THE SAVERA NEWS CAPSULE: EVENING ROUNDUP

July 1, 2026

Catch the key highlights of the day with The Savera News Capsule, featuring top national, international, political and breaking updates in a quick evening roundup:

Bengal: Mahua Moitra faces protest in Nadia; eggs, cow dung thrown at her

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday faced protests from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Nadia district’s Kaliganj area, with eggs, cow dung and stones thrown at her.

RBI appoints Ravi Shankar as Executive Director effective July 1

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Ravi Shankar as its new Executive Director (ED), with the appointment taking effect from July 1, the central bank announced on Wednesday.

“The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Ravi Shankar as Executive Director (ED) with effect from July 1, 2026,” it said.

Sonam Wangchuk Loses 2 Kg During Hunger Strike, Vows to Continue Protest Over NEET-UG Paper Leak Issue

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has shared an update on his health three days after beginning an indefinite hunger strike in support of the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). According to Wangchuk, he has lost around two kilograms in weight, while medical examinations have indicated a drop in both his blood sugar and blood pressure levels.

117 Indians & Pakistanis Urge Modi & Shehbaz Sharif to Restore Peace, Talks & Normal Relations

More than 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan have issued a joint appeal, a year after ‘Operation Sindoor’. They have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart, Shehbaz Sharif, to take steps towards restoring peace. The appeal calls for the resumption of dialogue and the normalization of bilateral relations between the two nations.

NHAI rolls out first Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System for barrier-free commuting on Delhi-Jaipur section

New Delhi: In a bid to make commuting on the busy Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48 and barrier-free, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has successfully launched Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) based tolling system at the Manoharpura Toll Plaza in Rajasthan, it was announced on Wednesday.