Current Affairs
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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFish named after Blackpink’s Jennie; China’s 6G smart city: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscr…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. deports first migrant to Pacific nation Palau
“We welcomed our first individual at the airport in late May, brought him to his temporary residence and helped him connect his phone and settle in,” the Palau president’s office …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'I don't think he will...': Pujara on Sooryavanshi's India debut in England
Cheteshwar Pujara, the former Indian cricketer, offers sage advice to 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, indicating that he may not step onto the field during the upcoming England …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGST revenue grows 13.9% in June, collections touch Rs 1.94 lakh crore
India's GST collections surged 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, fueled by a significant 34.6% jump in import tax revenues. This robust growth, despite global uncertaintie…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina unveils industrial internet road map, with AI, 5G at core of manufacturing upgrade
China has unveiled a road map to accelerate the development of its industrial internet, setting targets for the expansion of industry-oriented 5G networks and data systems as Beij…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia news: Kotak to buy Deutsche Bank retail operations
Kotak Mahindra Bank will take over the German bank's retail, private and weath portfolios in India while Deutche Bank will focus on ultra-high net worth clients. Meanwhile, jet fu…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS lifts restrictions on Anthropic's advanced AI models
Washington had restricted Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 invoking national security concerns. OpenAI was also asked to limit the rollout of its latest GPT-5.6 model to vetted partner…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPassport fees, commercial LPG prices, Aadhaar update, ITR deadline: What changes from today
Significant financial and policy shifts are now in effect across India. Households and businesses will see changes in fuel prices, rural employment guarantees, and credit card ben…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHindu student held captive, assaulted by unidentified persons in Bangladesh
Subhash Deuri, a 25-year-old law student at Jagannath University in Dhaka, was targeted by unidentified persons late on June 30, 2026, according to Bdnews24 media portal
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Witch-hunt’ in Niger as military regime rounds up LGBTQ+ population
Fears of resurgence of HIV/Aids amid loss of access to PrEP drugs as at least 40 people arrested in ‘toxic’ climateA “witch-hunt” is under way in Niger, where dozens of people hav…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Happy vowel’ is a key indicator of social class in Manchester accents, study finds
Final vowel in words such as happy, baby and chilly varies clearly by social class across the city Pronunciation of the “happy vowel” is one of the key indicators of social class …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTurkey as a Tango Destination? A Reporter Was Living That Story.
A Times journalist profiled Istanbul’s thriving tango scene after finding herself transformed by the dance.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRam Mandir donation case: SIT gets 15-day extension for comprehensive inquiry
A special investigation team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations in Ayodhya has been granted a 15-day extension. This follows the judicial custody of accused indi…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGilberto Mora scripts history, becomes youngest to play in WC knockouts since Pelé
Teen sensation Gilberto Mora, at 17, became the second-youngest player to start a World Cup knockout match, a feat only Pelé achieved. Mexico triumphed 2-0 over Ecuador, ending a …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Queues at petrol pumps': How Ukraine’s drone strikes are hitting Russia’s fuel supply
Russia grapples with a severe fuel shortage, a direct consequence of Ukrainian drone attacks on its oil refineries. This has led to widespread rationing, lengthy queues at petrol …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIran prepares grand funeral for late supreme leader killed on war’s first day
Giant portraits of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late supreme leader killed in US-Israeli air strikes, have been hung from Tehran’s Grand Mosalla as workers raced to prepare for …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Don't want to look like America': 5 reasons why Europe is against ACs despite record heatwave
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of journalists and writers who sift through global events 24/7. • The team is committed to a…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsITR filing: How to claim HRA exemption when filing income tax return - top points to keep in mind
It’s important to note that the HRA exemption is available only to taxpayers who opt for the old tax regime. It is not an option under the new income tax regime.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFriend of Thai teen allegedly murdered by Australian man went to his condo after reporting her missing
Security footage images show a friend went to Simon Peter Carman’s apartment in Pattaya, Thailand after reporting Thunchanok Donhomla missing The friend of the 17-year-old girl al…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLost your property papers? What you should do to get duplicate copy of lost sale deed
Losing your property's sale deed doesn't erase your ownership. If misplaced, approach the Sub-Registrar's office with property details and a written application to obtain a certif…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSudan's RSF committed crimes against humanity in el-Fasher, Amnesty says
The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'How is BJP democratically elected?' Congress calls it 'stolen election' after 27 lakh voters deleted
Here are four concise bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news worldwide. • The team is dedicated to exc…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTNEA result released: 53 candidates secure perfect cut-off, counselling begins July 13
