June 2026

1. 30 Jun2026
   Awards

   Sunil Bharti Mittal receives 2026 USISPF Leadership Award¹²³

   Sunil Bharti Mittal received the 2026 USISPF Leadership Award at the IX USISPF Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, accepting by video message. The award was also given to Christopher Calio of RTX and V Prem Watsa of Fairfax Financial.

   • Sunil Bharti Mittal received the 2026 USISPF Leadership Award at the IX USISPF Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, accepting by video message
   • The award was also given to Christopher Calio of RTX and V Prem Watsa of Fairfax Financial
2. 30 Jun2026
   International

   US Supreme Court strikes down Trump birthright citizenship order 6-3⁴⁵

   On 30 June 2026 the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Trump v. Barbara that President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship was unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, relying on the 1898 Wong Kim Ark precedent and the Fourteenth Amendment.

   • Ruling delivered 30 June 2026, the last day of the 2025-26 term, by a 6-3 vote in Trump v. Barbara
   • Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, relying on United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898)
   • The order, signed 20 January 2025 (EO 14160), was held unconstitutional
3. 30 Jun2026
   Economy

   RBI Financial Stability Report June 2026: GNPA at multi-decade low 1.8%⁶⁷

   Released 30 June 2026. Banks' gross NPA ratio at a multi-decadal low of 1.8% in March 2026. Baseline projection 1.9% by March 2028; adverse scenarios 3.8% to 4.1%.

   • Released 30 June 2026
   • Banks' gross NPA ratio at a multi-decadal low of 1.8% in March 2026
   • Baseline projection 1.9% by March 2028; adverse scenarios 3.8% to 4.1%
   • Reflects the collective assessment of the FSDC Sub-Committee
4. 30 Jun2026
   Schemes

   Amit Shah launches e-OCI card and FCRA 2.0 portal⁸⁹¹⁰

   Launched 30 June 2026 by Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. E-OCI card is a digital card replacing the physical booklet; benefits over 50 lakh OCI holders. FCRA 2.0 portal moves applications, renewals and returns online with Aadhaar-based authentication.

   • Launched 30 June 2026 by Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi
   • e-OCI card is a digital card replacing the physical booklet; benefits over 50 lakh OCI holders
   • FCRA 2.0 portal moves applications, renewals and returns online with Aadhaar-based authentication
   • Follows the FCRA Amendment Rules 2026
5. 30 Jun2026
   Defence

   Gen Dhiraj Seth takes over as 31st Chief of the Army Staff¹¹¹²¹³

   General Dhiraj Seth, an Armoured Corps officer and former Vice Chief, took charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff on 30 June 2026, succeeding Gen Upendra Dwivedi.

   • Took over 30 June 2026 as 31st Chief of the Army Staff
   • Succeeded Gen Upendra Dwivedi
   • Vice Chief of the Army Staff since April 2026
   • Commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986; commanded South Western and Southern Commands
6. 29 Jun2026
   Polity

   Akal Takht gives Punjab one month to amend Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026¹⁴¹⁵¹⁶

   On 29 June 2026 the Akal Takht gave the Punjab government a month to amend the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, and asked that the law be kept on hold. It objected to provisions it sees as government interference in Sikh religious affairs.

   • The Punjab Assembly passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill on 13 April 2026 and Governor Gulab Chand Kataria assented on 17 April 2026
   • On 29 June 2026 the Akal Takht gave the government one month to amend the Act and said it should be kept on hold
   • The Takht objected to provisions such as the 'custodian' concept and a central register of birs, while saying it supports strict punishment for sacrilege
   • The 2026 Act amends the 2008 Satkar Act and provides stricter punishment, up to life imprisonment, for sacrilege
7. 29 Jun2026
   States

   Rajasthan and Haryana sign Yamuna Water Project agreement ending 30-year dispute¹⁷¹⁸¹⁹

   Signed 29 June 2026 in New Delhi in the presence of Amit Shah. About 580 MCM of surplus Yamuna water in Haryana (July-October) to go to Rajasthan via underground pipelines from Hathnikund Barrage. Will serve Churu, Sikar and Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan.

   • Signed 29 June 2026 in New Delhi in the presence of Amit Shah
   • About 580 MCM of surplus Yamuna water in Haryana (July-October) to go to Rajasthan via underground pipelines from Hathnikund Barrage
   • Will serve Churu, Sikar and Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan
   • Operationalises Rajasthan's share under the 1994 Upper Yamuna MoU
8. 29 Jun2026
   Other

   20th Statistics Day marks Mahalanobis birth anniversary, theme Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data²⁰

   20th Statistics Day observed 29 June 2026, the 133rd birth anniversary of P. C. Mahalanobis. Theme: Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data. Inaugural function chaired by Dr P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the PM.

   • 20th Statistics Day observed 29 June 2026, the 133rd birth anniversary of P. C. Mahalanobis
   • Theme: Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data
   • Inaugural function chaired by Dr P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the PM
   • MoSPI released its Vision Document 2026-2031 and the SDG National Indicator Framework Progress Report 2026
9. 29 Jun2026
   Reports and indices

   Italy holds most UNESCO World Heritage Sites with 61²¹

   Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reported as 61 (55 cultural, 6 natural) around late June 2026. Count changes with each World Heritage Committee session; a September report lists 62.

   • Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reported as 61 (55 cultural, 6 natural) around late June 2026
   • Count changes with each World Heritage Committee session; a September report lists 62
10. 29 Jun2026
    Schemes

    Health Minister Nadda launches e-Sushrut@Clinic HMIS for small clinics²²²³²⁴

    Launched by Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on 29 June 2026. Lightweight ABDM-enabled hospital management information system by C-DAC for small clinics. More than 800 health facilities already onboarded (official data).

    • Launched by Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on 29 June 2026
    • Lightweight ABDM-enabled hospital management information system by C-DAC for small clinics
    • More than 800 health facilities already onboarded (official data)
    • Priced at Rs 299 a month for five users, first three months free
11. 29 Jun2026
    States

    Delhi Cabinet approves EV Policy 2026 with Rs 15,000 crore outlay²⁵²⁶²⁷

    Delhi Cabinet approved the EV Policy 2026 on 29 June 2026. About Rs 15,000 crore over four years: roughly Rs 7,000 crore incentives and Rs 8,000 crore infrastructure and tax concessions. Electric two-wheeler subsidy up to Rs 30,000 in year one; three-wheelers Rs 50,000.

    • Delhi Cabinet approved the EV Policy 2026 on 29 June 2026
    • About Rs 15,000 crore over four years: roughly Rs 7,000 crore incentives and Rs 8,000 crore infrastructure and tax concessions
    • Electric two-wheeler subsidy up to Rs 30,000 in year one; three-wheelers Rs 50,000
    • Registration of new petrol and CNG three-wheelers to stop from 1 January 2027 and two-wheelers from 1 April 2028
    • Policy runs to 31 March 2030
12. 28 Jun2026
    Sports

    Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket after Trent Bridge Test²⁸²⁹³⁰

    Ben Stokes announced on 28 June 2026 that he will retire after the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. He also gives up the England Test captaincy. Test debut December 2013 at Adelaide; 122 Test caps.

    • Ben Stokes announced on 28 June 2026 that he will retire after the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge
    • He also gives up the England Test captaincy
    • Test debut December 2013 at Adelaide; 122 Test caps
    • Had been dropped for the second Test after a curfew breach
13. 28 Jun2026
    Awards

    Modi receives Seychelles' first 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' distinction³¹³²³³

    President Patrick Herminie conferred it on 28 June during Modi's 27-29 June state visit marking 50 years of ties and Seychelles' Golden Jubilee National Day.

    • Seychelles President Patrick Herminie conferred the honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title on PM Modi during his state visit, reported on 28 June 2026
    • This is the first time the distinction has been awarded (MEA)
    • Conferred for green leadership, blue economy, climate action and ocean resource management
    • Described as Modi's 34th international honour
14. 27 Jun2026
    Science and tech

    GAGAN explained after India's first satellite-based landing approach on a commercial jet³⁴³⁵

    A DGCA-supervised demonstration on 27 June 2026 saw an IndiGo Airbus A320 fly India's first satellite-based LPV landing approach on a commercial jet using the GAGAN augmentation system built by ISRO and AAI. Government factsheets highlighted it on 1 July 2026.

    • On 27 June 2026 an IndiGo A320 flew an LPV approach using GAGAN under DGCA supervision, India's first satellite-based landing approach on a commercial jet
    • GAGAN uses 15 ground reference stations; correction data is relayed through GSAT-8 and GSAT-10
15. 27 Jun2026
    International

    India hands over fast patrol vessel PS Lespwar to Seychelles during Modi's state visit³⁶³⁷

    Modi gave Seychelles the Goa Shipyard-built FPV PS Lespwar, six ambulances, ten utility vehicles and five Laser Radial boats at the Coast Guard base in Victoria, tied to the MAHASAGAR vision.

    • PM Modi handed over the 'Made in India' fast patrol vessel PS LESPWAR to Seychelles' President Patrick Herminie at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base in Victoria
    • Also handed over six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles and five Laser Radial boats
    • MEA linked the handover to India's MAHASAGAR vision and defence partnership
16. 27 Jun2026
    Defence

    ICGS Akshay fast patrol vessel commissioned at Goa Shipyard³⁸³⁹⁴⁰

    ICGS Akshay commissioned 27 June 2026 at Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa. Fast patrol vessel, 52 m long, displacement 320 tonnes, armed with a 30mm gun and two 12.7mm guns. Designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited.

    • ICGS Akshay commissioned 27 June 2026 at Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa
    • Fast patrol vessel, 52 m long, displacement 320 tonnes, armed with a 30mm gun and two 12.7mm guns
    • Designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited
    • Roles: maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, coastal security
17. 26 Jun2026
    States

    Odisha launches GO-EAST platform to attract industry from eastern and northeastern states⁴¹⁴²⁴³

    Go-East (Government of Odisha - Eastern Investment Accelerator and Special Task Force) launched 26 June 2026 by CM Mohan Charan Majhi. Aims to attract industry from eastern and northeastern states; a Go-East Cell inside IPICOL. Industrial Policy Resolution 2022 amended to give 'Thrust Sector' status to 15 districts.

    • Go-East (Government of Odisha - Eastern Investment Accelerator and Special Task Force) launched 26 June 2026 by CM Mohan Charan Majhi
    • Aims to attract industry from eastern and northeastern states; a Go-East Cell inside IPICOL
    • Industrial Policy Resolution 2022 amended to give 'Thrust Sector' status to 15 districts
18. 26 Jun2026
    Science and tech

    India inaugurates world's first nuclear process-heat hydrogen plant at Kalpakkam⁴⁴⁴⁵⁴⁶

    Inaugurated 26 June 2026 at IGCAR, Kalpakkam, by DAE Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty. Uses the copper-chlorine thermochemical cycle developed by BARC. Process heat comes from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor.

