The Savera Times Afternoon Bulletin: Top News Headlines and Latest Updates

July 26, 2026

The Savera Times Afternoon Bulletin brings you the latest updates from India and around the world, covering politics, weather, crime, sports, entertainment and major breaking news stories:

1. Pralhad Joshi assumes charge as Union Education Minister following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

New Delhi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday assumed charge as the Union Education Minister, taking over the additional responsibility following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid nationwide protests over alleged examination paper leaks.

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2. Punjab Police busts ISI-sponsored BKI terror module in Jalandhar, 1.3 kg IED recovered; one accused arrested

Chandigarh: Punjab Police has achieved a major success by busting an ISI-sponsored terror module linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in Jalandhar. The operation was carried out in a joint operation by Counter Intelligence Jalandhar and Jalandhar Rural Police, resulting in the arrest of a key accused.

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3. India Issues Security Advisory for Nationals Working on Ships in Black Sea Amid Rising Missile, Drone Attacks

New Delhi: India has issued a security advisory for its nationals working on commercial vessels operating in or passing through the Black Sea region, asking them to carefully assess risks amid growing security threats, including missile and drone attacks.

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4. Pakistan rains turn deadly: Seven killed, 20 injured as Punjab bears the brun

Islamabad: At least seven people, including two children, were killed and 20 others injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan’s Punjab province during the past 24 hours, local media reported on Sunday. Houses were damaged and livestock were killed due to heavy rains, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) statement.

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5. Day after Pradhan’s resignation: Shiv Sena(UBT), MNS hold ‘victory march’ in Mumbai

Mumbai: Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray held a ‘victory march’ at Vasant Desai Chowk near Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Sunday, a day after the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister following weeks of nationwide students’ agitation over exam irregularities.

Several NCP(SP) leaders also took part in the procession.

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6. ‘We Came for Gold, But Got Something Equally Valuable’: Rani Rampal on Hockey5s Asian Silver

New Delhi: India sub-junior women’s hockey team coach Rani Rampal reflected on the team’s runners-up finish at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship and said that although the players aimed for gold, the final provided them with valuable experience under pressure.

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7. Raveena Tandon Says Student Protests Were ‘Hijacked by Hooligans and Political Parties’

Mumbai: Actress Raveena Tandon has said that some peaceful student movements were allegedly hijacked by “hooligans, political parties and people looking for opportunities to gain limelight.” She praised peaceful protests in Mizoram and said they set an example for others.

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