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The Defence Acquisition Council has cleared acquisition proposals worth Rs 52,000 crore for the Armed Forces, including Anti-UAV Electronic Warfare System and Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile Weapon System.

The World Meteorological Organization warns of a strengthening El Nino phenomenon, expected to bring heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall globally, with India likely to experience below-normal rainfall and a delayed monsoon season.

Former Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar underwent a successful angioplasty at Eternal Hospital in Jaipur. He is currently stable and recovering well.

The Union government has ordered the blocking of battery management apps used to remotely shut down e-rickshaws. The apps, mostly developed by Chinese firms, can hijack and shut off battery units without a configured password or PIN.

The INDIA bloc has written to the Chief Justice of India, warning that the electoral process is being manipulated and democracy is in jeopardy. The Opposition bloc has raised concerns about the biased conduct of the Election Commission of India and the use of electronic voting machines.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6 to bolster ties in the Asia-Pacific region. The visit will focus on bilateral talks, diaspora engagements, and cooperation on various tracks.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has left for a four-day vipassana meditation session in Bengaluru amid a controversy surrounding a video clip. The Akal Takht declared him 'Guru Dokhi' after a video was found to be 'authentic' by forensic labs.

A search operation is underway in Thrissur's Kole wetland after a mini boat carrying five people capsized during heavy rain. Two persons are feared missing, while three others swam to safety.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three individuals in connection with a 'digital arrest' scam case, where a retired public servant was coerced into transferring ₹2.07 crore under threat of digital arrest.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court reduced a man's life sentence to 7 years in jail for killing his pregnant wife, citing her remark as a 'grave provocation'.

Opposition parties write to CJI, alleging partisan conduct by Election Commission and misuse of investigative agencies. They claim democratic institutions are under strain and electoral outcomes don't reflect people's will.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has described the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple as 'unfortunate' and urged the Hindu community to exercise patience and restraint during this difficult time. Eight persons associated with the temple's donation-counting process have been arrested so far.

BJP leader R. Ashok writes to CM D.K. Shivakumar, expressing concern over intensifying drought situation in Karnataka and urging relief measures.

The Karnataka government has launched the 'Prajaseva Abhiyan' initiative to address public grievances at doorsteps. District in-charge Ministers will cover two constituencies every month.

The Karnataka government has asked the Transport Department to submit a report on losses incurred by State-run road transport corporations following the fuel price hike.

The Supreme Court has declined to grant an urgent hearing on a plea challenging a Madras High Court order that set aside the appointment of 17 Personal Assistants to High Court judges.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens on the fifth day of his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, with his blood sugar level dropping to 60 and his blood pressure remaining low. The Cockroach Janata Party alleges police assaulted students attempting to set up a library at the protest site.

The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Ajeevika Mission Grameen (VB-G RAM G) scheme was launched nationwide from Mukkavaripalli village in Andhra Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide a minimum wage of ₹300 per day to workers and focuses on farmers' welfare and rural development.

Eight people, including workers from Bihar, died in a massive rock collapse at a quarry near Bengaluru, sparking calls for improved safety measures.