India

India and the US will intensify negotiations on a proposed interim trade agreement during a USTR visit to New Delhi on June 23–24. Talks aim to finalise the first tranche of the deal and advance broader bilateral trade agreement discussions

The Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to an RTI activist accused of obstructing road construction work in Punjab. The bench questioned his authority to monitor public works, observing that RTI activism has become a “business” and dismissed the plea

India's urban unemployment rate for people aged 15 and above fell to 6.4 per cent in May 2026 from 6.9 per cent a year earlier. Female unemployment declined to a one-year low of 8.2 per cent, according to NSO data.

Indian LNG carrier Disha completed a safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first Indian-flagged LNG vessel to exit the conflict zone in over three months. The ship, carrying 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG, is headed to Dahej

The Supreme Court is set to hear a PIL seeking to restrict Aadhaar use strictly to identity verification. The plea alleges its misuse as proof of citizenship, domicile and birth details, and calls for stricter electoral verification reforms

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Punjab government on a plea alleging failure to implement the RTE Act, including 25% quota for disadvantaged children in private schools. The petitioner claimed widespread non-compliance over the past 15 years

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will introduce additional measures to attract foreign capital, noting bond market reforms are only the beginning. She highlighted RBI steps, global uncertainties, and India’s need to strengthen foreign exchange reserves amid rising external risks

India and Slovakia upgraded relations to a comprehensive partnership after talks between PM Narendra Modi and Robert Fico in Bratislava. Both sides pledged stronger trade and defence cooperation and committed to advancing the India–EU free trade agreement for early implementation

The Centre-backed Operation Clean has been expanded to a 50-km radius along the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan, covering 102 villages. Authorities are surveying illegal structures, financial transactions, and suspected networks linked to smuggling, infiltration, and terror-related activities

Mumbai Crime Branch suspects alleged drug trafficker Salim Dola is misleading investigators during questioning. Agencies are probing his purported international narcotics network, overseas assets worth nearly Rs 100 crore, alleged underworld links, and financial transactions connected to drug trafficking operations

Sumit Roy, executive assistant to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, approached the Calcutta High Court seeking anticipatory bail after a West Midnapore court issued an arrest warrant against him in an alleged land-grabbing case. Police are continuing efforts to trace him

The Enforcement Directorate arrested former Reliance Anil Ambani Group executives Sateesh Seth and Gautam Doshi in separate money laundering cases linked to Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Communications. Both have been remanded to ED custody as investigations into alleged fund siphoning continue

Kerala's Priyadarshini scheme offering free travel in ordinary KSRTC buses for women and transgender persons commenced on Monday. Beneficiaries hailed the initiative for reducing commuting costs, while opposition parties and transport workers raised concerns over implementation and financial sustainability

The Supreme Court issued notice on a PIL challenging Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash's reappointment despite not being a legislator. The petition argues the move violates constitutional provisions, alleging an indirect extension of the six-month limit allowed for non-legislator ministers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the US-Iran understanding to end the 107-day West Asia conflict, expressing hope that its implementation will restore regional peace, stability, and freedom of navigation. He also urged continued dialogue to achieve a sustainable resolution to remaining issues

Nestlé India's floating Maggi kiosk on Srinagar's Dal Lake has gone viral, offering tourists noodles from a branded shikara. While many praised the unique experience, others questioned the appropriateness of commercial branding in an ecologically sensitive and heritage-rich location.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India has performed well economically but warned against complacency. Speaking at the Mindmine Summit 2026, she stressed the need for continuous reforms, innovation and institutional strengthening while highlighting concerns over a potentially weak monsoon.

A Patna court granted bail to Roshan Anand in the coaching centre dispute linked to Khan Sir. The case involves allegations of assault, conspiracy and firing incidents, while related investigations and legal proceedings continue in Bihar

Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata for questioning in the alleged school jobs scam money-laundering case. Investigators are examining financial records, digital evidence and suspected fund flows linked to recruitment irregularities

Twenty rebel MPs from the All India Trinamool Congress merged with the little-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India instead of joining the BJP directly. Observers say the move offers a legally safer route to break from Mamata Banerjee while preserving parliamentary strength

Indian benchmark indices surged in early trade as easing geopolitical tensions and falling crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment. The Sensex gained over 1,100 points while the Nifty jumped more than 335 points after the US-Iran peace agreement improved global market outlook

Hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered in Haridwar on Somvati Amavasya to take a holy dip in the Ganga. Authorities enforced extensive security and crowd-management measures as pilgrims performed rituals, prayers and ancestor offerings amid deep religious fervour and peaceful celebrations 

The Chengalpattu Family Welfare Court will hear the divorce case involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK leader C. Joseph Vijay and his wife Sangeetha Vijay. The hearing comes amid reports of possible reconciliation and debate over whether proceedings will occur virtually or in person

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Slovakia on a historic visit, the first by an Indian premier since 1993. He will hold talks with Peter Pellegrini and Robert Fico to boost cooperation in trade, investment, manufacturing, innovation and strategic relations