26th July 2025 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 India: Key National Developments

Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorated

India marked the 26th anniversary of the Kargil Victory, honoring the sacrifices of heroes from the 1999 conflict. This year’s theme connected that legacy with contemporary defense readiness, including references to Operation Sindoor
A dedicated memorial zone was inaugurated at New Ashok Nagar RRTS station in Delhi, featuring art installations, storytelling, and tributes to valor

New orchid species discovered

Scientists from Mizoram and Manipur Universities unveiled a rare orchid species, Chamaegastrodia reiekensis, found in Northeast India — underscoring biodiversity significance

Hydrogen-powered train coach tested

Indian Railways successfully trialled the country’s first hydrogen-powered train coach at ICF Chennai. Plans are underway to roll out 35 hydrogen trains under the Hydrogen for Heritage initiative, especially on the Jind–Sonipat route

🌍 International & Diplomatic Affairs

CRPF deploying to Libya

CRPF commandos are being redeployed to Tripoli, Libya, to reinforce security at the Indian embassy following its relocation in 2024, reaffirming India’s diplomatic outreach and crisis readiness

Border conflict escalates in Southeast Asia

A fresh outbreak of armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along the Preah Vihear frontier has displaced up to 200,000 people and caused significant fatalities, reflecting a serious rise in regional tensions

📈 Economy & Markets

• While India is steadily advancing trade deals such as the India–UK FTA, its broader India–U.S. negotiations continue to stall, with New Delhi emphasizing national interest over firm deadlines

• The World Bank estimates India needs to invest over $2.4 trillion by 2050 to build climate-resilient urban infrastructure, highlighting future urban planning challenges

⚽ Sports & Culture

Cricket: England vs India Test at Manchester

On Day 4 of the fourth Test, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul forged a match-saving 174-run partnership, stabilizing India after an early collapse and significantly narrowing England’s first-innings lead

Historic Indian all‑women Chess World Cup final

For the first time, the FIDE Women’s World Cup final will feature two Indian players: veteran GM Koneru Humpy and young GM Divya Deshmukh. Matches begin on 26 July at 4:30 pm IST, celebrating India’s growth in chess excellence

⚖️ Law & Governance

Monsoon Session set to intensify

Following several disruptions, Parliament’s Monsoon Session is poised for a major confrontation starting 28 July, focusing on the Pahalgam terror attack, “Operation Sindoor”, and issues around the Bihar electoral roll

CJI to visit Jammu & Kashmir

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai will attend a legal summit in Srinagar’s SKICC, marking his first official visit to J&K post-appointment. The conference will include Supreme Court and Northern High Court judges and a tribal legal awareness drive

🌦️ Environment & Events

Saputara Monsoon Festival begins

Gujarat’s Saputara hill station will host the ‘Megh Malhar 2025’ festival from 26 July to 17 August, showcasing tribal culture, rain dances, exhibitions, and a parade themed “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” featuring artwork and performances centered around Operation Sindoor

📋 At-a-Glance Summary