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Monthly Digest: June 2026
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Monthly Digest: June 2026
151June 2026 spanned trade, macroeconomic policy, welfare delivery, defence self-reliance, environmental governance and a busy diplomatic calendar, with 151 developments recorded across economy (28), governance (27), Rajasthan (23), science and technology (24), environment (17), international (16), polity (13) and sports (3).
Economy and Trade
- The India-Oman CEPA entered into force on 1 June, giving duty-free access to 99.38 per cent of Indian exports against USD 11.18 billion in bilateral trade, India's second GCC pact after the UAE.
- On 5 June the RBI Monetary Policy Committee under Governor Sanjay Malhotra held the repo rate at 5.25 per cent, trimmed GDP growth to 6.6 per cent and raised CPI inflation to 5.1 per cent amid an Iran-West Asia energy shock and the rupee near 97 per US dollar, even as Q4 2025-26 GDP grew 7.8 per cent.
- The RBI extended the Fully Accessible Route to all new 15, 30 and 40-year G-secs, complemented by FPI tax exemption from 1 April 2026.
- Goods exports rose 18 per cent to USD 45.2 billion in May, a six-month high, and Piyush Goyal reaffirmed the USD 1 trillion export target for FY27.
- India and the UK confirmed the CETA and Double Contribution Convention take effect on 15 July 2026.
- India also became the world's leading ship-recycling nation with a 35.4 per cent global share.
- The ICRIER-Prosus SIDE 2026 report ranked India the fifth most digitalised economy and fourth on AI capability, and Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative driver-owned taxi service.
Welfare and Governance
- PM Modi marked six years of PM SVANidhi (1.12 crore loans worth Rs 17,800 crore), disbursed Rs 2,400 crore under PM-VBRY and released the 23rd PM-KISAN installment of Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers.
- West Bengal became the 36th state to join Ayushman Bharat PMJAY, covering 1.36 crore families.
- The Cabinet approved a Rs 9,585 crore Delhi-NCR Clean Mobility Scheme.
- Amit Shah launched VINIMAY, India's Land Port Management System integrating 15 land ports, while NCERT rolled out its biggest Class 9 curriculum overhaul in two decades, later adding a section on the 1975 Emergency.
- Defence production hit an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore.
Polity and International Affairs
- PM Modi became India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister with 4,399 days and chaired NITI Aayog's 11th Governing Council on Viksit Bharat@2047 with all 28 CMs.
- D K Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka's 25th Chief Minister, Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth was named next Army Chief, and 17 NDA-trained women cadets were commissioned.
- Phase 1 of the first digital Census 2027 was completed in 23 states/UTs.
- Abroad, India and the UK launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory, Modi attended the 52nd G7 Summit in France and visited Slovakia and Seychelles (Rs 1,250 crore Line of Credit), Vivek Aggarwal became FATF's first Indian vice-president, and India launched Operation Amistad for earthquake-hit Venezuela.
- India summoned the US Charge d'Affaires over the strike on tanker Settebello off Oman.
- Under India's BRICS Chairship, the Indore Declaration on agriculture was adopted.
Environment and Science
- India crossed 100 Ramsar sites with Surha Tal in Ballia as the 100th, and Modi launched Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 on World Environment Day.
- CSE's State of India's Environment 2026 warned seven of nine planetary boundaries had been breached.
- The Centre moved to notify Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Areas in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa.
- DRDO test-fired RudraM-II from a Su-30 MKI, demonstrated multi-layered ballistic-missile defence, flight-tested the indigenous LRLACM, and the Netra AEW&C received Final Operational Clearance.
- India confirmed a USD 629 million BrahMos export deal with Vietnam and inaugurated the world's first nuclear-heat hydrogen plant at IGCAR Kalpakkam.
- In sports, R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win Norway Chess, and the women's football team won a record sixth SAFF Championship.
Rajasthan
- CM Bhajanlal Sharma launched the state's largest anti-corruption crackdown, approved the AI and Machine Learning Policy 2026, moved towards a Uniform Civil Code-2026 under Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, and presented the Viksit Rajasthan-2047 blueprint targeting a USD 350-billion economy by 2029.
- The state announced 11 lakh more Lakhpati Didis, launched 47 electric buses and Farmer Registry-based fertiliser distribution, and marked 18 years of tiger reintroduction at Sariska, now home to 56 tigers.
MAINS HOOKS FOR RAS-STYLE ANSWER WRITING
- On the economy, June 2026 illustrates the trade-off between growth and price stability: the MPC's simultaneous downgrade of growth (6.6 per cent) and upgrade of inflation (5.1 per cent) amid an external energy shock shows how imported oil prices and a weak rupee constrain monetary space, a useful case for questions on monetary-fiscal coordination and external vulnerability.
- FTAs (Oman CEPA, UK CETA, India-EU push) can anchor answers on trade-led growth, GCC and Indo-Pacific strategy, and the USD 1 trillion export goal.
- Welfare-delivery items (SVANidhi, PM-KISAN, PM-VBRY, Lakhpati Didi) support arguments on DBT, financial inclusion and the formalisation of informal credit.
- On federalism, the NITI Aayog Governing Council and Viksit Bharat@2047 theme give material for cooperative-versus-competitive federalism and Centre-State coordination.
- Environmental governance offers rich contrast: crossing 100 Ramsar sites set against forest diversion (Hasdeo-Arand), breached planetary boundaries and the contested Western Ghats ESA notification exemplify the development-versus-conservation dilemma and the precautionary principle.
- Defence self-reliance (BrahMos exports, LRLACM, Netra, record production) supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and defence-diplomacy answers, while the Kalpakkam nuclear-hydrogen plant links energy transition to strategic technology.
- For Rajasthan papers, the anti-corruption drive, AI policy, UCC committee, water grids (Banswara UHLC, Yamuna project) and Sariska tiger recovery provide state-level governance, ethics and conservation case studies aligned with the Viksit Rajasthan-2047 vision.
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151APEDA Concludes First Cohort of BHARATI Programme to Boost Agri-Food Export Innovation
APEDA concluded the first cohort of its BHARATI accelerator programme, training 100 startups from 22 states and 2 UTs to boost innovation-led agri-food exports, aligned with India's USD 50 billion APEDA-scheduled export target by 2030.
NBA Reconstitutes Expert Committee on Agro-biodiversity; Dr P.L. Gautam Named Chair
The NBA has reconstituted its Expert Committee on Agro-biodiversity for one year under Section 13(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, with Padma Shri Dr P.L. Gautam appointed as Chairman to guide agro-biodiversity conservation and access and benefit-sharing.
SARTHI Task Force Holds First Meeting for ITI Transformation; Rajasthan Minister Participates
MSDE held the first meeting of the SARTHI task force for comprehensive transformation of ITIs at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 12 June 2026, chaired by MoS (IC) Jayant Chaudhary, with Rajasthan minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore among the participating state ministers.
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SARTHI Task Force Holds First Meeting for ITI Transformation; Rajasthan Minister Participates
MSDE held the first meeting of the SARTHI task force for comprehensive transformation of ITIs at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 12 June 2026, chaired by MoS (IC) Jayant Chaudhary, with Rajasthan minister Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore among the participating state ministers.
Project GIB Adds 3 Chicks; Captive Total Rises to 94
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that Project GIB added three more chicks, raising the captive bird total to 94, with 26 chicks hatched in the fourth year of captive breeding.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Announces Largest Anti Corruption Crackdown on 1 June 2026 With 20 Officers Including One Rajasthan Administrative Service Officer Dismissed From Service 332 Government Personnel Suspended Lifetime Pensions of 17 Retired Officers Permanently Revoked Prosecution Sanction Issued in 108 Cases and Investigations Underway in 577 Cases Across Government Departments and Nine Cases Involving All India Services Officers
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma on 1 June 2026 announced state largest anti-corruption crackdown dismissing 20 officers including a RAS officer, suspending 332 personnel, permanently revoking pensions of 17 retired officers, issuing prosecution sanction in 108 cases and continuing inquiries in 577 cases plus 9 All India Services cases.
CM Bhajanlal Reviews Preparations for PM Modi's Pachpadra Refinery Dedication
Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's proposed 4 July 2026 visit to dedicate the Rajasthan Refinery at Pachpadra (Barmer), CM Bhajanlal Sharma inspected the refinery complex and event venue, reviewing security, medical, water and seating arrangements and issuing strict directions.
Rajasthan Public Works Department Under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Approves 77 Road Construction and Upgradation Projects Worth Rupees 676.74 Crore Covering 686.42 Kilometres Across More Than 33 Districts of the State on 3 June 2026 Including New Road Construction Widening Pavement Strengthening and Rural Connectivity Improvement Under the 2026 27 Budget Aimed at Strengthening Connectivity Improving Road Safety and Accelerating Economic Development in Both Rural and Urban Areas
Rajasthan PWD on 3 June 2026 sanctioned 77 road projects worth Rupees 676.74 crore covering 686.42 km across 33 plus districts under Budget 2026 27 to boost rural urban connectivity road safety and industrial investment under Viksit Rajasthan 2047 vision.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Marks World Environment Day on 5 June 2026 at World Forestry Arboretum Jaipur Planting a Banyan Sapling Under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Drive and Concludes Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan 2026 Launched From Bisalpur Dam Tonk on 25 May Calling for Water Conservation and Afforestation as a Mass Movement With Rajasthan Budget 2026 27 Target of Planting and Protecting 100 Million Saplings With Minister Jogaram Patel and MP Manju Sharma
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma marks World Environment Day on 5 June 2026 at World Forestry Arboretum Jaipur planting banyan sapling and concludes Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan 2026; Budget 2026 27 targets 10 crore saplings.
