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Current affairs from 18 July across past years
US military claims destruction of surveillance facility at Iran's Chabahar Port; India flags safety concerns for civilian infrastructure.
India's forex reserves increased by $964 million to $675.16 billion, with gold holdings rising $24 million, reflecting strong external position and RBI management.
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 successfully launched from Sriharikota, marking India's first privately-developed orbital rocket mission with PM Modi's postcard aboard.
Supreme Court clarifies EC has electoral roll authority but lacks competence to decide citizenship under law—critical constitutional distinction.
Anurag Kumar, former IB special director, appointed Delhi Police Commissioner replacing Satish Golcha; opposition questions timing with CJP support.
Home Minister conducts 3-day Bengal visit reviewing border fencing, new criminal law rollout, and law-and-order management, signaling security prioritization.
Allahabad HC relies on 1920 govt notification indicating pre-Aurangzeb temple existence in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute, declining mosque's challenge.
Forest Advisory Committee recommended Stage-I clearance for 13 coal projects involving 2000+ hectares forest diversion and 400,000 tree removal.
SC takes cognizance of affordable access to life-saving cancer medicines and judicial delays in right-to-health cases, promising broader examination of the issue.
Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing auto-removal bill for PM/CM/Ministers arrested for 30+ days defers report adoption, indicating legislative complexity and concerns.
SC directs Railways to reconsider use of 'second class passenger' terminology in official documents, calling it offensive to Constitution's equality spirit.
Central govt agrees to amend at least two clauses of Higher Education Bill responding to NDA allies TDP and NPP concerns, protecting state university autonomy.
NITI Aayog consulting on regulatory framework for content blocking, covering social media, cybersecurity, data protection, online gaming.
Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad arrests five additional suspects with Jaish-e-Mohammed links; suspects procured gunpowder materials via online platforms.
After Modi-Takaichi meeting, India-Japan joint statement explicitly condemns cross-border terrorism from Pakistan; Islamabad lodges protest.
India formally engages US authorities after new visa rules restrict stays for foreign students, exchange visitors, and journalists.
Supreme Court extends long-delayed Bengaluru municipal elections deadline to Dec 31, 2026, allowing Karnataka more time for completion.
Rural grassroots leader Neeru Yadav, Sarpanch, panels at BRICS Ministerial under India's 2026 presidency, highlighting village-level innovation.
CRISIL upgrades Vedanta Group to highest rating in 10+ years post-demerger; reflects stronger financial position after structural reorganization.
NEET-UG 2026 re-exam shows paradoxical trends: second-lowest attendance in history but highest cutoff scores, reflecting exam integrity restoration.