Top 5 news of the day: PM Modi conferred highest civilian award by Cyprus; Iran launches new missile strikes on Israel; and more | India News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Cyprus’ highest civilian award, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, during his visit to the country. In the Middle East, tensions continue to rise as Iran fired missiles over Jerusalem.Meanwhile, the government has issued a notification to conduct Census 2027, which will be the first population count since 2011.Here are the top 5 news stories of the day:Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives highest civilian honour in CyprusPrime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Cyprus’ highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III—the first time an Indian PM has received this recognition. PM Modi dedicated the award to 1.4 billion Indians, saying it reflects shared values and the strong bond between India and Cyprus. Read full story Iran launches new missile strikes on IsraelIran fired fresh missiles at Israel, with several seen flying over Jerusalem’s skies. Videos show the night sky lit up as explosions were heard. The Israeli military confirmed the attack but has not yet reported casualties. This marks a serious rise in tensions between the two countries amid ongoing conflict in the region. Read full storyIndia sets census 2027 in motion after 16 yearsThe government officially launched the Census 2027 by issuing a gazette notification—the first national headcount since 2011. This exercise will gather updated demographic, social, and economic data, closing a 16-year gap. The new population figures will help guide future planning, policy-making and development programs across the country. Read full story SBI cuts loan rates by up to 0.50% after RBI’s repo rate cutFollowing the RBI’s 50 bps repo rate reduction, the State Bank of India (SBI) has lowered its lending rates by up to 0.50%. SBI’s repo linked lending rate (RLLR) now stands at 7.75 per cent, while its external benchmark based lending rate (EBLR) dropped to 8.15 per cent from 8.65 per cent. Read full storyHeavy rain lashes Mumbai, Wadala and Colaba see record showersHeavy rain hit Mumbai in the past 24 hours, with Colaba recording 100 mm and Santacruz 86 mm, marking the city’s highest rainfall in a day. Areas like Wadala and Colaba suffered waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The downpour also affected flight operations and stranded commuters, highlighting Mumbai’s ongoing struggle with monsoon-related flooding. Read full story
