🇮🇳 National & Political
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India–China diplomatic update: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Beijing, emphasizing the importance of continued practical cooperation and mutual respect to nurture stable bilateral relations
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UP and Haryana school closures: Schools in several districts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are closed today due to the observance of Sawan Somwar and the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, aimed at reducing heavy traffic from pilgrimage processions
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Meghalaya bank holiday: Banks in Meghalaya are closed today for the Behdienkhlam festival, according to the RBI’s state-wise holiday calendar
🌧 Weather & Environment
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Heavy monsoon rains in Kolkata: The city is experiencing heavy rainfall and high humidity today, signaling a shift in its seasonal patterns
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Light showers in Pune: The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Pune’s ghat and nearby districts, expecting light to moderate rainfall following a period of low activity
🚀 Science & Space
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Return of Indian astronaut: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla—the first Indian aboard the ISS—is scheduled to return aboard Crew Dragon “Grace.” Undocking is set for July 14 at 4:35 PM IST, with splashdown in the Pacific expected around 3 PM IST on July 15, concluding his 18‑day Axiom‑4 mission