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The Indian rupee is expected to strengthen further, reducing the likelihood of significant foreign portfolio investor outflows. Improved earnings growth, stable currency performance and anticipated dollar inflows are supporting market sentiment, while concerns remain over weak monsoon conditions and global investment trends

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth ₹1,023.85 crore in an alleged illegal iron ore mining case linked to the Salgaocar Group in Goa. Properties in India and Singapore were seized as part of a money laundering investigation under PMLA

Experts say yoga, breathing exercises and mindfulness can significantly aid management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, now renamed PMOS. These practices help reduce stress, improve hormonal balance, enhance insulin sensitivity and complement medical treatment for better long-term physical and emotional health

Abhijeet Dipke and supporters continued an overnight protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. Protesters sought accountability, compensation for affected families, and broader education reforms

Jairam Ramesh recalled that a newspaper report seen by Indira Gandhi during a 1976 flight to Udaipur sparked conservation efforts for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard, leading to protection initiatives and the creation of key wildlife habitats

India’s maritime and energy security received a boost as three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz carrying over 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo. The vessels are headed to Indian ports amid improving regional shipping conditions

Indian automakers Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are exploring electric vehicle export opportunities in the UK under the India-UK FTA. The pact allows duty-free EV exports within quotas from the sixth year, boosting India's global automotive ambitions

Hours before NEET-UG 2026 re-exam for nearly 22 lakh candidates amid paper leak allegations, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged students to appear confidently. He also announced CBSE Class 12 re-evaluation results for over 15 lakh students will be released soon

A case has been registered against Kerala vlogger Muhammad Nihad, popularly known as Thoppi, for allegedly posting obscene videos featuring friends on social media. Cyber Police initiated action after a complaint and preliminary inquiry, citing offensive content viewed largely by teenagers

Agreements that postpone difficult questions can create opportunities for peace, but they can also defer crises rather than solve them

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters staged a late-night protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak. Dipke, joined by activist Sonam Wangchuk, vowed to persist until Pradhan steps down, with Wangchuk announcing a hunger strike from June 27 if demands are unmet.

Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) Chief and former Bihar Minister Tej Pratap Yadav has alleged a conspiracy to assassinate him and his father, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav. He lodged a police complaint against his former aide Akash Yadav, Anushka Yadav, and others, accusing them of plotting against his family.

While prices have risen across India, southern States, particularly Telangana, have consistently recorded inflation rates above the national average in recent months. What is fueling this gap?

The NEET-UG 2026 re-exam will be held on June 21 across India and abroad after the May 3 test was cancelled due to irregularities. The NTA has deployed extensive security measures including CCTV surveillance, AI monitoring, biometric verification, GPS-enabled transport, and over 2.5 lakh personnel to ensure a fair and transparent process for 22 lakh aspirants.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Tarakeswar, declared that West Bengal has “broken free of its shackles” under the BJP government. He projected the BJP’s victory as a new chapter for Bengal, promising rapid development, welfare delivery, and an end to decades of misgovernance.

At least five devotees were killed and 18 injured when the roof of an under-construction Hanuman temple’s outer hall collapsed in Yashwadi village, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, on Saturday afternoon.

Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers — Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor, and Sanmar Herald — carrying over 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo with 94 crew members successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

Over 210 Indian Missions abroad will mark the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 at nearly 2,500 global venues, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national event from Kolkata’s Red Road. This year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, highlights yoga’s role in preventive healthcare and dignified ageing.

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II on June 23 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. Among the 65 awardees are former Union Minister Shibu Soren (posthumous), tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, and singer Alka Yagnik.

Mumbai commuters faced a second day of disruption as the strike by BEST employees continued, leaving buses off the roads. To ease travel for NEET retest candidates, BEST arranged 60 additional buses and sought support from MSRTC.

The 8th Central Pay Commission has concluded its memorandum submission phase. The panel will now review crucial employee demands, including a 3.15 fitment factor, minimum pay hikes, and the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme for 1.24 crore beneficiaries

The Indian Union Muslim League has withdrawn from the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu following the 2026 Assembly elections. The party announced the decision at its general council meeting and said future political alliances would be decided ahead of upcoming electoral contests

The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance have called for a Ladakh-wide shutdown on June 23, alleging that key decisions taken during talks with the Centre were omitted from official meeting minutes, deepening mistrust over the region’s constitutional and political future

The BJP claimed Rahul Gandhi is losing internal and ally support, citing Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s purported praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and diplomacy. Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla labelled Gandhi a "reel leader" lacking public mandate