India’s apex body of justice, the Supreme Court, has arranged for an expedited session to deliberate on the petitions contesting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar. The hearing is slated for July 10, 2025. As part of the SIR, nearly 2.93 crore voters in Bihar are obliged to present documents that verify the date and location of their birth, and if born post-1987, they’re also required to show proof of their parents’ birth details. The SIR regulation over the state’s voter registry initiated on June 28 of the same year.
With the advent of the digital era in Census enumeration, the nation anticipates early access to Census data in 2027. Branded as Census India 2027, this milestone marks the country’s first digital census. The technology-driven process intends to divide the collection into two stages, marking the evolution of Census operation from paper to digital format, making the population data accessible sooner than previous traditional methods.
The benefits of the new Census process extend to technological transformation, with data collection and electronic transmission to the central server now possible. This digital approach enables faster data processing, ensuring early availability of critical population details for planning and policy formulation.
The BRICS Leaders’ Declaration, adopted during the recent summit held on July 6, 2025, bore a strong resonance with India’s primary concerns. India’s agenda, particularly emphasizing cross-border terrorism and the reform of global governance, was adequately addressed and supported in the resolution passed.
During the BRICS session themed on ‘Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance,’ the Prime Minister expressed his discontent over the alleged ‘double standards’ the Global South frequently encountered. He advocated for a more significant role and representation of the developing world in the process of international decision-making for a balanced global governance structure, where the global south doesn’t get undermined.
In recent legal news, the judicial custody of a social media influencer, who was nabbed under the suspicion of espionage, got extended by a further 14 days by a Hisar court on July 7, 2025. The arrest occurred at New Aggarsain Extension, under the provisions of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) laws.
Tamanna Khatun’s mother, who lost her child in a bomb explosion during the Kaliganj bypoll result celebrations on July 7, 2025, vociferously criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for alleged hindrances in the police investigations. She claimed that the administration was hindering the impartial and detailed investigation into her daughter’s tragic demise.
On the same day, the court in Delhi heard the statement of a former Congress MP over the violent episodes that shook Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas in the capital during the infamous 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Through his statement that was documented by the Special judge, the former MP insisted on his innocence, asserting total absence of evidence against him.
In another development, a controversy around a former Chief Justice continuing his stay at the official residence beyond the permissible time limit had arisen. Responding to the situation, he announced that he had packed his belongings and would be moving out shortly along with his family, into provided government accommodation.
A government official lauded the bravery exhibited by the armed forces during Operation Sindoor, implying India must always be ready for periods of unpredictability, even during relative tranquility. He suggested that expecting uninterrupted peace is a deceptive perception, and emphasized India’s preparedness at all times.
In a public address, the official praised the performance and dependability of the indigenously built military equipment and platforms, attributing it as a significant factor in Operation Sindoor’s success. This has amped up international demand for military products of Indian make.
On July 7, 2025, a special court situated in Jammu authorized the National Investigation Agency (NIA) an additional ten days’ remand for two individuals – the accused who were supposedly involved in a terrorist attack that struck in April 2025. This extension was officially announced by the agency’s representatives.
In an international update, the International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has set July 10, 2025, as the day to initiate proceedings against a former Prime Minister and two of her leading aides. The charges concern alleged crimes against humanity that were supposedly perpetrated during the insurrection that took place the previous year.
The State secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI) asserted that the Kerala society at large would not accept a Governor who emerged as an ideologue following his education from a certain school. The statement takes a stance against the ideology of the prospective representative.
In the sphere of sports, the Indian Captain recalls leading the team to their maiden Test win against England at Edgbaston as a cherished memory that he’ll bear with immense joy. This triumph, which leveled the series, occurred during a defining match in Birmingham.
The 25-year-old Captain, reminiscing about the initial days of his leadership term which was marked by a series loss in Leeds, emphasized the comeback of the team through an outstanding performance by all members. The collective effort led not only to evening the series, but also achieving India’s premiere victory in Edgbaston.