Top news of the day: Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging Special Intensive Revision in Bihar on July 10; Census data will be available early, says Registrar General of India, and more
The Supreme Court has scheduled an urgent hearing of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar on Thursday (July 10, 2025). Almost 2.93 crore voters in Bihar must produce documents establishing the date and place of their own birth as well as of their parents in the case of those born after 1987, as an SIR of the State's electoral rolls began on June 28, 2025.
Census data will be available early, residents can self-enumerate: Registrar General of India
Census data will be available early as the ensuing Census will be the first digital Census in the country, Census India 2027, the official handle of Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI and CCI) posted on X on Monday (July 7, 2025). The first digital Census and will be conducted in two phases and 'for the first time technology will be used to collect data and send it electronically to the central server' and 'this will result in early availability of Census data,' RGI said.
Modi to have bilateral engagements with several world leaders
The BRICS Leaders' Declaration, adopted at the summit in the Brazilian city on Sunday (July 6, 2025), reflected India's key concerns, especially on cross-border terrorism and global governance reforms. Noting that the Global South has often faced 'double standards', the Prime Minister called for a greater role for the developing world in international decision-making, speaking at the BRICS session on 'Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance'.
Espionage case: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's judicial custody extended till July 21
A court in Hisar on Monday (July 7, 2025) extended by 14 days the judicial custody of social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, arrested last month on suspicion of espionage. The Hisar Police arrested Ms. Malhotra, who ran a YouTube channel 'Travel with JO', on May 16. Hailing From Hisar, the YouTuber was arrested at the New Aggarsain Extension and booked under provisions of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Kaliganj blast: Deceased girl's mother alleges Mamata not allowing police to conduct probe properly
The mother of Tamanna Khatun, who was killed in a bomb explosion during an alleged violent celebration of the Kaliganj bypoll results on Monday (July 7, 2025), alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was not allowing the police to conduct a proper investigation into the death of her daughter.
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Court records Sajjan Kumar's statement
A Delhi court on Monday (July 7, 2025) recorded the statement of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar over the violence in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas in the capital during the 1984 anti-sikh riots. Special judge Dig Vinay Singh recorded statement of Mr. Kumar, who said he was innocent as there was not an iota of evidence against him.
Luggage packed, will move out of official residence: ex-CJI Chandrachud
In the wake of the controversy over his stay at the official residence beyond permissible time, former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday (July 7, 2025) cleared the air, saying his luggage was packed and he, along with his wife and children, would soon move to a paid government accommodation.
Peace time is nothing but 'illusion': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
'Peace time is nothing but an 'illusion,' and India must remain prepared for uncertainty even during periods of relative calm,' Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said while hailing the armed forces for the valour they displayed during Operation Sindoor. In an address at an event, Mr. Singh said the performance of the indigenously built equipment and platforms in the operation increased the global demand for India-built military products.
Pahalgam terror attack: NIA gets custody of two accused for 10 more days
'A special court in Jammu on Monday (July 7, 2025) granted the NIA 10 more days' remand of the two accused arrested for allegedly harbouring Pakistani terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025,' officials said.
Bangladesh tribunal to decide on charges against Sheikh Hasina on July 10
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal on Monday (July 7, 2025) set July 10, 2025, to determine whether charges will be framed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her top aides. Ms. Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun are accused in the case over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising last year.
Kerala Governor fuelled Bharat Mata row, he must defuse it: Binoy Viswam
The Kerala society 'will not accept' Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who 'studied in a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-run school and became an ideological propagator of the organisation', Communist Party of India (CPI) State secretary Binoy Viswam has said.
Winning at Edgbaston will be one of my 'happiest memories' whenever I retire: Shubman Gill
Leading India to their first-ever Test win over England at Edgbaston will remain one of his 'happiest memories' whenever the time comes to call it quits, said India captain Shubman Gill, revelling in the resounding series-levelling victory in Birmingham. For the 25-year-old whose captaincy stint began with India losing the series opener at Leeds, Gill underlined an all-round show from the team to make a strong comeback that was also the team's first win over the hosts in Edgbaston.
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