Harjit Singh Grewal was appointed Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities on 16 July 2026; the Ministry of Minority Affairs issued the notification. The post had been...
The 72nd National Film Awards were announced on 18 July 2026 in New Delhi. The awards cover films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification in 2024...
The Bar Council of India issued a circular on 17 July 2026 that prescribes rules on social media conduct, digital ethics, court decorum, confidentiality and professional responsibility for...
Andhra Pradesh notified the Common Zoning Regulations, 2026 on 18 July 2026 to introduce a uniform land‑use and urban development framework across the state (capital city area excluded)....
World Listening Day is observed on 18 July. The day was established in 2010 by the World Listening Project; the date marks the birthday of Raymond Murray Schafer,...
The Supreme Court on 16 July 2026 granted final approval for the Kukrail Night Safari and Day Zoo project in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — India’s first urban night...
Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital‑class rocket, launched on 18 July 2026 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, placing multiple payloads into Low Earth Orbit. Vikram‑1: vehicle features...
India commissioned its first geothermal wells in Puga Valley, Ladakh on 17 July 2026; two wells were drilled to 1,000 metres each at altitudes above 14,000 feet. Project...
The United Kingdom nationalised British Steel on 16 July 2026, transferring control from Jingye Group to the UK government under the Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act, which received Royal...
The Indian Air Force deployed four Rafale fighters, two C-17 transport aircraft and over 120 air warriors to Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black 2026, scheduled 20 July–7 August...
