India News Today – July 12, 2025: Politics, Tragedy, Monsoon, and Innovation

India News Today

India News Today


1.  BJP Reorganizes Kerala Leadership, Shah to Open State Office

The Bharatiya Janata Party has reshuffled its Kerala organization by appointing M T Ramesh, Sobha Surendran, and Anoop Antony Joseph as general secretaries, and a fresh list of vice-presidents and secretaries. In the midst of internal rifts, complaints of favoritism have been leveled against P K Krishnadas and Sobha Surendran factionalists and other leaders. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will unveil the new state committee office building at Thiruvananthapuram and conduct a leadership strategy meeting prior to the impending local polls (YouTube, The Times of India).


2. ✈️ Preliminary Report: Fuel Cutoff Behind Air India Boeing 787 Crash

India's Bureau of Accident Investigation revealed that the tragic June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171 was caused by both engines of the plane running out of fuel moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Cockpit recordings indicate pilots asking one another if they had shut off fuel, which had been unintentionally switched off. This tragedy claimed 241 lives and has had the government and air regulators calling for responsibility and swift action (People.com).


3. Monsoon Pounds Delhi NCR Up to July 13

The heavy monsoon rains are wreaking havoc in Delhi NCR, Haryana, and Rajasthan by filling streets with temporary lakes and causing life to be disrupted. The rains, which will persist until July 13, have provided relief from summer heat but have caused enhanced risk of flooding. Himachal Pradesh is also experiencing ominous rain-induced emergencies (The Economic Times).


4. Rajasthan HC May Summon Senior Police Officers to Court over SI Exam Paper Leak

The Rajasthan High Court, presided over by Justice Sameer Jain, can call ADG VK Singh to clarify delay in 2021 sub-inspector recruitment exam paper leak case. The court highlighted inconsistencies in previous petitions as well as the government's refusal to cancel the exam. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to address allegations involving 53 of the 838 candidates tested (The Times of India).


5. Hybe Cine Fest Brings K-Pop Mania to India (July 10–12)

India's first Hybe Cine Fest, honoring K-pop sensations like BTS, SEVENTEEN, and TXT, runs through July 12 at PVR‑INOX theaters in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. These feature concert films and karaoke sessions, representing HYBE's strategic foray into the Indian market—a local office to open by October 2025 (Indiatimes).

6. Modi Prime Minister to Present 51,000 Government Appointment Letters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present over 51,000 appointment letters to new recruits to the government through video link—a new development in government hiring aimed at bolstering administrative prowess nationwide (The Economic Times).


7. Neeraj Chopra Delves Over 90m, Dope Test for New International Meet

Javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra has once again broken the 90-meter mark at the Doha Diamond League qualifier—throwing 90.23 m—and is ready to stage the first-ever Neeraj Chopra Classic, a gold-level meet in Panchkula, as he continues to spread his influence all over the world (Wikipedia).


Summary Table

HeadlineKey Points
BJP Kerala ReshuffleFactional leadership makeover before local elections
Air India Crash ReportShut-down of fuel led to deadly Boeing 787 crash
Monsoon MayhemHeavy rains havoc troubles northern India till July 13
HYBE Cine FestK-pop film fest launches, Indian office coming this fall
PM Modi Appointment Drive51,000 govt jobs being filled
Neeraj Chopra ClassicChopra opens 90m throw & new classic event

Conclusion:

July 12, 2025, in India witnessed political reorganization in Kerala, unfolding air tragedy, relentless monsoon rains, court hearing over leaked exams, cultural success with K‑pop, huge government recruitments, and sporting excellence under the leadership of Neeraj Chopra.

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