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Sotefin Bharat announced an Rs 89.76 crore IPO opening on July 16. The Kolkata-based firm provides automated parking solutions and will list on the BSE SME platform. Managing director Arup Choudhuri said, “Our upcoming IPO marks an important milestone in our growth journey, enabling us to expand our manufacturing capabilities.”
Two law students were arrested for hurling abuses in the Supreme Court and disrupting proceedings, police said on Wednesday (July 15, 2026). Prabal Pratap Singh and Chander Bhan created a commotion inside Court No. 13 on July 10. Both men got two days of police custody for further legal interrogation.
The Bureau told the Supreme Court that media speculation blaming pilots is hurting the Air India crash probe. Officials said the investigation is ongoing and many experts are helping. They added, “This process is ongoing and has not yet reached its conclusion,” as they continue to interview various witnesses.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau told the Supreme Court that the draft final report on the June 12, 2025, Air India crash will be ready by October. The agency said, “In all probability, the investigative activities are expected to be completed within six weeks,” as they finished 49 procedural steps.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 14 seeking a central team to assess the state's drought. He said, "Such a visit would provide a first-hand appreciation of the severity." A sluggish monsoon left many districts with low rainfall, hurting the kharif season.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch three highway projects in the Tricity on July 17. These projects cost Rs 5,278 crore and aim to reduce traffic congestion. A senior official said, "The new greenfield corridors and bypass are expected to provide a direct alternative, allowing vehicles to skirt the Tricity altogether."
U.S. Senators unveiled a bill on July 14, 2026, seeking 100% tariffs on India, China, Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan for buying Russian oil. Senator Richard Blumenthal said, "It imposes tariffs that are targeted: narrowly limited to the five major purchasers." This move aims to punish countries financing Russia’s ongoing war effort.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau told the Supreme Court that the draft report on the June 2025 Air India crash is due in October. The agency said it cannot share cockpit voice recordings publicly. The probe follows international rules to improve aviation safety rather than to find who is responsible.
The Reserve Bank of India announced a new governance framework on Tuesday to sharpen bank board oversight. Starting 1 October, boards will focus on risk and strategy instead of routine approvals. The RBI said these changes give boards more time for a focused and qualitative engagement on strategy and risk governance.
India said there is no change in its position regarding former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s reported return. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "There is no change in our approach to the matter." Hasina has lived in India since August 2024, while Bangladesh officials continue to seek her legal extradition.
Police arrested two more people in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation case as custodial questioning started. Mahant Raju Das said, “The investigation would establish the truth.” Meanwhile, the Supreme Court asked the Uttar Pradesh government for a status report on the ongoing probe. Ten people are now in police custody.
Police arrested a law student on Friday after he shouted at the Supreme Court bench and flung papers. Prabal, who is from Etawah, used bad language during his hearing. Both accused got sent for medical tests, but doctors said they were fine. They now face two days of police custody.