Latest news from 16th July 2025

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  • Space Achievement: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned after an 18-day mission at the International Space Station, becoming the second Indian in space since 1984 and the first at the ISS. 
  • Economic Developments: Retail inflation hit a six-year low in June due to declining food prices and a favorable base effect, potentially influencing economic policy. Flipkart’s GOAT Sale 2025 offers the iPhone 16 (128GB) at Rs 69,999, down from Rs 79,900, showing aggressive e-commerce moves.
  • Technology and Business: Tesla launched its Model Y in India at Rs 59.89 lakh, opening its first showroom in Mumbai, pushing into the Indian EV market despite high import taxes.
  • Entertainment and Culture: The Delhi government will host a major event on August 6 for National Handloom Day, promoting sustainable fashion and India’s textile heritage. The film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, is now the most expensive Indian film ever, creating significant buzz.
  • Social Media Trends: A Japanese vlogger’s video claiming “India is too hard to live in” sparked debate about NRI challenges and systemic issues. A viral video of an Australian baby dancing to Sidhu Moosewala’s ‘GOAT’ led to humorous comments about the baby being “eligible for Aadhaar.”
  • Politics and Governance: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s halt on land acquisition for an aerospace park prompted Andhra Pradesh’s minister Nara Lokesh to invite the aerospace industry to relocate, showing regional competition. The Election Commission’s revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls, flagging suspected foreign nationals, raised voter list integrity concerns.
  • Tragic Events: The Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, killing 260 people, remains in focus as the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released preliminary findings.
  • Sports: Ravindra Jadeja’s performance in the India vs. England cricket match drew praise, with Cheteshwar Pujara urging fans to celebrate his contributions. 
  • Crime and Incidents: A domestic worker allegedly masterminded a robbery in Delhi’s Model Town, stealing jewellery worth over Rs 2.25 crore and Rs 15.2 lakh in cash, raising urban crime concerns.