Current Affairs Highlights – July 28, 2025

International News

France plans to recognize Palestine as a state at the UN General Assembly in September. President Macron highlighted France's commitment to Middle East peace, calling for a ceasefire, hostage release, and aid for Gaza. Over 140 UN member states already recognize Palestine.

The US and EU reached a tariff agreement following a meeting between President Trump and European Commission Chief von der Leyen.

National Developments (India)

The Monsoon session of Parliament will debate the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor for 16 hours. NCERT is reportedly creating a classroom module on Operation Sindoor for students.

The MHA has not released data on CAA beneficiaries, though a BJP MP noted less than 100 people in his constituency received citizenship under the act. In Bihar, 91.69% of registered electors have submitted forms for the electoral roll revision.

An RBI MPC member is confident India's economy will grow over 6.5% in FY26. An ICMR study found only 28.5% of cancer patients in India receive radiotherapy, below the optimal rate.

Business and Economy

TCS plans to reduce its workforce by 2% in FY26, mainly affecting middle and senior management due to retraining and AI adoption. Indian stock markets saw a flat to negative start according to Business Standard reports.

Sports Highlights

Anahat Singh won a bronze medal at the World Junior Squash Championships, India's first individual medal in 15 years. In the England vs India fourth Test, Indian batters reportedly refused England captain Ben Stokes' offer to end the match early, resulting in a draw.

Important Days

July 28, 2025, is World Nature Conservation Day, highlighting the need to protect natural resources and biodiversity.

Other Notable Updates

Notable appointments include Sanjay Kaul as CEO of GIFT City and Hemant Rupani as CEO of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages.