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Indian-origin entrepreneurs lead immigrant founders of US unicorns, having created or co-created 96 billion-dollar startups, according to an NFAP study. Immigrants founded 59% of American unicorns, with companies such as Perplexity AI, OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic driving innovation and jobs

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will visit India from June 5-7 for talks with S. Jaishankar on trade, investment, connectivity and energy cooperation. The visit comes amid recent diplomatic exchanges over Nepal's remarks on its border dispute with India

Ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to affect India's aviation sector, with international passenger traffic, profitability and capacity utilisation remaining under pressure. Elevated fuel costs, rupee depreciation and disrupted travel patterns have delayed a broader recovery, according to a report.

India delivered a dominant performance to hammer Singapore 25-0 in their final Pool A match of the Women’s U-18 Asia Cup in Japan. The victory secured a perfect pool-stage record and top spot, with Nousheen Naz scoring seven goals.

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India from June 3–7 to strengthen bilateral ties, with discussions expected on energy, trade and technology. She is likely to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with a high-level ministerial delegation

India has firmly rejected involvement of third parties in resolving its boundary dispute with Nepal after Nepalese PM Balendra Shah suggested external mediation. The MEA reiterated that bilateral mechanisms exist, noting that 98% of the border has already been demarcated

The government has revised immigration rules requiring foreigners on short-term visas to register before completing 180 days if extending stay. The new norms replace the earlier post-expiry window and also update reporting requirements for foreign children and medical institutions

The Health Ministry has issued an Ebola advisory, confirming no cases in India as of June 2, 2026. Travellers from Ebola-affected countries are urged to monitor symptoms for 21 days, isolate if unwell, and promptly inform health authorities to prevent transmission

India and Myanmar have intensified cooperation against cyber scam networks operating in Myanmar’s border regions. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said more than 2,400 Indians have been repatriated from scam compounds, while efforts continue to bring back around 150 others.

The Union Law Ministry appointed five judges to the Supreme Court on Monday. The newly elevated judges include Chief Justices from the Bombay, Punjab and Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir High Courts, along with Justice Venkita Subramani Mohana

India defeated Korea 3-1 in the U18 Women's Asia Cup to register their second successive win. Goals from Nousheen Naz, Shruti Kumari and Kiran Ekka helped India move to the top of Pool A ahead of their clash with Singapore.

Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for an India call-up after a record-breaking IPL 2026 season. The 15-year-old scored 776 runs in 16 matches and impressed with his maturity against elite bowling attacks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised India as a “huge power” and said the country shows “crazy love for Israel” despite global criticism of the Jewish state. He highlighted strong India-Israel ties, expanding diplomatic partnerships and his close rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Debutant Nandni Sharma starred with three wickets, while Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia struck impressive half-centuries as India defeated England by 38 runs in the opening women’s T20I at Chelmsford to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

A police officer in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has been suspended after allegations that she assaulted a woman and her son at a police station during a domestic dispute complaint, with claims of custodial abuse and misconduct prompting disciplinary action following CCTV review

Bharat Taxi, a driver-owned cooperative launched in February, has grown to over 35 lakh users and six lakh drivers across India. The zero-commission platform claims higher driver earnings, lower fares for passengers, and is expanding services beyond Gujarat with tech-enabled safety and transit integration

India will aim to qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup for the first time since 2006 when they hosted the tournament

India’s CDMO sector is rapidly shifting towards AI-enabled hiring, with demand for AI-linked skills rising 178 per cent in two years, according to a CIEL HR report. Experts warn of a widening talent gap as pharmaceutical manufacturing embraces automation and advanced analytics.

India could witness a below-normal monsoon in 2026 amid signs of a possible strong El Nino event. Experts have warned that weaker rainfall may affect agriculture, water availability and food prices while increasing the risk of prolonged heatwaves in several regions.

India receives more than 70 pc of its annual rainfall during the monsoon months