The Modi government is strategizing to pass two crucial constitutional amendment bills during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, requiring a two-thirds majority in both houses. The 130th and 131st amendment bills focus on disqualification rules and 33% women's reservation with delimitation. In the 540-member Lok Sabha, 360 votes are needed for a special majority, while NDA currently holds 292. The government is eyeing support from rebel MPs of TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT), and other regional parties like YSRCP and BJD to bridge the gap. https://odishasambad.in/race-for-two-thirds-majority-inside-parliaments-new-numbers-game/

The West Bengal government has announced that the Bengali language will be mandatory in all government offices starting September 1st. This rule applies to citizen services, digital governance, application forms, certificates, portals, and official signage. While Bengali will be used for state administration, Hindi will be utilized for communication with the Central Government. The decision aims to make administration more people-centric, following suggestions linked to promoting Indian languages in governance. https://odishasambad.in/bengali-language-will-now-be-mandatory-in-all-government-offices-in-west-bengal/

The Director General of Police (DGP) of Tripura, Anurag Dhankhar, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at the Agartala Police Headquarters. A 1994 batch IPS officer, Dhankhar had taken charge as the police chief in May 2025. Senior officials have reached the spot and launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of death. The incident has sent shockwaves through the state's administrative and law enforcement circles. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/national-international/tripura-dgp-anurag-dhankar-found-dead-at-police-headquarters-agartala/3271521

Neve Zohar, located on the shores of the Dead Sea in Israel, is known as the lowest inhabited settlement on Earth, situated 430 meters below sea level. The area is famous for its unique environment, where the air contains 8-10% more oxygen, making it a sanctuary for respiratory and heart patients. The village has a tiny population of 166. The Dead Sea water is nearly 10 times saltier than typical ocean water, allowing people to float effortlessly. While the location offers therapeutic benefits through its mineral-rich mud and filtered UV rays, it faces an environmental crisis as water levels drop by one meter annually. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/the-dead-sea-is-currently-facing-a-severe-ecological-crisis-with-water-levels-dropping-at-an-alarming-rate-of-over-1-meter-nearly-4-feet-annually-12181137

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with protesting leaders in New Delhi. While the exact reason for the meeting remains unconfirmed, it is being linked to the NEET paper leak controversy. Pradhan also met Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the security situation and the government's strategy. Precautionary measures have been taken by the administration to prevent protesters from marching towards Parliament and the Central Secretariat. https://www.samayalive.in/india-abroad/dharmendra-pradhan-meets-protest-leaders/article-37637

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new Iqama residency permit system for domestic workers, allowing employers to issue or renew permits for periods of 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, or 24 months. This shift from the mandatory annual or biennial renewal aims to reduce the financial burden on employers and modernize digital services. Additionally, a monthly fee of 100 Saudi Riyals has been implemented for dependents of foreign workers to increase revenue. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/pay-quarterly-not-yearly-saudi-arab-3-month-residency-permit-renewal-o-domestic-workers-12180949

Several Indian states and the central government are set to increase Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners. Punjab is considering clearing DA arrears and regularizing contractual workers, while Himachal Pradesh announced a 3% hike. West Bengal has raised DA to 38%, and Kerala is weighing a 2% hike as an Onam gift. National inflation data suggests a potential 3-4% further hike from the central government in the second half of the year to help employees manage living costs. https://argusnews.in/business/government-employees-da-hike-in-these-states

India's drug regulator CDSCO has approved the Japanese dengue vaccine 'QDENGA', developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical. The tetravalent live-attenuated vaccine provides protection against all four dengue virus serotypes. It can be administered to individuals regardless of prior exposure to the virus, without requiring pre-vaccination screening. Takeda has partnered with India's Biological E to produce up to 50 million doses annually to meet the growing demand in India, where cases have increased 11-fold in the last two decades. https://www.dharitri.com/first-dengue-vaccine-qdenga-gets-approval/

A march organized by the Cockroach Janata Party towards the Parliament in New Delhi led to chaos and police lathi-charge. Heavy security was deployed due to NEET paper leak protests, and several metro stations were temporarily closed. A stone-laden truck was found near Jantar Mantar. Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was part of the protest, was hospitalized due to deteriorating health during a hunger strike and has proposed two conditions to end his fast. https://odishasambad.in/lathicharge-by-cops-chaos-ahead-of-cjps-march-to-parliament/

Spain has been crowned the new FIFA World Cup champion after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a thrilling final held at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. After a goalless 90 minutes, Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute of extra time. Argentina faced a setback as Enzo Fernandez was sent off after receiving two yellow cards, forcing the team to play with 10 men. This marked Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance. The match was attended by high-profile figures including US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and ended with some post-match tension on the field. https://otvkhabar.in/sports/spain-win-second-fifa-world-cup-title-after-16-years-12180081