Top news of the day: Centre seeks action against piracy from Telegram; Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from July 20, and more

MIB steps up pressure on Telegram; seeks proactive action against piracy“The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) demanded on Saturday (July 4, 2026) that Telegram take proactive action in detecting and taking down pirated content on its platform,” a senior official said. The move represents a fresh escalation between the government and the Dubai-headquartered messaging app, following a week-long ban ahead of the redo of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Monsoon session of Parliament from July 20: Kiren RijijuThe Monsoon session of Parliament will be held from July 20 to August 13, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday (July 4, 2026).

In a post on X, he said that on the recommendation of the government, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Monsoon Session 2026.Mamata Banerjee faces fresh jolt as TMC Bengal chief Chandrima Bhattacharya resignsIn yet another setback for the Mamata Banerjee faction of the Trinamool Congress, the party’s Bengal State president, Chandrima Bhattacharya, stepped down from her position on Saturday (July 4, 2026), barely a month after she was entrusted with the crucial organisational responsibility in the aftermath of the party’s Assembly election debacle.Operative behind recce of Ram temple and RSS HQ, Hafiz Saeed’s relative in designated terrorist listThe Union Home Ministry on Saturday (July 4, 2026) designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as terrorists under the anti-terror law UAPA for involvement in infiltration, recruitment, logistics, financing and operational planning to target India.

More Chinese investment good for larger relationship, says India’s envoy to ChinaGreater investment from China into India will be good both for the economics of the relationship and for broader bilateral ties, Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami said on Saturday (July 4, 2026). The Indian envoy also made a pitch for greater Indian exports to China, especially in areas such as pharmaceuticals where India is globally competitive.U.

S. Fourth of July celebrations: Dangerous heat wave forces cancellation of Independence Day parade in WashingtonA punishing heat wave threatened America’s July 4 celebrations, World Cup matches and power grids as near-record temperatures scorched the eastern United States on Friday (July 3, 2026). Celebrations on the National Mall — the vast lawn stretching from Congress to the Washington Monument — were partially postponed in the early afternoon on Friday (July 3, 2026) because of the heat.

PM Modi inaugurates new Jodhpur airport terminal, launches Modified UDAN schemePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (July 4, 2026) inaugurated the new terminal building at Jodhpur airport and launched the modified UDAN Scheme. The new terminal building at Jodhpur airport has been developed at a total cost of ₹480 crore. Spread over more than 23,000 square metres, it is designed to handle up to 20 lakh passengers annually.

The terminal is equipped with modern passenger amenities to provide a seamless and comfortable travel experience.Day 15 of CJP protest: Fasting Wangchuk’s health worsens; ‘Why Pradhan not sacked yet,’ Dipke asksClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the seventh day of his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Saturday (July 4, 2026), with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) saying he has lost five kilograms and that his health is deteriorating fast. The outfit insisted on its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities.

Battery apps taken down in India after stalled e-rickshaw ridesIndian officials said Friday they had taken down two smartphone apps following reports that some e-rickshaws could be remotely shut down, exploiting a security gap in the budget vehicles. Many e-rickshaws, the battery-powered version of the popular mode of transportation in India, often use Chinese-made, Bluetooth-enabled battery management units which lack safety features.Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral: ‘Revenge, revenge’, Iran mourners chant as they gatherMourners beat their chests and chanted “revenge, revenge” as thousands gathered in Tehran early Saturday (July 4, 2026) for a final farewell to slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

His body lay in state on Saturday (July 4, 2026) morning at the sprawling Grand Mosalla prayer complex in the Iranian capital, where an AFP journalist saw crowds filing in holding red flags, a symbol of revenge in Shiite Islam.Heavy rain continues in Mumbai, Thane; red alert remains for July 4-6The India Meteorological Department has maintained a Red Alert for Mumbai and Thane for July 4, 5, and 6, with the administration declaring a holiday for schools and colleges in Thane district and the Kalyan-Dombivli municipal area for today (July 4, 2026). Emergency helplines have been activated across the region.

Published - July 04, 202