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Date: July 14, 2025
Category: India News, Economy, Politics, Sports, Entertainment
Keywords: India news today, India exports, India economy, India protests, Saina Nehwal separation, India women cricket, India monsoon, India drone strikes Myanmar
Top Headlines (July 14, 2025)
Saina Nehwal & Parupalli Kashyap Split
Olympic bronze medalist Saina Nehwal and fellow badminton player Parupalli Kashyap have split after nearly seven years of marriage. Nehwal called the decision mutual, stating she needed personal "peace, growth and healing." Friends and fans are requested to respect their privacy (Indiatimes).
Mamata Banerjee to Lead Rally Protesting 'Bangladeshi' Labeling
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will hold a rally in Kolkata on July 16 to protest ongoing discrimination against Bengali-speaking migrants, who are wrongly branded as Bangladeshis. The issue, she claims, is affecting access to housing and utilities in BJP-ruled states (The Times of India).
Indian Rupee to Open Lower Amid Global Trade Tensions
Asia markets apprehensive following U.S. tariff threat. The Indian rupee is likely to open at ₹85.9–85.94 against the dollar. But it's trading firm above key support on foreign investor inflows (Reuters).
Free Fire MAX India Cup: 48 Teams Qualify
The Free Fire MAX India Cup 2025 qualifiers ended on July 13. Forty-eight teams have made it to the ₹1 crore prize pool, making way for further intense competition in the next round (Wikipedia).
India Women's Cricket Team Wins Series in England
In a historic event, India's women's cricket team won its first-ever T20I series on English soil, going 3–1 up — a repeat of a 1999 ODI victory (The Times of India).
Monsoon Mayhem Wreaks Havoc Across Northern India
Heavy monsoon rains persist until July 13, flooding Delhi NCR, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Temperatures are lower but life is still disrupted. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh grapples with more severe weather consequences (The Economic Times).
Social Media Censorship Row: X Blocks/Reinstates Reuters
X (formerly Twitter) stated that the Indian government ordered the blocking of Reuters accounts under Section 69A of the IT Act. Public outcry had them restored the next day. X criticized the move as "ongoing press censorship" (Reuters).
✈️ India Launches Drone Strikes in Myanmar
On July 13, Indian soldiers reportedly attacked rebel camps in Myanmar's Pangsau Pass using drones, killing at least 19 militants who were linked to ULFA and NSCN (Wikipedia).
Mango Mayhem: Looting at Lucknow Festival
A video that went viral shows chaotic scenes at the Lucknow Mango Festival, where attendees frantically filled bags with mangoes — overshadowing the cultural festival (The Times of India).
Economic & Trade Update
- Exports continue strong growth: June goods exports at $35.2 billion, 2.56% YoY increase. Services exports and new trade deals set India on a path to exceed $800 billion in FY26, with an opportunity to reach $1 trillion (indianexpress.com).
- Record categories of export: Agriculture, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and engineering goods represented more than 50% of exports in FY24–25. Electronics surged 32%, with rice exports hitting all-time highs (reddit.com).
Cultural & Lifestyle Highlight
- Bollywood news brief: Vijay Deverakonda stars in Kingdom, a spy-action thriller out July 31. Generating strong pre-release buzz (Wikipedia).
Conclusion
From personal milestones to economic resilience, geopolitical realignments, and lively cultural scenes, India's July 2025 landscape is action-packed. Whether you're tracking politics, finance, sports, or entertainment, the stories keep evolving.
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