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India enjoyed a stellar campaign at the Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia, securing 12 medals, including eight gold. Lovlina Borgohain, Preeti Pawar, Sakshi and Priya starred as the women's team won four gold medals and one silver.

The BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting will be hosted by India on June 22-23. Top security officials from member countries will attend the meeting. The meeting will be chaired by National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval

India enjoyed another successful day at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany, winning five medals, including golds through Sameer and Rohit Kanyan. The strong performance took India's overall tally to eight medals and kept the contingent atop the standings.

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat against India in the third ODI in Chennai. India brought back Prasidh Krishna, Harsh Dubey and Nitish Kumar Reddy as they seek a 3-0 series sweep after securing an unassailable lead.

India diversified LPG imports during the West Asia conflict by increasing supplies from the US, Iran and other nations to reduce Gulf dependence. Despite higher global prices and freight costs, fuel retailers absorbed losses to protect households from steep domestic price hikes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top executives of Saint-Gobain, Alstom and Mistral AI in Paris, discussing investment opportunities, expansion plans, sustainable construction, railway modernisation and AI collaboration, with companies expressing interest in deepening their presence in India

India defeated world champions Germany 3-1 in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Rotterdam, with goals from Mandeep Singh, Shilanand Lakra and Nilakanta Sharma. The match also saw Manpreet Singh become India's most-capped international player with 413 appearances.

Nora Fatehi expressed gratitude to India, Morocco, and Canada after performing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in Toronto. She credited the three nations for shaping her career and celebrated her second FIFA performance

Shafali Verma credited Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur for boosting her confidence after India's commanding 95-run victory over the Netherlands. With two wins from two matches, India lead Group A and are focused on maintaining momentum ahead of South Africa.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing role in advancing sustainable agriculture through clean energy. He added that the country's model of harnessing solar power for farming offers a scalable solution for Africa.

Grammy Award-winning duo The Chainsmokers will return to India in December 2026 for performances in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. The Mumbai concert will headline Sunburn Festival 2026, marking the festival’s debut at Mahalaxmi Racecourse.

India and Thailand held their 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok, reviewing bilateral defence cooperation, Indo-Pacific security, military exchanges and defence industry collaboration. Both sides reaffirmed commitments to regional stability, strategic partnership, maritime cooperation and deeper engagement under regional frameworks

Pavel Durov said India’s temporary suspension of Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination affected over 150 million users. Authorities imposed restrictions to curb question paper leak-related malpractice, while Telegram removed channels linked to scams and leaked content

Global crude oil and LNG prices are expected to moderate as US-Iran peace prospects improve and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz potentially resumes. Analysts, however, warn that supply disruptions and infrastructure damage may keep energy markets volatile for months

A PRF report says the India-EU free trade agreement could significantly boost trade, expand market access, and deepen economic ties. It highlights tariff reductions on 90% of goods, potential export growth for India, and stronger EU engagement in key sectors

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

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

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.

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