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Current affairs from 26 July across past years
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.
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.
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.