🇮🇳 National News
🔸 1. INDIA Bloc Questions Voter Roll Revisions.
The INDIA opposition alliance has strongly criticized the Election Commission for what it calls “suspicious and inconsistent” updates to voter rolls. Senior leaders from Congress and AAP claim sudden deletions and constituency reassignments are being done without proper public notice.
This comes at a sensitive time, as several states prepare for assembly elections later this year. The opposition is now demanding a public explanation, and some have even called for a third-party audit of the revision process. The EC has acknowledged the concern but has not yet issued a detailed response.
🔸 2. 3 Militants Killed in J&K Operation Mahadev.
Security forces successfully concluded a two-week counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Dara forest region. The joint operation by the Army and CRPF resulted in the killing of three high-profile militants suspected to be linked with the recent Pahalgam attack.
Officials confirmed the recovery of foreign-made weapons, encrypted devices, and food packets with Pakistani markings. The operation marks a significant step in disrupting infiltration routes and dismantling sleeper cells in south Kashmir.
🌍 International News
🔸 3. Bangkok Market Mass Shooting Kills 6, Injures Many
Thailand woke up to horror as a gunman opened fire in a crowded food market in central Bangkok, killing six people and wounding at least nine. Local authorities identified the shooter as a 29-year-old male who later turned the gun on himself.
Shoppers and vendors described scenes of chaos, with families scrambling for cover. Initial investigations suggest personal grievances as the motive, but authorities have not ruled out political or ideological angles. The government has promised compensation and a thorough probe.
6 killed & Many injurred..
🔸 4. Bangladesh Set to Announce General Elections
Political activity is picking up in Dhaka as Bangladesh’s interim government is set to announce national election dates in the first week of August. The country’s major parties, including the Awami League and BNP, are preparing for intense campaigning.
The political environment remains tense but relatively stable. International organizations have urged free and fair elections, and observers from the Commonwealth may be invited. Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has appealed for peaceful discourse.
💻 Technology
🔸 5. Microsoft SharePoint Faces Cyberattack
Microsoft confirmed that a large-scale cyberattack has affected SharePoint users worldwide. Experts believe the breach was orchestrated by a state-backed hacking group, though the country of origin has not been disclosed yet.
Thousands of enterprise accounts were reportedly compromised, affecting sectors from banking to education. Emergency patches are being rolled out, but Microsoft has urged organizations to conduct independent vulnerability scans. India’s CERT-IN has issued a security advisory to all government and private tech infrastructures.
🎬 Culture & Heritage
🔸 6. PM Modi Highlights the Chola Dynasty’s Legacy
In a nationally televised cultural address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Chola dynasty for their significant contributions to India’s maritime trade, bronze art, and temple architecture.
He emphasized that India’s ancient kingdoms were not just powerful but also global in their reach, with trade routes spanning Southeast Asia. Scholars hailed the speech as a step toward mainstreaming India’s historical identity. Restoration efforts for several Chola-era temples have also been announced.
🏏 Sports
7. England vs India: 4th Test ends in draw
Team India managed to hold off a near defeat in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, thanks to heroic performances from Ravindra Jadeja (107) and Washington Sundar (101*). India was 0/2 at one stage but bounced back with grit and composure.
The draw means England still leads the series 2–1, but the momentum could now shift as both teams head into the fifth and final Test at The Oval. Fans praised India’s lower order for stepping up under pressure, making this one of the most talked-about Tests of the summer.
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8. UN debates renewed Israel–Palestine two-state solution
The United Nations General Assembly reopened discussions on the decades-old two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. The session was driven by worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and renewed international pressure.
India, along with several EU countries, voiced support for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of peace talks. Relief organizations have warned of a looming food and medical crisis unless aid corridors are restored.
🔹 Finance:
Sensex gained 118 points today as metal and banking stocks showed recovery signs.
🔹 Weather:
Heavy rains continue across Mumbai and coastal Karnataka. IMD issues orange alert.
🔹 Fact of the Day:
India is the world’s second-largest producer of solar power by capacity, after China.
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