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Current affairs from 19 July across past years
PM Modi hails Skyroot's Vikram-1 as defining moment for India's private space sector, marking shift from ISRO monopoly to commercial space economy.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk hospitalized after 3-week hunger strike; Delhi Police deny permission for proposed Parliament march, citing law-and-order concerns.
National Investigation Agency arrests additional accused in killing of six Nagas; linked to May 13 twin ambush in Kangpokpi-Noney districts of Manipur.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla approves defector-group mergers ahead of monsoon session, allowing political parties absorption of dissidents without triggering anti-defection laws.
US strikes Iran near Strait of Hormuz following deaths of American troops in Jordan, escalating Middle East tensions affecting global oil markets and India's energy security.
National Green Tribunal directs immediate sealing of chromium-tainted wells in Sukinda valley, which holds 97% of India's chromite reserves and supplies 100% domestic chrome ore.
Supreme Court clarifies that abusive language like 'motherfucker' may not constitute punishable obscenity, narrowing scope of Section 292 IPC.
Nirmohi Akhara petitions Supreme Court demanding appropriate representation in Ram temple trust management and full implementation of 2019 Ayodhya verdict.
Supreme Court Justice flags judicial activism and government policy as regressive, undermining India's arbitration framework and international arbitration competitiveness.
Overnight torrential rain triggers flash floods in Rajouri district, submerging vehicles, breaching river banks, forcing mass evacuation and rescue operations.
Bay of Bengal low-pressure system to pull monsoon trough back, bringing widespread rain to North, East, and Central India early next week.
New UK PM Andy Burnham assumes office as CETA (Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement) enters force, reshaping India-UK bilateral trade and strategic partnership architecture.
New US immigration regulation threatens stay and visa status of 300,000+ Indian students on F-1 visa, creating uncertainty for Indian diaspora.
Semi-high-speed Namo Bharat rail corridor extension from Meerut to Rishikesh (230 km) will operate at 160 kmph, reducing travel time to three hours.
Activist Anna Hazare appeals to Union government to negotiate with Sonam Wangchuk during indefinite hunger strike over Ladakh autonomy-related demands.
Delhi High Court suspends judge Veena Rani following full court meeting decision, raising questions about judicial conduct and institutional oversight mechanisms.
Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez arrives in India for five-day official visit to discuss trade, economic relations, and bilateral cooperation.
Both major pilgrimage routes—Pahalgam and Baltal—suspended from July 19 due to inclement weather forecast, affecting hundreds of thousands of annual pilgrims.
Article 370 claims Best Feature Film award; Yami Gautam wins Best Actress; Telugu cinema dominates with 9 awards across multiple categories.
CBSE Class 10 Second Board Examination 2026 results show 96.78% pass percentage; over 25% of students appeared for improvement exams.