Ram temple embezzlement row: Probe reveals theft peaked during Maha Kumbh, many ‘donation chori’ warnings landed on deaf ears

• The U.S. Supreme Court's deep ideological divide has become increasingly apparent through a series of recent rulings led by its conservative majority. • These decisions have significantly impacted critical national issues, including voting rights, the participation of transgender athletes, and the legal interpretation of securities statutes.

• Party General Secretary and State President To Lam urged the Government and local authorities on July 4 to immediately remove obstacles hindering policy implementation. • To Lam characterized the current lack of effective execution as the "bottleneck of all bottlenecks" preventing national progress.

• Singapore has launched its first water treatment plant, marking a significant milestone in the nation's water infrastructure and sustainability efforts. • Batam Fast Ferry is scheduled to become the first operator to commence services at a new terminal starting July 7, 2026.

• Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is scheduled for a two-day official tour of the Bidar and Kalaburagi districts on July 6 and 7. • The visit aims to review ongoing development projects, chair administrative review meetings, and engage directly with local Congress party workers.

• Security was tightened around the residence of TMC leader and former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Saturday following the deployment of central forces. • The increased security measures occurred ahead of Banerjee's scheduled visit to Baruipur to address the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl.

• The Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) announced on July 5, 2026, that its core committee has unanimously selected Prashant Kishor as the candidate for the upcoming Bankipore Assembly constituency byelection. • State president Manoj Bharti confirmed the decision during a press conference in Patna, filling a vacancy created after Nitin Nabin was elected to the Rajya Sabha.

• Han Byung-do, acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced on the 5th that a special counsel bill regarding the National Election Commission will be introduced this week. • The proposed legislation aims to investigate the specific causes and circumstances surrounding a shortage of ballot papers during the June 3 local elections.

• NDA leaders, led by HDK and Joshi, are visiting the Chief Electoral Officer on Monday to lodge a formal complaint regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. • The delegation is taking action following alleged procedural violations discovered during the electoral roll revision process across various parts of the state.

• A fire broke out at a factory in the Chandan Hola area of Delhi, located near a Punjab National Bank branch, on July 5, 2026. • A new study released today highlights a concerning trend where large cities are widening the gender pay gap, even though they provide more employment opportunities for women.

• Two leading U.S. historians called on citizens to take personal responsibility for safeguarding democracy during the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. • The historians emphasized that the United States has historically overcome its deepest internal divisions through resilient leadership and active civic engagement.

• President Donald Trump delivered a speech commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting American military victories and the settling of the West. • The address blended historical tributes with current campaign priorities, including his advocacy for new election legislation and his ongoing criticism of communism.