25 July 2026: 47 officers of NTA dismissed, 17 metro stations closed in Delhi. Major air attack by Bahrain-Kuwait on Iran in the Middle East. 25 deaths in Sikkim Tunnel accident and India’s first medal in Commonwealth.
Good Morning India: Welcome to the 10 big news stories of Saturday morning, July 25, 2026. There is a lot of turmoil in the country and the world. In India, the capital has come to a standstill amid the removal of 47 NTA officials and massive protests in Delhi, while globally war and trade tensions are at their peak. The good news of medal in para-powerlifting has come for India from the sports world. But amidst all this, do you know why the Gulf countries Bahrain and Kuwait suddenly entered Iran and carried out direct air strikes?
1. Major earthquake in examination system: 47 NTA officers dismissed!
Amid the NEET-JEE paper leak controversy, the Central Government has removed 47 officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA). Also, a strict law with 10 years jail and ₹10 crore fine has been approved. However, there is no possibility of resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
2. Delhi stalled: 17 metro stations suddenly closed!
Security has been beefed up in the national capital due to the fierce agitation by ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP) demanding education reforms. 17 major metro stations including Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat are closed since morning. To prevent crowding on weekends, there is an order to close liquor shops at 8 pm only.
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3. CJI Surya Kant’s big revelation: “Media has misunderstood”
Chief Justice Surya Kant has clarified the uproar over the Supreme Court’s “don’t waste our time” comment. Criticizing the ‘irresponsible’ reporting, he said there was no formal petition, only verbal mention, of police violence in the student protests.
4. Mourning in Sikkim: Rescue work ends in tunnel accident
The four-day-long rescue operation in Sikkim has ended after bodies of all 25 laborers were recovered from the debris. After this tragic accident, investigation teams and engineers are now analyzing what technical and structural flaw caused this deadly tunnel collapse.
5. Ram temple donation scam: Main accused exposed!
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has got a big success in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation fraud case. SIT has declared Avinash Shukla as the main accused of this mega scam. Police and financial agencies are now tracing other technical associates and illicit funds linked to this racket.
6. Sound of a great war in the Middle East: Direct air attack on Iran!
Amid regional tension, fighter planes from Bahrain and Kuwait have entered Iran’s border and carried out direct air strikes on its missile and drone storage facilities. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) provided intelligence and air security support to this secret mission, which has changed the equations of the Gulf countries.
7. Trump’s economic whip: Heavy tariffs on 60 countries including India!
After receiving a setback from the US Supreme Court, President Donald Trump has imposed huge double-digit tariffs on 60 trading partners of the world including India. According to the White House, the move is meant to prevent imports linked to forced labor practices, which have roiled the global market.
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8. Bloody devastation near Kiev: missile attack on exhibition
Another deadly attack has taken place in the Russia-Ukraine war. Russia fired long-range missiles at an exhibition of Ukrainian weapons and military drones near Kiev. In this terrible blast, 10 people died on the spot, while more than 100 civilians were seriously injured.
9. Nature’s havoc in Europe: 1.66 lakh people homeless!
Due to the terrible and uncertain weather, the forest fires in France and Spain have gone out of control. In view of this extreme threat to the environment, the administration has ordered more than 1,66,000 residents to immediately move to safe places. Hundreds of firefighters are busy extinguishing the fire.
10. Tricolor hoisted in Glasgow: Jhandu Kumar created history!
Para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar from Nalanda, Bihar has opened India’s account in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Overcoming polio and financial difficulties, he won a bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight event by lifting 190 kg. His final attempt just missed the Games record.