News of The Day : 13th July 2026

News of The Day – 13th July 2026 The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc
News Headline (with Syllabus Relevance)	Source	What to Know?
Vice President Radhakrishnan unveils statue of social reformer Mannathu Padmanabhan (GS-1: History)	DD News	Mannathu Padmanabhan founded the Nair Service Society (NSS) in 1914. Participated in the Vaikom Satyagraha. Worked for education and social reform in Kerala. Awarded the Padma Bhushan (1966).
Typhoon Bavi (GS-1: Geography)	AIR	Typhoon Bavi is a tropical cyclone in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. Typhoons form over warm tropical oceans. Associated with heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surges. Northwest Pacific records the highest number of tropical cyclones globally.
Inside SC’s proposed regulations for AI use in courts: What’s allowed, what’s absolutely barred (GS-2: Polity & Governance)	Indian Express	AI may assist in legal research, translation and transcription. AI cannot replace judicial reasoning or decision-making. Emphasises human oversight, transparency and privacy protection. Seeks responsible use of AI in the judiciary. Current usage of AI in Judiciary.
China’s temporary export ban on helium – Explained (GS-3: Economy)	The Hindu	Helium is a strategic noble gas with limited natural reserves. Used in MRI scanners, semiconductors, cryogenics and space missions. China’s restrictions highlight supply-chain vulnerabilities About Helium Global and Indian Production status.
GCC is an office success story. Now, focus on factory (GS-3: Economy)	Indian Express	India hosts over 1,800 Global Capability Centres (GCCs). GCCs contribute to high-value services, innovation and employment. Policy focus is expanding towards advanced manufacturing. Supports Make in India and global value chain integration.
Insular incentive: On ethanol-blended fuel and the Indian consumer (GS-3: Economy)	The Hindu	Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme reduces crude oil imports and emissions. India targets 20% ethanol blending (E20). Challenges include sugarcane dependence and water use. Greater adoption of 2G ethanol can improve sustainability.
Great Indian Bustard numbers stable, survives in only 16% of Thar habitat, says report (GS-3: Environment)	Indian Express	About Great Indian Bustard Critically Endangered species (IUCN). Listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Major threats include habitat loss and power-line collisions.
India bags five gold medals at International Physics Olympiad 2026 (GS-3: Science & Technology)	AIR	India won five gold medals at IPhO 2026. About Physics Olympiad Students are trained through HBCSE Olympiad programmes. Strengthens India’s scientific human resource base.
Indian lab designs quantum algorithm to beat classical computers (GS-3: Science & Technology)	The Hindu	Indian researchers developed a quantum algorithm showing computational advantage over classical computing. Supports the objectives of the National Quantum Mission. Quantum computing uses superposition and entanglement for faster problem-solving. Applications include cryptography, AI, drug discovery and optimization.
ISRO successfully carries out tests of Gaganyaan crew module systems (GS-3: Science & Technology)	The Hindu	ISRO tested the Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS). Validated the Crew Service Umbilical (CSU-2) separation mechanism. Successfully tested Apex Cover separation before parachute deployment. Enhances safety of the Gaganyaan mission.
U.S. regulator green-lights mission to launch giant mirror to orbit (GS-3: Science & Technology)	The Hindu	U.S. approved launch of a giant orbital reflector demonstration mission. Aims to study orbital illumination technologies. Raises concerns over space debris and astronomical observations. Highlights emerging issues in space governance.