Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns citing medical issues
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar (74) resigned from his post citing health reasons on Monday (July 21, 2025), the first day of the Monsoon Session which he presided over in the Rajya Sabha as Chairman of the House. Mr Dhankhar had been elected as India’s 14th Vice-President in August 2022, and has two years left for his term to complete. While two other Vice-Presidents of India — V.V. Giri in 1969, and R. Venkatraman in 1987, had quit without finishing their terms, it was to become President of India.
SIR does not terminate citizenship if found ineligible for electoral roll registration: Election Commission to SC
The Election Commission (EC) assured the Supreme Court on Monday (July 21, 2025) that a person will not cease to be a citizen merely on being found ineligible for registration in the electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), currently underway in poll-bound Bihar.
Thiruvananthapuram witnesses an outpouring of emotions as a dear leader departs
Under an overcast sky, the hammer and sickle flag in front of the old AKG centre, the Communist Party of India (Marxist)’s [CPI(M] former State headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, fluttered at half mast on Monday evening. Above it was hoisted a black flag, marking the passing away of former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, the last remaining founding member of the CPI(M).
IndiGo flight with 140 passengers on board makes emergency landing at Indore airport
An IndiGo flight from Goa with 140 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore on Monday (July 21, 2025) evening following a technical alert related to its landing gear, officials said.
7/11 survivors react with anguish as political leaders demand accountability
As the Bombay High Court on Monday (July 21, 2025) acquitted all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings case, survivors and their families expressed anguish, anger, and a deep sense of betrayal.
Betting app case: ED summons Rana Daggubati to appear on July 23, Prakash Raj on July 30
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned several film and television personalities in connection with its investigation into alleged promotion of illegal online betting platforms. Sources from ED confirmed that actor Rana Daggubati has been directed to appear on July 23, followed by Prakash Raj on July 30, Vijay Deverakonda on August 6, and Manchu Lakshmi on August 13.
India ready to extend all possible support: PM on Bangladesh plane crash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (July 21, 2025) expressed deep shock at the loss of lives in an aircraft crash in Dhaka. India stands in solidarity with Bangladesh and is ready to extend all possible support and assistance, he added.
Bihar SIR: EC says list of voters who have not submitted forms or not found at their addresses shared with all political parties
The Election Commission of India (EC), which has undertaken Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, on Monday (July 21, 2025) said that political parties in the State have been provided with detailed lists of 29.62 lakh electors whose enumeration forms have not been received so far and also of nearly 43.93 lakh electors who were not found at their addresses.
EPFO disposed of over 98.5% applications for pension on higher wages: government
The retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has processed and disposed of 98.5% of the 15,24,150 applications for pension on higher wages (PoHW) as of July 16, Parliament was informed on Monday (July 21, 2025).
CAG flags lapses worth ₹573 crore in Indian Railways
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) flagged lapses worth ₹573 crore in the Railways as detailed in the ‘Union Government (Railways) – Compliance Audit Report’ tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday (July 21, 2025).
DGCA found five safety violations by Air India in the past six months: govt.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has served nine show-cause notices to Air India for five safety violations in the past six months, the Centre informed Parliament on Monday (July 21, 2025).
Mamata accuses Modi Govt of being ‘controlled’ by U.S. President
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday (July 21, 2025) accused the Union Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being controlled by the President of United States of America Donald Trump.
NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite to be launched on July 30: ISRO
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)-Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), the first joint satellite of the Indian and U.S. space agencies, will be launched by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) on July 30 at 5.40 p.m. from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
It’s my right as the Leader of the Opposition, but never allowed to speak in the House, says Rahul Gandhi
It was his right as the Leader of the Opposition to speak in the House, but he was not being allowed to speak, while Ministers could make their statements, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Monday (July 21, 2025).
Farmer groups to step up campaign against FTA with U.S.
A general body meeting of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) held in New Delhi on Sunday (July 20, 2025) has warned the Union government against going ahead with the proposed trade agreement with the United States.
SBI classifies Reliance Communications, its promoter Anil Ambani as ‘fraud’; to lodge complaint with CBI
State Bank of India has classified Reliance Communications along with promoter director Anil D Ambani as ‘fraud’ and is also in the process of lodging complaint with CBI, Parliament was informed on Monday (July 21, 2025).
CBSE instructs all affiliated schools to install CCTV cameras at key points to ensure student safety
All schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) are required to install CCTV cameras at crucial points across the school to ensure safety of their students, the board has stated.
Bumrah will play in 4th Test against England, confirms Siraj
India pacer Mohammed Siraj on Monday (July 21, 2025) confirmed Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the fourth Test beginning at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Bumrah, who has been earmarked to play in three Tests out of five due to workload management, had missed the second Test at Edgbaston that India won handsomely before returning for the following game at Lord’s which was lost by 22 runs.
