⚽ Sports: Fourth Test Match between India and England
England is leading the current fourth Test match at Old Trafford (July 23–27). By the second day, they had piled up 544/7 after dismissing India for 358. Joe Root rose to the second position on the all-time Test run-scoring list, and Ben Stokes got his fourteenth Test century.
🌮🇳 Political & National News
Diwas of Kargil Vijay (26th Anniversary)
India paid somber homage to the valiant warriors of the 1999 war on the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Exhibitions, fly-pasts, wreath-laying at the Kargil and National War memorials in Dras, and the unveiling of a 75-foot stone memorial called “Veeragallu” were all part of the ceremonies. Senior officers and cadets attended a commemorative function hosted by the Bihar Regiment Center.
Extension of Manipur’s President’s Rule
Beginning on August 13, 2025, the Indian government is getting ready to prolong Manipur’s President’s Rule for an additional six months. The ruling comes after protracted political unrest and ethnic conflicts. Home Minister Amit Shah has already presented the resolution to the Rajya Sabha.
Trade and the Economy
India-UK Trade Pact: A Historic Accord
99% of India’s exports are now duty-free thanks to the country’s first improved trade agreement with the UK. Prime Minister Modi recently visited London to clinch the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which aims to increase access and employment for export-driven industries.
Odisha TEX 2025: A Drive for Textile Investment
33 Memorandums of Understanding worth ₹7,808 crore were signed at the start of the Odisha TEX 2025 meeting in Bhubaneswar, guaranteeing more than 53,300 new jobs. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted Odisha’s goal of becoming Eastern India’s center for textiles and clothing.
☀️ Climate and surroundings
Rainfall in North India during the Monsoon Season
Heavy rainfall is expected in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and hill states like Himachal and Uttarakhand on July 26 and 27. Due to possible floods and delays to everyday activities and travel, residents are encouraged to exercise caution.