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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

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India has performed well economically but warned against complacency. Speaking at the Mindmine Summit 2026, she stressed the need for continuous reforms, innovation and institutional strengthening while highlighting concerns over a potentially weak monsoon.

India spinner Shreyanka Patil said the team's convincing victory over Pakistan provides momentum for tougher World Cup challenges ahead. She also opened up about overcoming injury setbacks, while Veda Krishnamurthy highlighted the importance of India's key batting partnerships.

The Indian women's hockey team recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat the United States 3-2 in their FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup opener. Deepika scored twice and Navneet Kaur added the winner as India secured a memorable comeback victory.

Deepti Sharma credited Hanuman Ji after claiming a career-best 5 for 10 to help India crush Pakistan by 64 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup. The off-spinner's match-winning spell earned her the Player of the Match award at Edgbaston

India suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to the Netherlands in their opening FIH Men's Pro League 2025-26 match in Rotterdam. Goals from Dilpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh kept India in contention, but the hosts held on despite sustained late pressure

India launched their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a commanding 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston. Smriti Mandhana struck a brilliant 68 before Deepti Sharma claimed a career-best five-wicket haul to script a comprehensive triumph for the favourites

India will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa, highlighting strategies to accelerate wind energy growth. With installed capacity reaching 56.09 GW and ambitious targets of 100 GW by 2030, the event will focus on grid readiness, manufacturing, and exports

Asian Paints expects a dynamic and challenging business environment in FY27 due to competition, commodity volatility and geopolitical risks. However, the company remains confident of long-term growth, citing strong demand drivers, expansion in retail touchpoints and rising consumer aspirations

Abhishek Nayar believes Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Kranti Goud and Shree Charani will play pivotal roles in India’s bid for a maiden Women’s T20 World Cup title. He highlighted Mandhana’s batting prowess and the bowlers’ importance in English conditions.

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy paused his post-match press conference after India’s win over Afghanistan to take a call from his mother. The heartwarming moment went viral after the BCCI shared the clip, drawing widespread praise from fans online.

Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 84 guided India to a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in a rain-shortened ODI. Gurnoor Brar impressed on debut with three wickets, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 102 went in vain as India chased 194 comfortably in Dharamsala

India and Papua New Guinea reviewed bilateral relations during the second Foreign Office Consultations, covering development cooperation, political engagement, economic ties and regional issues. Both sides expressed satisfaction with growing relations and agreed to deepen collaboration across multiple sectors

India lodged a strong protest with the US after summoning its charge d’affaires twice this week over reported US Navy strikes on three commercial vessels near Oman involving Indian crew. The incidents allegedly resulted in deaths, prompting diplomatic tensions

India again summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to protest continuing attacks on commercial vessels near Oman after three Indian seafarers were killed. New Delhi reiterated concerns over maritime security, commercial shipping safety and the targeting of civilian infrastructure.

Anupam Kher shared imaginative football-themed images on social media, portraying himself as part of India’s World Cup team. The veteran actor transformed a green-screen advertisement shoot into a creative sporting fantasy and highlighted the limitless power of imagination.