Hyderabad school sacks ‘Mother Teacher’ over Kalma, Surah Fatiha homework row; details inside

According to officials, the class had 25 students, 24 Muslim and 1 Hindu. The teacher asked the entire class to recite the Kalma and Surah Fatiha as part of daily home study.
Rohingya-Bangladeshi Terror Funding Network: ED raids 13 locations in UP

ED raided 13 locations in UP on Wednesday in a terror funding case linked to Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltration. Based on UP ATS FIR, ED is probing a syndicate accused of forging IDs and funneling foreign funds via trusts, mule accounts to support illegal settlement across India.
TMC MP Koel Mallick resigns from Rajya Sabha in fresh blow to Mamata Banerjee camp

Mallick, also a popular actor, had taken oath as a member of parliament in the Rajya Sabha in April this year. Mallick wrote to Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday, informing him of her decision to quit.
Stampede at Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri leaves 1 dead, over 100 injured: What led to it?

Many people suffered breathing difficulties and were rushed to hospitals, according to a report by News18. Teams of the Special Rescue Unit (SRU) reached the site and launched rescue efforts.
SC Bar Association appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to withdraw hunger strike, vows legal aid for education reforms

The Bar body said that while his movement had awakened the nation’s conscience, the country needed his continued leadership rather than risking his life.
Arvind Kejriwal suggests PM appoint Sonam Wangchuk as Education Minister amid hunger strike

Kejriwal suggested the Prime Minister appoint Wangchuk as the Union Education Minister to replace Dharmnendra Pradhan; however, he expressed scepticism.
India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train to launch July 17 in Haryana: Route, features and why it matters| Explained

The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Train will initially operate on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway, connecting Jind Junction, Gohana Junction and Sonipat. Details inside.
Why did so many scientists resign from ISRO? Here’s what Minister Jitendra Singh said

His comment came after it was reported that the Department of Space (DoS) had issued a directive, tightening rules on voluntary retirements and resignations.
CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt approves Rs 400-crore startup policy to boost jobs, entrepreneurs

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the policy is designed to develop Delhi into one of the country’s leading hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship while ensuring that young people receive every possible support to turn their ideas into successful start-ups.
Chhattisgarh set to become first state with risk-based business approvals

The Bill introduces self-certification or certification by licensed engineers, architects and authorised professionals for low-risk enterprises, replacing frequent departmental inspections.