Form used in rehearsal for second phase of Census has an ‘open column’ to record caste
The rehearsal for the second phase of Census, which started in 16 States and Union Territories on Monday (July 6, 2026), has an “open column” for respondents to record their castes, several officials involved in the exercise told The Hindu. Though this gives an indication of how caste is likely to be enumerated in the country as part of the Population Census 2027, officials said that this was just a “pre-test” and the final methodology will be prepared based on the feedback received during the exercise, which concludes on July 20.
Spain eliminates Portugal as Merino’s late goal seals Ronaldo’s World Cup farewell
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to lift Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 victory over Portugal in Monday’s (July 6, 2026) round of 16 clash in Arlington, Texas.
El Niño to dent India’s wind, hydropower output: study
India’s power system stands to be strained more by the developing El Niño than that of any other country, according to an analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). They project that weaker wind and hydropower output, combined with rising demand for air conditioning, could open a generation gap of nearly 18 TWh (terawatt-hour) over a period of one year to June 2027.
Ram Temple Trust accepts resignation of Champat Rai, Anil Mishra
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignations of its general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra in the wake of allegations of embezzlement of temple donations and appointed Krishna Mohan as acting general secretary. The temple trust held a meeting chaired by its president, Gopal Das Maharaj, at the guest house inside the Ram Janmabhoomi complex.
WhatsApp gets more time to reply to username notice, assures no India rollout till talks end
Meta-owned WhatsApp has been granted more time to submit its response on the contentious ‘username’ feature and has assured the government that it will not roll it out in India until discussions are complete, according to sources. The popular messaging platform has been given three more days to file its reply to the government notice on the controversial feature as it sought more time to submit its response, sources told PTI.
Karur stampede case: Supreme Court agrees to hear DMK’s plea to bar TVK leaders from ‘influencing’ material witnesses
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to urgently hear on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) an application filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam seeking a judicial direction to bar the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leaders, including Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Minister Aadhav Arjuna, from making public statements to “influence material witnesses” in the Karur stampede case while threatening or making false accusations against political opponents.
Monsoon unleashes havoc across India; Maharashtra epicentre of crisis, flash floods in J&K, Himachal
The monsoon unleashed widespread destruction across India on Monday (July 6, 2026), claiming lives in Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh, disrupting rail, road and air services, triggering flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir; and inundating towns in Odisha as authorities in several states stepped up emergency measures with predictions of more heavy rainfall. Emerging as the epicentre of the crisis, Maharashtra reported three fresh rain-related deaths in Pune, taking the state’s toll to 13 over the last three to four days.
Three held for Baruipur rape and murder; govt. will ensure capital punishment is awarded, says CM
Three persons were arrested in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl whose body was recovered from a pond at Baruipur in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas on Sunday (July 5, 2026). Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday (July 6, 2026) assured the family members of the victim that his government would ensure capital punishment was accorded to all the accused persons responsible for the heinous crime.
BJP chief Nabin begins 2-day J&K visit to review party affairs
BJP national president Nitin Nabin received a warm welcome from party workers on his arrival at Jammu Airport on Monday as he began a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir aimed at reviewing the party’s organisational affairs. On Tuesday, the BJP chief is scheduled to hold separate meetings with BJP MPs and MLAs, former elected representatives and participate in a “Yuva Samvad” at the Convention Centre in Jammu, the spokesman said.
Govt to sell 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard at ₹1,400/share via OFS
The government will sell up to 5% stake in Cochin Shipyard at a floor price of ₹1,400 per share through an offer for sale beginning Tuesday. The offer for sale (OFS) opens for non-retail investors on July 7, 2026. Retail investors can bid on July 8, 2026. The floor price of ₹1,400 per share is at a 7% discount over Monday’s (July 6, 2026) closing price on BSE.
Cousins faces stern test as India aim to revive compound fortunes at Archery WC ahead of Asian Games
Indian compound archers, shepherded by new head coach Dave Cousins, will have to lift themselves from recent lows, while the recurve squad will be eager to build on its new-found momentum ahead of the Asian Games in the fourth and last World Cup stage beginning in Madrid on Tuesday.
3rd T20I: Bishnoi set to be dropped as India look to play extra seamer
Yet to win a game in the ongoing tour of the U.K., a desperate India will most certainly include an additional pacer at the expense of out-of-sync leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi in the third T20 International against England in Nottingham on Tuesday. Under new skipper Shreyas Iyer, India have lost three out of their four games including a humiliating 0-2 series loss to Ireland.
