India

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India's foreign policy and diplomatic outreach have undergone major transformation under Narendra Modi over the past 12 years, citing improved citizen services, crisis evacuations, mobility partnerships and expanded diplomatic presence abroad

Amid concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the article urges India to strengthen energy security through a nationwide waste-to-energy mission, expanded solar power, diversified energy imports and institutionalised energy diplomacy to reduce dependence on vulnerable global supply routes

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a 250 MW solar power project with battery energy storage on 850 acres of defence land in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. Implemented by NTPC, the project aims to boost clean energy, enhance energy security and reduce power costs

A parliamentary joint committee examining the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has invited suggestions from experts, industry bodies and stakeholders by June 22. The proposed legislation seeks to ease business operations, decriminalise minor procedural lapses and modernise corporate governance laws

The Supreme Court expressed concern over a 40-year delay in the Allahabad High Court's disposal of a murder appeal, questioning judicial backlog management and seeking solutions to accelerate case hearings while rejecting suggestions to dismiss long-pending cases solely due to delay

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on June 13, marking commissioning of IAF cadets, including the first batch of NDA women cadets. The event will feature ceremonial honours and aerial displays

A Patna court granted interim protection from arrest to educator Khan Sir in a coaching centre firing case, directing no coercive action until June 30 hearing. The case involves alleged firing outside his institute and subsequent FIR under serious charges

Scientists in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district documented a rare yellow puffball mushroom, possibly Bovista colorata. The discovery highlights the region’s rich biodiversity, though further microscopic and molecular studies are needed for confirmation and taxonomic classification 

A wild elephant killed an elderly couple in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district, marking the second such incident in three days. Human-elephant conflict continues to rise in northern Chhattisgarh, where over 325 deaths have been reported in five years

Zepto co-founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra were summoned by the Enforcement Directorate under FEMA in April 2026 over foreign investments and financial disclosures. The company complied with requests as it prepares for its ₹8,010 crore IPO filing with SEBI

A five-day BRICS Agriculture Working Group meeting began in Indore under India’s chairmanship, focusing on food security, climate-smart agriculture, trade, and farmer welfare. Ministers will meet later to finalise a joint declaration on cooperation among member nations

Twenty-four Indian crew members aboard the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex were safely rescued off Oman after a reported missile attack. Coordinated efforts between the Indian Coast Guard and Omani authorities ensured swift evacuation with no casualties or injuries reported

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Veena T, daughter of former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged fraudulent payments between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions. The probe concerns suspected proceeds of crime under PMLA

India urged the UN to revise its Afghanistan sanctions regime, calling for incentives over punishment to reflect changed political realities. It highlighted humanitarian aid, development projects, and continued engagement with Afghan authorities to support stability and the Afghan people 

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will attend the final breakthrough ceremony of the 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel, marking a major infrastructure milestone. The tunnel will ensure all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, boosting transport, tourism, economic activity, and strategic mobility

Indian markets rose sharply as easing Iran-Israel tensions and lower crude oil prices boosted sentiment. Sensex and Nifty gained over 0.5%, led by financials and midcaps, while global cues from Asia and Wall Street remained positive despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty

An 18-year-old Dalit youth, Ketan Lal, was allegedly beaten to death in Pratapnagar, Uttarakhand, over an inter-caste friendship. His friend was injured. Police have filed a murder case under the SC/ST Act and detained one suspect

A wedding in Khatima turned tragic when the bride’s father allegedly suffered a fatal heart attack amid a dispute over dowry and mehr. The incident triggered unrest, with the groom’s party reportedly detained and assaulted before police restored order

C Joseph Vijay will launch the Singappenn Special Task Force in Chennai to enhance women and child safety. Led by K Bhavaneeswari, the unit will focus on crime prevention, rapid response, victim support and statewide community policing

At the UN, India sharply criticized Pakistan over alleged airstrikes in Afghanistan, trade restrictions and the “Fitna al-Hindustan” directive. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni accused Islamabad of hypocrisy, misinformation and violating international norms, while reaffirming India’s opposition to terrorism

Seven Indian nationals were killed and nine injured in Dubai when a minibus collided with a stationary truck. The Consulate General of India is assisting victims’ families, while Dubai Police investigate the crash and warn against unsafe roadside stoppages

The $10 billion Great Nicobar Island Development Project sits at the crossroads of national security, economic growth and ecological responsibility

If the juggernaut of SIR rolls on unchecked through Phase 3, it risks transforming the Indian electorate from a representation of the sovereign people into a curated list designed exclusively by and for those in power