India

The first batch of 44 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims arrived in Gangtok for the Nathu La Pass route. After a four-day acclimatisation programme in Sikkim, the group will proceed to Gyangze in Tibet on June 20 for onward pilgrimage

Slovakia backed India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit. Both nations elevated ties to a Comprehensive Partnership, expanding cooperation in defence, technology, counter-terrorism, trade, cybersecurity, innovation and strategic sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Evian, France, for the G7 Summit, where he will discuss global cooperation, sustainable development, and economic challenges. Modi will hold key bilateral meetings with world leaders, including Donald Trump, focusing on trade and strategic partnerships

NCERT has decided to restore the original image of the iconic Mohenjo-daro ‘Dancing Girl’ in its Class 9 Arts textbook, replacing the modified version that had triggered criticism over its “clothed” depiction. The move comes after a debate over the representation of historical artefacts in school textbooks

Civic awareness should not be an occasional chapter buried in a social studies textbook. It must become a practical and continuous part of education

US-Iran peace deal raises hopes, but the war’s unpredictable twists and turns cast doubt on its chances of success

Sri Lanka A defeated India A in a tense Super Over thriller in Dambulla after an emotionally charged contest. Mathulan defended 16 runs in the Super Over, while India A’s fightback and controversies added drama to a closely fought tri-series match

The RBI has permitted authorised dealer banks to open repatriable rupee accounts for overseas individuals investing in listed Indian companies. The move broadens foreign participation in India's equity markets, introduces a new reporting category, and simplifies investment and repatriation procedures

The Supreme Court stayed criminal proceedings against former Odisha MP and actor Anubhav Mohanty in a harassment and mental cruelty case filed by ex-wife Varsha Priyadarshini. The court issued notices to the Odisha government and Priyadarshini and sought their responses

The Enforcement Directorate froze 129 bank accounts holding Rs 18.4 crore and conducted searches across four cities in a money laundering probe linked to online investment scams. Investigators allege fraudsters used apps, mule accounts and payment gateways to launder funds

Brokerage firm Angel One has settled Sebi proceedings related to alleged lapses in monitoring authorised persons by paying Rs 4.28 crore. The regulator's case involved issues such as unauthorised fund collection, disproportionate trading and social media promotions

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed redevelopment master plans for Borivali, Ambala Cantonment and Mangaluru Central stations. He stressed passenger convenience, minimal disruption to train operations, stakeholder consultations and creation of future-ready infrastructure to handle rising passenger traffic

Gold prices rose by Rs 2,500 to Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi, while silver climbed Rs 5,000 per kg. Analysts attributed the rally to strong global trends following reports of a US-Iran agreement that boosted bullion demand

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, seeking cooperation in semiconductors, AI, quantum technologies, urban governance and research. The leaders also discussed Amaravati’s development, green energy, natural farming, healthcare and infrastructure partnerships

Ahmedabad Police arrested three individuals in separate cases linked to Re-NEET fraud. Two allegedly duped students by offering question papers through Telegram channels, while another hacked candidates’ accounts and diverted exam fee refunds by altering bank details

DRDO successfully conducted the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from Odisha’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, meeting all mission objectives. The test validates key technologies and strengthens India’s long-range precision strike and indigenous defence capabilities

Shares of oil marketing companies, aviation firms and paint manufacturers rose on Monday after Brent crude prices fell sharply. Investors welcomed easing pressure on energy markets, while expectations of smoother oil supplies supported gains across crude-sensitive sectors

Adani Group and Jabil have announced plans to form a strategic alliance to build an AI and data centre infrastructure manufacturing platform in India. The collaboration aims to produce AI-ready hardware and support India's emergence as a global digital infrastructure hub

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly slapped during a protest at Jaipur’s Shaheed Smarak over paper leaks and unemployment. Supporters reportedly assaulted the accused before police intervened and detained two youths. Investigation into the incident is underway

Rahul Gandhi said paper leaks, cancelled exams and stalled recruitment are destroying youth aspirations, calling for a nationwide student movement. Ahead of his Kota convention on June 17, he urged students to raise their voices and demand accountability in the system

The Congress alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah masterminded the merger of 20 rebel TMC MPs with the NCPI to strengthen the NDA in the Lok Sabha. The TMC called the move illegal under anti-defection law, while tensions escalate politically

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea seeking a scheme to ensure equal financial loss for builders and lenders if flats under subvention plans are not delivered. The petition also seeks debt relief for homebuyers stuck in stalled projects

Late actress Sanchita Ugale’s brother has alleged a link between her suicide and industry pressure, drawing comparisons with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death in 2020. Police have confirmed her death by suicide in Nalasopara, Mumbai, and investigations are ongoing

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