{"id":79527,"date":"2026-07-18T11:10:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T05:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=79527"},"modified":"2026-07-18T11:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T05:56:04","slug":"headlines-of-the-day-18-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/18-07-2026\/79527\/","title":{"rendered":"Headlines of the Day 18-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 opposes use of SIR data for non-poll tasks <\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Centre yields to Andhra Pradesh govt.\u2019s demands, to modify higher education Bill  <\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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SC to examine plea for recognition of intersex persons as distinct class<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>

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J&K\u2019s Mansbal lake starts hosting migratory birds again<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page4)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS1(Geography)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
A trade deal that tests India\u2019s competitive confidence<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page8)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
India rejects former Japan Minister\u2019s remarks on bullet train project delay<\/strong>
<\/td>		The Hindu(Page10)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong>\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong>

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Harjit Singh Grewal appointed chief of Minorities Commission<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page10)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Modi launches hydrogen train, targets Cong., AAP<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Panel defers adoption of report on Bill for removal of Prime Minister, CMs<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
U.S. delivers another MH-60R Seahawk to the Indian Navy<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS3(Defence)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Govt. unveils scheme for settlement of provident fund cases<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page12)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(Governance)<\/strong>\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Vizhinjam to start EXIM operations in Aug.<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page13)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong>
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China pitches AI governance model for Global South<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page14)<\/strong><\/a>

<\/td>		GS2(IR)\/GS3(Science and Tech)<\/strong>

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EPFO reform: Govt works on new pension plan for all<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)\/GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Japan ex-minister claims ‘recklessness’ on bullet<\/strong>train project, India rejects<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
31 lions captured, 7 declared ‘maneaters’. Gujarat battles recent surge in attacks<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page1)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Govt puts draft law seeking removal of\u02bbtainted’ ministers on backburner<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page5)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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SC: Name deletion under SIR does not mean automatic loss of citizenship<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page7)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong>
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PM flags off India’s first hydrogen train: 2-hour Jind-Sonipat travel, 14 halts and zero emission<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page8)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Environment)<\/strong>
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India now has the funds, the talent and the opening for a research leap<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page10)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Science and Technology )<\/strong>
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The bittersweet realities of the India-UK FTA<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page10)<\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		GS2(IR)<\/strong>
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The delimitation debate is a fight over the wrong number<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page11)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
NITI Seeks tech firms’ views on content blocking regime<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page13)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
RBI moves closer to polymer notes, subsidiary floats tender<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page13)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
The case for updating the Indus Waters Treaty<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(IR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Will FY27 growth rate rise or fall? Depends on the metric you pick<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong>
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Behind US explosive diarrhoea’ outbreak, hard-to-kill parasite that clings to greens<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page16)<\/strong><\/td>GS2(Health)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Ultrafast organic anodes designed for next-generation rechargeable batteries<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Science and Technology )<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
MSDE Extends Special Intervention under PM-NAPS to Boost Apprenticeship Opportunities for Youth in the North-Eastern Region<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS2(Governance)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
NITI Aayog released a report on \u201cInvestment Friendliness Index\u201d<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Modified UDAN: Strengthening India\u2019s Regional Aviation Network<\/strong><\/td>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/td>GS3(Economy)<\/strong>
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