Mumbai Red Alert & Pune Rain Fatalities

Heavy monsoon downpours continue to paralyze Maharashtra. The IMD has issued a strict Red Alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, prompting city-wide school and college closures. In neighboring Pune, rain-related incidents—including a severe landslide and wall collapse—have tragically claimed four lives.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway “Missing Link” Disrupted

Just nine weeks after its high-profile inauguration, a major landslide near Tunnel 2 forced the total closure of the ₹6,695-crore “Missing Link” bypass project. While authorities managed to partially reopen one Mumbai-bound lane after 18 hours of debris clearing, the incident has triggered intense political backlash over construction quality.

Ram Temple Trust Accepts Chief Resignations

Following months of intense public and political scrutiny over alleged financial mismanagement and donation discrepancies, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has officially accepted the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra. Krishna Mohan has been stepped in as the interim general secretary.

National Census Pre-Test Includes “Caste” Column

The government has commenced a trial rehearsal for the second phase of the national Census across 16 States and Union Territories. Crucially, the pre-test forms feature an open column allowing respondents to record their caste, serving as a significant structural indicator for the upcoming final Population Census 2027.

Centre Pauses Higher E25 Fuel Rollout

Yielding to consumer pushback and automobile sector feedback regarding a drop in mileage and potential engine wear in older cars running on E20 petrol, the Central Government is reportedly putting a delay on its scheduled transition to a higher 25% ethanol blend (E25).

Amit Shah Announces New Cooperative Life Insurance Firm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a major expansion for the cooperative sector, detailing plans to launch a dedicated cooperative life insurance company and scale up Bharat Taxi aggregator services to 500 cities over the next two years to target grassroots economic growth.

NIA Names Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam Terror Chargesheet

In a major counter-terrorism move, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially named Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed as a key accused in a supplementary chargesheet filed for the Pahalgam terror attack case.

PM Modi Lands in Jakarta for Bilateral Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Indonesia today to advance India’s “Act East” policy. High-level bilateral meetings with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto are underway, with focus areas centering on maritime security, critical mineral supply chains, and a potential ₹2,500-crore BrahMos missile export deal.

Markets Edge Higher, NSE Targets September IPO

The domestic equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, posted strong gains for a fourth consecutive session, closing above critical hurdles on strong foreign institutional buying. In tandem, reports indicate the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has narrowed its timeline to September 2026 for its massive ₹30,000-crore public listing (IPO).

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