Monsoon Session Likely from July 20 as Rain Deficit Hits 40%; US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
The Monsoon session of Parliament is likely to commence on July 20 and continue for three weeks, officials said on Tuesday. The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs has yet to take a final decision. This session follows the BJP's recent electoral victories in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry.
The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order that would have denied citizenship to children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ahead of the state burial of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Modi welcomed the June 17 understanding between the US and Iran that has brought fragile peace to the Gulf region.
India's monsoon deficit has reached 40%, and the India Meteorological Department predicts July rainfall will be below normal, at less than 94% of the usual amount.
The Tamil Nadu government has cleared the implementation of the ₹12,642-crore Vikshit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) from July 1, with a 60:40 funding split between the Union and state governments.
A delegation of Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh, led by state unit chief Ajay Rai, offered prayers at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday evening after a face-off with the local administration. Heavy police deployment was seen around the temple.
Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated that the Indus Waters Treaty remains valid, binding, and operative, rejecting India's decision to revoke it. He warned that any attempt to deprive Pakistan of its allocated waters would have profound consequences for regional peace.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd launched the all-new Sierra.ev at a starting price of ₹18.79 lakh, with deliveries beginning in July 2026.
Serena Williams lost her first singles match in four years at Wimbledon, falling to Australia's Maya Joint 6-3, 6-7, 6-3. She continues in the doubles with her sister Venus.
France defeated Sweden 3-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match, securing their place in the next round with an impressive attacking display.
