India (GoI) observed a one-day national mourning across the country on 13 July 2026 as a mark of respect following the passing of the former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani.

Simplified News: India observed a one-day national mourning on 13 July 2026 following the death of former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, who played a key role in strengthening India-Qatar ties. The national flag was flown at half-mast on public buildings as per the Flag Code of India, and no official celebrations were held that day.

🔬 Science & Technology

Indian-Origin Astronaut Anil Menon to Launch on 8-Month ISS Mission

● NASA astronaut of Indian descent Anil Menon will embark on his first 240-day spaceflight mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Russian Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft.

Simplified News: NASA astronaut Anil Menon, who is of Indian origin, will launch on his first spaceflight to the ISS aboard the Russian Soyuz MS-29, on an eight-month, 240-day mission. During the mission, he will study how microgravity affects the human body and test ways to manufacture IV fluids and semiconductor crystals in space, research relevant to future Moon and Mars missions.

Central Railway Commissions Kavach Safety System on Solapur-Wadi Route

● The Solapur Division of Central Railway has successfully commissioned the indigenously developed Standard Kavach Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system on the 149.476-km Solapur–Wadi route to boost rail safety.

Simplified News: Central Railway’s Solapur Division has commissioned the indigenous Kavach automatic train protection system on the 149.476-km Solapur-Wadi route to prevent collisions. Around 1,234 RFID tags were installed to track trains in real time, and the system also includes automatic and manual SOS alerts for emergencies. The system was tested to RDSO safety standards before commissioning.

🏆 Sports News

Kranti Gaud First Woman on Lord’s Test Honours Board

● Indian pace bowler Kranti Gaud expressed deep pride after becoming the first woman to have her name etched on the historic Lord’s Test Honours Board following her exceptional five-wicket haul against England.

Simplified News: Fast bowler Kranti Gaud became the first woman to have her name on Lord’s Test Honours Board after taking 5 wickets for 37 runs against England. Her bowling helped bundle out England for 170 runs, giving India a 115-run first-innings lead, which grew to 269 runs by the end of day two.

N. Sree Charani First Woman Test Cricketer from Andhra Pradesh

● Left-arm spinner N. Sree Charani scripted history at Lord’s by becoming the first-ever woman cricketer from Andhra Pradesh to represent India in a Test match.

Simplified News: Spinner N. Sree Charani became the first woman cricketer from Andhra Pradesh to play Test cricket for India, making her debut at Lord’s on 10 July 2026. She earned the call-up after taking 14 wickets in five matches at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and hails from YSR Kadapa district.

Sarvesh Kushare First Indian High Jumper on Diamond League Podium

● National record holder Sarvesh Kushare scripted history in Monaco by becoming the first-ever Indian high jumper to secure a podium finish at a Diamond League meet.

Simplified News: High jumper Sarvesh Kushare became the first Indian to finish on the podium at a Diamond League meet, clearing 2.26m for third place in Monaco. He beat established Olympic medalists to achieve this, just weeks after setting a new national record of 2.31m in Bhubaneswar.

📅 Important Days

Andhra University Marks World Population Day

● The Population Research Centre and Department of Statistics at Andhra University jointly organized an event on World Population Day to highlight demographic challenges and the rising role of data science in public policy.

Simplified News: Andhra University’s Population Research Centre and Department of Statistics held an event on World Population Day, 11 July 2026, to discuss demographic challenges and the growing role of data science in public policy. Around 160 students, researchers, and faculty attended, with speakers encouraging youth to explore careers in population research and census work.

🏅 Awards & Honors

T. M. Krishna Memorial Photojournalism Award 2026 Honors Seven Winners

● The T. M. Krishna Memorial Photojournalism Award 2026 was presented to seven young, exceptionally talented photojournalists during a formal ceremony organized in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Simplified News: The T. M. Krishna Memorial Photojournalism Award 2026 was given to seven young photojournalists under 30 from Tamil Nadu at a ceremony in Chennai, each receiving ₹25,000 and a certificate. The award, named after veteran photojournalist T. M. Krishna, recognizes outstanding visual storytelling, and the foundation plans a public exhibition of the winning photos.

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