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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has designated 23 men, including Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed's son-in-law, as terrorists. The list includes individuals affiliated with LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and other outfits.

Doctors and experts call for genetic testing to become integral part of routine glaucoma care in India, facilitating early diagnosis and personalized treatment. Advances in genomics can significantly improve glaucoma management.

The Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar has entered its 15th day, with fresh political support pouring in from various leaders. AAP MP Sanjay Singh and CPI(M) MP John Brittas visited the protest site on Saturday, expressing solidarity with the protesters.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a notice to Telegram, directing the messaging app to take corrective action against pirated films and OTT content. The ministry has given Telegram 15 days to submit an action-taken report.

Eight officials suspended, authors and publishers blacklisted after library books found to contain pro-separatist content in Jammu and Kashmir. The books were published under the Samagra Shiksha initiative for government schools.

An investigation into a suspected fake Indian currency racket in Assam has intensified after one of the two accused was shot during a police operation in Guwahati. Fake currency worth Rs 2.56 lakh was seized along with other incriminating materials.

The Border Roads Organisation has restored the Bailey Bridge over the Phee Chu in Sikkim, just five days after it was washed away by a boulder collapse and landslide triggered by heavy rainfall.

Dr Shivaraj, a retired professor of chemistry, has been appointed as the regular vice-chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University in Arunachal Pradesh. The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union welcomes the appointment, addressing a longstanding concern for the student community.

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is underway in East Khasi Hills and Garo Hills, with thousands of Enumeration Forms distributed and digitised. Women Booth Level Officers are leading voter awareness efforts in rural communities.

The FKJGP, Garo Hills Zone, has urged the Education department to extend the mid-term break for schools in Meghalaya, citing the extensive workload shouldered by teachers. The FKJGP argued that the intervening break was insufficient for teachers to effectively discharge their academic responsibilities.

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh attends the funeral service of late Thanlon MLA Vungzagin Valte, becoming the first Chief Minister to visit Churachandpur since the ethnic violence broke out on May 3, 2023.

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has revoked the marriage licence of Rev MacDonald Pyngrope, pastor of Mawkhar Presbyterian Church, following a petition from the Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod Sepngi. The decision was made after Rev Pyngrope's episcopal ordination and recognition as a pastor were withdrawn.

Law Minister Kento Jini has urged the Centre to hand over the Akajan-Likabali-Bame road project to the Border Roads Organisation. Jini believes the BRO is better equipped to handle the project due to its expertise in managing difficult border terrains.

A strong storm caused a boat to capsize in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, resulting in three fatalities and seven rescues. The incident occurred amid widespread damage and injuries in the area.

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Colorado has forced thousands of residents to evacuate, with more than 160 structures destroyed. The fire is one of approximately 40 large, uncontained blazes currently burning across the western United States.

Heavy rains and strong winds have caused widespread damage in Kerala, prompting authorities to issue alerts and precautionary measures. Residents have been advised to remain vigilant and take necessary safety measures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur airport and launched the modified UDAN Scheme to accelerate aviation-led development.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will meet on July 6 to discuss the SIT report on the Ram Temple donation theft and the appointment of a CEO. The meeting will also address the resignations of trustees and financial details.

Chandrima Bhattacharya, the Bengal State president of the Trinamool Congress, has resigned from her position, triggering speculations about her future ties with the party. This comes as a significant blow to the Mamata Banerjee faction.