India s EVMs Hacked at Home, Trusted Abroad — Why Is Indonesia Betting Its 200-Million-Voter Democracy on Delhi s Machines?

• An SIT probe into donation theft at the Ram Temple revealed systemic failures, including CCTV blind spots, relaxed frisking protocols, and a flawed cash-counting system. • Journalists Bhupendra Pandey, Manish Sahu, and Deeptiman Tiwary analyze the report and the unique operational structure of the Trust managing the temple.

• Hungary's flagship public news channel, M1, suspended its news programming on Tuesday after new leadership was appointed by the Tisza Party’s parliamentary supermajority. • The new management issued a formal apology for "years of political distortion" and lying, signaling a break from the previous media landscape.

• A severe heatwave in June resulted in approximately 200 deaths across Switzerland, highlighting the country's vulnerability to rising temperatures. • SWISS airline has announced the introduction of a new fee specifically targeting passengers on long-haul flights.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta to strengthen defense and strategic ties between the two nations. • India plans to supply Indonesia with BrahMos missiles, following a similar deal signed with Vietnam last month.

• South Korea's ruling Democratic party has announced it will consider a recount of 2.47 million ballots from the June 3 local elections in Seoul. • In separate developments, Naver, Naver Cloud, and Korea Aerospace Industries are partnering to develop sovereign defense AI for drones and combat systems.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jakarta, where he described the evolving bilateral relationship between India and Indonesia as a "new golden chapter." • During the visit, President Prabowo Subianto conferred the "Bintang Adipurna," Indonesia's highest civilian honor, upon PM Modi, who accepted the award on behalf of all Indians.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 7, 2026, to begin a three-nation diplomatic visit. • Addressing the Indian diaspora, Modi emphasized India's progress through the mantra of "reform, perform and transform" and expressed support for the "Indonesia Emas" (Golden Indonesia) vision.

• Cambodia became the worst-performing tourism destination in Southeast Asia during the first five months of the year, with international arrivals plummeting by 47.8%. • In contrast, Vietnam saw the strongest growth in the region with 10.6 million visitors (up 14.9%), while Indonesia and Malaysia also recorded increases of 7.7% and 1% respectively.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed lawmakers at the Indonesian Parliament Complex to advocate for inclusive development and accessible technology. • During his speech, Modi called for urgent reforms to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to ensure more representative global governance.

• Botanicure presented clinical findings for a botanical drug targeting early dementia during the BIO International Convention. • The presentation focused on the development and efficacy of botanical-based treatments to address cognitive decline in early-stage dementia patients.

• Indonesia has conferred its highest civilian honor, the ‘Bintang Adipurna’ (Medal of Honour), upon Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • This prestigious award recognizes the Prime Minister's contributions and serves as a symbol of the strong diplomatic ties between the two nations.