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- Science Technology·The Hindu - InternationalJAXA reusable rocket test marks Japan’s entry into cost-cutting launch technologyJAXA’s prototype reusable rocket completed a first lift-off and landing test in July 2026.
- International·The Hindu - NationalIndia-New Zealand strategic partnership, ₹35,000 crore trade target by 2030 after Modi-Luxon talksIndia and New Zealand elevated ties to a strategic partnership and set a ₹35,000 crore bilateral trade target by 2030.
- Tamil Nadu·Hindu Tamil ThisaiTamil Nadu considers ₹10 cess on liquor and changes to bottle-return scheme under VAT lawTamil Nadu is examining a ₹10 cess on liquor and amendments to VAT rules linked to the bottle-return scheme.
- Defence·Hindu Tamil ThisaiINS Mahendragiri joins Eastern Fleet: 75% indigenous warship, AI-era naval security and Atmanirbhar BharatIn July 2026, INS Mahendragiri joined the Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam, highlighting India’s indigenous warship-building and naval security.
- International·Hindu Tamil ThisaiVietnam boat capsizes: 15 Indian tourists dead, Indian mission sets up control roomA tourist boat capsized near Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists and prompting Indian embassy support.
- International·Hindu Tamil ThisaiIndia-New Zealand ties: Modi highlights Indian diaspora, 2026 sports centenary and strategic cooperationPM Modi said the Indian diaspora is a pillar of India-New Zealand ties during his 2-day visit to Auckland.
- Science Technology·The Hindu - ScienceMadurai student’s bacteria-powered Mars energy project selected for NASA’s Cubes in Space 2026A Class XII student from Madurai was selected for NASA-supported Cubes in Space 2026 for a bacteria-based electricity project using Martian regolith analogue.
- Environment·The Hindu - NationalManas Tiger Reserve loses 43.59% grassland cover due to invasive plants and habitat changeManas Tiger Reserve in Assam lost 43.59% of its grassland cover between 1990 and 2019, with 14 invasive plant species cited as a major factor.
- International·The Hindu - NationalUN rapporteurs flag India’s SIR process, voter deletion concerns and minority rights issuesThree UN Special Rapporteurs questioned India’s SIR process, citing alleged mass deletion of minority voters and possible ICCPR violations.
- National·The Hindu - NationalAssam to amend service rules to dismiss polygamist employees and bar welfare benefitsAssam proposed dismissal of government employees practising polygamy and denial of welfare benefits to male polygamists under its 2026 Budget measures.
- Defence·The Hindu - NationalINS Mahendragiri commissioned in Visakhapatnam in July 2026 as India’s sixth P17A stealth frigateThe Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri, the sixth P17A stealth frigate, in Visakhapatnam on July 11, 2026.
- Tamil Nadu·The Hindu - Tamil NaduTASMAC empty bottle buyback scheme: ₹10 deposit proposal, MRP change and legal amendments in 2026On July 10, 2026, TASMAC told the Madras High Court it is considering adding a ₹10 refundable deposit to liquor bottle MRP under the buyback scheme.
- National·The Hindu - Tamil NaduMadras High Court and Section 151A: TN byelections in five constituencies stayed till July 31, 2026On July 10, 2026, the Madras High Court restrained the ECI from notifying byelections in five Tamil Nadu constituencies until July 31.
- Tamil Nadu·The Hindu - Tamil NaduPamban Bridge inaugurated in April 2025: India’s first sea bridge replaced by a new rail link to RameswaramPM Modi inaugurated the new Pamban Bridge on April 6, 2025, replacing the 110-year-old sea bridge to Rameswaram.
- National·The Hindu - NationalOdisha orders criminal probe into 1,600 textbook errors for classes 1 to 8Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered a criminal investigation after over 1,600 errors were found in 55 textbooks for classes 1 to 8.
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