Morning Digest: NPCIL denies ‘sensitive data breach’ at Kudankulam nuclear plant project; Argentina rallies to beat England and enter World Cup final, and more

NPCIL denies ‘sensitive data breach’ at Kudankulam nuclear plant project

Following news of highly sensitive files of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) being accessed by a ransomware group from a contractor’s server, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) denied concerns of a “sensitive data breach” and clarified that the information claimed to be available in the public domain pertains only to “conventional balance of plant common service facilities”.

England vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup: Reigning champion rallies to beat tough English side, enters final again

Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 ​win over England in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) to send Lionel Messi’s reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain.

NDA steps up push for numbers ahead of delimitation Bill, Opposition closes ranks

With the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning on July 20, the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance are firming up strategies with regard to the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill proposing to raise the number of Lok Sabha seats to 850 and initiate the delimitation process.

Sonam Wangchuk’s decision to join CJP protest organic, says wife Gitanjali Angmo

Climate-activist Sonam Wangchuk’s decision to join the protest started by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) was “organic”, his wife Gitanjali J. Angmo said. Ms. Angmo told The Hindu that since CJP is a youth-led movement, Mr. Wangchuk wanted to ensure that the cause is not sabotaged by “nefarious” elements and the movement does not go astray.

Madras High Court nullifies registration of land belonging to Palani math

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) allowed an appeal filed by Arulmigu Dhandapani Swamigal Madam (math) in Palani, and declared as “null and void” a controversial sale deed executed in favour of certain individuals with regard to 1.35 acres of land in Palani in Dindigul district.

EC extends SIR deadline in Delhi; final electoral roll to be out on October 19

Two weeks into the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Delhi, the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday extended the deadline for the ongoing door-to-door visits to August 8 as digitisation of the enumeration forms is yet to pick up pace. As per the revised schedule for the exercise shared by the EC, the deadline for the month-long house-to-house verification that began on June 30 has been extended by 10 days. The exercise that was scheduled till July 29 will now continue till August 8.

West Bengal govt. forms judicial panel to probe corruption charges during Trinamool rule

The West Bengal government on Wednesday notified the formation of a judicial commission to investigate allegations of institutional corruption and financial irregularities in various government departments during the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) from 2011.

Supreme Court asks if panel monitoring the safety of people from the Northeast meets just for ‘talk and tea’

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) questioned if any concrete work is being done by the court-mandated monitoring committee set up to address problems faced by people from the northeastern States living across the country, including racial discrimination and targeted violence.

Cabinet approves ₹1.27 lakh crore for Semicon Mission 2.0, for mobile manufacturing, new highways

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cleared several projects, including ₹1.27 lakh crore for the second edition of India Semiconductor Mission and ₹62,500 crore for the mobile phone manufacturing scheme (MPMS) as part of efforts to localise manufacturing amid raging West Asian crisis.

ENG vs IND second ODI | Men in Blue aim to build on the positives

Banking on a new set of actors to switch up performances when ratings dip is common practice in the showbiz industry. For Indian cricket, a new set of entertainers arrived in time and helped deliver a moderate box-office hit in the form of a six-wicket victory in the first ODI versus England in Birmingham on Tuesday (July 14, 2026). In the second match of the series at Sophia Gardens on Thursday (July 16, 2026), there will be another opportunity to build on the positives.

Published – July 16, 2026 06:35 am IST