Bhaskar English brings to you the biggest developments from India and around the world. Here are the top headlines…
The Day Ahead
- SC to hear Meghalaya’s plea against Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail
- Anti-corruption court to hear plea related to Ram temple donation theft
- Rahul Gandhi will meet with Punjab leaders
- IND vs ENG 1st ODI of 3-match series in Birmingham (3:30 PM IST)
- FIFA WC 1st semifinal: France, Spain clash in Dallas at 12:30 AM IST on 15 July
News This Morning
‘Citizenship status must be determined through fair process,’ says SC
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that decisions on citizenship and foreigner status must be made through a fair, lawful and reasonable process, setting aside Guwahati High Court judgements that had upheld 27 individuals as foreigners. Read more
Today’s Top Headlines
1. India’s retail inflation rises for 6th-straight month in June
India’s retail inflation has increased to 4.38% in June 2026, breaching the RBI’s 4% target mark for the first time in the last 16 months, based on new base year data series. Read more
2. SC seeks SIT report in Ram Mandir donation theft
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Ram Mandir Trust and the Uttar Pradesh government in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case. It also sought a status report from the SIT investigating the matter. Read more
3. 92 lakh women removed from Maharashtra’s ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’
The Maharashtra government’s ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ has witnessed a massive beneficiary verification drive, with 92 lakh women removed from the scheme so far, according to the latest official figures. Read more
4. Trump says US reinstating naval blockade on Iran
US President Donald Trump said the United States will restore its naval blockade on Iran and impose a 20% charge on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Read more
5. 27 dead in Bangkok bar fire, over 60 injured
A fire broke out at a bar in Thailand’s capital Bangkok late Sunday night, killing 27 people and injuring 63. Thai officials say the blaze may have been caused by a fault in the electrical system. Read more
6. India-US trade deal ready, awaits right time for signing
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said India-US trade framework is ready and will be signed at an appropriate time, adding that negotiations are progressing smoothly. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said both sides remain committed to a balanced, commercially meaningful agreement and dismissed speculative media reports. Read more
7. India thrash England in first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s
India defeated England by a massive margin of 270 runs in the first-ever women’s Test match played at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground in London on 13 July. Chasing a target of 457 to win, England were bowled out for 186 runs in their fourth innings. Read more
8. Gill says he discussed 2027 World Cup plans with Kohli, calls Ro-Ko India’s batting backbone
Ahead of the England ODI series, Shubman Gill revealed he recently discussed India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup with Virat Kohli, including team combinations and key players. Gill also hailed Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the backbone of India’s batting, saying their experience remains invaluable as the team builds towards next year’s World Cup. Read more
9. ‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill passes away at 78
Sam Neill, the beloved New Zealand actor famous for his roles in ‘Jurassic Park’, Oscar-winning film ‘The Piano’, and ‘Peaky Blinders’, has passed away at the age of 78. Read more
10. Kangana Ranaut backs UP Governor’s cooking remark
Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has backed Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel’s remarks encouraging women to learn cooking. Read more
Quote of the Day
Bhaskar Originals
