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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following massive student protests against NEET paper leak; government agreed to withdraw FIRs and compensate affected families.
BJP veteran Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi becomes new Education Minister with additional charge after Pradhan's resignation; he currently holds Consumer Affairs and Renewable Energy portfolios.
Defence Minister visited Ladakh on Kargil Diwas (July 26, 2026), paid tributes to soldiers; reaffirmed that enemy's infiltration intent remains unchanged since 1999 Kargil War.
Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh officially becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site, ending 28-year wait; recognized for its significance as site where Buddha preached his first sermon.
PM Modi constitutes task force for examination reforms headed by Nandan Nilekani to address systemic issues exposed by NEET paper leak protests and prevent future failures.
NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite reveals ground displacement of up to 60 cm from Venezuela's June earthquakes, demonstrating advanced satellite capabilities for seismic monitoring and disaster assessment.
Three critically endangered Great Indian Bustard chicks placed in ₹9.25 crore rewilding tunnel in Jaisalmer to prepare captive-bred birds for reintroduction into wild habitats.
Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan faces severe water scarcity as Panchana Dam supply dries up, threatening the wetland's ecosystem and biodiversity requiring 550 MCFT annual water.
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation; immediately summons NTA officials to assess ministry functioning and examination system issues.
NIA court orders Pakistan-based terror handler to appear in connection with Katra and Narwal blasts that killed 13 people, indicating cross-border terror investigation progress.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced plan to lower the minimum age for contesting state assembly and Parliament elections from 25 to 21 years, citing Rajiv Gandhi's precedent.
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched three major compliance initiatives—EEC-2026, Vishwaas, and Amnesty schemes—to expand benefits and digital reforms under EPFO 3.0.
South Korean semiconductor manufacturers agreed to supply US companies under ₹8 trillion ($950 billion) deals, reshaping global chip supply chains amid US-China tech competition.
Haryana completed Phase-I of State Register Identity (SIR) enumeration; 33 lakh applicants excluded due to relocation, death, or duplicate entries among 2 crore processed records.
Delhi government ordered internet shutdown lasting from 9:30 AM to midnight on July 23, 2026—the longest suspension in the city during NEET protest period—citing public order concerns.
Punjab government successfully completed direct benefit transfer of ₹1,149 crore to nearly 33 lakh women under its flagship welfare scheme Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana.
India's Ministry of External Affairs issues cautionary advisory to ships operating in Black Sea region, recommending careful security risk assessments amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu secures third CWG gold medal with record-breaking performance in 48kg category at Commonwealth Games 2026, PM Modi leads national tributes.
Manipur-born weightlifter Rishikanta Singh secures India's first silver medal at CWG 2026, also setting Commonwealth Games snatch record in his weight category.
Industrial accident at Kade Global Infrastructure metal processing unit in Pangram, Assam kills four workers; police probe explosion causes and safety compliance.