THE SAVERA NEWS CAPSULE: EVENING ROUNDUP

July 4, 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:

‘Do not be afraid’: PM Modi Hands Appointment Letters to New Recruits, Encourages Nervous Constable at Rajasthan Event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over appointment letters to five newly recruited government employees during the inauguration of the Pachpadra Refinery in Rajasthan’s Balotra district.

Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) announces political entry into Punjab ahead of Assembly Elections

The Janata Dal (United), led by Bihar’s former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Saturday announced its political expansion into Punjab and unveiled its roadmap for the forthcoming Assembly elections.

Australia: Online threat against PM Modi triggers probe ahead of Melbourne visit

Just days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia, an online threat targeting the Indian leader has prompted an investigation by the Australian authorities. The probe was launched following a disturbing comment posted on social media in response to an event promoting PM Modi’s Melbourne visit beginning July 8.

2020 Riots Conspiracy Case: Delhi court rejects bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

A Delhi court on Saturday dismissed the regular bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sameer Bajpai of the Karkardooma Court rejected the bail applications after hearing arguments from both sides.

Fresh blow to Mamata as Trinamool’s Bengal chief Chandrima Bhattacharya quits

The crisis in the Trinamool Congress escalated as its newly elected West Bengal president, Chandrima Bhattacharya, resigned from the post on Saturday, citing a loss of trust after being questioned by party chairperson and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the takeover of the party headquarters by the rebel group.