Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom and Maldives between July 23 and July 26, aimed at strengthening strategic and economic cooperation with both nations. The UK leg will focus on trade, climate policy, and defence engagement, while the Maldives visit is expected to reinforce India’s regional presence amid China’s increasing influence in the Indian Ocean.

Meanwhile, in an all-party meeting held a day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Union Government conveyed its willingness to discuss key matters raised by the Opposition, including the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, former US President Donald Trump's claims of mediating peace between India and Pakistan, and the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive. However, the Centre reminded all parties that debates must follow Parliamentary decorum and rulebook protocols.

A new pre-election survey in Bihar has revealed that 58.1% of Scheduled Caste voters rank unemployment as the biggest poll issue. Furthermore, over 27% expressed no trust in the Election Commission, adding weight to opposition allegations of institutional bias. These findings could set the tone for contentious discussions in the coming Assembly polls and within Parliament.

In another development, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court against Raj Thackeray, leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, for allegedly making anti-Hindi remarks that incited linguistic hatred. The petition seeks criminal action under hate speech laws.

In the security domain, the Punjab Police announced the busting of a terror module linked to the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) group. Arrests were made in connection with grenade attacks on police posts in Patiala and Haryana’s Ajimgarh, allegedly coordinated by handlers based overseas.

Internationally, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost majority in the Upper House after recent elections, managing only 46 out of the 50 seats needed. This is likely to pose legislative challenges for his government.

India’s United Nations voting pattern has come under scrutiny as a new analysis reveals a record-high percentage of abstentions, reflecting a strategic neutrality in a polarised global climate.

In financial news, the Appellate Tribunal under the PMLA upheld the ED's attachment of assets belonging to Chanda Kochhar, the former CEO of ICICI Bank, citing a prima facie case of money laundering.

In foreign affairs, Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli is scheduled to visit India in mid-September, marking a potential turning point in bilateral ties amid previous friction over border and infrastructure issues.

On the domestic governance front, the UIDAI will soon begin biometric Aadhaar updates for children through schools across India in a phased rollout to improve database accuracy and inclusion in welfare schemes.

In a tragic overseas incident, an Indonesian passenger ferry caught fire near Sulawesi island, killing at least five people. Rescue operations are ongoing with over 280 passengers evacuated safely so far.

In sports, Nitish Kumar Reddy may be ruled out of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a knee injury sustained during gym training, leaving a potential gap in the Indian playing XI for the remainder of the series.

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