1. Delhi to Make Pink Saheli Smart Card Mandatory for Free Bus Ride
The Delhi Government has stated that women and transgender commuters will have to utilise the Pink Saheli Smart Card for free travel in DTC and cluster buses from August 1, 2026. The smart card will enhance transparency, assist in successful operation of the free travel policy and foster cashless public transport.
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2. India Extends Anti-dumping Duty on Seamless Steel Tubes to 2027
New Delhi, Jan 28 (PTI) The Government of India has extended the anti-dumping tax on seamless tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron, alloy and non-alloy steel imported from China till January 27, 2027. The initiative is aimed at protecting domestic steel makers from dumping of cheap imports and ensuring fair competition.
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3. 28th Meeting of Society of Wildlife Institute of India
The 28th meeting of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society was held on 09 July 2026 at Central Academy for State Forest Service (CaSFOS), Dehradun. The gathering discussed wildlife conservation programmes, protection of biodiversity, research activities and future plan for conservation.
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4. ONGC clears way for increase of strategic petroleum reserve
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has received in-principle approval for the augmentation of Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) at Mangaluru, Karnataka with additional storage capacity of 1.75 million metric tonnes. The project is meant to boost energy security and emergency crude oil stocks of India.
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5. World Bank okays $890m for rooftop solar programme
World Bank clears $890 million financing for India’s National Rooftop Solar Program The investment will help boost the adoption of clean energy, increase rooftop solar installations, cut carbon emissions and promote sustainable energy development.
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6. Higher Education GER of India Tamil Nadu
According to the latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24, Tamil Nadu has the highest Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education with 52.3% among all the Indian states, which is a sign of its excellent educational infrastructure and easy accessibility.
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7. Gujarat: Great Indian Bustard chick survives successfully
A chick of the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) has survived in Gujarat offering a tremendous boost to conservation efforts of one of the world’s most severely endangered bird species. There are less than 150 of the birds left in the wild.
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8. ISRO Approves CE20 Cryogenic Engine for LVM3-M7 Mission
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully carried out the flight acceptance hot test of CE20 Cryogenic Engine at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri for the forthcoming LVM3-M7 mission.
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9. RBI launches 3 household surveys for monetary policy
On July 9, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) carried out three large household surveys for collection of information for the purpose of making monetary policy. The surveys monitor inflation forecasts, consumer confidence and the financial status of households.
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10. ICMR to establish India’s first High-Altitude Medicine Centre
ICMR will set up first dedicated Centre for High-Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research in Himachal Pradesh The centre will specialise in research on health problems in high-altitude regions, and on enhancing healthcare for mountain inhabitants.
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11. Government launches Hydrogen Fuel Transport Pilot on 10 routes
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has initiated pilot programs on 10 routes for hydrogen fuel powered transportation. The program aims to promote green mobility, reduce carbon emissions and increase usage of clean energy.
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12. Australia to return antiques to a shrine in Tamil Nadu
Australia announced repatriation of three temple artefacts of Tamil Nadu including a Chola era bronze trident of the goddess Shakti. The move is an encouragement for cultural collaboration and an aid to India’s efforts to regain its lost legacy.
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13. GSI finds thorium reserves in Karnataka
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has discovered reserves of thorium containing minerals in Gundlupet Taluk of Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka. The find is considered important for India’s future nuclear energy development.
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14. Scientists Crack Sperm Whale Communication
Scientists are utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI) to decode the communication patterns of sperm whales. They detected 156 codas and ordered the sequences of clicks into what seems to be a system of phonetic communication. This result gives new insights on communication of marine mammals.
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15. Rare Alpine Flower Found in Arunachal Pradesh After 158 Years
A rare alpine flower Cyananthus hookeri from the family of Campanulaceae has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 158 years. This is a big botanical find as it was last officially recorded in India in 1867.
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16. Delhi Ranks 120th in Global Liveability Index 2026 1867
New Delhi has been ranked 120th out of 173 cities in the Global Liveability Index 2026, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The index rates cities on stability, healthcare, culture, education, infrastructure and environment.
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17. NASA astronaut Anil Menon to visit ISS on 14 July
NASA astronaut of Indian origin Anil Menon will make a trip to the International Space Station (ISS) on the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft on July 14, 2026. The mission is another step forward in international space collaboration.
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18. WSIS Prize for Digital Inclusion Project
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has been conferred a Global Winner award in the WSIS Prizes 2026, in the Enabling Environment category, for its Samriddh Gram Integrated Phygital Services Project for its commitment towards digital inclusion.
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19. UP CM Launches Cashless Medical Scheme for Teachers
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has launched the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme (Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Yojana) for providing cashless medical services to the teachers at empanelled hospitals. The program is aimed to support health care and financial stability for educators.
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