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Current Affairs — Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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Tamil Nadu
- TN Governor's Address: Investor Promotion Commission announced
— The TVK government under CM Vijay has announced the establishment of an Investor Promotion Commission to fast-track approvals for companies, signalling a pro-investment governance focus. (Polity: Governor's Address; State industrial policy) - Free Breakfast Scheme extended to Middle School students
— The CM Vijay government plans to extend the existing free breakfast scheme (launched under the previous Stalin administration) to middle school students, expanding its beneficiary base. (Welfare schemes; Social Justice) - DoTE instructs college principals not to collect fees from horizontal reservation students during TNEA
— Directorate of Technical Education directive protects rights of reserved-category students during Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions. (Education policy; Reservation) - TN Housing Minister to inaugurate The Hindu Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit 2026 on July 30
— The summit will explore urban trends including GCCs, AI in construction, smart manufacturing hubs, and sustainable housing. (Urban development; Infrastructure) - State Highways expedites ₹24-crore high-level bridge across Then Pennar river in Tiruvannamalai
— Funded under the Comprehensive Road Infrastructure Development Programme (CRIDP) 2024-25, the bridge aims to improve connectivity in the region. (Infrastructure; State schemes) - Madras HC directs Bar Councils to collect data on lawyers with criminal records
— Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy warned that rising criminality in the Bar taints the image of the legal profession and justice delivery system. (Judiciary; Legal reforms)
India — National
- CBI files charge sheet against 13 accused in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case
— The charge sheet was filed days after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 amid a prolonged student agitation; the Anti-Paper Leak Bill is being debated as a response. (Education; CBI; Ministry of Education) - Anti-Paper Leak Bill: Government calls it milestone, Opposition calls it cosmetic
— Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi questioned why the government is amending a law it hailed as "historic" just two years ago; the Bill is framed as safeguarding students' futures. (Parliament; Legislation; Education policy) - Supreme Court orders immediate release of all minor detainees from student protests
— The apex court restrained police from taking coercive action against student protesters or publicly disclosing their identities. (SC; Fundamental Rights; Article 21) - NEET violence: Supreme Court examines whether Delhi Police kept Home Ministry informed
— The court underscored its long-standing concern about political influence over police functioning. (SC; Polity; Police-Centre relations) - Rajnath Singh unveils Coast Guard reforms to boost gender equality
— Reforms also simplify the ex-gratia compensation process for families of personnel reported missing at sea. (Defence; Ministry of Defence; Gender policy) - Assam floods: Death toll reaches 75; MLAs to donate one month's salary for relief
— Opposition Leader Wajed Ali Choudhury announced Congress MLAs' salary donation; the floods remain a major humanitarian crisis. (Disaster management; Assam) - 13 Indian sailors trapped amid drone and missile attacks in the Black Sea
— The Federation of Shipping Unions of India (FSUI) flagged the crew's constant threat of a direct hit, urging government intervention. (External affairs; Maritime security)
Economy & Finance
- Industrial growth hits 23-month high of 7.3% in June 2026
— The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) surged on the back of strong manufacturing, electricity, capital goods, and consumer-facing sectors. (Economy; IIP; GS Paper III) - RBI sees rupee as undervalued; FCNR(B) inflows touch $32 billion
— RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated inflation control remains the foremost priority; strong FCNR(B) deposits and FPI in G-secs have bolstered India's external position. (RBI; Monetary policy; External sector) - 45% of Indian exports to the U.S. will not face new 10% 'forced labour' tariffs: Commerce Ministry
— The remaining 55% will attract the new US tariff, though at a lower rate than most other investigated countries. (International trade; India-US relations) - Goldman Sachs hikes India's GDP growth forecast
