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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay expanded his Cabinet by inducting VCK leader Vanni Arasu and IUML legislator A M Shahjahan as ministers. The move strengthened the TVK-led coalition government and increased representation for Dalit and minority communities in the ministry
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The Congress questioned the Centre after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the Venezuelan President’s proposed visit to India before any official confirmation from New Delhi. Jairam Ramesh said the US had repeatedly made announcements linked to India’s foreign policy ahead of India
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The RBI Bulletin said India’s near-term economic outlook remains clouded by supply-side pressures and risks arising from the West Asia conflict. However, domestic demand, strong services exports and policy measures are expected to help the economy withstand global uncertainties and external challenges
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Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated SAEL Industries Limited’s 600 MW solar power projects in Kadapa district. Developed with an investment of nearly Rs 3,000 crore, the projects are expected to boost renewable energy generation and support regional economic growth
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India’s UPI digital payment system will become operational in Cyprus from next year following agreements signed during Narendra Modi’s 2025 visit. The move expands UPI’s European footprint and strengthens India-Cyprus cooperation in fintech, trade and cross-border financial connectivity
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The CBI arrested a Pune-based lecturer for allegedly leaking the NEET UG 2026 physics paper to aspirants. The agency said the accused had access to the question paper through her role as an expert appointed by the National Testing Agency
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The Centre informed the Supreme Court that 217 Indians had reportedly joined the Russian armed forces during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with 49 losing their lives. The government said 139 Indians had been released and efforts were continuing to trace missing individuals and secure repatriation
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Dharmendra Pradhan assured students that the re-conducted NEET-UG 2026 exam on June 21 would be error-free after the cancellation affected 22 lakh aspirants, while urging trust in the system and cautioning parents against excessive coaching pressure on students
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The West Bengal health department warned hospitals about shortages of saline, paracetamol and other essential medical supplies due to the West Asia conflict disrupting global supply chains, freight movement and packaging material availability, prompting authorities to allow emergency procurement under the non-catalogue category
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The Supreme Court of India directed police nationwide to immediately register FIRs in missing persons cases, noting that 47,000 children remain untraced. The court also ordered anti-human trafficking units to become fully operational within four weeks
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The Delhi High Court issued notices to Gopal Rai and journalist Saurav Das over a plea alleging a social media campaign targeting Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma during the Delhi excise policy case, while linking it with pending contempt proceedings against AAP leaders
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Hundreds of Hindu devotees held a “maha aarti” at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex after the Madhya Pradesh High Court declared it a temple. Muslim residents protested peacefully by offering namaz at home wearing black bands amid tight security deployment
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Amit Shah announced a tech-enabled “smart border” project for the India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders to curb infiltration, smuggling and demographic threats. The initiative will deploy drones, radars and smart surveillance systems within the next year
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The Indian rupee strengthened for a second straight session, rising 63 paise to close at 95.73 against the US dollar. Support came from easing crude oil prices, positive equity markets, softer US yields and expected Reserve Bank of India intervention
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The Supreme Court of India will hear on August 18 the Enforcement Directorate plea accusing Mamata Banerjee and state authorities of obstructing an ED raid at I-PAC’s Kolkata office during a money laundering probe
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The Supreme Court of India questioned continued reservation benefits for children of economically advanced backward-class families, observing that social mobility follows educational and economic empowerment, while hearing a plea related to creamy layer exclusion in Karnataka government recruitment
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The Election Commission of India announced Rajya Sabha polls for 26 seats on June 18. The NDA is projected to lose one seat, while the Congress-led opposition may gain three seats across multiple states following biennial elections and bypolls
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The Supreme Court of India said “shocking orders” by judicial officers can erode public faith in the judiciary while hearing a plea by the former in-charge chairman of the Gujarat Revenue Tribunal against a Gujarat High Court directive seeking his removal
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The Kochi City Police arrested a fourth accused linked to an alleged international sex racket posing as modelling and makeup job offers. The network reportedly recruited women for exploitation abroad, with investigations ongoing to trace absconding suspects
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The Reserve Bank of India announced a record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the Centre for FY26. The surplus transfer comes amid geopolitical challenges and follows strong growth in the central bank’s net income and balance sheet during the financial year
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The Supreme Court of India was informed that the Centre will bring back individuals earlier deported to Bangladesh to verify their citizenship claims, after a Calcutta High Court ruling termed the deportation illegal and ordered their repatriation
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Indian football suffered another major continental setback after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) revised its slot allocation for the 2027-28 club competition cycle, pushing India down to the AFC Challenge League, which is the third tier of Asian club football.
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The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar in an NIA terror conspiracy case linked to post-Article 370 unrest in Kashmir, citing prolonged custody and likely delay in completion of the trial
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The Election Commission of India announced elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states on June 18 following retirements of leaders including H. D. Deve Gowda, Mallikarjun Kharge and Digvijaya Singh
