- India to send official representatives to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral, signalling continued diplomatic engagement with Iran amid heightened regional tensions.
- Delhi unveils one of its most ambitious EV policy yet, banning new petrol and CNG two-wheelers from 2028 and mandating only electric autos from 2027.
- Faridabad businessman dies by suicide, alleging harassment by his wife and in-laws in a final video posted on Instagram, that has sparked outrage.
- Safran and Rolls-Royce lock horns in the race to power India’s homegrown fifth-generation AMCA fighter jet, a decision crucial to India’s defence self-reliance.
- India rejects reports of official Track 2 talks with Pakistan, reiterating there is no government involvement in any backchannel dialogue.
Here are top 5 stories of the day:
India to attend Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral amid tensions in West Asia
India will be represented at the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and minister of state for external affairs Pabitra Margherita, according to Iranian sources. The funeral ceremonies, scheduled from July 4 to July 9 across multiple Iranian cities, are expected to be attended by millions of mourners and several foreign dignitaries. Read full story
Delhi’s big EV push: No new petrol or CNG two-wheeler registration from 2028
The Delhi Cabinet has approved a sweeping new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy that aims to accelerate the capital’s transition to clean mobility. From Januwary 1, 2027, only electric auto-rickshaws will be registered, while registrations of new petrol and CNG two-wheelers will end from April 1, 2028. The policy is likely to come into effect from July 1, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said. To encourage adoption, buyers of electric two-wheelers will receive a Rs 30,000 subsidy and electric three-wheeler buyers Rs 50,000 in the policy’s first year. Read full story
‘I sweep, mop, clean utensils… still they harass me’: Businessman’s suicide sparks outrage
A Faridabad businessman died by suicide after recording an emotional video in which he accused his wife and in-laws of prolonged harassment. In the video, he said he did household chores including sweeping, mopping and washing utensils, yet continued to face abuse. Police have launched an investigation into the allegations mentioned in his final message. Read full story
Who will power India’s AMCA? Safran and Rolls-Royce vie for multi-billion-dollar deal
French aerospace giant Safran and British engine maker Rolls-Royce are competing to develop the engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). Both have submitted their final proposal to develop the engine. The outcome will play a defining role in India’s indigenous fighter jet programme and could shape the country’s long-term aerospace and defence manufacturing ambitions. Read full story
India distances itself from Pakistan Track 2 dialogue reports
The Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed reports suggesting official Indian participation in Track 2 discussions with Pakistan. New Delhi clarified that it has no involvement in the reported dialogue. “we really take no cognisance of these events, they don’t hold much value as far as we are concerned”, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said. Read full story