— The upward revision reflects improving industrial output and domestic consumption trends. (Economy; GDP; Global institutions) - Inflation crossed 4% in June after 16 months: Fuel price hikes and weak monsoon cited
— The breach of the 4% midpoint target follows fuel price hikes and subdued agricultural output, with implications for RBI's rate stance. (Inflation; CPI; RBI monetary policy)
Science & Technology
- Space tech funding in India on the rise; Bengaluru tops with $495 million across 106 rounds
— Bengaluru accounts for 57% of total space sector funding in India, reinforcing its position as the country's space-tech ecosystem leader. (ISRO ecosystem; Space economy; Start-ups) - AI used to translate thoughts of non-communicative patients into natural language
— For the first time, a combination of AI and brain imaging technology converted the thoughts of locked-in patients into continuous speech, marking a major medical-tech breakthrough. (AI; Neuroscience; Health technology) - Centre weighs curbs on AI autonomy and consent rules for deepfakes under new law
— The government is deliberating regulations on AI decision-making autonomy and mandatory consent frameworks for deepfake content. (IT policy; AI regulation; Digital India)
Environment
- Budget 2026-27: Air quality management outlay cut by 10%; pollution control spending also dips
— The reduction in allocations for air quality management and pollution control raises concerns about India's ability to meet clean air targets. (Environment; Budget; Climate policy) - Union Environment Minister inaugurates 18 Namo Oxygen Parks in Delhi
— Launched as part of World Environment Day 2026 initiatives, the parks are a joint effort of the Union and Delhi governments to boost urban green cover. (Environment; Urban greenery; Government scheme)
Sports
- India women's TT team edges past Australia to enter Commonwealth Championships semifinals
— The team secured a semifinal berth in the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, with Preeti and Priya also assured of individual medals. (Sports; Commonwealth Games; Table Tennis) - Ryan ten Doeschate resigns from India's coaching staff
— The Dutch batting coach formally resigned after India's limited-overs tour of England, ending his tenure with the national team. (Cricket; BCCI; Coaching staff) - Editorial: Commonwealth Games' diminishing relevance
— The Commonwealth Games are increasingly viewed as a relic of the colonial-era sporting calendar, with multiple nations reconsidering participation. (Sports governance; International)
Appointments & Awards
- Veteran IPS officer K. Vijay Kumar to receive Padma Shri from President Murmu
— K. Vijay Kumar is a distinguished IPS officer known for leading operations against Veerappan; the award recognises his exceptional service. (Padma Awards; IPS; Law enforcement) - Justice M. Fathima Beevi conferred Padma Bhushan
— India's first female Supreme Court judge is being honoured with the Padma Bhushan, recognising her historic contribution to the Indian judiciary. (Padma Awards; Judiciary; Women achievers — First) - Justice K.T. Thomas recommended for Padma Vibhushan
— The former Supreme Court judge, known for his landmark judgments, is being recognised with India's second-highest civilian honour. (Padma Awards; Judiciary)
International
- India sends formal invitation to Nepal PM Balendra Shah: MEA
— The formal diplomatic invite follows PM Modi's congratulatory outreach; Shah's advisor had earlier met NSA Ajit Doval in Delhi to discuss the visit. (India-Nepal relations; Foreign policy; South Asia) - Trump and Netanyahu meet amid Iran conflict; U.S. bombers used Israeli bases to strike Iran
— The closed-door meeting was described as "positive and productive"; Israel confirmed U.S. strategic bombers operated from its territory during strikes on Iran. (West Asia conflict; India-US-Israel; Global security) - CPI(M) and PDP condemn killings in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
— Reports indicate 21 people were killed and dozens injured when security forces fired on JAAC supporters in Rawalakot on July 27. (PoK; India's neighbourhood; Internal unrest in Pakistan)
- Quick Revision:
- 📊 IIP growth hit a 23-month high of 7.3% in June 2026, driven by manufacturing and capital goods sectors
- ⚖️ Supreme Court ordered immediate release of all minors detained during NEET/student protests, restraining police from coercive action
- 🏆 Justice M. Fathima Beevi — India's first female Supreme Court judge — awarded Padma Bhushan; Bengaluru leads India's space-tech funding with $495 million (57% of total)