The Hindu National

President Murmu arrived in North Macedonia for her first visit as an Indian head of state. She will hold bilateral talks with Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova.

Protesters reclaimed the Jantar Mantar protest site in Delhi amid police action that injured several people. Wangchuk has announced an indefinite fast as part of the demonstration.

The Bharatiya Janata Party government submitted the schedule for panchayat and local body elections in Rajasthan to the Rajasthan High Court during a hearing on public interest petitions. The elections are set to be completed by November 15.

Gujarat Police destroyed drugs worth ₹2,153 crore at Dahej, targeting international drug smuggling networks and drug mafias through decisive action.

Six people were killed in floods and landslides in the Northeast. Railway authorities in Assam cancelled or altered passenger train services, with at least 25 deaths reported across four states since late June.

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary initiated a special train carrying 1,100 pilgrims to Somnath Dham. The Bihar government will cover the entire cost of the seven-day pilgrimage, scheduled from July 20 to 26.

Assam has launched a mission to convert Muga silk waste into high-value yarn. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma noted that 40% of Muga silk cocoons are unused due to lack of processing facilities.

ED provisionally attached 389 immovable properties worth ₹240.03 Crore. The investigation was initiated based on FIRs registered by Uttar Pradesh Police and Delhi Police against BIIPL, GVCTPL, Satinder Singh Bhasin, and others under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

A BMC BJP corporator has demanded regular audits of birth registration processes. The delay in issuing birth certificates is disrupting study-abroad plans, visa applications, and causing document issues for residents.

A study by Utkal University reveals that over half of adult women in Odisha's PVTG (Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Groups) are anemic. The Hill Kharia tribe within this group has the highest stunting prevalence at 82.76%, signaling a critical public health emergency.

Aston Villa signed João Gomes following their record signing of Johan Manzambi for over 50 million pounds. Morgan Rogers completed a British record move to Chelsea. Manzambi's transfer came after a successful World Cup with Switzerland.

UAS-B introduces low-cost technology to produce biochar and trains farmers to improve soil health.

Two individuals were arrested in Kochi as the CBN seized 30 tonnes of a substance referred to as the 'fighter drug' in Delhi.

The TVK government's use of criminal law to safeguard the reputation of rulers has been criticized as condemnable. The article highlights concerns over the application of legal measures to suppress dissent rather than address governance issues.

The French firm SUEZ has begun non-destructive testing of the water utility’s reservoirs, pump houses, and other infrastructure in Kochi as part of a structural stability assessment.

Political defections undermine the moral sanctity of democracy. The article argues that voters, not the opposing party losing a legislator, are the primary victims of such defections.

The Lokayukta has taken suo motu cognisance of illegal sand extraction in Bagalkot and uncovered widespread violations. The investigation highlights significant breaches related to unregulated sand mining in the region.

Political rivalries are emerging over Karnataka’s Bidadi township project, which aims to acquire 9,600 acres across 25 villages in the Bengaluru South district. The project has sparked contention among political actors.

India has placed the Indus Waters Treaty in 'abeyance' following the Pahalgam terror attack. The official stated there has been no change in Pakistan’s sponsorship of terrorists since the suspension.

The Namma 112 alert system assisted police in rescuing a woman. The incident highlights the effectiveness of emergency response mechanisms.