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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

LIC Housing Finance has reduced new home loan interest rates to 7.50 per cent , effective June 19, following the RBI’s repo rate cut. The move coincides with its 36th Foundation Day and aims to boost home ownership in affordable and mid-income segments

ONGC has made significant progress in controlling the June 12 gas blowout at its Rudrasagar well in Assam. With gas flow rates down and expert support in place, containment efforts continue amid strict safety monitoring and resident evacuations

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said there are no remaining obstacles to the NSE’s IPO, pending submission of its DRHP. SEBI is also tightening scrutiny on market manipulation in SME IPOs and derivatives, promising strict action against irregularities

India’s net direct tax collection fell 1.39% to ₹4.59 lakh crore so far this fiscal due to slower advance tax inflows and a surge in refunds. Corporate tax collections declined over 5%, while STT registered a 12% increase

NTPC’s board has approved raising up to ₹18,000 crore via non-convertible debentures (NCDs) or bonds through private placement in the domestic market. Shareholders’ approval will be sought through a postal ballot, and funds will be raised in up to 12 tranches

India Cements Ltd will sell its subsidiary, Industrial Chemicals and Monomers, to Mirai Sensing for Rs 97.68 crore. Following UltraTech Cement's acquisition of ICL in December 2024, this move marks further restructuring, with the sale expected to conclude in six months

The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) in Manipur’s Churachandpur district has ended its indefinite shutdown following an agreement with local authorities after the death of a Kuki woman during a crossfire. Her funeral will be led by a philanthropic organisation