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Delhi's Single Window System speeds 84 services

The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, reduced processing times for 84 of 95 services across 18 departments in the Single Window System, with some services now delivered instantly. This reform, part of the IT Department's Deregulation Exercise Phase II, seeks to boost ease of doing business, transparency, and citizen‑centric digital governance.

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AEW&C Mk-II contracts signed with AIESL, Adani Defence

DRDO’s Centre for Air Borne Systems signed two contracts with AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) and Adani Defence Systems & Technologies (ADSTL) to advance the AEW&C Mk-II programme: AIESL will convert six Airbus A321 aircraft to green configuration, while ADSTL will act as Development Cum Production Partner for the mission systems, with integration and flight testing to be conducted with the Indian Air Force. The moves bolster indigenous defence manufacturing and enhance longer endurance, airborne surveillance, secure communications, and overall command-and-control capabilities for India’s air defence.

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Anantnag Terror Attack Kills Police Officer

The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the Anantnag terrorist attack that killed Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, vowing that those responsible will be tracked down and punished as security forces launch a massive manhunt and the DGP reviews the situation; he offered condolences to the officer’s family and reiterated nationwide support for the martyr. Authorities have intensified operations and warned against circulating unauthorised content to avoid hindering the investigation.

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Adhikari dares Banerjee contest Diamond Harbour

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari escalated the BJP–Trinamool standoff in the state assembly by daring Abhishek Banerjee to contest from Diamond Harbour in 2031 and slamming his 2031 “accounts to settle” remark, while also defending the assembly’s speaker-selection process amid internal opposition complaints. The exchanges underscore a deepening political rift as both parties trade barbs and focus on leadership and electoral strategy ahead of future polls.

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Lok Sabha suspends Banerjee amid NCPI split

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee was suspended for the remainder of the Monsoon Session after reports that he used abusive language against women MPs and heatedly clashed with NCPI rebels in the Lok Sabha. The move comes amid a major TMC split, with about 20 MPs defecting to NCPI, highlighting internal tensions in the party.

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Anantnag Police Constable Killed; Terrorists Open Fire

In Anantnag, militants opened fire on a police party around 12:30 pm near Lal Chowk during the Amarnath Yatra, killing Head Constable Ashiq Hussain and injuring another officer who later died. Authorities sealed off the area and launched a search operation, with The Resistance Front claiming responsibility, marking the Kashmir Valley’s first militant attack on security forces this year.

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Parliament Plans NEET Paper Leak Discussion, Govt Says

The government, led by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, says it is ready to hold a detailed, rule-based discussion on the NEET paper leak from the start of the Monsoon session and urges opposition parties to help frame an agenda without delaying business. Opposition protests and accusations of obstruction are cited as hindering dialogue, while Rijiju emphasizes a productive debate to inform the public about government actions.

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Pawar, Sule Meet Modi Amid NDA Merger Speculation

Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule met Prime Minister Modi amid ongoing NEET-UG protests and pressed for the government to address demands, while Sule denied reports of an NDA merger, even as discussions about a possible reunification of NCP factions with the NDA circulated and a decision window of 8-15 days was mentioned.

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CRPF Deploys 20 Additional Companies in Delhi

The Centre has ordered 20 additional CRPF companies to be airlifted from West Bengal to Delhi to reinforce security amid the CJP protests and ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, with these units having previously been deployed in West Bengal for elections. Officials say the move, alongside about 30 additional CRPF and RAF units already in the capital, aims to strengthen law-and-order response to violent clashes during the protests.

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Trump Expands Generics Tariff, India Impact Highlighted

President Donald Trump unveiled a phased tariff plan for imported generic drugs, imposing a zero tariff for two years starting August 1, 2026, then escalating to 100% for one year and 200% thereafter to push onshoring of U.S. production and penalize companies that don’t build domestic facilities. The move expands the administration’s pharmaceutical trade policy after an earlier Section 232 action and signals potential broader application beyond generics to reshape drug supply chains.

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West Bengal launches Bidyut Prahari to curb theft

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched the Bidyut Prahari mobile app to report electricity theft, hazards, and related issues with complaint tracking and reporter anonymity, while asserting zero tolerance for theft and unpaid factory bills alongside a humane approach for households with pending dues. He also announced reforms to recruitment in the Electricity Department to be routed through the Public Service Commission.

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Patna Bomb threats target CM residence, secretariat, four schools citing Nijjar killing

Patna faced a high-security alert after bomb-threat emails targeted the Bihar CM’s residence, the state Secretariat, and multiple schools, with authorities searching premises and tracing the sender as an investigation unfolds. The messages invoked pro-Khalistan slogans and the 2023 Nijjar killing, prompting intensified security during the Monsoon Session and prompting evacuations and precautions at several institutions while officials work to verify authenticity and origins.

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Amravati spiritual leader booked for rape, POCSO; absconding

A spiritual leader of Anand Math in Amravati, Dattagiri Guru Jairamji Maharaj, has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act for allegedly raping and sexually exploiting a woman who was a minor when the abuse began in 2016, with police launching a search for him as he remains absconding. The case is being investigated by Chandur Railway police, with the survivor’s account detailing repeated offenses over the years and further probe underway.

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Kharge Skips Birthday Seeks Accountability Amid Protests

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge refused to celebrate his 84th birthday to protest police action against student demonstrators, decrying lathicharges, tear gas, and the near-sealed Parliament and internet shutdown as assaults on democracy. He urged immediate parliamentary discussion, accountability for the crackdown and paper leaks, the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and a reformed, merit-based education system.

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ED raids eight Bengaluru sites in ISIS probe

Investigations into ISIS recruitment and money-laundering in Bengaluru led ED and NIA to raid about eight locations, implicating Iqra Welfare Trust, Guidance for Mankind and others; the case stems from an NIA FIR and involves charges of funding, conspiracy and recruitment for ISIS. The accused allegedly ran Iqra Camp and Quran Circle to indoctrinate youths, raised funds through trusts and savings, and facilitated travel to Syria via Turkiye, with ISIS propaganda spread around anti-CAA/NRC protests and through encrypted social media.

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