    • Inaugurated 26 June 2026 at IGCAR, Kalpakkam, by DAE Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty
    • Uses the copper-chlorine thermochemical cycle developed by BARC
    • Process heat comes from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor
    • A technology demonstrator, billed as world's first of its kind
19. 26 Jun2026
    Disasters

    India launches Operation Amistad with C-17 relief for earthquake-hit Venezuela⁴⁷⁴⁸⁴⁹

    Announced by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on 26 June 2026. Two IAF C-17 aircraft carried a 41-member rescue team and an Army field hospital. Over 35 tonnes of medicines and equipment, plus two BHISHM health cubes.

    • Announced by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on 26 June 2026
    • Two IAF C-17 aircraft carried a 41-member rescue team and an Army field hospital
    • Over 35 tonnes of medicines and equipment, plus two BHISHM health cubes
    • Aid landed at Maiquetia airport, Caracas, on 28 June
20. 26 Jun2026
    Other

    International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 June⁵⁰

    Observed every 26 June. General Assembly proclaimed the day in resolution 52/149 (December 1997). The UN Convention against Torture entered into force on 26 June 1987.

    • Observed every 26 June
    • General Assembly proclaimed the day in resolution 52/149 (December 1997)
    • The UN Convention against Torture entered into force on 26 June 1987
    • CAT was adopted by the General Assembly in 1984
21. 25 Jun2026
    Schemes

    Corporate Mitra scheme to train para-professionals for MSME compliance⁵¹⁵²⁵³

    MoU and logo release for the Corporate Mitra scheme announced 25 June 2026. Ministry of Corporate Affairs scheme from Budget 2026-27 to train para-professionals for MSME compliance. 12-month programme: about 150 hours online learning plus six months on-the-job training.

    • MoU and logo release for the Corporate Mitra scheme announced 25 June 2026
    • Ministry of Corporate Affairs scheme from Budget 2026-27 to train para-professionals for MSME compliance
    • 12-month programme: about 150 hours online learning plus six months on-the-job training
    • Graduates or final-year students up to age 30; delivered via SWAYAM Plus with ICAI, ICSI and cost accountants' institute; IIT Madras technical partner
    • Registration for the first cohort opened 15 July 2026
22. 25 Jun2026
    Awards

    India has record seven schools shortlisted for World's Best School Prizes 2026⁵⁴⁵⁵⁵⁶

    T4 Education announced the shortlist on 25 June 2026. Seven Indian schools shortlisted across four categories, the most for any country in a single year. Winners to be chosen by an independent Judging Academy in November 2026.

    • T4 Education announced the shortlist on 25 June 2026
    • Seven Indian schools shortlisted across four categories, the most for any country in a single year
    • Winners to be chosen by an independent Judging Academy in November 2026
23. 25 Jun2026
    States

    Telangana CM urges Centre to resolve Tungabhadra water row, citing Rajolibanda shortfall⁵⁷⁵⁸⁵⁹

    Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy appealed to the Centre on 25 June 2026 for a lasting fix to the Tungabhadra water-sharing dispute, saying the Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme gets only about 5 to 6 TMC against Telangana's 15.9 TMC entitlement.

    • Revanth Reddy appealed to Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil at the Tungabhadra Dam event in Hosapete (reported 25 June 2026)
    • Telangana says its RDS entitlement is 15.9 TMC but inflow is only 5 to 6 TMC
    • RDS is meant to irrigate about 83,987 acres in Jogulamba Gadwal district
    • He sought a stronger Tungabhadra Board under the CWC and desilting action
24. 25 Jun2026
    Polity

    Samvidhan Hatya Diwas observed on the 51st anniversary of the Emergency⁶⁰⁶¹

    The Centre's Samvidhan Hatya Diwas was observed on 25 June 2026, with Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP leaders attacking the Congress over the 1975 Emergency. The day was designated by the government in 2024.

    • Samvidhan Hatya Diwas observed 25 June 2026
    • Emergency was in force from 25 June 1975 to 21 March 1977, so 2026 marks 51 years
    • The Centre designated 25 June as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas in 2024
    • Amit Shah and JP Nadda issued statements
25. 25 Jun2026
    Polity

    Debate on RSS's legal status as an unregistered body of individuals⁶²⁶³

    Debate over the RSS being unregistered flared in June 2026 after Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge challenged it to register. RSS is treated for tax purposes as a body of individuals (Section 2(31), Income Tax Act 1961). RSS leadership says registration is not required and the organisation predates the laws.

    • Debate over the RSS being unregistered flared in June 2026 after Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge challenged it to register
    • RSS is treated for tax purposes as a body of individuals (Section 2(31), Income Tax Act 1961)
    • RSS leadership says registration is not required and the organisation predates the laws
26. 25 Jun2026
    Defence

    Anantnag Police launch Project Hawk Eye for Amarnath Yatra 3 July to 28 August⁶⁴⁶⁵⁶⁶

    Launched 25 June 2026 by Anantnag Police. Amarnath Yatra 2026 runs 3 July to 28 August. Five drone units, 28 elevated observation posts and 22 sniper teams reported.

    • Launched 25 June 2026 by Anantnag Police
    • Amarnath Yatra 2026 runs 3 July to 28 August
    • Five drone units, 28 elevated observation posts and 22 sniper teams reported
    • Facial recognition across 416 cameras reported
27. 25 Jun2026
    Polity

    MEA: passport is a travel document, not conclusive proof of citizenship⁶⁷⁶⁸⁶⁹

    MEA said a passport is a travel document, not conclusive proof of citizenship (reported 25 June 2026). Remark made around Passport Seva Divas (24 June). Opposition criticised it, linking it to the EC's electoral roll revision.

    • MEA said a passport is a travel document, not conclusive proof of citizenship (reported 25 June 2026)
    • Remark made around Passport Seva Divas (24 June)
    • Opposition criticised it, linking it to the EC's electoral roll revision
    • MEA spokesperson said under 8% of citizens hold a passport
28. 25 Jun2026
    Polity

    Air Suvidha 2.0 health self-declaration launched as WHO declares Ebola emergency⁷⁰⁷¹⁷²

    Air Suvidha 2.0 launched 25 June 2026 by the Civil Aviation Ministry with Delhi airport. Self-declaration covers 21 days of travel history, exposure and symptoms. WHO declared the Ebola (Bundibugyo) outbreak in DRC and Uganda a PHEIC on 17 May 2026.

    • Air Suvidha 2.0 launched 25 June 2026 by the Civil Aviation Ministry with Delhi airport
    • Self-declaration covers 21 days of travel history, exposure and symptoms
    • WHO declared the Ebola (Bundibugyo) outbreak in DRC and Uganda a PHEIC on 17 May 2026
    • Data goes to the Airport Health Officer, Bureau of Immigration and IDSP
29. 25 Jun2026
    International

    35 nations incl. India sign AI Opportunity statement at second Pax Silica Summit⁷³⁷⁴

    Second Pax Silica Summit held in Washington, around 25-26 June 2026. 35 nations, including India, signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity. India represented by MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan and MEA Additional Secretary Nagraj Naidu.

    • Second Pax Silica Summit held in Washington, around 25-26 June 2026
    • 35 nations, including India, signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity
    • India represented by MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan and MEA Additional Secretary Nagraj Naidu
    • Argentina, Germany, Netherlands, Chile and the EU, among others, joined Pax Silica
30. 24 Jun2026
    Economy

    India's first large private gold mine begins operations at Jonnagiri, Andhra Pradesh⁷⁵⁷⁶⁷⁷

    Commercial production started 24 June 2026 at Jonnagiri, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. Inaugurated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Project cost about Rs 405 crore.

    • Commercial production started 24 June 2026 at Jonnagiri, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh
    • Inaugurated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
    • Project cost about Rs 405 crore
    • Operator Geomysore Services (India) Pvt Ltd; Deccan Gold Mines holds 27%
    • Expected output about 400 kg in year one
31. 24 Jun2026
    International

    IAEA's Grossi says inspections of Iran nuclear sites will take place⁷⁸⁷⁹

    IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on 23-25 June 2026 that inspections of Iranian nuclear sites will take place under the US-Iran framework. He said the 60-day framework means work must proceed without delay. Iran said access would be decided only within a final agreement.

    • IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on 23-25 June 2026 that inspections of Iranian nuclear sites will take place under the US-Iran framework
    • He said the 60-day framework means work must proceed without delay
    • Iran said access would be decided only within a final agreement
    • Locating highly enriched uranium named the top priority
32. 24 Jun2026
    International

    Bangladesh joins the India-led International Big Cat Alliance⁸⁰

    Bangladesh joined the International Big Cat Alliance on 24 June 2026 (as reported). Bangladesh cabinet approved signing the IBCA framework agreement in May 2026. IBCA is India-led and covers seven big cat species.

    • Bangladesh joined the International Big Cat Alliance on 24 June 2026 (as reported)
    • Bangladesh cabinet approved signing the IBCA framework agreement in May 2026
    • IBCA is India-led and covers seven big cat species
33. 24 Jun2026
    International

    12th India-EU Human Rights Dialogue held in New Delhi⁸¹⁸²⁸³

    12th India-EU Human Rights Dialogue held in New Delhi on 24 June 2026. Co-chaired by MEA Additional Secretary Piyush Srivastava and EU Ambassador Herve Delphin. Covered civil and political rights, migrants' rights, freedom of expression and human-centric AI.

    • 12th India-EU Human Rights Dialogue held in New Delhi on 24 June 2026
    • Co-chaired by MEA Additional Secretary Piyush Srivastava and EU Ambassador Herve Delphin
    • Covered civil and political rights, migrants' rights, freedom of expression and human-centric AI
    • Next dialogue expected in 2027; previous one was in January 2025
34. 23 Jun2026
    International

    UN Commission of Inquiry led by Justice S. Muralidhar says Israel deliberately targeted Gaza's children⁸⁴⁸⁵⁸⁶

    UN Commission of Inquiry report released 23 June 2026. Chaired by former Delhi High Court judge S. Muralidhar. Found Palestinian children were deliberately targeted and killed, including after the October 2025 ceasefire, as a key element of genocidal intent.

    • UN Commission of Inquiry report released 23 June 2026
    • Chaired by former Delhi High Court judge S. Muralidhar
    • Found Palestinian children were deliberately targeted and killed, including after the October 2025 ceasefire, as a key element of genocidal intent
    • Israel rejected the report
35. 23 Jun2026
    Environment

    Guterres launches global Call to Action on Methane at London Climate Action Week⁸⁷⁸⁸⁸⁹

    UN Secretary-General launched the Call to Action on Methane at London Climate Action Week on 23 June 2026. Called for a global standard for near-zero methane in the oil and gas value chain; about 70% of oil and gas methane can be cut with existing technology. Urged action on food waste, open dumping, landfill and wastewater emissions.

