- GoI Approves expansion of PM-SETU Across 200 ITI Clusters Worth Rs 1,237.58 Crore
- In July 2026, the Government of India (GoI) approved the nationwide expansion of PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (Industrial Training Institute)) across all 200 identified ITI clusters.
- The Centre has approved strategic investment plans worth Rs 1,237.58 Cr under the programme.
- MoE Releases the Report on UDISE+ 2025-26 on School Education in India
- On July 7 2026, the Ministry of Education (MoE) released the ‘Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26’ report, providing comprehensive data on school education, including enrolment, teachers, infrastructure, retention, transition and gender parity.
- According to the report, the number of teachers rose by 8.3% to 1,02,73,020 in 2025–26, from 94,83,294 in 2022–23.
- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches PRAGATI Initiative to Support 20 Lakh Farmers
- In July 2026, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) & Rural Development (MoRD) Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the PRAGATI (Promoting Regenerative Agriculture Through Agri-Entrepreneurship Initiative) programme in New Delhi, Delhi.
- The initiative aims to empower 20,000 agri-entrepreneurs and directly support 20 lakh smallholder farmers across India by promoting sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture.
- PRAGATI aims to increase farmers’ income by at least 30%, improve yields of major crops by 15–20%, promote regenerative agriculture among 20% of participating farmers and enable financial inclusion for 50% of associated farmers.
- MoEFCC Notifies Mizoram’s Natural History Museum as India’s 21st Designated Repository
- The repository will document endemic species and collaborate with the Mizoram State Biodiversity Board, regional institutions, the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
- Union Minister Jual Oram launched ‘TribeX‘, Digital Learning Platform dedicated for Tribal Arts
- TribeX will offer structured learning opportunities through free certificate courses and University Grants Commission (UGC)-recognized Post Graduate (PG) diploma programmes in tribal languages, art forms, crafts and traditional knowledge, enabling the learners to directly connect with tribal knowledge holders and master artisans.
- Bisleri International Partners with ICG for Cleaner Coastlines and a Sustainable Future
- In July 2026, Bisleri International Private Limited, one of India’s largest premium beverage businesses, signed a Letter of Association (LoA) with the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) (Kerala and Mahe) through its flagship initiative Bottles for Change (BFC), to promote plastic waste management and support environmental sustainability across coastal regions.
- UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2026: India Ranks 11th in Global FDI Inflows with USD 38.89 Billion in 2025
- The United States of America (USA) continued to be the world’s largest FDI destination with inflows of USD 277 billion, followed by Singapore (USD 151 billion), Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China (USD 116 billion) ranked at 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.
- As per UNCTAD’s report, India moved up 2 places to 18th among the world’s top home economies for FDI as its overall FDI outflow increased 47% i.e. from USD 24.26 billion (in 2024) to USD 35.66 billion (in 2025).
- Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh Leads Indian Delegation to UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland
- India reaffirmed its ‘AI for All’ vision, promoting responsible, inclusive and human-centric AI through oversight, human-rights protection and safeguards against misuse from July 6-7, 2026.
- GIFT City & Vietnam’s Da Nang Financial Hub Signed MoU to Enhance Cross-Border Investment
- In July 2026, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam International Financial Center–Da Nang (VIFC-DN), in New Delhi, Delhi.
- The MoU aims to support the development of Vietnam’s international financial centre, promote cross-border investments, and strengthen financial and business linkages between India and Vietnam.
- Sirsa Kinnow Gets GI Recognition as Haryana’s First Exclusive GI Product
- The Geographical Indication Registry (GIR) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Haryana’s Sirsa Kinnow, becoming the state’s 1st fruit to receive such recognition.
- RBI Appoints Muralidhar Pai as MD & CEO of South Indian Bank
- In July 2026, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of South Indian Bank (SIB) for a 3-year term beginning on 1 October 2026.
- He succeeds P.R. Seshadri, who will step down as MD & CEO of SIB and remain in office until September 30, 2026.
- InsuranceDekho Appoints Sourav Ganguly as Brand Ambassador; Launches ‘Khul Kar Khelo‘ Campaign
- He was India’s 39th Test captain and led the team to the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup final. He also served as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 2019 to 2022.
- UP Cabinet Approves Renaming of Jalalabad Town as Parashurampuri
- The town’s municipal body will also be renamed Parashurampuri Nagar Palika Parishad.
- The renaming highlights the town’s historical and religious significance as it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Parashuram.
- The previous name Jalalabad was linked to Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar during the Mughal period.
- Former Afghanistan Fast Bowler Shapoor Zadran Passed Away at 38
- Known for his left-arm pace, Shapoor Zadran played a key role in Afghanistan’s early cricketing journey and represented the country in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
- He represented Afghanistan in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is between 2009 and 2020, claiming 80 international wickets.
- ISRO Successfully Conducts Flight Acceptance Hot Test of CE20 Cryogenic Engine for LVM3-M7 Mission
- On July 6 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot test of the CE20 cryogenic engine for the seventh operational mission of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3-M7) at the Main Engine & stage Test facility (MET) in ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu (TN).
- During the test, the engine operated at 19.5 tonnes (t) of thrust for 45 seconds and 22 t for 25 seconds, verifying its performance for the LVM3-M7 mission.
