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On the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Air India ‘Kanishka’ bombing, EAM S. Jaishankar called it one of the worst terror attacks in aviation history

SBI will train its 2.36 lakh employees in financial planning through a tie-up with FPSB India, enhancing customer service and financial literacy. The bank also launched year-round virtual yoga sessions to promote holistic employee well-being and a mindful work culture

Air India flight 182 was en route from Montreal to Mumbai via London and Delhi when it was destroyed mid-air over the Atlantic Ocean on June 23, 1985, after a bomb exploded in its cargo hold, killing all 329 people on board

Despite Middle East tensions, India’s export sector remains resilient. FIEO notes minor disruptions in Gulf trade, but exporters are adapting through diversification and logistics management. Crude volatility is a concern, but support from the government and RBI ensures macroeconomic stability

Former Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) veteran V S Achuthanandan has been hospitalised in Thiruvananthapuram after a cardiac episode. The 101-year-old leader is reported to be stable and under observation, as a team of cardiologists monitors his condition

An Air India Express flight from Delhi to Srinagar via Jammu returned to Delhi without landing. Despite clear weather and runway conditions, the pilot reportedly couldn’t locate the correct landing area at Jammu airport, prompting the unexpected turnaround

An IndiGo employee has accused senior colleagues of casteist abuse during a company meeting in Gurugram. An FIR has been filed, and the airline has denied the allegations, asserting its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against workplace discrimination

About 1,00,000 tonnes of Indian basmati rice for Iran are stuck at ports due to the Israel-Iran conflict. No ships or insurance are available. Exporters face losses, and rice prices have dropped. Talks with the government are planned

Despite a government notice, ride-hailing platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido continue to offer advance tipping options, drawing user complaints. The CCPA has yet to act further, as frustration grows over default tips and unclear opt-out mechanisms

RJD chief Lalu Prasad filed his nomination for re-election as party president, reaffirming leadership continuity. Accompanied by Tejashwi Yadav and Rabri Devi, the veteran leader urged the party to back Tejashwi as Bihar's next CM ahead of upcoming polls

The Telangana Prantha Upadhyaya Sangam has opposed the State government’s decision to assign 2% of schoolteachers to inspection duties. TPUS urged the government to fill MEO vacancies instead and focus on improving teacher-student ratios in classrooms

The organs of a brain-dead priest from Khammam were donated by his family in Hyderabad under the Jeevandan initiative. His heart, liver, and kidneys saved four patients. Jeevandan praised the family’s decision as a noble act of life-saving generosity

Amazon India has launched an at-home diagnostic service in collaboration with Orange Health Labs. The new Amazon Diagnostics offering enables lab test bookings, sample collection in 60 minutes, and digital reports, expanding Amazon’s healthcare portfolio across six major Indian cities

Experts warn that rising tensions between Iran and Israel could severely impact India’s trade with West Asia, disrupt oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz, and push up prices. Key exports like rice and bananas are particularly vulnerable to delays

India’s coffee exports rose 125 per cent in 11 years, reaching $1.8 billion, on account of a series of measures taken by the Coffee Board of India. Measures include export support, subsidies, and sustainable practices, boosting India's global presence and creating opportunities in specialty coffee and value-added products

India's central bank and top lenders are collaborating on a Digital Payment Intelligence Platform to combat rising digital fraud. The initiative, expected to go live soon, will use real-time data and AI to enhance payment security across the banking ecosystem

Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, India has ramped up Russian and US crude oil imports in June, reducing reliance on Middle Eastern supplies. Data shows India’s evolving strategy to ensure energy security amid Strait of Hormuz risks

Central Coalfields Ltd plans to open two new coal mines, aiming to boost production to 110 million tonnes this year and 150 million tonnes by 2030. It will also build four new washeries to improve coal quality for industrial use

Raymond Realty will launch six housing projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in FY26 with Rs 14,000 crore sales potential. The company, post-demerger from Raymond Ltd, will list on stock exchanges on July 1 and aims to enter the Pune market

ONGC has significantly reduced gas flow at its Rudrasagar well in Assam following a blowout on June 12. With support from US experts, containment efforts are progressing, as pressure drops and safety measures like water blanketing and evacuations continue