    • UN Secretary-General launched the Call to Action on Methane at London Climate Action Week on 23 June 2026
    • Called for a global standard for near-zero methane in the oil and gas value chain; about 70% of oil and gas methane can be cut with existing technology
    • Urged action on food waste, open dumping, landfill and wastewater emissions
    • Methane drives nearly a third of today's global warming
36. 23 Jun2026
    Science and tech

    China's LineShine tops June 2026 TOP500 supercomputer list⁹⁰⁹¹⁹²

    67th TOP500 list released 23 June 2026 at ISC 2026, Hamburg. China's LineShine, at the National Supercomputing Centre in Shenzhen, ranks No. 1 with 2.198 exaflop/s. El Capitan (US) falls to No. 2 at 1.809 exaflop/s; Frontier No. 3.

    • 67th TOP500 list released 23 June 2026 at ISC 2026, Hamburg
    • China's LineShine, at the National Supercomputing Centre in Shenzhen, ranks No. 1 with 2.198 exaflop/s
    • El Capitan (US) falls to No. 2 at 1.809 exaflop/s; Frontier No. 3
    • First time since 2017 a Chinese machine tops the list
37. 23 Jun2026
    Awards

    President confers 65 Padma Awards at second investiture; 131 awards in 2026⁹³⁹⁴⁹⁵

    Mammootty and Alka Yagnik got Padma Bhushan, Rohit Sharma and R. Madhavan Padma Shri; the 2026 list has 5 Vibhushan, 13 Bhushan, 113 Shri.

    • President Droupadi Murmu conferred 65 Padma Awards at the second civil investiture at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday 23 June 2026
    • The 65 include 2 Padma Vibhushan, 7 Padma Bhushan and 56 Padma Shri
    • Padma Bhushan to Mammootty and Alka Yagnik; recipients also included Rohit Sharma and Vijay Amritraj
    • 131 Padma Awards were announced on the eve of Republic Day 2026, including five Padma Vibhushan
38. 23 Jun2026
    Sports

    Olympic Day 2026 observed with theme You Can Do This! Let's Move⁹⁶⁹⁷

    Olympic Day observed 23 June 2026 with the theme 'You Can Do This. Let's Move'. Part of the IOC's Let's Move campaign developed with the WHO. IOC President Kirsty Coventry urged people to take the first step towards an active life.

    • Olympic Day observed 23 June 2026 with the theme 'You Can Do This. Let's Move'
    • Part of the IOC's Let's Move campaign developed with the WHO
    • IOC President Kirsty Coventry urged people to take the first step towards an active life
39. 23 Jun2026
    Polity

    George Kurian resigns as MoS after BJP skips Rajya Sabha renomination^9899100

    George Kurian resigned as Minister of State on 23 June 2026; President accepted on the PM's advice. He held Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. His Rajya Sabha term ended on 21 June; BJP nominated Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agrawal instead.

    • George Kurian resigned as Minister of State on 23 June 2026; President accepted on the PM's advice
    • He held Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
    • His Rajya Sabha term ended on 21 June; BJP nominated Tarun Chugh and Rajneesh Agrawal instead
40. 23 Jun2026
    International

    Bengaluru hosts BRICS Heads of Space Agencies meeting¹⁰¹¹⁰²

    BRICS Heads of Space Agencies meeting held in Bengaluru 23-24 June 2026 under India's BRICS chair. Hosted by ISRO/DoS with MEA support; 26 delegates from 10 countries. Discussed remote sensing, disaster management, climate and sustainable space operations.

    • BRICS Heads of Space Agencies meeting held in Bengaluru 23-24 June 2026 under India's BRICS chair
    • Hosted by ISRO/DoS with MEA support; 26 delegates from 10 countries
    • Discussed remote sensing, disaster management, climate and sustainable space operations
    • MoS Jitendra Singh proposed a 'BRICS Space Economy'
41. 22 Jun2026
    Legislation

    MHA notifies FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 tightening NGO disclosures¹⁰³

    Rules notified 22 June 2026 via S.O. 3272(E). Annual returns must name the ultimate donor behind donor advised funds and intermediary remittance vehicles. Returns must also list official websites, social media accounts and project activity reports.

    • Rules notified 22 June 2026 via S.O. 3272(E)
    • Annual returns must name the ultimate donor behind donor advised funds and intermediary remittance vehicles
    • Returns must also list official websites, social media accounts and project activity reports
    • Existing registrants must file Form FC-6F by 21 June 2027
42. 22 Jun2026
    Environment

    Centre moves to finalise Western Ghats ESA, starting with Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra¹⁰⁴¹⁰⁵

    Reports from 22-24 June 2026 said the Environment Ministry planned to notify Western Ghats eco-sensitive areas state by state, starting with Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra, where broad agreement has been reached. Kerala and Karnataka still have reservations. A later seventh draft was issued in July.

    • Reported 22 June 2026: Centre likely to notify ESAs in Goa, Gujarat and Maharashtra first
    • Centre to notify state by state, not all six states together
    • Kerala wants its area reduced; Karnataka questions the exercise
    • Goa's 2024 draft covered 108 villages; the state suggested dropping 21
43. 22 Jun2026
    Legislation

    Rajasthan forms five-member panel under Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to draft UCC^106107108

    Five-member committee announced 22 June 2026. Chair: former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. Members include Shatrughna Singh, Basant Singh Chhaba, Ramswaroop Agarwal and Dr Shuchi Chauhan.

    • Five-member committee announced 22 June 2026
    • Chair: former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai
    • Members include Shatrughna Singh, Basant Singh Chhaba, Ramswaroop Agarwal and Dr Shuchi Chauhan
    • Additional Chief Secretary (Home) is Member-Secretary
44. 22 Jun2026
    States

    Madhya Pradesh gets GI tags for Malwi potato, Ratlam's Balam Kakdi and Ratlami Garadu¹⁰⁹¹¹⁰

    Madhya Pradesh received Geographical Indication tags for Malwi potato (registrar notification dated 13 June 2026) and for Ratlam's Balam Kakdi cucumber and Ratlami Garadu purple yam, reported on 22 June. Ratlam district now holds four GI products.

    • GI registrar notification for Malwi potato dated 13 June 2026
    • Balam Kakdi (cucumber, grown in Sailana) and Ratlami Garadu (purple yam, from Bangrod) got GI tags in Ratlam district
    • Ratlam district now has four GI-tagged products
45. 22 Jun2026
    Disasters

    Fire at Lucknow coaching centre kills 15^111112113

    Fire on 22 June 2026 at an animation coaching centre above a shop in Aliganj, Lucknow. 15 dead, mostly students aged 16 to 25, many by suffocation. PM announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for families of the dead.

    • Fire on 22 June 2026 at an animation coaching centre above a shop in Aliganj, Lucknow
    • 15 dead, mostly students aged 16 to 25, many by suffocation
    • PM announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for families of the dead
    • UP government ordered a drive against illegal coaching institutes and a fire safety audit
46. 22 Jun2026
    International

    Keir Starmer announces he will step down as UK PM and Labour leader¹¹⁴¹¹⁵

    Starmer announced he will step down as Prime Minister and Labour leader, on Monday 22 June 2026. He will remain in office until Labour chooses a new leader. Labour leadership process reported to begin 9 July with nominations closing before the 16 July recess.

    • Starmer announced he will step down as Prime Minister and Labour leader, on Monday 22 June 2026
    • He will remain in office until Labour chooses a new leader
    • Labour leadership process reported to begin 9 July with nominations closing before the 16 July recess
47. 22 Jun2026
    Polity

    Haldia designated 41st seaport immigration post^116117118

    Home Ministry notified Haldia seaport in West Bengal as an immigration check post on 22 June 2026. Reported as the 41st seaport designated. Order under Section 4(1) of the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025.

    • Home Ministry notified Haldia seaport in West Bengal as an immigration check post on 22 June 2026
    • Reported as the 41st seaport designated
    • Order under Section 4(1) of the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025
    • Seen as groundwork for cruise and passenger services
48. 22 Jun2026
    Schemes

    Haj Policy 2027 announced: 70:30 quota split and 20-day short Haj package^119120121

    Haj Policy 2027 announced 22 June 2026. 70:30 quota split between Haj Committee of India and private operators retained. 20-day Short Haj Package continues; Kolkata added as an embarkation point.

    • Haj Policy 2027 announced 22 June 2026
    • 70:30 quota split between Haj Committee of India and private operators retained
    • 20-day Short Haj Package continues; Kolkata added as an embarkation point
    • Applications open 22 June to 20 July 2026 via the Haj Committee portal and Haj Suvidha app
    • 2026 quota was 1,75,025 seats
49. 22 Jun2026
    International

    BRICS National Security Advisers meet in New Delhi chaired by Ajit Doval^122123124

    16th BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting held 22-23 June 2026 in New Delhi, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval. Theme: non-traditional security challenges. Attended by China's Wang Yi, Russia's Sergey Shoigu and Iran's Ghadir Nezamipour.

    • 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting held 22-23 June 2026 in New Delhi, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval
    • Theme: non-traditional security challenges
    • Attended by China's Wang Yi, Russia's Sergey Shoigu and Iran's Ghadir Nezamipour
    • Reviewed outcomes of BRICS joint working groups on counter-terrorism and ICT security
50. 21 Jun2026
    Defence

    Modi commissions INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray in Kolkata^125126127

    Commissioned by PM Modi on 21 June 2026 at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata. INS Dunagiri is the fifth Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigate. INS Sanshodhak is a large hydrographic survey vessel.

    • Commissioned by PM Modi on 21 June 2026 at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata
    • INS Dunagiri is the fifth Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigate
    • INS Sanshodhak is a large hydrographic survey vessel
    • INS Agray is an anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft
    • Designed by the Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by GRSE; over 75% indigenous content
51. 21 Jun2026
    International

    Iran says Hormuz stays closed until Lebanon ceasefire is respected and oil waivers issued^128129130

    Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya command announced Hormuz closed on 20 June 2026, blaming breaches and Israeli strikes in Lebanon. On 21 June Tasnim said Hormuz stays closed until the Lebanon ceasefire is respected and waivers for Iranian oil sales are issued. US CENTCOM said 55 merchant ships still transited on 20 June.

    • Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya command announced Hormuz closed on 20 June 2026, blaming breaches and Israeli strikes in Lebanon
    • On 21 June Tasnim said Hormuz stays closed until the Lebanon ceasefire is respected and waivers for Iranian oil sales are issued
    • US CENTCOM said 55 merchant ships still transited on 20 June
52. 21 Jun2026
    Other

    12th International Day of Yoga: Modi leads session at Kolkata's Red Road^131132133

    12th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2026. PM Modi led the main event at Red Road, Kolkata. Theme: Yoga for Healthy Ageing.

    • 12th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2026
    • PM Modi led the main event at Red Road, Kolkata
    • Theme: Yoga for Healthy Ageing
    • Over 210 Indian missions abroad held events
53. 21 Jun2026
    Sports

    Harmanpreet Kaur becomes first cricketer, man or woman, to play 200 T20Is^134135136

    200th T20I on 21 June 2026 against South Africa at Old Trafford, Manchester. First cricketer, man or woman, to play 200 T20Is. Closest to her is New Zealand's Suzie Bates with 184.

    • 200th T20I on 21 June 2026 against South Africa at Old Trafford, Manchester
    • First cricketer, man or woman, to play 200 T20Is
    • Closest to her is New Zealand's Suzie Bates with 184
    • Came in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England
    • T20I debut in 2009 against England
54. 20 Jun2026
    Awards

    Inaugural Indian Athletics Awards: Neeraj Chopra and Parul Chaudhary best athletes of 2025^137138139

    Inaugural Indian Athletics Awards held 20 June 2026 in New Delhi by the Athletics Federation of India. Best Male Athlete 2025: Neeraj Chopra; Best Female Athlete 2025: Parul Chaudhary. Emerging athletes: Shahnawaz Khan and Pooja.

    • Inaugural Indian Athletics Awards held 20 June 2026 in New Delhi by the Athletics Federation of India
    • Best Male Athlete 2025: Neeraj Chopra; Best Female Athlete 2025: Parul Chaudhary
    • Emerging athletes: Shahnawaz Khan and Pooja
    • Lifetime achievement: P. T. Usha, Gurbachan Singh Randhawa, Anju Bobby George, Bahadur Singh Chauhan
55. 20 Jun2026
    Schemes

    Amit Shah launches Rs 1,445 crore Ambabai temple development project in Kolhapur¹⁴⁰¹⁴¹

    Launched 20 June 2026 by Home Minister Amit Shah at Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Project value Rs 1,445.97 crore in three phases; state cabinet approved funding on 6 May 2025. Works include a new circumambulation path and conservation of shrines.

    • Launched 20 June 2026 by Home Minister Amit Shah at Kolhapur, Maharashtra
    • Project value Rs 1,445.97 crore in three phases; state cabinet approved funding on 6 May 2025
    • Works include a new circumambulation path and conservation of shrines
56. 20 Jun2026
    Legislation

    Centre bans 16 fixed dose combination drugs under Section 26A^142143144

    Health Ministry banned manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 fixed dose combination drugs, announced 20 June 2026. Order under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, effective immediately. DTAB expert committee found no adequate therapeutic justification; review followed Supreme Court direction.

    • Health Ministry banned manufacture, sale and distribution of 16 fixed dose combination drugs, announced 20 June 2026
    • Order under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, effective immediately
    • DTAB expert committee found no adequate therapeutic justification; review followed Supreme Court direction
57. 19 Jun2026
    Economy

    Chennai Petroleum Corporation granted Navratna status^145146147

    Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd granted Navratna status; DPE letter dated 19 June 2026. Reported as the 28th Navratna CPSE. Can invest up to Rs 1,000 crore or 15% of net worth on a single project without government approval.

    • Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd granted Navratna status; DPE letter dated 19 June 2026
    • Reported as the 28th Navratna CPSE
    • Can invest up to Rs 1,000 crore or 15% of net worth on a single project without government approval
    • CPCL turnover about Rs 59,400 crore in FY 2025-26
58. 19 Jun2026
    Economy

    India-Sri Lanka tax treaty amended with Principal Purpose Test¹⁴⁸¹⁴⁹

    Protocol amending the India-Sri Lanka tax treaty entered into force 19 June 2026. Adds a Principal Purpose Test and a revised preamble against treaty shopping. Applies in India from 1 April 2027; India notified it on 16 July 2026.

    • Protocol amending the India-Sri Lanka tax treaty entered into force 19 June 2026
    • Adds a Principal Purpose Test and a revised preamble against treaty shopping
    • Applies in India from 1 April 2027; India notified it on 16 July 2026
    • Sri Lanka is not an MLI signatory, so the treaty was amended bilaterally
59. 19 Jun2026
    Appointments

    India to hold FATF Vice-Presidency for the first time: Vivek Aggarwal elected¹⁵⁰¹⁵¹

    India was accorded the Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force for the first time on 19 June 2026, with Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal elected at the end of the FATF plenary in Paris.

    • India was appointed to the FATF Vice-Presidency for the first time on Friday 19 June 2026
    • Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal was elected Vice President at the conclusion of the plenary at FATF headquarters in Paris
    • He succeeds UK national Giles Thomson, who has held the post since 1 July 2025
60. 19 Jun2026
    Supreme Court

    Delhi High Court upholds temporary Telegram block under Section 69A^152153154

    Delhi High Court (Justice Tejas Karia) dismissed Telegram's writ petition on 19 June 2026. Challenged: interim blocking order of 16 June and final order of 17 June under Section 69A. Court held the orders proportionate and procedurally compliant given the emergency.

    • Delhi High Court (Justice Tejas Karia) dismissed Telegram's writ petition on 19 June 2026
    • Challenged: interim blocking order of 16 June and final order of 17 June under Section 69A
    • Court held the orders proportionate and procedurally compliant given the emergency
    • Block ran until 22 June; edit feature disabled until 30 June
61. 19 Jun2026
    Appointments

    Bimal N. Patel elected judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea^155156157

    Elected as ITLOS judge at the 36th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS in New York (15-19 June 2026). Result announced on 19 June 2026. Term 2026-2035, taking office 1 October 2026.

    • Elected as ITLOS judge at the 36th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS in New York (15-19 June 2026)
    • Result announced on 19 June 2026
    • Term 2026-2035, taking office 1 October 2026
    • Patel is a UN International Law Commission member and Vice-Chancellor of Rashtriya Raksha University
62. 18 Jun2026
    International

    Bangladesh issues nationwide alert before Awami League's 23 June anniversary^158159160

    Bangladesh Police HQ issued a nationwide alert on 18 June 2026 over possible clashes on the Awami League's founding anniversary (23 June). Army deployed under 'In Aid to Civil Power' until 30 June in Dhaka, Chattogram, Gazipur and other areas. More than 18,000 police to be deployed in Dhaka.

    • Bangladesh Police HQ issued a nationwide alert on 18 June 2026 over possible clashes on the Awami League's founding anniversary (23 June)
    • Army deployed under 'In Aid to Civil Power' until 30 June in Dhaka, Chattogram, Gazipur and other areas
    • More than 18,000 police to be deployed in Dhaka
    • The Awami League has been barred from activities since May 2025
63. 18 Jun2026
    Science and tech

    MNRE launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India¹⁶¹

    Portal launched by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi at an MNRE National Workshop in New Delhi, reported 18 June 2026. Supports certification and compliance under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme. National Green Hydrogen Mission approved on 4 January 2023.

    • Portal launched by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi at an MNRE National Workshop in New Delhi, reported 18 June 2026
    • Supports certification and compliance under the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme
    • National Green Hydrogen Mission approved on 4 January 2023
64. 18 Jun2026
    Defence

    Indian Army contingent leaves for Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2026^162163164

    Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2026 held 20 June to 3 July at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar (23rd edition). Indian contingent of 40 troops from the Jat Regiment, including two women officers. Over 1,000 troops from 18 countries; focus on UN peacekeeping skills.

    • Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2026 held 20 June to 3 July at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar (23rd edition)
    • Indian contingent of 40 troops from the Jat Regiment, including two women officers
    • Over 1,000 troops from 18 countries; focus on UN peacekeeping skills
65. 18 Jun2026
    International

    UAE sets minimum social media age at 15^165166167

    UAE resolution (reported 18 June 2026) bans children under 15 from creating or using personal social media accounts. Platforms must use age verification beyond self-declaration; up to 12 months to comply. Teens aged 15 and 16 get extra safeguards; parental consent is not an exception.

    • UAE resolution (reported 18 June 2026) bans children under 15 from creating or using personal social media accounts
    • Platforms must use age verification beyond self-declaration; up to 12 months to comply
    • Teens aged 15 and 16 get extra safeguards; parental consent is not an exception
    • Creates a Child Digital Safety Council; first Arab country with such a limit
66. 18 Jun2026
    Defence

    Coast Guard inducts first indigenous air cushion vehicle H-561 at Goa^168169170

    Inducted 18 June 2026 at Chowgule Shipyard, Goa. First of six air cushion vehicles ordered under a Rs 387.44 crore contract signed 24 October 2024. Built by Chowgule and Company on licensed Griffon Hoverwork designs with over 50% indigenous content.

    • Inducted 18 June 2026 at Chowgule Shipyard, Goa
    • First of six air cushion vehicles ordered under a Rs 387.44 crore contract signed 24 October 2024
    • Built by Chowgule and Company on licensed Griffon Hoverwork designs with over 50% indigenous content
    • For coastal patrol, surveillance, search and rescue and logistics
67. 18 Jun2026
    Sports

    Fatima Sana's 55* and 3/16 in vain as Pakistan lose to South Africa^171172173

    Pakistan captain Fatima Sana scored an unbeaten 55 and took 3 for 16 against South Africa at Edgbaston in the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, but South Africa won by two wickets. One outlet called it a first for a captain at the tournament.

    • Fatima Sana made 55 not out and took 3/16 against South Africa at Edgbaston
    • South Africa won by two wickets with 19 balls to spare
    • Her 71-run ninth-wicket stand with Tuba is the highest for that wicket in Women's T20 World Cup history (as reported)
    • Aaj News described it as the first fifty plus three wickets by a captain in the tournament
68. 17 Jun2026
    Appointments

    Saibal Chattopadhyay appointed Chairperson of National Statistical Commission¹⁷⁴

    Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the NSC appointments on 17 June 2026. Dr Saibal Chattopadhyay named Chairperson for three years. New members: Shubhabrata Das, Satyendra Bahadur Singh, Madhavan Mukund.

    • Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the NSC appointments on 17 June 2026
    • Dr Saibal Chattopadhyay named Chairperson for three years
    • New members: Shubhabrata Das, Satyendra Bahadur Singh, Madhavan Mukund
    • NSC Chairperson has the status of Minister of State and the post is part-time
69. 17 Jun2026
    Economy

    India and UK announce CETA and social security agreement take effect 15 July 2026^175176177

    Announced 17 June 2026 that CETA and the social security agreement enter into force on 15 July 2026. Double Contribution Convention keeps detached workers under one social security system. Social security exemption period extended from 3 to 5 years.

