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India’s plan to reorganise the Army, Navy, and Air Force into unified theatre commands is nearing approval after twenty years. A presentation for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will happen later in July. This shift aims to combine resources under single commanders to help the military fight modern wars more effectively.
The Supreme Court on Monday, July 13, 2026, stayed a May 27 Madras High Court order that directed a state-wide ban on cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu. The Bench said the order needed correction. The state government argued that existing laws regulate animal slaughter but do not impose a blanket prohibition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand to reaffirm India’s commitment to a stable regional order. He got a $630 million missile deal with Indonesia and expanded defence ties with Australia. These partnerships showed India’s determination to grow its economic and technological reach across the Indo-Pacific region.
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a batch of PILs seeking a CBI probe into alleged financial irregularities at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. Two advocates filed the plea, which names the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. They said the petition addresses the dishonest misappropriation of public donations for construction.
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday, July 13, 2026, to urgently list all petitions challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court order about the Bhojshala complex. The court said all petitions would be listed on July 14. This site is a temple for Hindus and a mosque for the Muslim community.
India rejected a quick trade agreement with the U.S. during talks in New Delhi last month. Officials said India wants better terms and refused to rush. "Our position is clear - we don't intend to rush into a deal that is not on favourable terms," an Indian government official said.
The Congress on Monday (July 13, 2026) slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling his anti-graft promise a hoax. Jairam Ramesh alleged that the government instead followed a policy of "khaunga, khane doonga, aur khilaunga." He cited various scams and the PM CARES Fund to show that corruption still exists today.
The Congress on Monday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling his "na khaunga na khane doonga" promise a hoax. Jairam Ramesh said the government delivered "minimum governance, maximum cover-ups." He alleged many scams occurred under Modi, claiming, "The explosive growth of the Modani empire revealed the true nature of the regime."
Modern anti-obesity medicines like semaglutide and tirzepatide help many patients lose weight, but they won't solve India's obesity crisis. Recent reviews in The BMJ showed these drugs offer impressive cardiovascular benefits. However, experts warn that losing weight does not automatically improve overall wellbeing, and muscle loss remains a major concern.
The AISHE report 2026 shows Nepal sent the most students to India during the 2023-24 academic year. Total foreign student enrollment reached 58,134 across 173 countries. Karnataka got the most students, hosting 7,914 people. Many students chose undergraduate Arts courses, showing a steady rise in interest toward Indian higher education.
India’s National List of Essential Medicines has remained frozen since 2022. While the WHO updated its list twice, India still uses the old version with 384 drugs. Experts said, "17 cancer medicines, four supportive oncology drugs and nine monoclonal antibodies" are missing, forcing many patients to pay high private prices.
India has hardened its stance in trade negotiations with the United States. New Delhi refused to sign a deal during US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s visit last month. Officials said, "We don't intend to rush into a deal that is not on favourable terms." India now feels more confident after recent rulings.