Delhi HC directs Centre to restore Cockroach Janta Party's X account

• A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile, occurring as Iran observes mourning for Khamenei. • In Paris, an appeals court is currently ruling on the eligibility of far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run in the next presidential election.

• The Delhi High Court ordered the restoration of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) X account on Tuesday, revoking a blocking order issued by the Central government. • The ruling follows a directive from the court for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) review committee to examine the case, allowing CJP founder Dipke to appear virtually.

• On July 7, 2026, Venezuela's interim President held a ceremony to honor "heroes on four legs," specifically search-and-rescue dogs. • The animals were recognized for their critical role in locating and saving victims following a devastating earthquake.

• Botanicure presented clinical findings regarding a botanical drug designed to treat early-stage dementia. • The presentation took place during the BIO International Convention, showcasing the company's latest research and development progress.

• South Korean prosecutors have indicted the country's four major oil refiners, including HD Hyundai Oilbank, on charges of fuel price collusion. • The prosecution estimates that the anti-competitive behavior caused significant economic harm totaling approximately US$17 billion.

• The Singapore Parliament is scheduled to hear a ministerial statement regarding the conduct of Workers' Party MPs Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap. • In a separate session, Members of Parliament will discuss the current government policy concerning the public screening of Chinese dialect films.

• South Korea began enforcing a new law on Tuesday that allows for steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers who spread false information. • The legislation targets "fake news" by imposing significant financial penalties on those found to be disseminating misinformation.

• The NCERT released a revised Part 2 of its Class 8 Social Science textbook on Tuesday, significantly altering the chapter on the judiciary. • Following an intervention by the Supreme Court, the council removed critical framing regarding "corruption" and recast the material as a conventional civics lesson.

• Leader of the House Indranee Rajah announced that no further legal or disciplinary action will be taken against Workers' Party (WP) members Sylvia Lim and Faisal Manap. • The decision is based on the fact that the applicable time limits for taking such actions have already lapsed.

• Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed their commitment on July 7, 2026, to keep the Malacca and Singapore Straits open for international shipping under UNCLOS. • Singapore's Minister for National Development, Chee Hong Tat, emphasized the ongoing expansion of collaboration between Singapore and China to develop global solutions.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the legacy of Biju Patnaik for his pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic ties between India and Indonesia. • In 1947, during the Indonesian National Revolution against Dutch colonial rule, Patnaik performed a daring mission to safely transport Prime Minister Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta to India.