    • Announced 17 June 2026 that CETA and the social security agreement enter into force on 15 July 2026
    • Double Contribution Convention keeps detached workers under one social security system
    • Social security exemption period extended from 3 to 5 years
    • It did take effect on 15 July 2026
70. 17 Jun2026
    Sports

    Deepti Sharma equals Jhulan Goswami's 355 wickets for India¹⁷⁸¹⁷⁹

    Deepti Sharma took her 355th international wicket on 17 June 2026 against the Netherlands at Headingley in the Women's T20 World Cup. Equalled Jhulan Goswami's all-time record of 355 wickets in women's international cricket. She passed the record with her 356th wicket against Australia at Lord's on 28 June.

    • Deepti Sharma took her 355th international wicket on 17 June 2026 against the Netherlands at Headingley in the Women's T20 World Cup
    • Equalled Jhulan Goswami's all-time record of 355 wickets in women's international cricket
    • She passed the record with her 356th wicket against Australia at Lord's on 28 June
71. 17 Jun2026
    International

    US and Iran sign Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to halt war and reopen Hormuz¹⁸⁰¹⁸¹

    Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed 17 June 2026, confirmed by Iran as signed electronically. 14-point MoU declares an end to the war and reopening of Hormuz to commercial shipping. US and Iran to negotiate a final agreement within 60 days, extendable by consent.

    • Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed 17 June 2026, confirmed by Iran as signed electronically
    • 14-point MoU declares an end to the war and reopening of Hormuz to commercial shipping
    • US and Iran to negotiate a final agreement within 60 days, extendable by consent
    • Pakistan acted as mediator
72. 17 Jun2026
    States

    Maharashtra approves Rs 300 crore medical cyclotron project in Nagpur¹⁸²

    Maharashtra Cabinet approved a Rs 300 crore High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project in Nagpur (16 or 17 June 2026). Funding 50:50 between the Medical Education and Industry departments, via an SPV under Mahacare. About 30 hectares at Bhansoli (Kinhi), Hingna taluka, earmarked.

    • Maharashtra Cabinet approved a Rs 300 crore High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project in Nagpur (16 or 17 June 2026)
    • Funding 50:50 between the Medical Education and Industry departments, via an SPV under Mahacare
    • About 30 hectares at Bhansoli (Kinhi), Hingna taluka, earmarked
73. 16 Jun2026
    Other

    Tripura Sarinda gets GI tag¹⁸³¹⁸⁴

    Tripura Sarinda (Musical Instrument) granted a GI tag, reported 16 June 2026. Sarinda is a bowed string instrument used in Tripura's tribal folk music. Tripura now has four GI-tagged products.

    • Tripura Sarinda (Musical Instrument) granted a GI tag, reported 16 June 2026
    • Sarinda is a bowed string instrument used in Tripura's tribal folk music
    • Tripura now has four GI-tagged products
74. 16 Jun2026
    Polity

    Centre blocks Telegram till 22 June ahead of NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam^185186187

    MeitY blocked public access to Telegram until 22 June 2026 under Section 69A of the IT Act. Message editing on Telegram disabled until 30 June. NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam on 21 June; original exam cancelled on 12 May after a paper leak.

    • MeitY blocked public access to Telegram until 22 June 2026 under Section 69A of the IT Act
    • Message editing on Telegram disabled until 30 June
    • NEET (UG) 2026 re-exam on 21 June; original exam cancelled on 12 May after a paper leak
    • Block recommended by the National Testing Agency over cheating rackets
75. 16 Jun2026
    Appointments

    Sundarraj Pattilingam appointed NIA Inspector General^188189190

    MHA order of 16 June 2026 appointed Sundarraj Pattilingam as Inspector General in the NIA. He is a 2003-batch Chhattisgarh-cadre IPS officer. Served about 14 years in the Bastar region, nearly seven as IG, Bastar Range.

    • MHA order of 16 June 2026 appointed Sundarraj Pattilingam as Inspector General in the NIA
    • He is a 2003-batch Chhattisgarh-cadre IPS officer
    • Served about 14 years in the Bastar region, nearly seven as IG, Bastar Range
    • Badrinarayan Meena succeeded him in Bastar on 1 July
76. 16 Jun2026
    Awards

    Navi Mumbai T1 and Guwahati T2 make Prix Versailles World's Most Beautiful Airports 2026^191192193

    Seven airports named in Prix Versailles 2026 World's Most Beautiful Airports: Guangzhou T3, Navi Mumbai T1, Guwahati T2, Techo International (Cambodia), Frankfurt T3, Pittsburgh, San Diego T1. Two Indian terminals feature for the first time. Navi Mumbai T1 has a lotus-inspired design; Guwahati T2 a 'bamboo orchid' design.

    • Seven airports named in Prix Versailles 2026 World's Most Beautiful Airports: Guangzhou T3, Navi Mumbai T1, Guwahati T2, Techo International (Cambodia), Frankfurt T3, Pittsburgh, San Diego T1
    • Two Indian terminals feature for the first time
    • Navi Mumbai T1 has a lotus-inspired design; Guwahati T2 a 'bamboo orchid' design
77. 15 Jun2026
    Environment

    India and Saudi Arabia resist 'tipping points' wording at Bonn climate talks (SB64)¹⁹⁴¹⁹⁵

    At the SB64 subsidiary-body session in Bonn (8 to 18 June 2026), India and Saudi Arabia argued there were varying perspectives on climate tipping-point science. India also opposed adding obligations beyond agreed mandates and pressed for the Article 9.1 finance work programme.

    • The Bonn climate conference (SB64) ran 8-18 June 2026
    • India told the opening plenary on 8 June that no new issues or obligations beyond agreed mandates should be added
    • Carbon Brief reports India and Saudi Arabia argued there were 'varying perspectives' on tipping points
    • India pressed for the Article 9.1 work programme on developed-country climate finance
78. 15 Jun2026
    States

    Assam secures GI tags for four products including Bihu Pepa and Deori handloom¹⁹⁶¹⁹⁷

    Four Assam products granted GI status, reported 15 June 2026. Products: Bihu Pepa, Bah Silpa (bamboo craft), Karbi Anglong handloom, Deori community handloom. Pepa is a traditional musical instrument; NABARD supported the applications.

    • Four Assam products granted GI status, reported 15 June 2026
    • Products: Bihu Pepa, Bah Silpa (bamboo craft), Karbi Anglong handloom, Deori community handloom
    • Pepa is a traditional musical instrument; NABARD supported the applications
    • DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed the milestone
79. 15 Jun2026
    Economy

    India releases new WPI series with base 2022-23 and Producer Price Indices¹⁹⁸¹⁹⁹

    Released 15 June 2026 by the Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT. New WPI base year 2022-23, replacing 2011-12. Basket expanded from 697 to 957 items (as reported).

    • Released 15 June 2026 by the Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT
    • New WPI base year 2022-23, replacing 2011-12
    • Basket expanded from 697 to 957 items (as reported)
    • Launched Output PPI, trial Input PPI and Service PPIs for seven services
    • WPI to run alongside PPI for five years, then be discontinued
80. 15 Jun2026
    International

    UK announces social media ban for under-16s from spring 2027^200201202

    Announced 15 June 2026 by PM Keir Starmer. Ban to cover platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X; not messaging apps like WhatsApp. Regulation targeted for late December and the ban in force from spring 2027.

    • Announced 15 June 2026 by PM Keir Starmer
    • Ban to cover platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X; not messaging apps like WhatsApp
    • Regulation targeted for late December and the ban in force from spring 2027
    • Government also to consider curfews and limits on infinite scrolling for under-18s
81. 15 Jun2026
    International

    Modi makes first visit by an Indian PM to Slovakia, receives Order of the White Double Cross²⁰³²⁰⁴

    Prime Minister Modi arrived in Bratislava on 15 June 2026, the first visit by an Indian head of government since Slovakia's independence in 1993. He met PM Robert Fico, the two sides signed agreements including a defence pact, and President Peter Pellegrini conferred Slovakia's highest honour on him.

    • Modi visited Bratislava on 15 June 2026, the first-ever visit by an Indian head of government since Slovakia's independence in 1993
    • Invited by Slovak PM Robert Fico; multiple agreements signed, including a defence pact
    • President Peter Pellegrini conferred the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class
    • Described as the 33rd global honour bestowed on Modi
82. 15 Jun2026
    International

    Indian-flagged LNG carrier Disha safely exits Strait of Hormuz^205206207

    Reported 15 June 2026. Carrying about 62,370 tonnes of LNG for Petronet LNG, bound for Dahej, expected 18 June. First Indian-flagged LNG carrier to exit the Gulf in more than three months.

    • Reported 15 June 2026
    • Carrying about 62,370 tonnes of LNG for Petronet LNG, bound for Dahej, expected 18 June
    • First Indian-flagged LNG carrier to exit the Gulf in more than three months
    • Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium manages the vessel
83. 15 Jun2026
    International

    52nd G7 Summit opens in Evian-les-Bains, France; India invited²⁰⁸²⁰⁹

    Summit held 15 to 17 June 2026 at Evian-les-Bains, France. France holds the 2026 G7 presidency. India invited as a partner country, alongside Brazil, Kenya and South Korea.

    • Summit held 15 to 17 June 2026 at Evian-les-Bains, France
    • France holds the 2026 G7 presidency
    • India invited as a partner country, alongside Brazil, Kenya and South Korea
    • Modi and Trump met on the sidelines
84. 15 Jun2026
    Defence

    DRDO flight-tests Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from Odisha²¹⁰

    The LRLACM was launched from Abdul Kalam Island on 15 June 2026.

    • DRDO flight-tested the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha on Monday 15 June 2026
    • The test was described as successful
85. 14 Jun2026
    States

    Jharkhand gets GI tags for 11 products including Dokra, Tussar and Jadopatia painting²¹¹²¹²

    Jharkhand reported to have received GI tags for 11 products, 14 June 2026. Includes Dokra craft, Tussar silk, Jadopatia painting, Baroni painting, Tumka Chadar, Kesaria Kalakand. Four were backed by NABARD: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft.

    • Jharkhand reported to have received GI tags for 11 products, 14 June 2026
    • Includes Dokra craft, Tussar silk, Jadopatia painting, Baroni painting, Tumka Chadar, Kesaria Kalakand
    • Four were backed by NABARD: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft
86. 14 Jun2026
    States

    Jharkhand's Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery and bamboo craft get GI tags²¹³²¹⁴

    Four GI registrations facilitated by NABARD: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, Jharkhand bamboo craft. Reported 14 June 2026.