Rajasthan State Cabinet Chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Approves Rajasthan Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Policy 2026 on 6 June 2026 to Position the State as a Hub for Technology Driven Investment and Innovation Promoting Ethical and Responsible Use of AI in Public Services With Sector Strategies in Agriculture Healthcare Education Urban Governance and a Centre of Excellence
Rajasthan Cabinet under CM Bhajanlal Sharma approved the AI and Machine Learning Policy 2026 to make state public services faster and citizen-centric, with sector strategies for agriculture, healthcare, education, urban governance, an AI Mission, sandboxes, fiscal incentives and a responsible AI framework.
Karnataka Delegation Explores Rajasthan under Yuva Sangam Phase VI
Under Yuva Sangam Phase VI, a Karnataka delegation led by IIIT Dharwad and hosted by MNIT Jaipur toured Rajasthan, met Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde, and explored the state's heritage and academic ecosystem.
RPSC One-Year Report Card: Exams for 47 Lakh Candidates, 10,220 Selection Recommendations
RPSC Chairman Utkal Ranjan Sahu released his one-year report card, citing 187+ exams for 47 lakh candidates, 10,220 selection recommendations, zero leakage, 14,885 interviews and revival of computer-based exams.
Indian Railways: New Bikaner-Sabarmati Train to be Flagged Off on International Yoga Day
On International Yoga Day, 21 June, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will visit Bikaner and flag off the new Bikaner-Sabarmati rail service. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will also attend. He is also expected to join the main yoga day function at Karni Singh Stadium and may visit the NIELIT centre at Dungar College.
Rajasthan Devasthan Department Under CM Bhajanlal Sharma Opens Applications for Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2026 From 27 May to 10 June 2026 via eDevasthan Portal and e Mitra to Select 56000 Beneficiaries by Lottery With 6000 Flying to Pashupatinath Kathmandu and 50000 by AC Train Across India for Residents Aged 60 Plus Years as on 1 April 2026
Rajasthan Devasthan Department under CM Bhajanlal Sharma opened applications for Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2026 from 27 May to 10 June 2026 to select 56000 beneficiaries via lottery, with 6000 flying to Pashupatinath, Kathmandu and 50000 by AC train to religious circuits across India, for residents 60 plus years as on 1 April 2026.
Rajasthan Launches Electric Bus Era: 47 E-Buses Flagged Off in Jaipur and Bhilwara
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma flagged off 47 electric buses (29 in Jaipur, 18 in Bhilwara) under the Pradhan Mantri e-Bus Sewa Yojana, marking the start of Rajasthan's electric bus era. The Centre has sanctioned 675 e-buses for eight selected cities, with the state set to receive 1,150 in all.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Announces That More Than 11 Lakh Additional Women Will Become Lakhpati Didis in the Next Three Years Under the Rajasthan Rural Livelihoods Mission With Loan Limit Raised to Rupees 1.5 Lakh and Interest Rate Cut to 1.5 Per Cent and 17.5 Lakh Rajasthan Women Already Earning Over Rupees 1 Lakh Annually as Krishi Sakhi Pashu Sakhi and Bank Sakhi
CM Bhajanlal Sharma announced that 11 lakh plus Rajasthan women will become Lakhpati Didis in three years; loan limit raised to Rupees 1.5 lakh at 1.5 percent interest, with 17.5 lakh women already crossing the Rupees 1 lakh annual income mark as Krishi, Pashu and Bank Sakhis.
Railways to Upgrade Rajasthan's Sikar Station; Bikaner-Chandigarh Train Proposal Under Review
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the modernisation and expansion of Sikar railway station with new pit lines, approved a new station at Sundarpura (11 km from Khatu Shyam Ji temple), and directed feasibility assessment of a new Bikaner-Chandigarh train service during his Bikaner-to-Jaipur inspection visit.
Rajasthan Moves Towards Uniform Civil Code-2026
The Bhajanlal Sharma government has constituted a high-level committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to draft the Rajasthan Uniform Civil Code-2026, advancing a key step towards implementing a UCC in the state.
Sanganer to Receive Development Projects Worth Over Rs 631 Crore
On 24 June 2026, CM Bhajanlal Sharma will gift Sanganer constituency development projects worth over Rs 631 crore, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for 1538 works including a Rs 124 crore flyover, a trauma centre and a satellite hospital.
Rajasthan Launches Farmer Registry-Based Fertilizer Distribution to Curb Black-Marketing
Rajasthan is launching a Farmer Registry-based subsidised fertiliser distribution system from 25 June as a pilot in Rajsamand and Sirohi districts, where farmers will book fertiliser via their Farmer ID and use a 48-hour digital token to collect it from authorised dealers. The aim is to curb black-marketing and ensure subsidies reach genuine farmers.
Bhupender Yadav Inaugurates National Workshop on Tiger Re-introduction at Alwar, Rajasthan
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated a National Workshop on Tiger Re-introduction at Alwar, Rajasthan, marking 18 years of tiger re-introduction in Sariska, and released three publications including the Project Cheetah Annual Report. Sariska, locally extinct in 2005, now shelters 56 tigers.
JDA's Operation 80 Feet Enters Demarcation Phase, to Widen Krishna Marg and Connect 50 Colonies in Jaipur
JDA's Operation 80 Feet entered its demarcation phase on June 9, 2026, marking a key step toward widening Krishna Marg to 80 feet in Jaipur. The operation removed 134 encroachments and deployed 3,000 police personnel, with internet services suspended in parts of the city. Once complete, the widened road will provide direct connectivity to 50 colonies in Jaipur.
Rajasthan CM Presents 'Viksit Rajasthan-2047' Blueprint at 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting
PM Modi chaired the 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting on June 11, 2026 in New Delhi under the theme "Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat @2047". Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma presented the state's 'Viksit Rajasthan-2047' blueprint, targeting a $350-billion economy by 2029, with a GSDP growth rate of 10.24% and MoUs worth over Rs 35 lakh crore. The framework is structured around four pillars covering human capital, employment, health, and equity.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on day-long Jaipur visit on 11 June; to virtually launch 20 KW FM transmitter at Ramgarh, Jaisalmer
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, on a one-day Jaipur visit on 11 June 2026, virtually launched a 20 KW FM transmitter at Ramgarh, Jaisalmer from Akashvani Kendra Jaipur, with Prasar Bharati Chairman Prasoon Joshi present, and attended MNIT and a Viksit Bharat Sankalp conference.
Banswara Vagad Mega Water Grid: Rajasthan's Rs 2,500-crore Upper High Level Canal project advances as engineering marvel
Rajasthan's Rs 2,500-crore Upper High Level Canal (UHLC) project in Banswara, a "mega water grid" with a 102 km canal, 22.5 km of tunnels and 5,000 km of HDPE pipeline, will irrigate about 42,000 hectares across 338 villages and benefit nearly 3.5 lakh people.
Oilseeds Kisan Mitra: India's First Nationwide WhatsApp-Based AI Advisory for Oilseed Farmers
Oilseeds Kisan Mitra, India's first nationwide WhatsApp-based AI advisory chatbot for oilseed farmers developed by ICAR-IIOR Hyderabad, offers free, multilingual, research-based advice 24x7. Its knowledge base includes the Bharatpur (Rajasthan) rapeseed-mustard institute.
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BRICS Adopts 'Indore Declaration' on Agriculture under India's Chairship
BRICS nations concluded their agriculture meetings at Indore by unanimously adopting the farmer-centric 'Indore Declaration', launching four new networks and forums under India's BRICS chairship.
MoWCD Hosts 3rd Preparatory Meeting of BRICS Women's Working Group
The Ministry of Women and Child Development held the third preparatory meeting of the BRICS Women Track virtually on 29 June 2026 under India's Chairship, ahead of the BRICS women's meetings at Kochi, Kerala, from 6 to 9 July 2026.
India-France ATL Bridge to Deepen Bilateral Innovation Through School Innovation Labs
India and France have established the India-France ATL Bridge through AIM, NITI Aayog and La Fondation Dassault Systemes, signing a Letter of Intent at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice to set up France's first school innovation lab inspired by the Atal Tinkering Lab model.
India and the United Kingdom Jointly Launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory GSCO in New Delhi on 5 June 2026 by Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper as a Joint Initiative of TEXMiN at IIT ISM Dhanbad and University of Cambridge to Monitor Global Critical Mineral Supply Chains Identify Risks and Strengthen Resource Security First Announced October 2025
India and UK jointly launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory GSCO in New Delhi on 5 June 2026 a joint initiative of TEXMiN at IIT ISM Dhanbad and University of Cambridge to monitor global critical mineral supply chains.
