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National News
Delhi Makes Pink Saheli Smart Card Mandatory for Free Bus Travel from August 1, 2026
- Pink Saheli Smart Card is a digital travel card for women and transgender residents of Delhi (12 years and above), launched on 2 March 2026, and integrated with the One Nation, One Card (National Common Mobility Card – NCMC) framework.
- From 1 August 2026, the card will become mandatory for availing free travel on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses, while pink paper tickets will remain valid only until 31 July 2026.
- The card enables digital validation of free bus journeys and requires a Delhi Aadhaar card along with an Aadhaar-linked mobile number for registration, replacing the existing paper ticket system.
ONGC to Build 1.75 MMT Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Mangalore to Strengthen India’s Energy Security
- ONGC will build a new 1.75 million metric tonne (MMT) Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in Mangalore, Karnataka, to strengthen India’s energy security and emergency crude oil storage capacity.
- India currently has 5.33 MMT of strategic crude oil storage at Mangalore, Padur, and Visakhapatnam (Vizag), managed by Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd. (ISPRL), with part of the capacity commercially leased.
- India is expanding its strategic petroleum reserves through international cooperation, including with the UAE (ADNOC) and Japan, while also planning 4 MMT storage at Chandikhol (Odisha) and an additional 2.5 MMT facility at Padur.
Aero India 2027 to Showcase India’s Defence Strength at Bengaluru’s Yelahanka Air Force Station
- Aero India 2027 will be the 16th edition of Asia’s largest airshow, to be held at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is a biennial event organised under the Ministry of Defence, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as the nodal agency.
- The Government aims to achieve ₹3 lakh crore in defence manufacturing and ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029–30, with Aero India playing a key role in strengthening India’s indigenous defence and aerospace ecosystem.
Rajasthan Becomes First Indian State to Sign Clean Energy Framework with International Solar Alliance
- Rajasthan became the first Indian state to sign the Framework for Action – Advanced Clean Energy, Driven Sustainable Development with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to accelerate clean energy expansion and modernise its power sector.
- The partnership supports Rajasthan’s target of 125 GW of clean energy capacity, focusing on renewable energy expansion, transmission upgrades, battery storage, smart grids, digitalisation, energy efficiency, and policy reforms during 2030–35.
- Rajasthan currently has over 42 GW of installed solar capacity and a total clean energy portfolio of nearly 48 GW. The framework also includes an AI-enabled digital twin pilot at Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam to improve demand forecasting and renewable energy integration.
- The initiative will also promote decentralised solar power, provide training and technical assistance through ISA, strengthen implementation of the PM KUSUM Scheme and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and ensure affordable and reliable electricity across the state.
Assam to Develop India’s First State-Owned Earth Observation Satellite System ‘AssamSAT’
- Assam will develop AssamSAT, India’s first State-owned Earth Observation Satellite System, to provide real-time satellite-based data for governance and development.
- AssamSAT will support disaster management, flood monitoring, agriculture, and natural resource monitoring, enhancing data-driven planning and emergency response across the state.
About Assam
- Formation – 26 January 1950
- Capital – Dispur
- Chief Minister –Himanta Biswa Sarma; 2nd time
- Governor – Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Harela Festival Celebrated in Uttarakhand to Mark the Beginning of the Holy Month of Sawan
- Harela, one of the most significant traditional festivals of Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region, is celebrated to mark the beginning of the holy month of Sawan (Shravan).
- The festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and symbolizes prosperity, greenery, environmental conservation, and the arrival of the monsoon season.
About Uttarakhand
- Capital – Dehradun (Winter), Gairsain (Summer)
- Chief Minister – Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Governor – Gurmit Singh
ICMR to Establish High-Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research Centre in Himachal Pradesh
- Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will lay the foundation stone of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research at Keylong, Himachal Pradesh, to strengthen climate-resilient healthcare and biomedical research in the Himalayan region.
- The new ICMR centre will upgrade the existing Keylong field station into a multidisciplinary research hub, focusing on high-altitude physiology, acclimatisation, maternal and child health, disaster medicine, and public health research.
- The centre will integrate telemedicine, digital health platforms, drone-enabled healthcare logistics, and real-time public health surveillance, while collaborating with AFMS, DRDO, the Himachal Pradesh Government, and leading research institutions to support Atmanirbhar Bharat and climate-resilient healthcare.
International News
New Delhi Ranks 120th in EIU Global Liveability Index 2026; Copenhagen Tops Global List
- New Delhi ranked 120th out of 173 cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2026, followed by Mumbai (121st), Chennai (123rd), and Bengaluru (127th).
- Copenhagen (Denmark) retained its position as the world’s most liveable city for the second consecutive year, ahead of Vienna (Austria) and Melbourne (Australia).