    • Four GI registrations facilitated by NABARD: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, Jharkhand bamboo craft
    • Reported 14 June 2026
87. 14 Jun2026
    International

    India and France launch ATL Bridge for school innovation labs²¹⁵²¹⁶

    ATL Bridge launched on the sidelines of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice (14 June 2026). Letter of Intent between NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission and La Fondation Dassault Systemes. Links Indian Atal Tinkering Labs with a new school innovation lab in France.

    • ATL Bridge launched on the sidelines of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice (14 June 2026)
    • Letter of Intent between NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission and La Fondation Dassault Systemes
    • Links Indian Atal Tinkering Labs with a new school innovation lab in France
    • Part of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
88. 14 Jun2026
    International

    Modi and Macron inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice^217218219

    Inaugurated jointly by Modi and Macron on 14 June 2026 in Nice. Three-day conclave, 14 to 16 June, organised by India's Ministry of Education. Part of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026.

    • Inaugurated jointly by Modi and Macron on 14 June 2026 in Nice
    • Three-day conclave, 14 to 16 June, organised by India's Ministry of Education
    • Part of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026
    • Reported as the first time the exhibition is held outside India
89. 14 Jun2026
    Defence

    Army Uniforms-2026 introduces bandi jacket and drops colonial practices^220221222

    Army Uniforms-2026 pamphlet reported 14 June 2026. Bandi (closed-neck) jacket approved as civil formal dress for officers. Swords limited to parade and contingent commanders and designated personnel at major ceremonies.

    • Army Uniforms-2026 pamphlet reported 14 June 2026
    • Bandi (closed-neck) jacket approved as civil formal dress for officers
    • Swords limited to parade and contingent commanders and designated personnel at major ceremonies
    • Pouch belts removed from Mess Dress Nos. 5 and 6; the term 'Royal' dropped
    • Battle Jacket introduced as winter wear, replacing Dress 3A by June 2029
90. 13 Jun2026
    Disasters

    IAF An-32 crashes while landing at Jorhat, killing five personnel²²³

    An IAF Antonov An-32 transport aircraft crashed during landing at Jorhat in Assam on Saturday 13 June 2026, killing five Air Force personnel including two officers.

    • IAF Antonov An-32 crashed during landing at Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday 13 June 2026
    • Five IAF personnel, including two officers, were killed
91. 12 Jun2026
    Defence

    Rajnath Singh inaugurates Advanced Weapon System Complex, calls Project Kusha a game changer^224225226

    Inaugurated 12 June 2026 at DRDL, Hyderabad. Complex lies within the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex. Rajnath Singh called Project Kusha, the indigenous air defence system, a game changer.

    • Inaugurated 12 June 2026 at DRDL, Hyderabad
    • Complex lies within the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex
    • Rajnath Singh called Project Kusha, the indigenous air defence system, a game changer
    • Linked by him to Operation Sindoor and Mission Sudarshan Chakra
92. 12 Jun2026
    Legislation

    I&B Ministry releases draft unified Telecommunications rules for TV, radio and associated services^227228229

    The Information and Broadcasting Ministry released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules 2026 on 12 June, merging six older policy frameworks into one rulebook. Comments were invited until 27 July 2026.

    • Draft released on 12 June 2026
    • Merges six existing guidelines into a single rulebook
    • Public comments invited until 27 July 2026
    • Proposes formal recognition of IPTV and tighter cross-media ownership norms
93. 12 Jun2026
    Other

    World Day Against Child Labour 2026: Red Card to Child Labour²³⁰²³¹

    Observed 12 June 2026. Theme: Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults. 138 million children remain in child labour, nearly 54 million in hazardous work.

    • Observed 12 June 2026
    • Theme: Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults
    • 138 million children remain in child labour, nearly 54 million in hazardous work
    • Child labour has fallen from 246 million in 2000
94. 12 Jun2026
    Economy

    SpaceX lists on Nasdaq after record USD 75 billion IPO; Musk becomes first trillionaire^232233234

    SpaceX priced the largest IPO ever at USD 135 a share on 11 June 2026 and began trading on Nasdaq on 12 June, opening at USD 150. Forbes estimated Elon Musk's wealth at about USD 1.1 trillion, making him the first trillionaire.

    • IPO priced at USD 135 per share on 11 June 2026, raising about USD 75 billion, the largest IPO ever
    • Began trading on Nasdaq on 12 June 2026, opening at USD 150
    • Market value estimated at roughly USD 2.2 trillion in early trading
    • Forbes put Elon Musk's net worth at about USD 1.1 trillion, the first trillionaire
95. 12 Jun2026
    Reports and indices

    JNPA ranks 22nd in World Bank Container Port Performance Index 2025^235236237

    JNPA ranked 22nd globally in the Container Port Performance Index 2025 and is India's top-ranked port. Pipavav ranked 28th; Mundra fell five places to 30th; Visakhapatnam 104th. CPPI is published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.

    • JNPA ranked 22nd globally in the Container Port Performance Index 2025 and is India's top-ranked port
    • Pipavav ranked 28th; Mundra fell five places to 30th; Visakhapatnam 104th
    • CPPI is published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence
96. 11 Jun2026
    Awards

    Sangeet Natak Akademi announces 2024 and 2025 fellowships and awards²³⁸²³⁹

    The Culture Ministry announced on 11 June 2026 the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships (7 fellows), 108 Akademi Awards and 106 Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskars for 2024 and 2025; the honours were to be conferred at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 13 August 2026.

    • Announcement dated 11 June 2026 (the August items were re-reports and the investiture)
    • 7 Akademi Fellows (Ratna), 108 Akademi Awards, 106 Yuva Puraskars for 2024 and 2025
    • Prize money: Fellowship Rs 3 lakh, Akademi Award Rs 1 lakh, Yuva Puraskar Rs 25,000
    • Investiture scheduled for 13 August 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan
97. 11 Jun2026
    Awards

    Sudarsan Pattnaik is first Indian to win Russia Grand Sand Master Cup²⁴⁰

    Sudarsan Pattnaik received the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026, reported as a first for an Indian. Awarded at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Russia's Kaliningrad region, around 11 June 2026. Winning work: a three-metre sand sculpture on climate change.

    • Sudarsan Pattnaik received the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026, reported as a first for an Indian
    • Awarded at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Russia's Kaliningrad region, around 11 June 2026
    • Winning work: a three-metre sand sculpture on climate change
98. 11 Jun2026
    Polity

    11th NITI Aayog Governing Council meets on Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047²⁴¹²⁴²

    Meeting held on 11 June 2026, chaired by PM Modi. Theme: Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047. Chief Ministers of 28 states and heads of 5 UTs took part.

    • Meeting held on 11 June 2026, chaired by PM Modi
    • Theme: Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047
    • Chief Ministers of 28 states and heads of 5 UTs took part
    • PM noted about 70 crore Indians are below 25
    • PM called for district-level GDP estimates
99. 11 Jun2026
    International

    India and Nepal discuss Janakpur-Ayodhya passenger train and Raxaul-Kathmandu link²⁴³²⁴⁴

    10th Project Steering Committee and 8th Joint Working Group met in Kathmandu on 11-12 June 2026. Reviewed standard operating procedures for a Janakpur-Ayodhya passenger service. Reviewed the Final Location Survey for the Raxaul-Kathmandu broad gauge line.

    • 10th Project Steering Committee and 8th Joint Working Group met in Kathmandu on 11-12 June 2026
    • Reviewed standard operating procedures for a Janakpur-Ayodhya passenger service
    • Reviewed the Final Location Survey for the Raxaul-Kathmandu broad gauge line
    • Also covered Jaynagar-Bijalpura-Bardibas and Jogbani-Biratnagar lines
100. 10 Jun2026
     Polity

     EAC-PM paper proposes targeted delimitation raising Lok Sabha to 824 seats^245246247

     An EAC-PM working paper by Shamika Ravi and Mudit Kapoor proposes targeted splitting of 170 Lok Sabha constituencies to expand the House from 543 to 824 seats, arguing smaller constituencies would lift turnout. Illustrative examples include Kerala going from 20 to 30 seats.

     • Working paper on constituency size and delimitation (2009-2024 data) by Shamika Ravi and Mudit Kapoor
     • Proposes 824 Lok Sabha seats, a 51.7% rise from 543
     • Splits 170 seats: 59 two-way and 111 three-way
     • Illustrative: Kerala 20 to 30, Tamil Nadu 39 to 59, Uttar Pradesh 80 to 120
101. 10 Jun2026
     Supreme Court

     Delhi High Court quashes NewsClick FIR and ED case against Prabir Purkayastha^248249250

     The Delhi High Court (Justice Neena Bansal Krishna) quashed the EOW FIR and the ED's money-laundering ECIR against NewsClick and editor Prabir Purkayastha, calling the continuation of the FIR a gross abuse of process. The order was dated 29 May 2026 and became public on 10 June.

     • Order by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dated 29 May 2026, made public 10 June 2026
     • Quashed the EOW FIR (registered August 2020) and the ED's ECIR
     • Court said IPC sections 406 and 420 were not made out
     • Court noted there was no FDI cap on digital news media when funding came in April 2018
102. 10 Jun2026
     Science and tech

     NASA names Artemis III crew for a 2027 Earth-orbit docking test²⁵¹²⁵²

     NASA named the Artemis III crew: Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas and ESA's Luca Parmitano. Mission is a crewed Earth-orbit test in 2027 where Orion docks with commercial lunar landers (SpaceX and Blue Origin). Not a lunar landing.

     • NASA named the Artemis III crew: Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas and ESA's Luca Parmitano
     • Mission is a crewed Earth-orbit test in 2027 where Orion docks with commercial lunar landers (SpaceX and Blue Origin)
     • Not a lunar landing
103. 10 Jun2026
     Polity

     Modi becomes India's longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister²⁵³

     His tenure from 26 May 2014 reached 4,399 days, one more than Nehru's elected tenure of 4,398 days (13 May 1952 to 27 May 1964).

     • On 10 June 2026 Narendra Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office
     • Gulf News reports this surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru's elected tenure to make Modi the longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister
104. 10 Jun2026
     Science and tech

     IN-SPACe invites industry to take over ISRO's LVM3 launch vehicle production²⁵⁴

     IN-SPACe invited Indian companies to take on full realisation, operation and commercialisation of the LVM3 launch vehicle. ISRO plans to transfer mature launch vehicle technology to industry to focus on next-generation work. Reported around 10-11 June 2026.

