US envoy to India Sergio Gor joined President Donald Trump for US Independence 250th events, including Mount Rushmore, White House meetings and the Pax Silica Summit.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a 500 kW Dwarka solar plant and urged rooftop solar uptake, citing subsidies over INR 1 lakh to cut bills.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visits Gulf states, the US and Belgium, launching India’s UN Security Council 2028-29 bid and joining India-EU TTC talks.

Industry executives say E20 ethanol-blended petrol is scientifically tested, safe for older and new vehicles, and helps India cut crude oil imports and emissions.

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari urges structured Pakistan US engagement with Donald Trump on energy security, trade, investment, defence and counter-terrorism.

India Peru FTA negotiations are unlikely to conclude soon, Piyush Goyal says, citing market access limits and difficult duty concessions on gold imports.

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The Vatican excommunicates SSPX bishops after unsanctioned consecrations in Econe, Switzerland, deepening a Catholic schism over Latin Mass reforms.

A US East Coast heat wave with a 113°F heat index in Washington, DC led to fair closures and July 4 parade cancellations, while a concert continues.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini tells the Marketing Board to meet roadwork standards, fix damaged roads, and expand rural haats and purchase centres.

Gujarat has raised farmer compensation for electricity transmission lines and towers to twice the market value, replacing jantri rates and expanding tower areas.

Delhi traders urge MCD to fix its integrated trade licence portal, alleging GTL fees are being charged on residential areas of mixed-use properties.

Narragansett farmers in Rhode Island work to grow heritage crops as scaled-back USDA programmes limit support for tribal local food and distribution.

Tata Power Renewable Energy launches pay-as-you-save rooftop solar for Punjab firms, aiming 200 MW in three years with zero upfront cost and flexible EMIs.

Analyses the ATF proposal for remote firearm transfers, potential online fulfilment, and implications for US retailers and policy.

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A volunteer at Britain’s National Archives found a rare Exeter printing of the US Declaration of Independence, one of 11 known copies, in navy papers.

Mehli Mistry, a close confidant of the late Ratan Tata, has resigned from the board of RNT Associates. Explore the significance of this move and its link to ongoing governance shifts within the Tata ecosystem in 2026.

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India issues notice to Meta on WhatsApp usernames, citing impersonation and fraud risks, seeking documents in three days and urging delay until talks conclude.

India plans to recycle nearly 16,000 ships in a decade and commits USD 8 billion, while India and the EU advance EUSRR recognition and a joint group.

A federal ethics filing shows Donald Trump earned nearly USD 1.2 billion from crypto ventures, plus branded goods, while token values later fell.

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan urges ICAI to uphold exam standards and ethics, saying chartered accountants protect trust, fair competition, and lawful growth.

Delhi notifies EV Policy 2026 with road tax and registration fee exemption for EVs up to INR 30 lakh, plus phased rules for autos and two-wheelers.

Scientists in San Diego report seabird deaths linked to a marine heat wave, as long-running beach surveys track changes in ocean food supplies.