- The EIU Global Liveability Index 2026 assessed 173 cities across 30 indicators grouped into five categories: stability, healthcare, culture & environment, education, and infrastructure.
- New Delhi scored 48.1 overall, with 66.7 in education, 58.9 in infrastructure, 41.7 in healthcare, and 35.4 in culture & environment, highlighting areas requiring improvement in urban liveability.
| Rank | City | Country |
| 1 | Copenhagen | Denmark |
| 2 | Vienna | Austria |
| 3 | Melbourne | Australia |
| 4 | Sydney | Australia |
| 5 | Zurich | Switzerland |
| 6 | Geneva | Switzerland |
| 7 | Osaka | Japan |
| 8 | Adelaide | Australia |
| 9 | Vancouver | Canada |
| 10 | Tokyo | Japan |
Banking And Financial News
India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 4.4% in June
- India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 4% in June 2026, up from 3.93% in May 2026, crossing the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 4% inflation target for the first time since January 2025.
- The rise in inflation was primarily driven by higher food and fuel prices, influenced by the West Asia crisis and a weaker-than-normal monsoon, making it the highest retail inflation level in 18 months.
Previous Months CPI-based Retail inflation
- January 2026 – 2.75% (Update : Base Year 2024 Start)
- February 2026 – 3.21%
- March 2026 – 3.4%
- April 2026 – 3.48%
- May 2026 -3.93%
Sports News
India Wins Five Gold Medals, Secures Joint Top Rank at International Physics Olympiad 2026
- India won five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026, held in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
- The gold medal winners are Kanishk Jain (Pune), Riddhesh Anant Bendale (Indore), Rishit Garg (New Delhi), Shresth Suraiya (Mumbai), and Svarit Joshi (Ahmedabad).
- India secured the joint first position along with Russia, China, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Taiwan, in the competition featuring 381 students from 87 countries.
- The achievement highlights the success of India’s Olympiad programme led by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), a National Centre of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), and was congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy.
Sourav Ganguly, Anjum Chopra and Kevin Pietersen Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) inducted Sourav Ganguly (India), Anjum Chopra (India), and Kevin Pietersen (England) into the ICC Hall of Fame during a ceremony held in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Sourav Ganguly became the 10th Indian men’s cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, joining legends such as Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Virender Sehwag, Vinoo Mankad, Bishan Singh Bedi, and MS Dhoni.
- Anjum Chopra became only the third Indian woman to receive the honour, after Diana Edulji and Neetu David, recognising her outstanding contribution to Indian women’s cricket.
Science and Tech News
JAXA Successfully Conducts First Test Flight of Reusable RV-X Rocket
- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully conducted the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket, Reusable Vehicle eXperiment (RV-X), at the Noshiro Testing Center, Akita Prefecture, where the rocket lifted off, hovered, moved horizontally, and landed safely.
- The RV-X is a 7.3-metre-long, 1.8-metre-diameter reusable rocket equipped with a high-durability engine and four shock-absorbing landing legs, developed jointly by JAXA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to demonstrate reusable launch technology.
- Development of RV-X began in 2016, with its engine completing over 160 combustion tests. JAXA aims to deploy cost-effective reusable rockets by the early 2030s, eventually replacing the H3 rocket as Japan’s primary launch vehicle.
Defence News
Indian Army Seeks 450 Indigenous Carl Gustaf M4 Rocket Launchers to Boost Infantry Firepower
- The Indian Army has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 450 Carl Gustaf Mark-IV (M4) 84mm lightweight rocket launchers, a shoulder-fired, multi-role recoilless weapon system designed for anti-armour and infantry operations.
- Developed by Sweden’s Saab, the Carl Gustaf M4 weighs less than 7 kg, making it significantly lighter than the earlier M2 (14 kg) and M3 (10 kg) variants, which have been in service with the Indian Army since the 1970s.
- The Carl Gustaf M4 will be manufactured in India at Saab’s facility in Reliance MET City, Jhajjar (Haryana), India’s first 100% foreign-owned defence manufacturing unit, with the system designed to operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to +50°C.
Obituary News
Legendary Playback Singer S. Janaki, the ‘Nightingale of South India’, Passes Away
- Veteran playback singer Janaki, popularly known as the “Nightingale of South India” and affectionately called “Janaki Amma“, passed away, marking the end of an illustrious musical era.
- Janaki recorded songs in multiple Indian languages and sang the highest number of songs in Kannada, earning the popular title “Gaana Kogile” (Songbird of Karnataka).
Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Passes Away
- Former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, passed away. He served as the Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013, overseeing a period of significant economic growth and modernization.
- Sheikh Hamad played a pivotal role in transforming Qatar into a major global energy and diplomatic hub, driven by the expansion of its natural gas industry and an active foreign policy.
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