     • IN-SPACe invited Indian companies to take on full realisation, operation and commercialisation of the LVM3 launch vehicle
     • ISRO plans to transfer mature launch vehicle technology to industry to focus on next-generation work
     • Reported around 10-11 June 2026
105. 10 Jun2026
     Supreme Court

     Delhi High Court grants bail to Khurram Parvez in UAPA case^255256257

     The Delhi High Court (Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja) granted bail to activist Khurram Parvez on 10 June 2026 in the NIA terror-funding UAPA case. It held that Article 21 liberty could outweigh the Section 43D(5) bar given his nearly four and a half years in custody and the slow trial.

     • Bail granted on 10 June 2026 by a bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja
     • Case: NIA terror-funding case under UAPA
     • Court said Article 21 may trump the Section 43D(5) bail restriction
     • Prosecution proposes to examine 197 witnesses; trial still at charge stage
     • Nearly four and a half years in custody
106. 9 Jun2026
     Awards

     Smriti Mandhana named in TIME100 Most Influential People in Sports 2026^258259260

     TIME's first 100 Most Influential People in Sports list, unveiled about 9 June 2026. Smriti Mandhana is the only Indian included. TIME cites her joint-record 17 international centuries in women's cricket.

     • TIME's first 100 Most Influential People in Sports list, unveiled about 9 June 2026
     • Smriti Mandhana is the only Indian included
     • TIME cites her joint-record 17 international centuries in women's cricket
     • She was vice-captain of India's 2025 Women's World Cup-winning side
107. 9 Jun2026
     Environment

     Resettlement census notified for Great Nicobar mega project²⁶¹

     The Andaman and Nicobar administration issued a notice on 9 June 2026 for a resettlement census of families affected by the trunk infrastructure component of the Great Nicobar project, with document verification starting 10 June. Families were asked to keep 24 categories of documents ready.

     • Public notice dated 9 June 2026; document verification from 10 June at Campbell Bay area
     • Census covers only the trunk infrastructure component, the first phase of the project
     • Families asked to keep 24 categories of documents ready
     • Project cost reported as about Rs 92,000 crore
108. 9 Jun2026
     Schemes

     Centre sets Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation for VB-G RAM G transition^262263264

     Interim allocation of Rs 95,692.31 crore announced 9 June 2026. States Rs 92,550.17 crore, UTs Rs 1,291.52 crore, central administration and social audit Rs 1,850.62 crore. Based on 60% of FY26 MGNREGA allocations; Uttar Pradesh the largest at Rs 9,721.48 crore.

     • Interim allocation of Rs 95,692.31 crore announced 9 June 2026
     • States Rs 92,550.17 crore, UTs Rs 1,291.52 crore, central administration and social audit Rs 1,850.62 crore
     • Based on 60% of FY26 MGNREGA allocations; Uttar Pradesh the largest at Rs 9,721.48 crore
     • VB-G RAM G comes into force across the country from 1 July 2026, replacing MGNREGA
109. 9 Jun2026
     Schemes

     UP launches Project Ganga for rural broadband to 20 lakh households²⁶⁵

     Project GANGA (Government Assisted Network for Growth and Advancement) launched by UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, about 9 June 2026. Target: connect over 20 lakh households, mainly rural and semi-urban, in 2-3 years. First phase in 21 districts with OneOTT Intertainment (Hinduja group), sold as 'Ganga Fiber'.

     • Project GANGA (Government Assisted Network for Growth and Advancement) launched by UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow, about 9 June 2026
     • Target: connect over 20 lakh households, mainly rural and semi-urban, in 2-3 years
     • First phase in 21 districts with OneOTT Intertainment (Hinduja group), sold as 'Ganga Fiber'
110. 9 Jun2026
     International

     Indore hosts BRICS Agriculture Working Group and Ministers' meetings^266267268

     Five-day BRICS agriculture meetings in Indore beginning 9 June 2026. Agriculture Working Group first, then Agriculture Ministers' meeting on 12-13 June. About 21 countries participated.

     • Five-day BRICS agriculture meetings in Indore beginning 9 June 2026
     • Agriculture Working Group first, then Agriculture Ministers' meeting on 12-13 June
     • About 21 countries participated
     • Agenda: food security, climate-smart farming, agricultural trade, digital agriculture, AI and robotics
111. 9 Jun2026
     Other

     PM Modi pays tribute to Birsa Munda on his martyrdom day, 9 June²⁶⁹²⁷⁰

     Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda on 9 June 2026, the anniversary of his death in British custody at Ranchi jail in 1900.

     • Modi's tribute posted on 9 June 2026
     • Birsa Munda died in custody at Ranchi jail on 9 June 1900, aged 25
     • Modi called him Dharti Aaba
     • Munda led resistance for tribal land, forest and water rights
112. 9 Jun2026
     International

     India and Nepal link UPI with Nepal's NPI for cross-border remittances^271272273

     NPCI International and Nepal Clearing House Ltd launched a real-time person-to-person remittance link between India's UPI and Nepal's National Payment Interface. Users can send money using a mobile number or payment address, initially through select banks.

     • NPCI International (NIPL) and Nepal Clearing House Ltd (NCHL) announced the UPI-NPI link on 9 June 2026
     • Peer-to-peer transfers in both directions using mobile number or payment address
     • Live through select banks, to be expanded
     • Finance Ministry statement followed on 11 June 2026
113. 9 Jun2026
     Appointments

     Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Vice Chief of the Air Staff^274275276

     Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named Vice Chief of the Air Staff; took charge 1 July 2026. Succeeded Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who retired on 30 June. Dixit was Chief of Integrated Defence Staff from 1 May 2025 to 30 June 2026.

     • Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named Vice Chief of the Air Staff; took charge 1 July 2026
     • Succeeded Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who retired on 30 June
     • Dixit was Chief of Integrated Defence Staff from 1 May 2025 to 30 June 2026
114. 8 Jun2026
     Reports and indices

     SIPRI Yearbook 2026: India 190 nuclear warheads, Pakistan 170²⁷⁷²⁷⁸

     SIPRI Yearbook 2026, released 8 June, estimates India's arsenal at about 190 warheads, up from 180, and Pakistan's at about 170. SIPRI classifies 12 Indian warheads as deployed for the first time.

     • SIPRI Yearbook 2026 released on 8 June 2026
     • India about 190 warheads as of January 2026, up from 180
     • 12 Indian warheads classed as deployed for the first time
     • Pakistan about 170 warheads, unchanged
115. 8 Jun2026
     Reports and indices

     NFHS-6: Andaman and Nicobar records India's lowest fertility rate, 0.9²⁷⁹²⁸⁰

     The NFHS-6 fact sheets (2023-24 survey) show Andaman and Nicobar Islands with a total fertility rate of 0.9, the lowest in India and the only region below one child per woman. India's overall TFR stayed at 2.0.

     • A&N Islands TFR 0.9 in NFHS-6, down from 1.3 in NFHS-5
     • Only state or UT with TFR below one child per woman
     • India's TFR 2.0, unchanged from NFHS-5; replacement level 2.1
     • NFHS-6 refers to the 2023-24 survey
116. 8 Jun2026
     Sports

     India tops inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad with 114 medals^281282283

     Inaugural World Yogasana Championships held in Ahmedabad, 4-8 June 2026. India finished first with 114 medals: 102 gold, 9 silver, 3 bronze. Reported 522 athletes from 79 countries took part; Japan second in the standings.

     • Inaugural World Yogasana Championships held in Ahmedabad, 4-8 June 2026
     • India finished first with 114 medals: 102 gold, 9 silver, 3 bronze
     • Reported 522 athletes from 79 countries took part; Japan second in the standings
117. 8 Jun2026
     Awards

     President confers seven Kirti Chakras at Defence Investiture 2026 Phase I^284285286

     Phase I held 8 June 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan; President Droupadi Murmu conferred 51 gallantry awards. 7 Kirti Chakras (2 posthumous), 15 Vir Chakras (3 posthumous), 29 Shaurya Chakras (1 posthumous). Recipients from armed forces, CAPFs and state police.

     • Phase I held 8 June 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan; President Droupadi Murmu conferred 51 gallantry awards
     • 7 Kirti Chakras (2 posthumous), 15 Vir Chakras (3 posthumous), 29 Shaurya Chakras (1 posthumous)
     • Recipients from armed forces, CAPFs and state police
118. 8 Jun2026
     Environment

     Bonn SB64 climate talks run 8 to 18 June 2026 and end with little progress²⁸⁷²⁸⁸

     The UN climate body sessions (SB64) met in Bonn from 8 to 18 June 2026, the first major climate meeting since COP30 in Belem. Parties failed to agree text on the global goal on adaptation and deferred disputes to COP31, with finance the main fault line.

     • SB64 held in Bonn from 8 to 18 June 2026
     • First major UN climate meeting since COP30 in Belem
     • No agreement on text for the global goal on adaptation
     • Disputes largely deferred to COP31 in Antalya, Turkey; texts on a just transition mechanism were agreed
119. 6 Jun2026
     Economy

     PM Modi meets Economic Advisory Council on growth strategy^289290291

     PM Modi chaired a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM on 6 June 2026. Reviewed growth strategy amid the West Asia conflict: energy, inflation, supply chains, trade. Chairman S. Mahendra Dev; PM's Principal Secretaries P. K. Mishra and Shaktikanta Das attended.

     • PM Modi chaired a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM on 6 June 2026
     • Reviewed growth strategy amid the West Asia conflict: energy, inflation, supply chains, trade
     • Chairman S. Mahendra Dev; PM's Principal Secretaries P. K. Mishra and Shaktikanta Das attended
     • Modi urged fuel conservation and use of public transport
120. 6 Jun2026
     Polity

     Cockroach Janta Party stages first Jantar Mantar protest demanding Education Minister's resignation^292293294

     The Cockroach Janta Party, led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, held its first offline protest at Jantar Mantar on 6 June 2026, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the CBSE and NEET controversies. It returned on 20 June, when police denied permission.

     • First offline protest at Jantar Mantar on 6 June 2026
     • Founder Abhijeet Dipke led the protest
     • Demand: resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over CBSE and NEET issues
     • A second protest on 20 June was denied police permission
121. 5 Jun2026
     International

     Uzbekistan joins New Development Bank as first Central Asian member²⁹⁵²⁹⁶

     Uzbekistan deposited its instrument of accession on 5 June 2026. Becomes the tenth member of the New Development Bank. First Central Asian member.

     • Uzbekistan deposited its instrument of accession on 5 June 2026
     • Becomes the tenth member of the New Development Bank
     • First Central Asian member
     • NDB President Dilma Rousseff pledged support for clean energy, water and transport projects
122. 5 Jun2026
     Science and tech

     India's seventh Regional Meteorological Centre inaugurated in Jammu²⁹⁷²⁹⁸

     Jammu RMC inaugurated by Jitendra Singh around 5 June 2026. Seventh Regional Meteorological Centre in India. Serves Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.

