{"id":79280,"date":"2026-07-15T10:35:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T05:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=79280"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:37:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T05:07:20","slug":"headlines-of-the-day-15-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/15-07-2026\/79280\/","title":{"rendered":"Headlines of the Day 15-July-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Headline<\/strong><\/th>Source<\/strong><\/th>Syllabus<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
SC weighs SOP for urgent cases affecting life, liberty<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Union govt. bans herbicide paraquat<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page6)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India-U.S. defence tech ties \u2014 big ambitions, little delivery<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page8)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong>
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What is meant by \u2018trial in absentia\u2019?<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page10)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
How the Gaganyaan crew module is built to survive<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page10)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Space)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
How protein biosensors can shrink the timeline of medical emergencies<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong>

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SC suggests temporary prayer space for Muslims near Bhojshala complex<\/strong>


<\/td>		The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u2018Gold standard\u2019 India-U.K. trade deal is coming into effect today<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page13)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong>

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India bans import of goods made using forced labour amid pending U.S. probe<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page13)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong>

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Draft health research policy proposes overhaul of India\u2019s research ecosystem<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page14)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(Health)\/GS3(Economy\/Science and Tech)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Acid ingestion included in amended Act: Centre to SC<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page14)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(Governance)<\/strong>

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India\u2019s imports from China soar to $80 bn in first half of 2026<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page15)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(IR\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong>

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Inaugural Index of Services Production shows 14 sectors grew in double digits in April<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page15)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Why scientists watched a gene hop from a predator into its prey<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page20)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong>

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Amid new US tariff plan, Govt prohibits import of goods made using forced labour<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR))<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Passport a document to regulate departure of Indian citizens from country: MEA<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page6)<\/strong><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Tourism can unlock India’s journey to a new milestone<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page13)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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Why Trump backtracked on 20% Hormuz fee plan<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page15)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
In Ravidassias’ Census demand, the role of history, poll arithmetic<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page15)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS1(History)<\/strong>
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Challenges to HC’s Bhojshala order: Scope of powers, ASI survey<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page15)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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Hotels, eateries clock 35% growth, rlys subdued: New services data<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page17)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
FCNR(B) scheme: Inflows cool after netting $10 bn<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page17)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
First Round of India\u2013Maldives Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Concludes Successfully<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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