TODAY NEWS ON July 07, 2026

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25 dead in prison clashes in Sri Lanka’s Negombo

The death toll in the violent unrest at a prison in Sri Lanka’s western coastal town of Negombo has risen to 25, authorities said on Monday (July 6, 2026). A clash erupted on Sunday (July 5, 2026) between two rival groups of inmates in the over-capacity prison. Clash erupted again on Monday (July 6, 2026) as rioting inmates had grabbed prison guns.

NIA names LeT founder Hafiz Saeed as accused in Pahalgam terror attack

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday (July 6, 2026) filed charges against Hafiz Saeed, chief and founder of Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF), in the Pahalgam terror attack case. Twenty-six civilians were killed in the attack on April 22, 2025.

Supreme Court refuses to ‘short-circuit’ procedure, declines PIL on Prophet Muhammad remarks

The Supreme Court declined to “short-circuit” standard legal procedures on Monday (July 6, 2026), refusing to entertain an oral plea to take direct cognisance of derogatory remarks allegedly made by BJP Minority Morcha leader and social media influencer Nazia Elahi Khan against Prophet Muhammad.

Form used in rehearsal for second phase of Census has an ‘open column’ to record caste

The rehearsal for the second phase of Census, which started in 16 States and Union Territories on Monday (July 6, 2026), has an “open column” for respondents to record their castes, several officials involved in the exercise told The Hindu. Though this gives an indication of how caste is likely to be enumerated in the country as part of the Population Census 2027, officials said that this was just a “pre-test” and the final methodology will be prepared based on the feedback received during the exercise, which concludes on July 20.

Spain eliminates Portugal as Merino’s late goal seals Ronaldo’s World Cup farewell

Substitute Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to lift Spain into the World Cup ​quarterfinals with 1-0 victory over Portugal in Monday’s (July 6, 2026) round of 16 ‌clash in Arlington, Texas.

El Niño to dent India’s wind, hydropower output: study

India’s power system stands to be strained more by the developing El Niño than that of any other country, according to an analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). They project that weaker wind and hydropower output, combined with rising demand for air conditioning, could open a generation gap of nearly 18 TWh (terawatt-hour) over a period of one year to June 2027.

Ram Temple Trust accepts resignation of Champat Rai, Anil Mishra

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignations of its general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra in the wake of allegations of embezzlement of temple donations and appointed Krishna Mohan as acting general secretary. The temple trust held a meeting chaired by its president, Gopal Das Maharaj, at the guest house inside the Ram Janmabhoomi complex.

WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks end

Meta-owned WhatsApp has been granted more time to submit its response on the contentious ‘username’ feature and has assured the government that it will not roll it out in India until discussions are complete, according to sources. The popular messaging platform has been given three more days to file its reply to the government notice on the controversial feature as it sought more time to submit its response, sources told PTI.

Monsoon unleashes havoc across India; Maharashtra epicentre of crisis, flash floods in J&K, Himachal

The monsoon unleashed widespread destruction across India on Monday (July 6, 2026), claiming lives in Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh, disrupting rail, road and air services, triggering flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir; and inundating towns in Odisha as authorities in several states stepped up emergency measures with predictions of more heavy rainfall. Emerging as the epicentre of the crisis, Maharashtra reported three fresh rain-related

Govt to sell 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard at ₹1,400/share via OFS

The government will sell up to 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard at a floor price of ₹1,400 per share through an offer for sale beginning Tuesday. The offer for sale (OFS) opens for non-retail investors on July 7, 2026. Retail investors can bid on July 8, 2026. The floor price of ₹1,400 per share is at a 7% discount over Monday’s (July 6, 2026) closing price on BSE.

Delhi HC gives two weeks to Wrestling Federation to decide on show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat

The Delhi High Court on Monday (July 6, 2026) asked the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide within two weeks the show-cause notice issued to grappler Vinesh Phogat over accusations of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral: Mourners throng procession in Tehran

Mourners dressed in black flooded into Iran’s capital Monday (July 6, 2026) for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with throngs of people calling for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Legacy of dialogue process pursued by Vajpayee, Manmohan Singh needs to be revived: Mirwaiz

Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday (July 6, 2026) said the legacy of the dialogue process pursued during the tenures of former Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr. Manmohan Singh “needs to be revived and taken forward”. “Meaningful dialogue is imperative between Delhi and Islamabad, and equally between Delhi and Srinagar, for peace, dignity and a just resolution,” said the Mirwaiz, while addressing a function in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk.

Amit Shah announces new cooperative life insurance company on lines of Bharat Taxi

Union Minister Amit Shah on Monday (July 6, 2026) said a cooperative life insurance company will be set up to boost the growth of cooperatives in the country. At a function in the national capital to mark the 5th Foundation Day of the Ministry of Cooperation, Mr. Shah said the establishment of the Ministry has given a new “lifeline” to India’s cooperative movement, which was a “neglected movement” during the Congress rule.

Cousins faces stern test as India aim to revive compound fortunes at Archery WC ahead of Asian Games

Indian compound archers, shepherded by new head coach Dave Cousins, will have to lift themselves from recent lows, while the recurve squad will be eager to build on its new-found momentum ahead of the Asian Games in the fourth and last World Cup stage beginning in Madrid on Tuesday.

3rd T20I: Bishnoi set to be dropped as India look to play extra seamer

Yet to win a game in the ongoing tour of the U.K., a desperate India will most certainly include an additional pacer at the expense of out-of-sync leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi in the third T20 International against England in Nottingham on Tuesday. Under new skipper Shreyas Iyer, India have lost three out of their four games including a humiliating 0-2 series loss to Ireland.

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