Good morning, students! Today is July 22, 2026. In today's assembly, we bring you the latest updates, including the Monsoon Session of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu's historic visit to North Macedonia, important international developments, highlights from hockey, cricket, badminton, and chess, and the latest advancements in science and technology. Let's stay informed, stay inspired, and continue learning every day.
📍 Major National News Headlines
- PM Modi vows strict action against those involved in NEET issue.
- Govt says it is ready to discuss NEET paper leak case and other related matters in Parliament.
- 'Monsoon Session will be washed out': Congress warns Centre over NEET leak, police action on youth protesters
- President Murmu Becomes First Indian President to Address North Macedonia Assembly.
- IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain across several states.
- NHAI shares infrastructure & operations data with premier govt research institutions for innovation
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launches Gems of India Challenge to promote digital creators.
- India and North Macedonia agree to enhance trade and cooperation in key sectors after Presidential-level talks in Skopje.
- Madhya Pradesh Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill.
- Health minister JP Nadda, MoS Jitendra Singh meet Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital
🌍 International Affairs
- India summons Russian envoy over killing of four Indian seafarers near Odessa, Ukraine.
- US and Iran trade strikes for tenth day in row, mounting tensions over Strait of Hormuz.
- US imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports in lieu of discrimination against American products.
- ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of U.S.-Iran conflict.
- Burnham cabinet: Ed Miliband appointed U.K. Foreign Secretary, India-born Kanishka Narayan in charge of AI.
- China summons Philippine Ambassador over South China Sea encounter.
- Iranian official meets mediators in Pakistan as Iran and US keep up 10th day of attacks.
- Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division
🏭 Industry, Schemes & Economy
- Renewable energy increased from over 76 gigawatts to over 288 gigawatts in last decade: Govt in RS
- Global wars are delaying Free Trade Agreement(FTA) talks, accounting for one-fifth of India’s trade
- FOREX inflow crossed over $20 bn under RBI’s special swap scheme.
- PLI Schemes Attract ₹2.4 Lakh Crore Investment and Generate Over 14 Lakh Jobs, Government Informs Parliament.
- NHAI Launches Framework to Share National Highway Data with Premier Government Research Institutions.
- India Renews Push for Self-Reliance to Boost Domestic Manufacturing and Reduce Import Dependence.
- Indian Refiners Increase Russian Crude Imports to Ensure Stable Fuel Supplies.
- Deloitte Projects India's Economy to Grow Between 6.5% and 6.8% Despite Global Headwinds.
🏆 Sports Updates
- In Hockey, 20 member Indian squad led by Harmanpreet Singh announced for Men’s World Cup set to begin next month.
- Training gear, ceremony kits missing: Indian boxers hit by luggage chaos at CWG 2026.
- Pranesh stuns Gukesh again, Nihal downs Erigaisi at Chennai Grand Masters.
- India to Begin Three-Match T20I Series Against Zimbabwe in Harare Tomorrow.
- PV Sindhu Climbs to World No. 8, Her Best BWF Ranking Since January 2023.
🔬 Science & Technology
- The BSF is studying a 90-km stretch of mangrove forests in the Indo-Bangladesh border to erect fences to deter infiltration.
- QDENGA, India’s first dengue vaccine, receives approval for use, marking a significant milestone in dengue prevention efforts.
- France advances bill to ban social media for under-15s.
- Google DeepMind’s India chiefs on the race to make AI cheaper, safer, and finally good at code.
- Scientists compile largest meta-dataset of tree inventory studies from India.
- Canada joins next-generation fighter jet programme led by UK, Italy and Japan.
- 'BrahMos a credible deterrence' in South China Sea: Philippines envoy Ignacio
📜 On This Day in History
💡 Thought of the Day
"Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action."
— Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
📖 Word of the Day
Mellifluous (Adjective)
Meaning: Having a sweet, smooth, and pleasant sound.
Example: "The singer's mellifluous voice captivated the entire audience."
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What historic achievement did President Droupadi Murmu accomplish?
What historic achievement did President Droupadi Murmu accomplish?
Which India-born leader joined the new UK Cabinet?
India-born Kanishka Narayan was appointed to oversee Artificial Intelligence in the new UK Cabinet.
What economic growth has Deloitte projected for India?
Deloitte has projected India's economy to grow between 6.5% and 6.8%.
Why are India's Free Trade Agreement talks being delayed?
India's Free Trade Agreement talks are being delayed because of ongoing global conflicts affecting international trade.
How much foreign exchange inflow was received under the RBI's special swap scheme?
The RBI's special swap scheme attracted over 20 billion US dollars in foreign exchange inflows.
Sources: Headlines compiled from Akashvani / All India Radio evening bulletin (July 21, 2026), plus Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, BBC World, Economic Times, ESPN, and Wikipedia 'On This Day' — all curated by EduSaint Editorial for school assembly use on July 22, 2026.
