Your one‑stop guide to today's major headlines—covering politics, business, science, sports, and more.
🗞️ National Headlines
- Bomb Threat at Pune Airport: A bomb scare triggered evacuations at Pune’s international terminal; no explosives were found :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- Telangana Factory Blast: Chemical plant explosion at Sigachi kills 35, rescue operations ongoing :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- Illegal Sale of IAF Airstrip: A WWII-era IAF landing ground illegally sold in 1997; FIR filed after 28 years :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
- Terror-Linked Arrests: Tamil Nadu ATS arrests two alleged terrorists active for 20 years :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
- VP Dhankhar Concerns: Calls current political climate “not favourable for democracy” :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
🏛️ Policy & Governance
- New Sports Policy 2025: “Khelo Bharat Niti” approved with aims to nurture talent and prep for 2036 Olympics :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
- Employment-Linked Incentive Scheme: ₹1 trillion plan to generate 3.5 crore jobs over two years :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
- Aviation Safety Review: Lawmakers to probe safety gaps post-Air India crash on July 9 :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
- RBI Appointment: Kesavan Ramachandran named RBI Executive Director effective July 1 :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
📈 Economy & Markets
- Markets Flat: Nifty barely up (<0.1%), financial stocks slip ahead of US‑India trade deadline :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.
- Power Grid Shares Down: Stock trades 18% below 52‑week high amid broader positive session :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.
- Gold Prices Surge: ₹500/10g spike raises consumer concerns :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.
- Bajaj Finserv Targets 250M Users: Seeks rapid growth via lending & insurance :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}.
- New Financial Reforms: Stricter GST filing rules & three‑year return limit effective today :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}.
🌦️ Weather & Environment
- Monsoon Update: IMD forecasts above‑normal rainfall (106% of LPA) nationwide in July :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}.
🌐 Global & Science
- Operation Brahma: India continues relief efforts in Myanmar post‑earthquake :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}.
🏟️ Sports & Events
- Neeraj Chopra Classic: Asia’s first World Athletics A‑Category javelin event set for July 5 in Bengaluru :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}.
- Durand Cup 2025: Oldest Asian football tournament runs July–August across multiple cities :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}.
- India Youth Games: KIYG concluded in Bihar in May, featuring 8,500+ athletes :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}.
🔚 Quick Takeaways Table
| Category | Top News |
|---|---|
| National Security | Pune bomb scare; TN terror arrests |
| Policy & Governance | Sports policy, employment scheme |
| Economy | Markets muted; gold prices up |
| Global Aid | Operation Brahma in Myanmar |
| Sports | Neeraj event, Durand Cup upcoming |
🔚 Conclusion
Today’s headlines reflect India’s multifaceted focus—from security and policymaking to economic developments, environmental readiness, and sporting ambitions. Stay tuned daily to stay informed and ahead.