The Centre has formed a committee to investigate IAS officer Puja Khedkar's claims of being visually impaired and mentally ill. The single-member panel, led by an Additional Secretary, will submit its report in two weeks. Khedkar, who secured an All India Rank of 821 in the UPSC exams, received special concessions due to her claimed disabilities. She has missed six medical tests to verify these claims. Recently, she was transferred from Pune to Washim for alleged misuse of power. The investigation follows the rejection of her external MRI report by the UPSC and a challenge in the Central Administrative Tribunal.

Anant Ambani, son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is marrying Radhika Merchant this weekend at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The festivities start on July 12 and end on July 14. High-profile guests include former UK Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, former US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Hollywood stars like Kim Kardashian, John Cena, and David Beckham, along with Bollywood celebrities such as Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra, will also attend. The wedding will feature top performers from around the world.

The CBI has arrested Rakesh Ranjan, also known as Rocky, from Patna for leaking the NEET-UG paper. Rocky, who ran a hotel in Ranchi, arranged solvers for the exam, hiring MBBS students from Patna and Ranchi. The CBI also searched his properties in Patna and Kolkata, finding many incriminating documents. A court has granted the CBI 10-day custody of Rocky for further questioning. Rocky's arrest follows the detention of two more suspects in Patna. So far, the CBI has arrested nine people in Bihar and several others in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand related to the NEET-UG scam.

The government has decided to reserve 10% of constable posts in CISF, BSF, and RPF for ex-Agniveers. These former soldiers will also get age relaxations and exemptions in physical tests. In the first year, the age relaxation will be five years, and in later years, it will be three years. CISF, BSF, and RPF leaders believe this move will bring disciplined and trained personnel to their forces. The Agnipath scheme, introduced in 2022, recruits young soldiers for four years, with 25% retained for longer service.

Mihir Shah, accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, admitted, "I have made a big mistake, my career is over," to the police. Shah, son of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, confessed to driving the car during the fatal accident near Worli, where a woman lost her life. He and his friends had consumed 12 large pegs of whiskey before the incident. Meanwhile, his driver, Rajrishi Bidawat, who allowed Shah to drive, has been sent to judicial custody. Police recreated the crime scene to gather crucial details as Shah remains in custody until July 16.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Nobel laureate Austrian physicist Anton Zeilinger in Vienna, discussing quantum information technologies and spirituality. Zeilinger praised Modi's spiritual outlook, highlighting its significance for global leaders. Modi emphasized India's National Quantum Mission and efforts to foster technological innovation. Earlier, Modi engaged with Indologists on Indian culture and history, bolstering bilateral ties. Concurrently, he held talks with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, addressing Ukraine's conflict and global terrorism. Modi reiterated the imperative for peace during their joint press statement in Vienna.

In a harrowing incident in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal district, an eight-year-old girl was brutally gang-raped and murdered by three of her minor schoolmates. The victim, a Class 3 student, disappeared while playing at a park in Pagidyala. Her father reported her missing on Sunday, triggering a frantic search. Despite extensive efforts, her body was discovered dumped in a canal days later. The accused, two aged 12 and one aged 13, were arrested after a sniffer dog led police to their homes. They confessed to assaulting and killing the girl out of fear of repercussions.

A fire broke out on Thursday in the spire of Rouen Cathedral in northern France. Emergency crews, including 33 vehicles and 63 firefighters, were deployed to contain the blaze, which originated from an unknown cause. The historic Gothic monument, currently undergoing restoration, saw smoke rising from its metal spire. The cathedral has been evacuated, and a security perimeter established. The incident recalls the 2019 fire at Notre Dame in Paris, though it's unclear if the wood frame of Rouen’s spire was affected.

The CBI arrested Rajesh Ranjan, alias Rocky, the alleged mastermind behind the NEET-UG paper leak, from Patna. Subsequent searches in Patna and Kolkata uncovered incriminating documents. Rocky, who operated a hotel in Ranchi, leaked the NEET-UG question papers and coordinated with an associate, Chintu, to distribute the papers with answers. He also recruited MBBS students from Patna and Ranchi as solvers. A local court has granted the CBI 10-day custody for further interrogation.

A Saudi Airlines flight from Riyadh to Peshawar made an emergency landing at Peshawar International Airport after experiencing smoke from one of its tires. All 276 passengers and 21 crew members were safely evacuated using the inflatable slide. The incident, attributed to a landing gear issue, resulted in no casualties. Fire and Rescue Services swiftly extinguished the fire, preventing a major accident. The aircraft is now undergoing technical evaluation. Saudi Airlines confirmed the event and assured that all safety protocols were followed.