The TNEA Rank List 2026 has been released for 2,36,017 engineering aspirants, with Akshitha N of Dharmapuri securing the top rank and 53 candidates achieving a perfect 200 cut-off…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHardik Pandya trade: CSK enter the race; seven franchises express interest
Seven IPL franchises have expressed interest in signing Hardik Pandya after the all-rounder decided to leave Mumbai Indians. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have joined Kolkata Knight R…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPaws over property: Delhi High Court says pets are family, returns dogs to adoptive owners
Modifying the orders of the trial court, Justice Girish Kathpalia directed that three rescued pet dogs be returned to their adoptive owners, recognizing the emotional bond shared …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCreatives sound alarm on copyright as Pocock calls $50bn datacentre proposal ‘ultimate dirty deal’
Proposal has been put to cabinet to allow AI companies to mine content, in exchange for investment and $350m fund to compensate artists, sources sayFollow our Australia news live …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRBI’s net short forward position hits record $106.6 billion amid rupee pressure
The Reserve Bank of India's intervention to shield the rupee from volatility, fueled by Middle East tensions, has widened its net short forward position to a record $106.6 billion…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCops recreate crime scene, gait analysis of Chetan; dummy used matching Ketan’s weight
Pune Rural Police recreated a murder scene at Lohagad Fort, bringing accused Chetan Chaudhary for forensic gait analysis to match CCTV footage. This step aims to verify his involv…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndiGo starts new no check-in bag fares after Air India’s no meal option
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly loan installments using a calculator. • Estimate returns from Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) wi…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEU slaps €3 duty on low-value imported packages
The EU has moved to curb what it sees as unfair competition from mostly Chinese online retailers by imposing its levy. It follows a similar move from the US.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNo wedding rituals, no valid Hindu marriage despite registration: Gujarat HC
A marriage certificate alone cannot validate a Hindu marriage if essential religious rites like Saptapadi were never performed, the Gujarat High Court has ruled. The court emphasi…
Source: Your Story ·
Startups7,000 Children Gather In Bengaluru For Art Of Living’s Intuition Fest
"Intuition shines through the intellect, but it comes from beyond the intellect." — Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar There is a particular kind of quiet
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS cracks down on 'birth tourism', warns of visa fraud, money laundering charges: What it means
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers sifts through global events to bring the latest news and diverse per…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow Addverb built an intralogistics business that serves 25 countries
Noida-based Addverb has grown alongside India's warehouse automation industry, expanding from a five-member team to more than 1,000 employees and over 300 clients worldwide.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsXi projects confidence for China’s Communist Party at home and on world stage
President Xi Jinping has projected strong confidence for the Communist Party on both domestic governance and international standing in a speech on Wednesday to mark the 105th anni…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsVietnam offers cash for babies but potential parents are not biting
One year after lifting its long-standing two-child limit, Vietnam is offering incentives for people to have more babies as the communist country risks getting old before it gets r…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
Geopolitics14 children dead after tuition centre roof collapses during class in Pakistan’s Lahore
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • At least 14 children were killed and several others injured when the roof of a tuition centre in Lahore, Pakista…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsA US missile killed Iranian schoolchildren 4 months ago. Still, no one accepts blame
It was the deadliest reported strike in the US-Israeli war against Iran, and most of the victims were children. Yet over four months since a US missile struck an Iranian primary s…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese PhD graduate invites favourite eatery owners to graduation via delivery order
A Chinese PhD graduate invited his favourite eatery’s owners to his graduation ceremony via a delivery order, receiving enthusiastic response from his invitees. Recently, an eater…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUkrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis
Ukrainian officials describe the strikes as a campaign to pressure Moscow to end the war by undermining its military logistics and supply lines and weakening its ability to mount …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAt Pearl Academy, global icons champion a future built on AI and human ingenuity
At Pearl Academy's Global Icons Series, Rahul Mishra, Masaba Gupta and Jayanti Reddy explored how AI is transforming creative careers—and the skills students will need to stay ahe…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela earthquake: Toddler rescued alive after six days trapped under rubble
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • A 2-3 year old child, Klieber Moran, was rescued alive from rubble in Venezuela six days after twin earthquakes …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘More important than WC’: Mbappe's tribute to Deschamps after coach’s mother’s death
Kylian Mbappé's emotional tribute to head coach Didier Deschamps, who returned after his mother's passing, highlighted France's unity as they secured a World Cup 2026 Round of 16 …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDemocratic socialist Kiros defeats longtime incumbent in Colorado primary
Former lawyer Melat Kiros, 29, has criticised Democrats for support of Israel during its genocidal war on Gaza.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘I did nothing wrong’: Sweden’s migration regime hardens, upending lives
Once a European nation receiving large numbers of refugees and migrants, Sweden completes a decade-long overhaul.
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