ASI and National Museum of Denmark Sign MoU to Explore Historic Danish Shipwreck 'Øresund'
ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing and the National Museum of Denmark signed an MoU to locate and document the wreck of the Danish ship 'Øresund', the first Danish vessel to reach India, which sank near Karaikal in 1619 — ASI's first joint archaeological project with an international organisation.
India and EU Push for Early Signing of Free Trade Agreement at G7 Summit
On the margins of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, PM Modi met EU leaders Costa and von der Leyen on June 17, 2026, and both sides pushed to sign the India-EU Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year, along with an investment agreement, defence cooperation and the IMEC corridor.
In a first, India's Vivek Aggarwal named vice-president of Paris-based FATF
India has for the first time secured the vice-presidency of the FATF, with senior IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal elected for a one-year term from July 2026. The appointment was made at the FATF plenary in Paris during 17-19 June, where he was chosen to succeed Giles Thomson of the UK. It marks the first time an Indian holds a top leadership position in the global anti-money laundering watchdog.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulates Major Abhilasha Barak on 7 June 2026 for Being Conferred the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025 as the Third Indian Army Officer to Receive the Honour Currently Serving With United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Where She Commanded the Female Engagement Team Conducting 539 Outreach Activities Empowering Over 5000 Women and Girls Since June 2025 and Earlier Becoming the First Indian Army Combat Aviator in 2022
PM Modi on 7 June 2026 congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on receiving the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025; she is the third Indian Army officer to be so honoured, currently serving with UNIFIL Lebanon where she ran 539 outreach activities for 5000 plus women since June 2025.
Ajit Doval to Chair BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting in India on June 22
India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting on June 22-23, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval, on the theme of non-traditional security challenges. The meeting sets the stage for the BRICS Summit in India in September, with India holding the bloc's rotating presidency this year.
Goyal Announces 1,000 Advisors Across India to Maximise India-UK CETA Benefits
Piyush Goyal announced deployment of 1,000 advisors across India and a trade portal upgrade to help industry maximise benefits of the India-UK CETA, which takes effect on 15 July 2026 and is expected to raise annual bilateral trade by 25.5 GBP.
India Launches 'Operation Amistad' to Aid Earthquake-Hit Venezuela with Relief and Medical Assistance
India launched 'Operation Amistad', a HADR mission, sending two IAF C-17 aircraft with a 41-member rescue team, an Army Field Hospital, BHISHM cube portable hospitals and over 35 tons of relief to earthquake-hit Venezuela, where 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes killed 920 and injured 3,360.
PM Modi's State Visit to Seychelles
During his 27-29 June 2026 State Visit to Seychelles, PM Narendra Modi held official talks with President Dr. Patrick Herminie at Victoria. The leaders released a joint logo marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, exchanged MoUs across several sectors, and India extended a Rs 1,250 crore Line of Credit. Modi became the first Indian PM to address Seychelles' National Assembly.
India Summons US Chargé d'Affaires Over Attack on Tanker Settebello Off Oman Coast
India formally summoned US Chargé d'Affaires Jason Meeks on June 10, 2026, to protest the US military strike on the tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, which left three of the 24 Indian crew members missing. MEA Additional Secretary Nagaraj Naidu conveyed India's condemnation and called for immediate de-escalation. The incident arose from US CENTCOM's maritime blockade operations against Iran, during which precision munitions disabled the Palau-flagged vessel approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Sohar, Oman.
PM Modi to Visit France and Slovakia for 52nd G7 Summit; India-US Explore Modi-Trump Meeting
PM Narendra Modi will visit France and Slovakia from June 13–18, 2026, participating in the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian. This marks India's 13th G7 participation and Modi's 7th consecutive appearance, with key bilateral meetings with French President Macron and Slovak PM Robert Fico — the first Indian PM visit to Slovakia since its independence in 1993. India and the US are also exploring a Modi-Trump bilateral on G7 sidelines.
Historic 10-day exposition of Holy Relics of Lord Buddha's chief disciples concludes in Mongolia
The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha's chief disciples Sariputra and Maudgalyayana returned to India after a 10-day exposition (31 May to 9 June 2026) at Ulaanbaatar's Gandan Tegchenling Monastery, where about one lakh devotees paid homage, strengthening India-Mongolia ties through Buddhist soft power.
13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum Launched in New Delhi Under India's Chairship
India launched the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi under its BRICS Chairship 2026, hosting the event for the fourth time on the theme of people-centric, inclusive and resilient cities.
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BRICS Adopts 'Indore Declaration' on Agriculture under India's Chairship
BRICS nations concluded their agriculture meetings at Indore by unanimously adopting the farmer-centric 'Indore Declaration', launching four new networks and forums under India's BRICS chairship.
MoWCD Hosts 3rd Preparatory Meeting of BRICS Women's Working Group
The Ministry of Women and Child Development held the third preparatory meeting of the BRICS Women Track virtually on 29 June 2026 under India's Chairship, ahead of the BRICS women's meetings at Kochi, Kerala, from 6 to 9 July 2026.
India-France ATL Bridge to Deepen Bilateral Innovation Through School Innovation Labs
India and France have established the India-France ATL Bridge through AIM, NITI Aayog and La Fondation Dassault Systemes, signing a Letter of Intent at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice to set up France's first school innovation lab inspired by the Atal Tinkering Lab model.
India and the United Kingdom Jointly Launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory GSCO in New Delhi on 5 June 2026 by Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper as a Joint Initiative of TEXMiN at IIT ISM Dhanbad and University of Cambridge to Monitor Global Critical Mineral Supply Chains Identify Risks and Strengthen Resource Security First Announced October 2025
India and UK jointly launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory GSCO in New Delhi on 5 June 2026 a joint initiative of TEXMiN at IIT ISM Dhanbad and University of Cambridge to monitor global critical mineral supply chains.
ASI and National Museum of Denmark Sign MoU to Explore Historic Danish Shipwreck 'Øresund'
ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing and the National Museum of Denmark signed an MoU to locate and document the wreck of the Danish ship 'Øresund', the first Danish vessel to reach India, which sank near Karaikal in 1619 — ASI's first joint archaeological project with an international organisation.
India and EU Push for Early Signing of Free Trade Agreement at G7 Summit
On the margins of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, PM Modi met EU leaders Costa and von der Leyen on June 17, 2026, and both sides pushed to sign the India-EU Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year, along with an investment agreement, defence cooperation and the IMEC corridor.
In a first, India's Vivek Aggarwal named vice-president of Paris-based FATF
India has for the first time secured the vice-presidency of the FATF, with senior IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal elected for a one-year term from July 2026. The appointment was made at the FATF plenary in Paris during 17-19 June, where he was chosen to succeed Giles Thomson of the UK. It marks the first time an Indian holds a top leadership position in the global anti-money laundering watchdog.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulates Major Abhilasha Barak on 7 June 2026 for Being Conferred the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025 as the Third Indian Army Officer to Receive the Honour Currently Serving With United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Where She Commanded the Female Engagement Team Conducting 539 Outreach Activities Empowering Over 5000 Women and Girls Since June 2025 and Earlier Becoming the First Indian Army Combat Aviator in 2022
PM Modi on 7 June 2026 congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on receiving the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025; she is the third Indian Army officer to be so honoured, currently serving with UNIFIL Lebanon where she ran 539 outreach activities for 5000 plus women since June 2025.
Ajit Doval to Chair BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting in India on June 22
India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting on June 22-23, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval, on the theme of non-traditional security challenges. The meeting sets the stage for the BRICS Summit in India in September, with India holding the bloc's rotating presidency this year.
Goyal Announces 1,000 Advisors Across India to Maximise India-UK CETA Benefits
Piyush Goyal announced deployment of 1,000 advisors across India and a trade portal upgrade to help industry maximise benefits of the India-UK CETA, which takes effect on 15 July 2026 and is expected to raise annual bilateral trade by 25.5 GBP.
India Launches 'Operation Amistad' to Aid Earthquake-Hit Venezuela with Relief and Medical Assistance
India launched 'Operation Amistad', a HADR mission, sending two IAF C-17 aircraft with a 41-member rescue team, an Army Field Hospital, BHISHM cube portable hospitals and over 35 tons of relief to earthquake-hit Venezuela, where 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes killed 920 and injured 3,360.
PM Modi's State Visit to Seychelles
During his 27-29 June 2026 State Visit to Seychelles, PM Narendra Modi held official talks with President Dr. Patrick Herminie at Victoria. The leaders released a joint logo marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, exchanged MoUs across several sectors, and India extended a Rs 1,250 crore Line of Credit. Modi became the first Indian PM to address Seychelles' National Assembly.
India Summons US Chargé d'Affaires Over Attack on Tanker Settebello Off Oman Coast
India formally summoned US Chargé d'Affaires Jason Meeks on June 10, 2026, to protest the US military strike on the tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, which left three of the 24 Indian crew members missing. MEA Additional Secretary Nagaraj Naidu conveyed India's condemnation and called for immediate de-escalation. The incident arose from US CENTCOM's maritime blockade operations against Iran, during which precision munitions disabled the Palau-flagged vessel approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Sohar, Oman.
