Updated | Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 07:52 PM IST National Desk IndiaPrime / Top National News
- India summons Iran’s Deputy Head of Mission
India lodged a strong diplomatic protest after an Indian seafarer was killed in a missile strike on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the safety of Indian nationals and maritime shipping. - Government extends Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg’s tenure
The Centre has extended the tenure of Statistics Secretary Saurabh Garg by one year, allowing him to continue in office until July 2027. - Supreme Court declines to stay CBSE’s three-language policy
The Supreme Court refused to grant an interim stay on the CBSE three-language policy, observing that learning additional languages can be beneficial. - Supreme Court pulls up influencers in non-compliance case
The apex court criticized content creators Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia for allegedly failing to comply with earlier court directions. - Kargil Vijay Diwas remembrance
July 14 marks a key turning point in the 1999 Kargil conflict, with commemorative events and retrospectives highlighting India’s military campaign during Operation Vijay. - IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain across several states, including Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Assam, and West Bengal, while issuing a red alert for Uttarakhand. - CBI probe into scholarship fraud
A Central Bureau of Investigation probe into an alleged scholarship scam in Madhya Pradesh remains among the day’s major national developments. - Farmers’ protest disrupts Chandigarh and Mohali
Thousands of farmers held another large rally, causing major traffic disruptions while reiterating demands related to crop prices, debt relief, and agricultural reforms. - Political row intensifies in Uttar Pradesh
Posters targeting Samajwadi Party leaders have sparked a fresh political controversy in Uttar Pradesh, leading to sharp exchanges between political parties. - Security focus on India amid Middle East tensions
The evolving Middle East conflict has raised concerns over Indian shipping, energy security, and overseas citizens, prompting close monitoring by the Government of India.
