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U.S. announces 20% toll on ships using Hormuz; what Trump’s Iranian blockade means
The United States announced it is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the [Strait of Hormuz] and will charge a 20% toll on eligible cargo carried by other ships for safe passage. This move follows an Iranian attack on a container vessel and escalates the ongoing dispute between Washington and Tehran over the control and security of this vital global shipping route.
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Must ReadSupreme Court mulls 24X7 emergency protocol to protect life, liberty
The [Supreme Court of India] has agreed to consider framing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to establish a 24x7 emergency protocol for citizens seeking urgent judicial intervention in cases affecting life and personal liberty. This move responds to concerns about state actions, such as late-night arrests and sudden demolitions, occurring outside regular court hours, highlighting the need for continuous access to constitutional remedies.
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Must ReadIndia-UK FTA from July 15: What changes for autos, whisky, exports and consumers
India and the UK are set to implement a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the sixth such pact under the current government, aiming to boost bilateral trade and investment. The agreement features significant tariff reductions across various sectors, including unprecedented cuts for the auto sector and premium alcoholic beverages, while incorporating safeguards for sensitive domestic industries and intellectual property.
Read on Economic TimesDive Into Study Notes![Illustration about International Relations: The [Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)] summoned the Iranian deputy envoy to protest attacks on two oil tankers (MT Al](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Fprepdose-article-images%2Fdaily-read%2F2026-07-14%2Fmea-summons-iranian-deputy-envoy-after-indian-national-killed-in-attack-on-ship-075a9e85.png&w=1200&q=75)
Must ReadMEA summons Iranian deputy envoy, after Indian national killed in attack on ship
The [Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)] summoned the Iranian deputy envoy to protest attacks on two oil tankers (MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa) in the [Strait of Hormuz], which resulted in the death of an Indian national and injuries to several others. This incident, occurring amid escalating US-Iran tensions, highlights the vulnerability of commercial shipping and the Indian diaspora in conflict zones, prompting India to demand a cessation of hostilities and a return to diplomacy.
Must ReadLadakh to set up autonomous hill development councils for all 7 districts
The Union Territory of Ladakh is set to establish Autonomous Hill Development Councils (AHDCs) for all seven of its districts, expanding the current structure which only includes Leh and Kargil. This move comes amidst ongoing demands from Ladakhi socio-political groups for inclusion under the [Sixth Schedule] of the Constitution or statehood to protect land, jobs, and cultural identity.
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Must ReadRetail Inflation up to 4.4% on costlier food, transport
Retail inflation, measured by the [Consumer Price Index], accelerated to 4.4% in June, primarily driven by rising costs in food, beverages, and transport following hikes in fuel prices. Food inflation crossed the 5% threshold, reaching 5.3%, fueled by uneven rainfall and the potential onset of [El Nino] conditions.
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Must ReadU.S. attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across West Asia as both vie for control of strait
The United States and Iran have engaged in direct military strikes and retaliatory attacks in West Asia, focusing on the [Strait of Hormuz]. The U.S.
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Must ReadIndia supports UN membership for Palestine, says MEA
India has formally reiterated its support for Palestine's membership in the [United Nations] and reaffirmed its commitment to a **Two-State Solution** for the Israel-Palestine conflict. This position was articulated during the [Palestine Donor Group] meeting in Brussels, where India also highlighted its ongoing and future developmental and humanitarian assistance programs in Palestine, focusing on healthcare, education, and capacity building.
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Must ReadIndia-EU trade deal legal review nearing completion: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the legal review (legal scrubbing) of the proposed [India-EU Free Trade Agreement] is nearing completion. He indicated that the [India-EU FTA] will become operational a few months after the [India-UK Free Trade Agreement], which he stated is coming into force on July 15.
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Must ReadThe right path for India’s nuclear power development
The editorial advocates for relying on India's indigenous, cost-effective [Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs)] to meet the ambitious target of 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047. It argues against importing expensive foreign technology or untested Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), emphasizing the need to scale up self-reliant capabilities while maintaining a strict safety culture as the sector opens to private players.
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