PM Modi to Visit France and Slovakia for 52nd G7 Summit; India-US Explore Modi-Trump Meeting
PM Narendra Modi will visit France and Slovakia from June 13–18, 2026, participating in the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian. This marks India's 13th G7 participation and Modi's 7th consecutive appearance, with key bilateral meetings with French President Macron and Slovak PM Robert Fico — the first Indian PM visit to Slovakia since its independence in 1993. India and the US are also exploring a Modi-Trump bilateral on G7 sidelines.
Historic 10-day exposition of Holy Relics of Lord Buddha's chief disciples concludes in Mongolia
The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha's chief disciples Sariputra and Maudgalyayana returned to India after a 10-day exposition (31 May to 9 June 2026) at Ulaanbaatar's Gandan Tegchenling Monastery, where about one lakh devotees paid homage, strengthening India-Mongolia ties through Buddhist soft power.
13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum Launched in New Delhi Under India's Chairship
India launched the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi under its BRICS Chairship 2026, hosting the event for the fourth time on the theme of people-centric, inclusive and resilient cities.
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APEDA Concludes First Cohort of BHARATI Programme to Boost Agri-Food Export Innovation
APEDA concluded the first cohort of its BHARATI accelerator programme, training 100 startups from 22 states and 2 UTs to boost innovation-led agri-food exports, aligned with India's USD 50 billion APEDA-scheduled export target by 2030.
India Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Enters Into Force on 1 June 2026 Providing Duty Free Market Access to 99.38 Per Cent of India Exports Covering 98.08 Per Cent of Oman Tariff Lines Following Signature on 18 December 2025 in Muscat in Presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said With Bilateral Trade at USD 11.18 Billion in FY 2025 to 2026
India Oman CEPA entered into force on 1 June 2026 providing duty-free access for 99.38 per cent of India exports to Oman covering 98.08 per cent of Oman tariff lines with bilateral trade at USD 11.18 billion in FY 2025-26 making it India second trade pact with a GCC member after UAE.
Tourism Ministry and NITI Aayog Release 'Unlocking Growth in Tourism & Hospitality' Report
The Ministry of Tourism and NITI Aayog released the report 'Unlocking Growth in Tourism & Hospitality' at a national workshop in New Delhi, presenting a framework to simplify regulations, ease doing business and attract investment, aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.
PFC and REC Boards Approve Merger Scheme
The Boards of PFC and REC approved a scheme to merge REC into PFC under the Companies Act, 2013, creating a financing entity with a combined loan book of over Rs 11 lakh crore, with a share exchange ratio of 88 PFC shares for every 100 REC shares.
MoSPI Releases SDG Publications on 20th Statistics Day
On the 20th Statistics Day (29 June 2026), MoSPI released the SDG–NIF Progress Report 2026 and allied publications. The NIF, 2026 covers all 17 SDGs through 277 indicators, with notable progress in social protection coverage, maternal mortality, sex ratio, unemployment, renewable energy and internet access.
India's Startup Ecosystem Created About 25 Lakh Jobs; Startups Grew From Around 350 to 2.3 Lakh: Dr Jitendra Singh
At RISE Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru, Dr Jitendra Singh said India's startup ecosystem has created about 24 to 25 lakh jobs in a decade and grown from around 350-400 startups to nearly 2.3 lakh, making it the world's third largest.
Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee Chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra Unanimously Keeps Policy Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25 Per Cent With Neutral Stance on 5 June 2026 in the Second Bi Monthly Policy of FY 2026 27 While Revising Real GDP Growth Projection Downward to 6.6 Per Cent and Raising CPI Inflation Forecast to 5.1 Per Cent Amid Iran West Asia Energy Shock Rupee at 97 per US Dollar and FPI Outflows of Rupees 2.47 Lakh Crore Year to Date
RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent on 5 June 2026 with neutral stance; revises FY 2026 27 GDP forecast to 6.6 per cent and CPI inflation to 5.1 per cent amid Iran energy shock and rupee at near 97 per US dollar.
Jan Samarth Portal of Government of India Completes Four Years of Operations on 6 June 2026 With 54.10 Lakh Credit Applications Worth Rupees 3 Lakh Crore Processed and Digital Approvals Granted to 49.55 Lakh Beneficiaries Amounting to Rupees 2.76 Lakh Crore Across 16 Credit Linked Central Schemes in Eight Languages Through 269 Member Lending Institutions Including Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana Kisan Credit Card PM SVANidhi and Rooftop Solar Financing
Jan Samarth Portal completed four years on 6 June 2026, processing 54.10 lakh applications worth Rupees 3 lakh crore and approving Rupees 2.76 lakh crore for 49.55 lakh beneficiaries across 16 central credit-linked schemes through 269 lending institutions in eight languages.
India's Goods Exports Hit 6-Month High in May; Imports from US Surge 54%
India's goods exports rose 18% to $45.2 billion in May 2026, a six-month high, aided by a weaker rupee, while imports from the US surged 54.43% to $5.87 billion and the trade deficit widened to $28.21 billion.
India-UK CETA and Social Security Agreement to Take Effect from 15 July 2026
India and the UK will bring the CETA and the Double Contribution Convention into force on 15 July 2026 after completing ratification. CETA gives immediate duty-free access on 99% of tariff lines while protecting sensitive sectors, and the DCC raises the social security exemption period from three to five years.
Reserve Bank of India Expands Fully Accessible Route for Foreign Portfolio Investors to All New 15 30 and 40 Year Government Securities Without Any Investment Limits Announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra on 5 June 2026 During the Monetary Policy Statement Coupled With Centre Decision to Exempt FPIs From Income Tax on Interest and Capital Gains From Government Securities Effective 1 April 2026 With FPIs Net Buying Rupees 3000 Crore of FAR Securities on 6 June 2026
RBI on 5 June 2026 expanded the Fully Accessible Route for FPIs to include all new 15, 30 and 40 year Government Securities without limits, complemented by the Centre exempting FPIs from income tax on G Sec interest and capital gains from 1 April 2026, triggering 3000 crore rupees of FPI inflows on 6 June.
PM to Disburse Rs 2,400 Crore Incentives Under PM-VBRY
PM Narendra Modi will disburse Rs 2,400 crore in incentives under PM-VBRY on June 19, 2026, benefiting 15 lakh people via DBT. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs 99,446 crore and targets 3.5 crore jobs in two years, providing Rs 15,000 to first-time employees and up to Rs 3,000 per month to employers per new hire.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal Co-Chairs 14th Session of India-Uzbekistan Inter-Governmental Commission
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal co-chaired the 14th session of the India-Uzbekistan Inter-Governmental Commission with Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister Shokhrukh Gulyamov in Tashkent. Both sides agreed to remove non-tariff barriers and double bilateral trade over the next three years. The 15th IGC meeting will be held in India.
India Ranks Fifth Most Digitalised Economy and Fourth on Global AI Capability Index in State of Indias Digital Economy SIDE 2026 Report Released by ICRIER Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy Benchmarking 71 Countries Covering 96 Percent of Global GDP With India Climbing Three Places From Eighth in 2025 and Achieving USD 328 Billion in Digitally Delivered Services Exports
India ranks fifth most digitalised economy globally and fourth on AI capability in the ICRIER-Prosus SIDE 2026 report covering 71 countries (96 percent global GDP), up three places from eighth in 2025, with USD 328 billion in digitally delivered services exports.
PM-KISAN 23rd Installment: Rs 18,880 Crore Released to 9.44 Crore Farmers
PM-KISAN's 23rd installment of over Rs 18,880 crore was released on 20 June 2026 to over 9.44 crore farmers via DBT at Tarakeswar, West Bengal. The scheme has now disbursed over Rs 4.46 lakh crore across 23 installments since 2019.
India on Track for $1 Trillion Exports in FY27, Says Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal said India is on track to meet its $1 trillion exports target in FY27, having achieved over 15%, aided by FTAs and ease of doing business. India-US trade framework is finalised but pending a tariff advantage. April-May FY27 exports rose 14.66% to $162.69 billion.
India Becomes World's Leading Ship Recycling Nation in 2025
India became the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025 with a 35.4 percent global share per UNCTAD, achieving the Maritime India Vision 2030 target five years early.
RBI Bulletin Warns Monsoon Shortfall Could Weigh on Growth, Inflation
RBI's monthly bulletin 'State of the Economy' article warns that a below-normal south-west monsoon could weigh on growth and inflation, even as Q4 2025-26 GDP grew 7.8% and the MPC cut its growth projection to 6.6% and raised inflation forecast to 5.1%.
NITI Aayog Launches 8th Edition of Trade Watch Quarterly (Q4 FY2025-26)
NITI Aayog released the 8th Trade Watch Quarterly for Q4 FY2025-26, reporting India's total trade at USD 1.84 trillion (up 5.4 per cent) and spotlighting the pharmaceutical sector, which exported USD 35.8 billion in 2025.
