Good morning, students! Today is July 5, 2026. In today's assembly, we bring you important news from across India and the world. Learn about the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicating India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex, India's record defence exports, the latest FIFA World Cup and Wimbledon updates, breakthrough developments in quantum computing and 5G technology, and much more. Stay informed and inspired!
π Major National News Headlines
- Monsoon Session of Parliament to be held from 20th of this month to 13th August.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Balotra, Rajasthan.
- Prime Minister Modi says, India successfully overcame West Asia crisis through timely decisions, effective diplomacy and prudent management of national resources.
- PM Modi calls CG Semiconductor plant, next step in India’s massive electronics revolution.
- India’s defence exports reach a record high of over 38 thousand crore rupees, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
- Centre issues notice to Telegram messaging app over widespread piracy reports, asks to submit report within 15 days.
- Heave rain disrupts normal life in many parts of Maharashtra, several rivers in spate.
- More Chinese investment good for wider relationship, says India’s envoy to China
π International Affairs
- 651 Indian Army Personnel Awarded UN Medal for Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo.
- The United States celebrates its 250th Independence Day today.
- Conservative leader Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidential election.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit West Asia beginning July 5 for diplomatic engagements.
- India’s P-8i maritime patrol aircraft in Hawaii for RIMPAC exercise.
- Venezuela FM visits Indian field hospital; expresses gratitude for earthquake relief work.
π Industry, Schemes & Economy
- The government is encouraging manufacturing and investments under the Make in India and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes.
- India is set to get its first bullet train ride by 2027.
- Akasa Air receives 40th aircraft, expands fleet with Boeing 737 MAX 8-200.
- Vijayan seeks SEBI, stock exchange intervention over Adani's proposed Vizhinjam port stake transfer.
- Oil tankers are changing routes in the Strait of Hormuz, with some sailing through Iranian waters, amid rising regional security concerns.
π Sports Updates
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes India T20I debut at 15 years old, made history by becoming India's youngest-ever international cricketer.
- England defeated India in the 2nd T20I to take a 1–0 lead in the five-match series.
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 begins today with Canada vs Morocco and Paraguay vs France among the key knockout clashes.
- Defending champion Iga ΕwiΔ tek suffered a shock third-round exit at Wimbledon 2026, losing to Alexandra Eala.
- India's Arnav Paparkar advanced to the Boys' Singles second round at Wimbledon with a dominant victory.
- BCCI has launched the Emerging Men's red-ball tournament to identify future Test cricket talent.
π¬ Science & Technology
- Researchers are expanding the use of 5G-enabled technologies for smart cities, healthcare, and industrial automation.
- IBM will install one of India's first quantum computers in Amaravati by September 2026.
- IISc Bengaluru developed a new four-state memory technology for faster and more energy-efficient computing.
- CSIR-IIIM launched the 2026 Lavender Harvest Programme to promote science-driven sustainable farming in Jammu & Kashmir.
π On This Day in History
- 1687: Isaac Newton published Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, laying the foundation of classical physics.
- 1811: Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain.
- 1865: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll was first published.
- 1943: The Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle in history, began during World War II.
- 1954: Elvis Presley recorded his first commercial song, "That's All Right," launching his legendary music career.
- 1996: Dolly the Sheep, the world's first cloned mammal from an adult cell, was born in Scotland.
- 2011: The spacecraft Atlantis (Space Shuttle) launched on the final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program.
π‘ Thought of the Day
"It is not that I am so smart, it is just that I stay with problems longer."
— Albert Einstein
π Word of the Day
Tenacious (Adjective)
Meaning: holding tightly onto something or keeping an opinion in a determined way.
Example: "Her tenacious approach to solving the puzzle eventually revealed the answer everyone else had missed."
β Frequently Asked Questions
Which major project did Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicate in Rajasthan?
India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Balotra, Rajasthan.
When will the Monsoon Session of Parliament be held?
The Monsoon Session of Parliament will be held from 20 July to 13 August 2026.
What record did India's defence exports achieve?
India's defence exports reached a record high of over βΉ38,000 crore, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Who became India's youngest-ever international cricketer?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became India's youngest-ever international cricketer by making his T20I debut at the age of 15.
Where is India's P-8I maritime patrol aircraft participating in the RIMPAC exercise?
India's P-8I maritime patrol aircraft is participating in the RIMPAC exercise in Hawaii.
Sources: Headlines compiled from Akashvani / All India Radio evening bulletin (July 4, 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 5, 2026.
