TODAY NEWS ON July 05, 2026

News Headlines for CAT, CLAT and IPM aspirants
Source: The Hindu , Indian Express and others

PM Modi inaugurates new Jodhpur airport terminal, launches Modified UDAN scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (July 4, 2026) inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur airport and launched the modified UDAN Scheme. The new terminal building at Jodhpur airport has been developed at a total cost of ₹480 crore. Spread over more than 23,000 square metres, it is designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers annually. The terminal is equipped with modern passenger amenities to provide a seamless and comfortable travel experience.

EAM Jaishankar to embark on 6-nation tour from July 5

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will embark on a six-nation tour of Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Belgium and the U.S. beginning Sunday (July 5, 2026). Jaishankar’s visit to the four Gulf nations from July 5 to 10 comes against the backdrop of fast-evolving political dynamics in the region following the peace agreement between the US and Iran.

U.S. Fourth of July celebrations: Dangerous heat wave forces cancellation of Independence Day parade in Washington

A punishing heat wave threatened America’s July 4 celebrations, World Cup matches and power grids as near-record temperatures scorched the eastern United States on Friday (July 3, 2026). Celebrations on the National Mall — the vast lawn stretching from Congress to the Washington Monument — were partially postponed in the early afternoon on Friday (July 3, 2026) because of the heat.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral: ‘Revenge, revenge’, Iran mourners chant as they gather

Mourners beat their chests and chanted “revenge, revenge” as thousands gathered in Tehran early Saturday (July 4, 2026) for a final farewell to slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His body lay in state on Saturday (July 4, 2026) morning at the sprawling Grand Mosalla prayer complex in the Iranian capital, where an AFP journalist saw crowds filing in holding red flags, a symbol of revenge in Shiite Islam.

Railway ministry postpones formal launch of bullet train tunneling work amid Mumbai rains

The Railway Ministry on Saturday (July 5, 2026) postponed the formal launch of tunnel-boring work for the bullet train project in Mumbai due to inclement weather and told authorities to commence the work immediately. Ministry officials said it has been raining in Mumbai for the past few days, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued ‘red’ and ‘orange’ alerts for the next couple of days.//////

MIB steps up pressure on Telegram; seeks proactive action against piracy

“The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) demanded on Saturday (July 4, 2026) that Telegram take proactive action in detecting and taking down pirated content on its platform,” a senior official said. The move represents a fresh escalation between the government and the Dubai-headquartered messaging app, following a week-long ban ahead of the redo of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).

Monsoon session of Parliament from July 20: Kiren Rijiju

The Monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday (July 4, 2026). In a post on X, he said that on the recommendation of the government, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Monsoon Session 2026.

Operative behind recce of Ram temple and RSS HQ, Hafiz Saeed’s relative in designated terrorist list

The Union Home Ministry on Saturday (July 4, 2026) designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as terrorists under the anti-terror law UAPA for involvement in infiltration, recruitment, logistics, financing and operational planning to target India.

More Chinese investment good for larger relationship, says India’s envoy to China

Greater investment from China into India will be good both for the economics of the relationship and for broader bilateral ties, Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami said on Saturday (July 4, 2026). The Indian envoy also made a pitch for greater Indian exports to China, especially in areas such as pharmaceuticals where India is globally competitive.

Battery apps taken down in India after stalled e-rickshaw rides

Indian officials said Friday they had taken down two smartphone apps following reports that some e-rickshaws could be remotely shut down, exploiting a security gap in the budget vehicles. Many e-rickshaws, the battery-powered version of the popular mode of transportation in India, often use Chinese-made, Bluetooth-enabled battery management units which lack safety features.

Heavy rain continues in Mumbai, Thane; red alert remains for July 4-6

The India Meteorological Department has maintained a Red Alert for Mumbai and Thane for July 4, 5, and 6, with the administration declaring a holiday for schools and colleges in Thane district and the Kalyan-Dombivli municipal area for today (July 4, 2026). Emergency helplines have been activated across the region.

Heavy rainfall forecast in nine Telangana districts on July 5

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall forecast in nine Telangana districts for Sunday (July 5, 2026). According to IMDs latest bulletin, heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jagtial, Sangareddy, Medak and Kamareddy districts.

West Bengal: IMD issues red alert for heavy rains as low pressure develops over Bay of Bengal

A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to turn into a deep depression, bringing extremely heavy rainfall in the southern parts of West Bengal over the weekend, prompting the local administration to initiate round-the-clock monitoring measures. As the weather system moved closer to the West Bengal-Odisha coast, the India Meteorological Department issued a red warning — the highest level of colour-coded warning — for South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur district.