DPIIT Issues Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026
DPIIT has issued the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, introducing an optional risk-based compliance route that lets domestic industry source from BIS Scheme II (Schedule II) licensed manufacturers instead of Scheme I, easing compliance while preserving quality standards.
Government Prepares Roadmap for Green Urea Production in India
The Department of Fertilizers held a Pre-EoI meeting at PDIL, Noida, chaired by Dr. K.K. Pathak, to set up Green Urea plants across India, backed by MNRE funding, SECI-led green ammonia procurement and the Pudimadaka pilot plant.
Amit Shah Launches India's First Cooperative Taxi Service Bharat Taxi
Amit Shah launched India's first cooperative-based, driver-owned taxi service "Bharat Taxi" from Gandhinagar, extending the "Sahkar se Samriddhi" vision to mobility, with a zero-commission model and nationwide expansion plans.
Vice-President Launches Digital MSME Initiatives at International MSME Day 2026
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended International MSME Day 2026 in New Delhi and launched several digital initiatives including PMEGP 2.0, Samadhaan 2.0, PMS 2.0, MSME Global Mart 2.0 and Testing Centre portals, calling MSMEs the backbone of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Indian Railways to Roll Out New Wagon Design Policy in July to Boost Freight Transport
The Ministry of Railways will introduce a new Wagon Design Policy in July, to be finalised within 15 days, allowing industries to design freight wagons for their specific commodity needs while RDSO and the CCRS ensure wagon safety, aiming to boost rail freight share.
RBI Cancels Certificates of Registration of 135 NBFCs Across India
RBI cancelled Certificates of Registration of 135 NBFCs on June 10, 2026, under Section 45-IA(6) of the RBI Act, 1934. A dominant 125 of the 135 entities were based in West Bengal. Separately, 13 NBFCs surrendered their certificates voluntarily due to exits, mergers, or dissolution.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship completes 12 years; builds one of world's largest skilling ecosystems
MSDE completed 12 years on 10 June 2026, having built one of the world's largest skilling ecosystems: ITIs rose from 9,776 (2014) to 13,888+, over 1.64 crore trained under PMKVY, 56.08 lakh+ apprentices since 2016, and 1.5 crore+ registered on SIDH.
ECLGS 5.0 crosses 1 lakh guarantees milestone; total guaranteed amount exceeds Rs 48,000 crore
As of 9 June 2026, ECLGS 5.0 crossed one lakh guarantees, reaching 1,06,549 with a total guaranteed amount of Rs 48,484.26 crore. The MSME sector accounts for 96% of guarantees by number and 86% by value, while Public Sector Banks account for 96% of guarantees issued.
2nd Advance Estimates of Horticulture Area & Production for 2025-26 Released
India's 2nd Advance Estimates for 2025-26 peg total horticulture area at 301.51 lakh hectares and production at 3777.76 lakh tonnes, a 1.90% rise over 2024-25, with gains across fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices.
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Indian Railways approves Rs 341 crore Kavach project to expand automatic train protection
Indian Railways has approved a Rs 341 crore project to expand Kavach 4.0, its indigenous Automatic Train Protection system, on the Ahmedabad (598 RKM, Rs 140 crore) and Ambala (811 RKM, Rs 201 crore) divisions to prevent collisions and over-speeding.
India Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh Publicly Confirms BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile Export Deal With Vietnam Worth Around 629 Million US Dollars on 1 June 2026 at the Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore Including Training and Logistical Support for the 290 Kilometre Range Coastal Defence Variant of the Indo Russian Joint Venture System Making Vietnam the Second Southeast Asian Nation After Philippines and With Indonesia Deal in Final Stages of Negotiations
India Defence Secretary on 1 June 2026 publicly confirmed at Shangri-La Dialogue Singapore the USD 629 million BrahMos supersonic cruise missile export deal with Vietnam covering 290 km coastal-defence variant, making Vietnam the second Southeast Asian buyer after Philippines, with Indonesia deal in final stages.
PSA Office Launches TRL Compass Platform, Signs MoU with DSCI
On 29 June 2026, the Office of the PSA (OPSA) launched the TRL Compass platform and signed an MoU with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), chaired by PSA Professor Ajay Kumar Sood. The platform adapts the global nine-level Technology Readiness Level scale to India's research and innovation ecosystem and provides a common national standard for assessing publicly funded projects. It supports initiatives such as ANRF and the RDI fund and is publicly available at www.trlcompass.in.
Department of Higher Education Ministry of Education Opens Applications for Prime Minister Research Chair PMRC Scheme 2026 on 3 June 2026 to Attract Indian Origin Researchers From Global Universities Across 13 Priority Sectors Including AI Semiconductors and Climate Technologies With Support Up to Rupees 14 Crore for Research Chairs Rupees 6.5 Crore for Senior Fellows and Rupees 4 Crore for Young Fellows
PMRC Scheme 2026 applications opened on 3 June 2026 by Department of Higher Education to attract Indian origin researchers from abroad to 13 priority sectors with support up to Rupees 14 crore for Research Chairs overseen by Empowered Committee under Principal Scientific Adviser.
DRDO and Indian Air Force Successfully Flight Test Indigenously Developed RudraM II Air to Surface Missile From a Sukhoi 30 MKI Fighter Off the Coast of Odisha Over the Bay of Bengal on 2 June 2026 Under Extreme Release Conditions Validating Speed of Mach 5.5 Range of About 300 Kilometres 200 Kilogram Warhead Hybrid Inertial Navigation GPS and Passive Homing Seeker With Research Centre Imarat Hyderabad as Nodal Laboratory
DRDO and Indian Air Force on 2 June 2026 successfully flight tested indigenously developed RudraM II air to surface missile from Sukhoi 30 MKI off Odisha coast achieving Mach 5.5 speed about 300 km range and 200 kg warhead with hybrid INS GPS and passive RF seeker guidance built by Research Centre Imarat Hyderabad.
DRDO Successfully Flight-Tests Indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)
DRDO successfully flight-tested the 100% indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on 15 June 2026 from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, meeting all mission objectives.
DRDO Demonstrates Multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence Capability
DRDO successfully demonstrated a Multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence capability through three flight tests on June 10-11, 2026, placing India in an elite group of nations able to engage targets up to Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, and also conducted the maiden test of the NASM-MR.
Maruti Suzuki Launches Wagon R Flex Fuel India First Flex Fuel Passenger Car in New Delhi Unveiled in Presence of Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari Reported by PIB on 5 June 2026 With Engine Capable of Running on Ethanol Petrol Blends from E20 to E100 Auto Adjusting to Ethanol Content Targeted at Commercial Sector Fleet Operators and Cab Aggregators to Reduce Crude Oil Imports and Boost Farmer Energy Income
Maruti Suzuki launches India first flex fuel passenger car Wagon R Flex Fuel in New Delhi reported in PIB on 5 June 2026; engine runs on ethanol petrol blends E20 to E100 with Hardeep Singh Puri and Nitin Gadkari unveiling.
UIDAI Completes Biometric SDK Benchmarking Challenges, Announces Face and Iris Winners
UIDAI, with IIIT-Hyderabad, announced winners of the Face and Iris Biometric SDK Benchmarking challenges held between December 2025 and February 2026. Innovatrics (Slovakia) topped the Face Challenge and IDBIO (USA) topped the Iris Challenge among 531 registrations.
BEML to Roll Out India's First Bullet Train Car Body by August; B28 Service Planned for 2027
BEML expects to roll out the first car body shell of India's first indigenous bullet train by August 2026 at its Bengaluru Aditya plant, with the first trainset planned for early 2027. The 'B28' bullet train, targeted for March 2027, will first run on the 97-km Surat-Vapi stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, with operations planned for August 2027.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: MoD Signs Rs 425 Crore Contract for 12 Marine Gas Turbine Generator Sets for Indian Navy
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth approximately Rs 425 crore with Pune-based Bharat Forge Limited for 12 marine gas turbine generator sets of 1.25 MW each for the Indian Navy, with a minimum of 60 percent indigenous content. Signed on 19 June 2026 in New Delhi under the 'Buy (Indian)' category, it advances Atmanirbhar Bharat and self-reliance in critical marine strategic technologies.
Centre Bans 16 Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs Over Safety Concerns
The Centre has banned 16 Fixed-Dose Combination drugs under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, halting their manufacture, sale and distribution after a DTAB expert committee found they lacked therapeutic value and posed public health risks.
DAE Inaugurates Versatile Deuterated Compound Production Plant at HWBF Vadodara, Commissions 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell
On 21 June 2026, DAE Secretary and AEC Chairman Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty inaugurated the indigenous Versatile Deuterated compound Production Plant (VDPP) and commissioned the 24 kA Prototype Sodium Cell at the Heavy Water Board Facility in Vadodara. The facilities strengthen India's self-reliance in strategic materials, including nuclear-grade sodium for the Fast Breeder Reactor programme.
INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak Commissioned into Indian Navy at Kolkata
Three indigenously built warships - INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak - were commissioned into the Indian Navy at Kolkata on 21 June 2026, with the PM highlighting India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
India's Emerging Technology Ecosystem: Missions Driving a Future-Ready Digital Power
A PIB backgrounder details India's mission-mode push in AI, semiconductors, quantum and supercomputing, with key milestones under Digital India, NSM, Semicon India/ISM 2.0, the National Quantum Mission and the IndiaAI Mission driving a future-ready digital ecosystem toward Viksit Bharat 2047.
INCOIS Launches Special El Niño Bulletin to Safeguard India's Maritime Zones
INCOIS, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has launched a Special El Niño Bulletin warning of rising sea temperatures and thermal stress in India's maritime zones, with the first bulletin released on 22 June 2026.
C-DOT Signs MoU with IIT Hyderabad to Set Up Centre of Excellence in Advanced Communication
C-DOT, under the Department of Telecommunications, signed an MoU with IIT Hyderabad to set up its fourth Centre of Excellence in advanced communication technology, focusing on wireless communication, quantum technology, cyber security and AI-based applications.
Netra AEW&C System Gets Final Operational Clearance
India's indigenous Netra AEW&C system received Final Operational Clearance on June 25, 2026, making India the fifth country to develop this capability. The CABS-developed system, integrated on the Embraer EMB-145I, served as a force multiplier in the Balakot strikes and Operation Sindoor.
Acknowledgement-based Form 11 System Proposed for Import of Drugs for Analytical and Non-Clinical Testing
The MoHFW has proposed amending the Drugs Rules, 1945, to replace licensing with an acknowledgement-based Form 11 system for importing small quantities of drugs for analytical and non-clinical testing, while certain drugs remain under licensing.
Digital India Marks 11 Years, Pivots to AI and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Digital India completes 11 years and shifts focus to AI and semiconductor manufacturing, with major gains in IndiaAI Mission, chip projects, electronics exports and UPI-led digital payments.
India Inaugurates World's First Nuclear-Heat Hydrogen Plant at IGCAR Kalpakkam
India has inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production facility using nuclear process heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor via the indigenous Copper–Chlorine thermochemical cycle at IGCAR Kalpakkam, demonstrating fossil-fuel-free, clean hydrogen production using nuclear energy.
Government Social Media Takedown Powers Limited to Deepfake Content Only, Says IT Minister Vaishnaw
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified on June 9, 2026 that government social media takedown orders are restricted exclusively to deepfake content. Genuine content and protest videos are explicitly excluded from government removal authority. India's guidelines require platforms to remove flagged deepfakes within 3 hours, and India is coordinating with over 30 countries on deepfake regulation.
NIT Raipur and GMDC sign MoU for critical minerals and mining research
NIT Raipur and GMRICS (a body under GMDC) signed a five-year MoU to collaborate on geology, mining, mineral exploration and critical minerals research, with a focus on the Ambaji Copper-Lead-Zinc deposits in Gujarat and mineral-rich regions of Chhattisgarh.
Indian Navy Safely Recovers Unexploded Missile Warhead from Tanker off Kochi
The Indian Navy safely recovered and neutralised an unexploded missile warhead lodged in a fuel tank of the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Olympic Life off Kochi, after an EOD team of the Southern Naval Command acted on information from IFC-IOR.
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Indian Womens Football Team Wins Record Sixth SAFF Womens Championship 2026 Title on 6 June 2026 Beating Bangladesh 3 to 1 in Margao Goa Final Under Head Coach Crispin Chettri Ending Seven Year Title Drought With Goals From Pyari Xaxa Sanfida Nongrum and Lynda Kom and Aveka Singh Winning Golden Boot With Four Goals
India won the SAFF Womens Championship 2026 by beating Bangladesh 3 to 1 in the Margao final on 6 June 2026, claiming a record sixth title and ending a seven year drought; Aveka Singh won Golden Boot and Sanfida Nongrum was MVP under coach Crispin Chettri.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa Becomes the First Indian Player to Win the Norway Chess Title in Stavanger on 6 June 2026 by Defeating Germanys Vincent Keymer With Black Pieces in the Final Round Classical Game to Finish on 18 Points Ahead of World Number One Magnus Carlsen and World Champion D Gukesh in the Thirteenth Edition of the Elite Closed Super Tournament Since Its Inception in 2013 With Four Consecutive Second Half Wins Marking the Historic Achievement
R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title in Stavanger on 6 June 2026, finishing on 18 points after a final-round classical win over Vincent Keymer ahead of Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh in the 13th edition of the elite tournament.
PM Narendra Modi declares open the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad
PM Narendra Modi opened the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad via video conferencing. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya noted 78 countries and over 500 athletes participated, with a stated ambition for Yogasana at the 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympics, both to be hosted by India.
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NBA Reconstitutes Expert Committee on Agro-biodiversity; Dr P.L. Gautam Named Chair
The NBA has reconstituted its Expert Committee on Agro-biodiversity for one year under Section 13(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, with Padma Shri Dr P.L. Gautam appointed as Chairman to guide agro-biodiversity conservation and access and benefit-sharing.
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Appointed Next Chief of the Army Staff
The Government has appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, the present Vice Chief of the Army Staff, as the next Chief of the Army Staff from the afternoon of 30 June 2026, when General Upendra Dwivedi retires.
In-Principle Forest Clearance Granted for Kente Extension Coal Block in Hasdeo-Arand
The MoEFCC has granted in-principle forest clearance to divert 1,742.6 hectares of Hasdeo-Arand forest for the Kente Extension Coal Block allotted to RVUNL, despite a 2021 biodiversity assessment advising against mining in the region.
India, China in Talks Over Joint UNESCO Nomination for Xuanzang's Work
India and China are in advanced talks over a joint UNESCO nomination for 'The Great Tang Records on the Western Regions', Xuanzang's 7th-century account of his travels through medieval India, as part of BRICS efforts to file joint heritage nominations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Highlights Six Years of PM Street Vendors Atmanirbhar Nidhi PM SVANidhi Scheme on 1 June 2026 With More Than 1.12 Crore Collateral Free Loans Worth Over Rupees 17800 Crore Disbursed Since June 2020 Benefitting Over 75 Lakh Street Vendors of Whom Nearly 95 Per Cent Accessed Formal Institutional Credit for the First Time and 46 Per Cent Are Women Across Cities and Towns of India
PM Modi on 1 June 2026 marked six years of PM SVANidhi scheme highlighting 1.12 crore collateral-free loans worth Rupees 17,800 crore disbursed to over 75 lakh street vendors with 95 per cent first-time formal credit access, 46 per cent women beneficiaries and 70 per cent from marginalised communities.
First batch of NDA-trained women cadets commissioned as officers
The first batch of 17 women cadets trained at the NDA was commissioned as officers on Saturday, becoming the first women to join the armed forces with a permanent commission. This followed an August 2021 Supreme Court interim order allowing eligible women to take the NDA and Naval Academy entrance exams.
National Study on Low Gram Sabha Participation Released in New Delhi
A two-volume national study on low Gram Sabha participation, prepared by NIRD&PR for the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, was released in New Delhi by NITI Aayog Member Dr. R. Balasubramaniam. It covered about 7,800 respondents across 26 States/UTs and 213 districts.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan From Ramsiya Village Raisen Madhya Pradesh on 1 June 2026 to Promote Balanced Fertiliser Use Soil Health Management Natural Farming and Nano Urea During Kharif 2026 With Estimated Requirement of 390.54 Lakh Metric Tonnes Amid India Dependence on 70 Per Cent Urea and 100 Per Cent Potash Imports
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 1 June 2026 launched the month-long Khet Bachao Abhiyan from Ramsiya village in Raisen Madhya Pradesh to promote balanced fertiliser use, soil health management, natural farming, nano urea and bio-fertilisers across India during Kharif 2026 amid fertiliser supply concerns due to West Asia crisis.
Amit Shah launches FCRA 2.0 portal and e-OCI card
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 portal and e-OCI card in New Delhi, aiming to monitor foreign donations in real time and ease processes for over 50 lakh OCI cardholders.
Centre Constitutes Search-cum-Selection Committee for National Sports Board
The Centre has constituted a five-member Search-cum-Selection Committee, chaired by Cabinet Secretary Dr. T.V. Somanathan, to recommend the Chairperson and two Members of the National Sports Board under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
Operational Guidelines Released for Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda released operational guidelines for the renamed 'Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' at the 16th CCHFW meeting, expanding the 6x6x6 strategy into a 7x7x7 framework, adopting a T4 (Test, Treat, Talk, Track) approach and launching a unified digital portal.
Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Approves Rupees 9585 Crore Two Year Delhi NCR Clean Mobility Scheme on 3 June 2026 to Replace Older BS IV and Earlier Trucks and Buses With BS VI Compliant or Electric Vehicles Across Delhi Haryana Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh With Rupees 5041 Crore Central Outlay Five Per Cent Interest Subvention on Loans Monthly Fuel Vouchers Up To Rupees 4800 and Coverage of About 2.07 Lakh Commercial Vehicles
Union Cabinet on 3 June 2026 approved Rupees 9585 crore Delhi NCR Clean Mobility Scheme covering 2.07 lakh older trucks and buses across four states with Rupees 5041 crore Central outlay interest subvention and fuel vouchers also cleared Rupees 10000 crore ATF stabilisation for airlines and NH projects in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh
D K Shivakumar Sworn In as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at the Glass House of Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru at 4.05 PM on 3 June 2026 With Senior Congress Leader G Parameshwara as Deputy Chief Minister and Thirteen Other Cabinet Ministers Including Satish Jarkiholi K H Muniyappa Priyank Kharge Krishna Byre Gowda and U T Khader Under the Mid Term Power Sharing Agreement of the Indian National Congress
D K Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka 25th Chief Minister on 3 June 2026 administered by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Glass House Lok Bhavan Bengaluru with G Parameshwara as Deputy CM and 13 other ministers under the Congress mid term power sharing agreement.
Goats and Cattle Form Half of Cheetah Prey in Kuno, Chital 42%: Project Cheetah Report
Project Cheetah's latest progress report (Sept 2024–Dec 2025) found that goats and cattle made up 50% of detected kills by 19 free-ranging cheetahs in Kuno, with chital alone at 42%, highlighting low wild-prey density in the territorial forest.
Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh Confers National Panchayat Awards 2025 to 42 Exemplary Panchayats From 17 States and Union Territories at a Ceremony in New Delhi on 3 June 2026 With 34 Gram Panchayats Honoured Under Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar and 8 Panchayats Under Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar With Cash Incentives Ranging From Rupees 50 Lakh to Rupees 5 Crore
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh conferred National Panchayat Awards 2025 on 42 panchayats from 17 states and UTs in New Delhi on 3 June 2026 with 34 Gram Panchayats under DDUPSVP and 8 under NDSPSVP categories Karnataka tops with six awards Andhra Pradesh and Odisha five each cash incentives Rupees 50 lakh to 5 crore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launches Second Phase of Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 Tree Plantation Campaign by Planting a Sapling at Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali Park in New Delhi and Flags Off 200 New 9 Metre PMI Electro Mobility DEVI Electric Buses on World Environment Day 5 June 2026 With Aravalli Green Wall Reforestation Resolve Targeting 10 Crore Trees Between 5 June and 30 September 2026 in Presence of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta LG VK Saxena and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
PM Modi launches Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 on 5 June 2026 at Bhagwan Mahavir Vanasthali Park New Delhi targeting 10 crore tree plantations by 30 September; flags off 200 PMI Electro DEVI electric buses for Delhi clean transport.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Through Mera Yuva Bharat MY Bharat Launches Viksit Vibrant Village Program VVVP 2026 on 5 June 2026 Deploying 500 Volunteers Selected From Over 3 Lakh Quiz Participants Across 93 Border Villages of Ladakh Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand With 250 in Phase I Across 43 Villages in Collaboration With Ministry of Home Affairs and ITBP Promoting Nation First Challenge Under Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision
MY Bharat launches Viksit Vibrant Village Program VVVP 2026 on 5 June 2026 deploying 500 volunteers across 93 border villages in Ladakh Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in collaboration with Ministry of Home Affairs and ITBP.
India Crosses Historic Milestone of One Hundred Ramsar Sites With the Designation of Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary Also Known as Surha Tal in Ballia District of Uttar Pradesh as the 100th Wetland of International Importance Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day 5 June 2026 and Notified in the Ramsar List With Total Site Area of 13.6 Lakh Hectares Covered by 100 Indian Sites of Which 67 Have Been Added Since 2014
India crossed 100 Ramsar Sites with the notification of Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, on 5 June 2026, taking the total wetland area under international importance to about 13.6 lakh hectares with 67 sites added since 2014.
Phase 1 of Census 2027 Completed in 23 States and Union Territories
Phase 1 of Census 2027 (House Listing and Housing Census) is complete in 23 states and UTs; this Rs 11,718 crore exercise is the first digital census and the eighth since Independence.
Govt Ends OTC Exemption for Cough Syrups
The Union health ministry has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, removing cough syrups from Schedule K, ending their over-the-counter sale; they can now be sold only through licensed pharmacies with a valid prescription.
CMFRI drafts national guidelines for marine ecolabelling to boost seafood exports
CMFRI (ICAR) has drafted India's National Guidelines for Marine Ecolabelling as a discussion paper, proposing a framework to regulate seafood sustainability certification, protect traditional fishers, ensure compliance with national fisheries laws, and explore an indigenous Indian marine eco-label to boost seafood exports.
India's Annual Defence Production Hits All-Time High of Rs 1.78 Lakh Crore in 2025-26
India's defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26, a 15.6% rise over the previous year, with the private sector touching a record share of about Rs 42,000 crore and exports hitting Rs 38,424 crore.
Parliamentary Panel Flags Exam Irregularities, Seeks Time-Bound NTA Reform Plan
A Parliamentary standing committee headed by Digvijaya Singh urged the Centre to publish a time-bound roadmap for HLCE exam-reform recommendations, citing continued paper irregularities including the NEET-UG 2026 cancellation.
Asia Warming Faster Than Global Average: WMO State of the Climate in Asia 2025 Report
The WMO's State of the Climate in Asia 2025 report, launched at Paro, Bhutan on June 17, warns Asia is warming about twice as fast as in 1961-1990, with all 23 high-mountain glaciers losing mass and record ocean heat and sea levels in 2025.
Centre for Science and Environment and Down to Earth Release State of Indias Environment 2026 In Figures Report on 4 June 2026 Warning That Seven of Nine Planetary Boundaries Have Been Breached and Around 97000 Hectares of Forest Land Was Diverted for Non Forest Use Between 2020 21 and 2024 25 Across 26 States While 8000 Vertebrate Species Are Threatened by Extreme Heat and Land Use Change
CSE and Down to Earth released the State of Indias Environment 2026 in Figures report warning that 7 of 9 planetary boundaries have been breached, 97000 hectares of forest land was diverted in 5 years across 26 states, and 8000 vertebrate species are threatened by extreme heat and land use change.
Qadian-Beas Railway Line Revived After Nearly 100 Years with Rs 1,400 Crore Project
The government has revived the 39.68-km Qadian-Beas railway line in Punjab after nearly 100 years, a Rs 1,400 crore broad-gauge project by Northern Railway connecting Gurdaspur and Amritsar districts.
IIT-Delhi Tops Indian Institutions in QS World University Rankings 2027
IIT-Delhi retained its rank as India's top university at 118th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with 52 Indian universities featured but academic reputation scores remaining modest.
National-Level Hackathon "Statathon - A Data Journey for Viksit Bharat" Concludes Successfully
The national-level hackathon "Statathon - A Data Journey for Viksit Bharat", organised by the National Statistics Office (NSO) with the Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Education, concluded successfully. Twenty-five teams competed in the grand finale across five challenges on official statistics, and MoSPI Secretary Dr. Saurabh Garg interacted with the winners on 19 June 2026.
Government of India Appoints Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as Next Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on 6 June 2026 With Effect From 1 July 2026 Succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor While Currently Serving as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Since 1 May 2025 With Over 3300 Flying Hours on 20 Plus Aircraft Types
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, currently Chief of Integrated Defence Staff, has been appointed Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force effective 1 July 2026, succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, announced on 6 June 2026. Commissioned in 1986 in the fighter stream with over 3300 flying hours on 20 plus aircraft types, he is associated with indigenous Tejas LCA programme.
India Meteorological Department Issues Red Alert for Malappuram Kozhikode and Wayanad Districts of Kerala on 7 June 2026 as Southwest Monsoon Advances Rapidly Across Western Coast With Onset Over South Maharashtra on 6 June 2026 and Active Spells Expected Over North East India Karnataka Tamil Nadu Puducherry and Karaikal With Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall of 7 to 20 Centimetres in 24 Hours Likely at Isolated Places Amid Concerns of Flooding Landslides and Waterlogging
IMD maintained Red Alert for Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts of Kerala on 7 June 2026 with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected as Southwest Monsoon advanced into south Maharashtra on 6 June and is set to reach Mumbai between 10 and 12 June, with active spells also over North East India, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Marks 12 Years of Narendra Modi Government on 7 June 2026 With Statement That India Space Economy Currently Close to 9 Billion US Dollars Will Expand to Around 45 Billion US Dollars Over the Next Seven to Eight Years as Country Advances Towards Viksit Bharat 2047 Goal With BJP Launching Nationwide 12 Years of Trust Development and Public Welfare Outreach Campaign From 5 June to 21 June 2026 Across Union Ministers MPs and MLAs
On 7 June 2026 marking 12 years of Narendra Modi government, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said India space economy of about 9 billion US dollars will expand to around 45 billion US dollars in seven to eight years on the back of IN SPACe, Indian Space Policy 2023 and 100 per cent FDI reforms, as BJP launched 12 Years of Trust, Development and Public Welfare campaign from 5 to 21 June.
West Bengal Set to Become 36th State or Union Territory to Implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana With MoU Between National Health Authority and West Bengal Department of Health and Family Welfare to be Signed at Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi on 8 June 2026 as Announced on 7 June 2026 Extending Insurance Cover of Up To Rupees 5 Lakh Per Family Per Year for Secondary and Tertiary Hospitalisation to 1.36 Crore Families in the State
West Bengal will become the 36th State or UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM JAY through an MoU signed at Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi on 8 June 2026, extending 5 lakh rupees per family per year secondary and tertiary hospitalisation cover to 1.36 crore families as announced on 7 June 2026.
