Top 10 News in India – July 9, 2025
1. Bharat Bandh Brings India to a Halt
Over 250 million workers participated in a nationwide strike protesting economic reforms and privatization. Railways, banks, and coal sectors faced severe disruption.
2. IAF Jaguar Jet Crashes in Rajasthan
An Indian Air Force Jaguar crashed in Churu district, killing both pilots. This is the third such incident involving Jaguars in 2025.
3. Gujarat Bridge Collapse Kills 10
A construction bridge collapsed in Vadodara, sending vehicles plummeting and killing 10. Investigations are underway into structural faults.
4. X Accuses Indian Government of Censorship
X (formerly Twitter) revealed that 2,355 accounts, including Reuters, were ordered blocked. Public backlash led to reversal of the ban.
5. Adani Buys Ambani’s Butibori Power Plant
Adani Power acquired the 600MW Butibori plant from Reliance Group for ₹4,000 crore, expanding its presence in Vidarbha.
6. Noida Cyber Fraud Racket Busted
CBI arrested the leader of a tech-support scam targeting UK and Australian citizens, impersonating Microsoft agents.
7. RBI Launches ₹1 Trillion Reverse-Repo Auction
To manage liquidity, the Reserve Bank initiated a two-day reverse-repo auction, a response to recent rate changes.
8. Gujarat Banks Hit by Massive Strike
About 20,000 bank workers joined the Bharat Bandh in Gujarat, affecting ₹15,000 crore worth of transactions across the state.
9. J&K CM to Meet Mamata Banerjee Over Security
Omar Abdullah will meet West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on July 10 to discuss post-Pahalgam attack strategies and opposition unity.
10. India Stands Firm on Trade Deal Deadlines
Trade Minister Piyush Goyal reiterated India won’t be pressured into rushed deals by external deadlines, stressing domestic interest over US timelines.
