India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation: India and Australia have finalized an Administrative Arrangement under their Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement. This arrangement aims to ensure a long-term supply of Australian uranium for India's nuclear power program.
Science & Technology
Karnataka to Establish India's First Government-Driven AI University: The state of Karnataka has announced the establishment of the country's first government-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) University in Bengaluru. An AI hub will also be set up to foster research, innovation, startup incubation, and industry collaboration.
Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) Roles Expanding: Tech companies are increasing Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) roles to translate AI advancements into measurable business value. This role is rapidly becoming a high-demand, high-paying AI career globally and in India.
Ethical AI and Conscience Prompting: There is a growing emphasis on the need for structural safeguards for AI ethics beyond voluntary corporate pledges. This includes addressing algorithmic bias, mass surveillance, data extraction, copyright violations, and labor exploitation, with "conscience prompting" being an advanced technique to reduce bias and improve accountability.
Sports
Delhi Unveils 'Mayur' Mascot for Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026: The mascot for the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026, named 'Mayur' (peacock), has been unveiled in Delhi. The championship is scheduled to be held from July 27 to August 2, 2026, at the Thyagraj Stadium.
Environment & Climate
Indian Grey Hornbill Returns to Gir Forest After 60 Years: The Indian Grey Hornbill, absent from Gujarat's Gir Forest for over six decades, has been successfully rehabilitated. Conservation efforts have shown that the reintroduced hornbills have thrived, established nesting sites, and raised young.
Social Issues
World Youth Skills Day 2026: Celebrated worldwide on July 15, 2026, the theme for World Youth Skills Day is "Skills for a Shared Future." The United Nations (UN) organizes this day to highlight the importance of equipping youth with technological, digital, vocational, and life skills for a changing world.
Ravidassia Community Renews Demand for Religious Recognition: Thousands of members of the Ravidassia community in Phagwara, Punjab, have renewed their demand for recognition of Ravidassia as a separate religion in the upcoming Census.
Uttar Pradesh Reports Highest Cyber Fraud Complaints: According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Uttar Pradesh has recorded the highest number of cyber fraud complaints in India, highlighting the increasing prevalence of digital threats.
Awards & Honors
Tamil Poet R. Vairamuthu Conferred with 60th Jnanpith Award: Renowned Tamil poet, lyricist, and writer R. Vairamuthu has been awarded the Jnanpith award for 2025. He is the third Tamil writer from Tamil Nadu to receive this prestigious Indian literature award.
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Thukkachi Temple: The 12th-century Abathsahayeswarar Temple at Thukkachi has received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Distinction (2024) for outstanding heritage conservation.
Defense & Security
Non-Bailable Warrant Against Hafiz Saeed: A Special NIA Court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable warrant against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack case. The NIA may seek his trial in absentia under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
Miscellaneous
India's Advancements at Codex Alimentarius Commission: India secured significant achievements at the 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) in Geneva, Switzerland, where seven food standards and guidelines developed under Indian leadership were officially adopted.
