India

Hyderabad-born diabetes specialist Prof. Wasim Hanif has been conferred the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026.

D.K. Shivakumar expressed readiness to hold talks with C. Joseph Vijay on the Mekedatu project, urging both states to set aside politics and focus on water security, drinking water needs, power generation and regional development

The rupee recovered from early losses to close 14 paise stronger at 94.36 against the US dollar, supported by easing geopolitical tensions after a US-Iran peace agreement, lower crude oil prices, positive domestic equities and continued foreign investor inflows

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top executives of Saint-Gobain, Alstom and Mistral AI in Paris, discussing investment opportunities, expansion plans, sustainable construction, railway modernisation and AI collaboration, with companies expressing interest in deepening their presence in India

Andhra Pradesh SIPB approved ₹30,515 crore investments from 50 companies, expected to create 29,677 jobs. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasized industrial growth, green energy, advanced tech, and job-linked development across sectors

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has dismissed social media rumors of a security breach on its exam portal, clarifying the site was a training platform. ICAI assured students all candidate data and records remain completely secure

India and the UK’s social security pact under the upcoming trade deal will exempt temporarily posted professionals from dual contributions for up to five years, benefiting Indian IT firms and enhancing competitiveness, while boosting bilateral trade and easing mobility for skilled workers

CtrlS Datacenters has secured up to ₹7,000 crore investment from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board at a ₹44,914 crore valuation to expand AI-ready hyperscale data centres across India through stake acquisition and joint ventures

The Central government has allocated ₹18,907 crore to construct 26,474 kilometres of rural roads under PMGSY in FY 2026-27. The Rural Development Ministry has directed states to fast-track pending projects, focusing on tribal and LWE-affected regions

ICAR Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research developed a biopolymer-based smart seed coating technology that enhances germination, crop establishment and yields. Field trials in Telangana showed up to 30% yield gains in groundnut and soybean under farmer conditions

Waterways Leisure Tourism has set a ₹769–₹808 IPO price band to raise ₹585 crore via fresh issue. Funds will support lease payments for cruise operations, as the company reports strong revenue growth and a turnaround to profitability

The internal rift within the TMC worsened after former treasurer Aroop Biswas wrote to HDFC Bank requesting a freeze on primary party accounts containing ₹675 crore, citing leadership chaos following the party's crushing 2026 assembly election defeat

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh dubbed the NDA the “National Defectors Alliance,” accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating defections after a Lok Sabha setback. He claimed opposition unity will resist attempts to secure a two-thirds majority in Parliament

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed preparations for the June 21 NEET-UG re-examination following the May 3 paper leak cancellation. The NTA confirmed multi-layered security protocols are in place and urged anxious candidates to ignore social media rumours and stay focused

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed preparations for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled on June 21, directing strict vigilance and coordination. Officials from National Testing Agency, states, and institutions discussed security, logistics, and fair conduct following the earlier paper leak cancellation

Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat has flagged off 45 high-altitude mountain rescue teams for the Amarnath Yatra. Stationed at 21 critical locations, the multi-agency force will manage emergency medical relief and disaster response

Pune Police have arrested self-styled godman Radhamohan Mishra and seven aides for running an institutional abuse racket at a Kharadi ashram. The accused face charges of sexual assault, physical torture, fraud, and practicing black magic

The National Testing Agency has confirmed that the NEET-UG re-examination will take place this Sunday, June 21, as scheduled. Urging candidates to ignore social media rumors, the NTA stated that robust safeguards are in place

Centre defended temporary suspension of Telegram services ahead of NEET (UG) re-examination before the Delhi High Court, citing repeated misuse for paper leaks, cyber fraud and public order risks, and emergency IT Act blocking powers were unavoidable after alternatives failed

The Maharashtra government has granted Y-Plus security to six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs who skipped a key parliamentary meeting in Delhi. The move follows violent retributive threats from grassroots Thackeray loyalists across several state constituencies

The Supreme Court refused interim relief against CBSE’s three-language policy for Class 9 from 2026-27, tagging the plea with similar cases. The policy mandates two Indian languages under NEP 2020, while the court will hear the matter in July

The Supreme Court stressed the need to protect forests, noting states like Jharkhand must preserve natural ecosystems. While hearing a pollution board plea on mining norms, the court refused to interfere with the High Court order and allowed the petition to be withdrawn

The Supreme Court agreed to hear SEBI’s plea challenging a Securities Appellate Tribunal ruling that granted relief to four SICCL managers and a company secretary in the Sahara OFCD case, linked to Rs 14,106 crore investor funds

Alleging violation of her moral rights under the Copyright Act, 1957, actress Preity Zinta filed a plea against Meta and Google for creating, uploading and disseminating AI content on her.