India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Geneva en route to the G7 Summit in France, where he was welcomed by Swiss President Guy Parmelin. Modi will participate in discussions on global partnerships, economic growth and AI, besides holding bilateral meetings with world leaders

Indian equity markets closed higher as Sensex and Nifty extended gains, supported by improved global sentiment after a US-Iran deal. Selective buying in large-cap and sectoral stocks lifted indices, with realty and media leading gains while metals underperformed

The Supreme Court directed the Tripura State Election Commission to conduct village committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council in a single phase on September 27. The court ordered authorities to complete the process promptly and ruled out any further extensions

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener, Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP of breaking parties even as 20 rebel TMC MPs in the Lok Sabha met Speaker Om Birla seeking a separate seating arrangement in the House. He also called the Cockroach Janta Party a "good party", when asked about the Abhijeet Dipke-founded CJP.

A 38-year-old Lucknow resident was arrested for allegedly posing as an IPS officer and threatening policemen during a dispute at a tea stall. The accused, later identified as a Noida-based account executive, confessed during police questioning, officials said

The Internet Freedom Foundation criticised the government's temporary Telegram restrictions ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, calling them disproportionate and ineffective. It argued that targeted action against fraudulent channels was sufficient and demanded transparency regarding the legal basis for the curbs

Intelligence inputs suggest Pakistan's ISI is attempting to establish a small women-led recruitment and overground worker network in Jammu and Kashmir. The move follows declining terror recruitment, weakened infiltration routes, and the disruption of earlier women-centric recruitment efforts in the region

A Bhopal court extended the judicial remand of retired district judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh till June 30 in the Twisha Sharma death case. The CBI continues investigating allegations of harassment, examining forensic evidence, digital records, and witness statements

Kerala has reported 146 Shigella cases and five deaths since January, with 70 infections and four fatalities recorded in June alone. Kozhikode registered the highest number of cases, while health authorities continue monitoring the spread of the bacterial infection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini witnessed a yoga demonstration by Slovak schoolchildren in Bratislava. Modi also viewed a Varanasi-themed exhibition and met scholar Robert Gafrik, who translated the Upanishads into Slovak, strengthening India-Slovakia cultural ties

The government has dismissed social media claims that using E20 fuel could lead to rejection of vehicle insurance claims. PIB Fact Check clarified that motor insurance policies remain valid, while urging the public to verify information through official sources before sharing it

A report by Politeia Research Foundation says the proposed India-EU free trade agreement could significantly strengthen economic ties, boost Indian exports, attract investment, improve access to advanced technologies and support services trade, while helping the EU diversify its global trade partnerships

India is expected to surpass 1.1 billion 5G subscriptions by 2031, achieving 81 per cent penetration, according to Ericsson. Affordable devices, wider network coverage and growing FWA services are driving adoption, while 4G subscriptions are projected to decline sharply

A 25-year-old restaurant worker from Uttarakhand was killed and partially eaten by a lion near Kovaya village in Amreli. Forest officials suspect a pride of four lions and have launched efforts to capture them, raising concerns over human-wildlife conflict

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will hear both the defected Trinamool Congress MPs and the faction led by Mamata Banerjee before deciding on recognition of the breakaway group, which plans to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India

An Air India Express flight from Kannur to Jeddah returned to Kannur Airport on Tuesday after pilots detected an engine warning light about two hours into the journey. The aircraft landed safely after fuel reduction, and inspections later identified a fuel filter issue

The Centre temporarily restricted Telegram in India until June 22 and disabled message editing until June 30 to prevent NEET UG 2026 re-exam fraud, alleged paper leak misinformation, and cheating networks. Authorities said the measures protect examination integrity and candidates

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named in TIME’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports, becoming the only Indian featured. The recognition highlights her record-breaking achievements, leadership success, and growing influence in women’s cricket globally

Indian equity markets opened higher as easing tensions between the US and Iran boosted investor sentiment. Lower crude oil prices, a stronger rupee, and gains in IT, realty and financial stocks supported markets, though metal shares remained under pressure

Tamil Nadu farmers have intensified opposition to Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project, planning a protest in New Delhi on June 23. They will urge the Centre to reject the proposal, citing threats to Cauvery water availability, agriculture, and farmers’ livelihoods

The government has increased windfall gains tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel exports while keeping petrol export duty unchanged. The revised levies, effective Tuesday, aim to ensure domestic fuel availability amid global crude price volatility and geopolitical tensions in West Asia

India rejected proposals to expand only the non-permanent category of the UN Security Council, calling such reform inadequate. At UN negotiations, India urged expansion of permanent membership, adoption of a negotiating text, and meaningful changes to the Council’s power structure

An SIT appointed by the Uttar Pradesh government intensified its investigation into alleged donation embezzlement at the Ram Janmabhoomi site. The team reviewed CCTV footage, questioned dozens of individuals, examined financial records, and continued probing suspected irregularities in temple fund management