President Murmu and PM Modi Lay Foundation of Bharat Coal Gasification & Chemicals Ltd in Odisha
President Murmu and PM Modi virtually laid the foundation of BCGCL, a Coal India-BHEL joint venture coal-to-ammonium-nitrate project at Lakhanpur, Odisha, to be commissioned by September 2029. The Rs 25,000 crore project uses indigenous PFBG technology and advances India's coal gasification and energy-security goals.
President Visits Kuno National Park, Reviews Cheetah Management Area
President Droupadi Murmu visited Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on 21 June 2026 and reviewed its cheetah management area as part of Project Cheetah, India's first cheetah reintroduction programme.
Haj Policy 2027 Announced; Haj Committee of India Invites Applications
The Ministry of Minority Affairs announced Haj Policy 2027 with applications open via the Haj Committee of India portal and Haj Suvidha App; the HCoI-private quota stays at 70:30 (1,22,518 and 52,507 seats), inspector ratio improves to 1:135, Kolkata is added as an embarkation point, and AI-based services are introduced.
NCERT Rolls Out Entirely New Class 9 Textbooks for 2026-27 Academic Session Marking the Biggest Curriculum Overhaul in Over Two Decades Aligned With NEP 2020 and NCF SE 2023 Including Kaveri for English Ganga for Hindi Ganita Manjari for Mathematics Exploration for Science and Sharda for Sanskrit Available on ncert nic in
NCERT has rolled out entirely new Class 9 textbooks for 2026-27, the biggest curriculum overhaul in 20 plus years aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF SE 2023; new books include Kaveri (English), Ganga (Hindi), Ganita Manjari (Maths), Exploration (Science) and Sharda (Sanskrit) on ncert.nic.in.
Centre Moves to Notify Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Areas in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa
The Centre is set to finalise and notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas first in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa, where disputes are largely settled, while Kerala and Karnataka hold out. Over 56,000 sq km across six states is proposed for ESA status under the 2013 Kasturirangan panel recommendations.
Neeraj Dangi Takes Oath as Re-elected Rajya Sabha Member from Rajasthan
Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office to re-elected member Neeraj Dangi, who represents Rajasthan, at the Parliament House on 22 June 2026. Dangi took the oath in Hindi in the presence of senior dignitaries including Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Kiren Rijiju, J. P. Nadda, Jairam Ramesh and Secretary-General P. C. Modi.
President Confers Padma Awards 2026 at Civil Investiture Ceremony-II
On 23 June 2026, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Awards 2026 (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri) at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in the presence of the Vice-President, Prime Minister and Union Home Minister.
Rajasthan Yamuna Water Project: CM Bhajanlal Sharma's Delhi Visit for Decisive Meeting
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma will attend a high-level meeting in New Delhi with Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini to finalise the MoA for the Yamuna Water Project, considered crucial for the Shekhawati region.
CSE releases 'State of India's Environment 2026: In Figures' on eve of World Environment Day
CSE released 'State of India's Environment 2026: In Figures' on 4 June 2026, flagging large-scale forest diversion, near-daily extreme weather in 2025, severe groundwater over-exploitation and weak human-development scores in the most populous states.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates the New Terminal of NAMO Airport at Daman on 5 June 2026 Under UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme With Alliance Air Operating Daily Flights Connecting Daman to Delhi Mumbai and Ahmedabad as Part of Larger Development Package of Around Rupees 2970 Crore for the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and Southern Gujarat Including Vapi Region
PM Modi inaugurated the new terminal of NAMO Airport at Daman on 5 June 2026 under the UDAN scheme, with Alliance Air daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, as part of a Rupees 2970 crore development package for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and southern Gujarat.
Six Youth-Led Startups Win Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
Six youth-led startups won the 8th Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 at T-Hub, Hyderabad, for sustainability solutions in circular economy, textiles and food systems. Led by UNDP India and Citi Foundation with NITI Aayog's AIM, it drew 350+ applications from 28 states.
NMCG Expands Urban River Management Plans Across Ganga Basin Cities
NMCG with NIUA has completed Urban River Management Plans (URMPs) for 13 Ganga basin cities under the Namami Gange Programme, with Phase-1 covering 27 cities and Phase-2 adding 33 more, advancing river-centric urban planning toward all 97 cities on the Ganga main stem.
NCERT Adds Section on 1975 Emergency in Class 9 Textbook for First Time
NCERT has for the first time added a section on the 1975-77 Emergency in a Class 9 social science textbook, "Understanding Society: India and Beyond", placing it within a chapter on the strengths and challenges of Indian democracy.
DoT Enables Intra-Circle Roaming in Four Arunachal Pradesh Districts Amid Disaster
The Department of Telecommunications has enabled Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR) in four Arunachal Pradesh districts - Kayi Panyor, Lower Subansiri, Upper Subansiri and West Siang - until 28 June 2026, after heavy rain, cloudbursts and landslides disrupted telecom networks.
First National Rural Development Conclave to be held on 28-29 June in New Delhi
On Shivraj Singh Chouhan's initiative, the first National Rural Development Conclave on the theme 'Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat' will be held on 28-29 June at Pusa, New Delhi, bringing together rural development ministers of all states and UTs to review major schemes and frame a shared Centre-State roadmap.
NBA Issues SOP for Notifying Threatened Species under Section 38 of Biological Diversity Act, 2002
The NBA has issued an SOP under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 to provide a uniform, scientific process for States and UTs to identify and notify threatened species. So far 159 plant and 173 animal species across 17 States and 3 UTs have been notified.
Amit Shah Chairs 10th NCORD Meeting, Releases Narcotics Vision Document 2026-2029
Amit Shah chaired the 10th NCORD top-level meeting and released the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029), built on four pillars and the Detect-Disrupt-Destroy strategy. He also launched an Online Drugs Disposal Fortnight Campaign to destroy 2,09,500 kg of narcotics worth over Rs 6,000 crore.
ICGS Akshay Commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard at Goa Shipyard Limited
On 27 June 2026, the Indian Coast Guard commissioned the new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshay, designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited, at Goa. Commissioned by Smt. Parama Sen, the indigenously built vessel strengthens maritime security and reflects the Government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' commitment.
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve to Deploy GSM Cameras and Satellite Collars for Real-Time Tiger Monitoring
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve announced on June 9, 2026 the deployment of GSM cameras and satellite collars for real-time tiger monitoring. The initiative addresses concerns raised by a Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) alert in May 2026 and territorial conflicts among tigers. Ranthambore, under India's Project Tiger (launched 1973), is one of the country's premier tiger reserves.
First Meeting of NLIMC Held Under National Cooperation Policy-2025 in New Delhi
The first meeting of NLIMC under NCP-2025 was held on June 9, 2026 at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi, chaired by Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation. NCP-2025 comprises 6 strategic pillars, 16 objectives, and 83 recommendations to strengthen India's cooperative sector. The meeting reviewed key initiatives including PACS transformation, model cooperative villages, and ERP systems, with participation from six ministries.
VINIMAY: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Launches India's Land Port Management System
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched VINIMAY, India's Land Port Management System (LPMS), in New Delhi on June 9, 2026. The platform digitises and integrates operations across all 15 operational land ports, with 11 more planned in the next 2–3 years. VINIMAY integrates ICEGATE, CBIC, BSF, DGFT, UIDAI, and ULIP on a unified platform, and is expected to reduce truck waiting times by ~50% and gate processing times by ~30%.
PM Modi Becomes India's Longest-Serving Continuously Elected Prime Minister with 4,399 Days in Office
On June 10, 2026, PM Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office since May 26, 2014. This surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record of 4,398 consecutive days (May 13, 1952 – May 27, 1964). The Union Cabinet marked the occasion by passing a formal resolution and giving the PM a standing ovation, with the milestone also coinciding with the NDA government's 12th year in office.
India's Floating Solar PV Potential Assessed at 102.18 GWp by NISE
NISE released its "Floating Solar PV Potential Assessment of India" report on June 10, 2026, estimating India's floating solar potential at 102.18 GWp, taking the country's total assessed solar potential to 3,445 GWp. Maharashtra leads with 40.70 GW (gross) potential across 775.17 sq km of feasible waterbody area. MNRE is working on a dedicated scheme to promote floating solar deployment.
PM Modi Chairs 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog
PM Modi chaired NITI Aayog's 11th Governing Council meeting in New Delhi on the theme "Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047", with CMs of all 28 states attending for the first time. He stressed cooperative federalism, converting India's demographic dividend into a development dividend, and priorities like FTAs, ODOP, defence manufacturing, water conservation and AI.
Tripartite Assam-Nagaland Mineral Oil MoU Signed in Amit Shah's Presence
India, Assam and Nagaland signed a tripartite MoU on mineral oil operations in border areas in Amit Shah's presence; Shah cited 12 Northeast accords since 2019, ~80% violence reduction, and over 80% of the region now AFSPA-free.
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