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The Congress on Friday, July 17, 2026, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must break his silence in Parliament regarding alleged donation theft at the Ram temple trust. Jairam Ramesh said, "It is this Trust that has betrayed the faith of crores of Indians." The party wants answers about these activities.
The Supreme Court allowed the release of an animated film on Lord Jagannath after the Rath Yatra. Justice Nagarathna said, “Don’t do it during Rath Yatra… You can release it after Rath Yatra.” Many people had raised objections about the film’s content, claiming it did not follow traditional religious texts.
The Supreme Court on Friday (July 17, 2026) took suo motu cognisance of a case regarding access to life-saving medicines. The matter started after a Kerala woman challenged high cancer drug prices. She died, but the court now wants the Kerala High Court to ensure a quick disposal of this issue.
The Department of Space issued a memorandum to major ISRO centres, tightening rules for scientists and engineers working on critical missions like Gaganyaan. Officials directed centres not to routinely accept resignation or voluntary retirement requests from Group A personnel. This move follows reports that over 100 ISRO staff members quit.
The NDA renamed its July 21 parliamentary party meeting in Parliament House as Mangal Milan. This gathering, traditionally held on Tuesdays, will now use the new name during the Monsoon Session. The government also plans to take up key ordinances and bills, showing they have the required numbers for passage.
India saw dengue cases rise from 28,000 in 2010 to 2.89 lakh in 2023. Climate change is now a major public health story as rising temperatures and erratic rainfall help mosquitoes breed faster. Experts said these diseases are no longer seasonal, as outbreaks now last longer and spread to new regions.
The Supreme Court recently questioned if English is an Indian language. The Constitution uses terms like mother tongue but does not define English as a native language. While some leaders see it as a colonial residue, many argue that English has become an Indian language through its unique local use.
A viral video shows a foreign traveller calling India’s Vande Bharat Sleeper a "five-star hotel on rails." The train features elegant cabins, modern lighting, and clean washrooms. It offers AC First, 2-Tier, and 3-Tier options for long journeys. Many people now see these trains as a major upgrade for Indian travel.
The Supreme Court on Friday reprimanded a Ghaziabad doctor and hospital for denying care to a four-year-old rape victim. The bench questioned if the child was ignored because she was poor. The court told the doctor, “You have no business writing ‘doctor’ if you don’t perform your duty!”
The Supreme Court on Friday reprimanded two Ghaziabad hospitals for refusing emergency care to a 4-year-old rape victim who later died. The bench told the doctors to drop the title from their names. “You have no business of writing 'doctor' with your name if you don't perform your duty,” they said.
The Eastern Railway on Friday said the gateman involved in the Murshidabad tragedy got arrested. Four people, including three students, died after a train hit their van at 6:40 am. Suvendu said, "The Railway Gateman has already been arrested by the State Police." Officials started a probe into this incident.
Bengaluru is becoming a hub for alternative relationships and unconventional desires. A 2025 Gleeden-Ipsos study showed 70% of respondents in Bengaluru were accepting of open marriages and polyamory. Sri, who moved there in 2023, said, "The city just permitted me to be curious without feeling like I had to hide."