     • Jammu RMC inaugurated by Jitendra Singh around 5 June 2026
     • Seventh Regional Meteorological Centre in India
     • Serves Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh
     • Four Doppler radars operate in the region; five more proposed under Mission Mausam
123. 5 Jun2026
     Economy

     India launches E85 fuel, 85% ethanol blend, Rs 20 cheaper than E20^299300301

     Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri launched E85 fuel on 5 June 2026, World Environment Day. It contains roughly 80 to 85 percent ethanol, is meant for flex-fuel vehicles and sells in Delhi at about Rs 20 less than E20.

     • Launched on 5 June 2026 by Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
     • E85 is roughly 80 to 85 percent ethanol and only for flex-fuel vehicles
     • Delhi price about Rs 82.12 per litre versus Rs 102.12 for E20
     • Initial rollout at about 48 public sector fuel stations, with about 500 targeted by December 2026
124. 5 Jun2026
     Environment

     World Environment Day 2026 hosted by Azerbaijan, with a climate action focus³⁰²³⁰³

     Azerbaijan hosted World Environment Day on 5 June 2026 with the main events in Baku. UNEP framed the year's focus as climate action.

     • Host country: Azerbaijan, main celebration in Baku on 5 June 2026
     • UNEP frames the 2026 focus as climate action
125. 5 Jun2026
     Environment

     Delhi gets 18 Namo Oxygen Parks on World Environment Day^304305306

     18 Namo Oxygen Parks inaugurated in Delhi on 5 June 2026 (World Environment Day) by CM Rekha Gupta and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. Delhi government targets 100 oxygen parks. Target of planting 15 lakh trees this year.

     • 18 Namo Oxygen Parks inaugurated in Delhi on 5 June 2026 (World Environment Day) by CM Rekha Gupta and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
     • Delhi government targets 100 oxygen parks
     • Target of planting 15 lakh trees this year
126. 5 Jun2026
     Environment

     Kaziranga survey records 30 raptor species and six stork species³⁰⁷³⁰⁸

     Rapid survey (late February to early March) released 5 June 2026. 30 raptor species (217 individuals) and six stork species (266 individuals). Six of India's eight stork species recorded.

     • Rapid survey (late February to early March) released 5 June 2026
     • 30 raptor species (217 individuals) and six stork species (266 individuals)
     • Six of India's eight stork species recorded
     • Himalayan griffon vulture the most common raptor; Asian openbill the most common stork
127. 5 Jun2026
     Sports

     Four Indian-origin players set to feature at FIFA World Cup 2026^309310311

     Four Indian-origin players: Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand), Samuel Moutoussamy (DR Congo), Nishan Velupillay (Australia), Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid (Qatar). India did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Each plays for a different nation.

     • Four Indian-origin players: Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand), Samuel Moutoussamy (DR Congo), Nishan Velupillay (Australia), Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid (Qatar)
     • India did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup
     • Each plays for a different nation
128. 4 Jun2026
     Appointments

     Neelkanth Mishra named India's Executive Director at World Bank^312313314

     ACC approved appointment; order dated 4 June 2026. Three-year term. Succeeds Parameswaran Iyer, whose tenure was extended until the new ED takes charge.

     • ACC approved appointment; order dated 4 June 2026
     • Three-year term
     • Succeeds Parameswaran Iyer, whose tenure was extended until the new ED takes charge
     • Mishra is Chief Economist at Axis Bank and a part-time EAC-PM member
129. 4 Jun2026
     International

     India and UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory^315316317

     Launched 4 June 2026 in New Delhi by Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Joint effort of TEXMiN at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and the University of Cambridge. Announced at the India-UK PMs' meeting in October 2025; research agreement signed March 2026.

     • Launched 4 June 2026 in New Delhi by Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper
     • Joint effort of TEXMiN at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and the University of Cambridge
     • Announced at the India-UK PMs' meeting in October 2025; research agreement signed March 2026
     • Data platform tracking global critical mineral flows and supply risks
130. 4 Jun2026
     Polity

     73rd North Eastern Council plenary held in Shillong, chaired by Amit Shah^318319320

     73rd NEC plenary held in Shillong on 4 June 2026, chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah. DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, NEC Vice-Chairman, attended. Reviewed CM High-Level Task Forces and the North East Vision Plan 2047.

     • 73rd NEC plenary held in Shillong on 4 June 2026, chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah
     • DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, NEC Vice-Chairman, attended
     • Reviewed CM High-Level Task Forces and the North East Vision Plan 2047
     • Governors and Chief Ministers of the eight northeastern states took part
131. 3 Jun2026
     Supreme Court

     Supreme Court releases draft regulations for AI use in courts^321322323

     The Supreme Court's AI Committee released draft Regulations for Use of AI in Courts, 2026 on 3 June, later extending the comment deadline to 15 July. The draft permits AI for research, translation and transcription but bars it from deciding cases, bail determination or witness assessment.

     • Draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026 were released by the Supreme Court's AI Committee in early June 2026 (about 3 June); consultation was extended to 15 July 2026
     • AI may be used for tasks such as legal research, translation, transcription and case management, but not for deciding cases, sentencing, bail determination, witness credibility or recidivism/flight-risk assessment
     • The draft proposes a permanent apex regulatory authority at the Supreme Court and AI committees in every High Court
132. 3 Jun2026
     International

     UNGA elects Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe to UNSC for 2027-28³²⁴³²⁵

     Kyrgyzstan won its first seat, beating the Philippines in four rounds, replacing Pakistan.

     • UN General Assembly elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe as non-permanent UNSC members for 2027-28
     • Kyrgyzstan won its first-ever seat, defeating the Philippines in four rounds of voting for the Asia-Pacific seat
     • Germany failed to win a seat
133. 3 Jun2026
     Science and tech

     NASA ends MAVEN Mars mission after losing contact in December 2025^326327328

     NASA declared the MAVEN spacecraft lost on 3 June 2026. Contact last made on 6 December 2025 as it emerged from behind Mars. Investigators found it spinning at a high rate, draining its batteries.

     • NASA declared the MAVEN spacecraft lost on 3 June 2026
     • Contact last made on 6 December 2025 as it emerged from behind Mars
     • Investigators found it spinning at a high rate, draining its batteries
     • MAVEN launched November 2013 and operated for over a decade
134. 3 Jun2026
     Polity

     D. K. Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister³²⁹³³⁰

     Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru, to D. K. Shivakumar as Karnataka Chief Minister, with G. Parameshwara as Deputy CM and 13 ministers. He succeeded Siddaramaiah.

     • D. K. Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru
     • G. Parameshwara took oath as Deputy Chief Minister
     • He succeeded Siddaramaiah, who took office in May 2023
     • Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge attended the ceremony
     • Outlets count him as the 34th Chief Minister; other counts (18th, 25th) are used by some
135. 3 Jun2026
     Disasters

     Fire at New Delhi hotel kills at least 21^331332333

     Fire on 3 June 2026 at a building with a ground-floor restaurant and hotel (Flourish Stay) in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. At least 21 dead, including 18 foreign nationals per Al Jazeera. More than 40 people rescued; eight fire engines deployed.

     • Fire on 3 June 2026 at a building with a ground-floor restaurant and hotel (Flourish Stay) in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi
     • At least 21 dead, including 18 foreign nationals per Al Jazeera
     • More than 40 people rescued; eight fire engines deployed
     • Cause not confirmed in early reports
136. 2 Jun2026
     Environment

     WMO: El Nino likely, 80% chance in June-August 2026³³⁴³³⁵

     The WMO's June 2026 El Nino/La Nina update gave an 80 percent chance of El Nino developing during June to August, with odds of persistence to November near or above 90 percent. WMO urged preparation for drought, heavy rain and heatwaves.

     • WMO update issued 2 June 2026
     • 80% likelihood of El Nino during June-August 2026
     • Likelihood of El Nino lasting to at least November near or above 90%
     • Most models point to at least a moderate event
137. 2 Jun2026
     Appointments

     Vipul named India's next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia^336337338

     MEA named Vipul, a 1998-batch IFS officer, as India's next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (reported 2 June 2026). He was India's Ambassador to Qatar before the posting. He assumed charge in Riyadh on 12 August 2026.

     • MEA named Vipul, a 1998-batch IFS officer, as India's next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (reported 2 June 2026)
     • He was India's Ambassador to Qatar before the posting
     • He assumed charge in Riyadh on 12 August 2026
138. 2 Jun2026
     States

     Assam and Meghalaya agree interim farming arrangement at disputed Lapangap³³⁹³⁴⁰

     At a meeting at the Assam police camp in Lapangap on 2 June 2026, officials and leaders of both states agreed that farmers may keep cultivating while the boundary stays unsettled. The talks followed a meeting of the chief ministers in Guwahati on 29 May.

     • Interim understanding reached 2 June 2026 at Lapangap, West Jaintia Hills border
     • Lapangap villagers continue paddy in the foothills; Tahpat residents grow banana, pineapple and ginger on the slopes
     • Permanent boundary demarcation deferred to a state-level committee
     • Farmers resumed cultivation on 4 June under Meghalaya police protection
139. 2 Jun2026
     Defence

     DRDO and IAF flight-test RudraM-II air-to-surface missile³⁴¹³⁴²

     DRDO and the Indian Air Force flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, released from an aircraft under extreme release conditions. The Ministry of Defence said the missiles reached the predefined target and all objectives were met, as shown by range data from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur.

     • Ministry of Defence announced the flight test on 2 June 2026
     • Missiles were released under extreme conditions and hit the predefined target; all test objectives met
     • Range data captured at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha
     • Launch platform reported by media as the Su-30MKI
140. 2 Jun2026
     Appointments

     Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court³⁴³³⁴⁴

     Appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court on 2 June 2026, effective after Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo retired on 4 June. Collegium led by CJI Surya Kant recommended her on 22 May 2026. Became the 48th Chief Justice and the second woman Chief Justice of Patna High Court.

     • Appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court on 2 June 2026, effective after Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo retired on 4 June
     • Collegium led by CJI Surya Kant recommended her on 22 May 2026
     • Became the 48th Chief Justice and the second woman Chief Justice of Patna High Court
     • Judge of Sikkim High Court since 2015, the first woman from Sikkim to hold that post
141. 2 Jun2026
     Appointments

     Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed CBSE Chairperson amid marking-system concerns^345346347

     The Centre named Lokhande Prashant Sitaram, a 2001-batch AGMUT-cadre IAS officer, as CBSE Chairperson on 2 June 2026, replacing Rahul Singh amid criticism of the Class 12 on-screen marking system. Varun Bhardwaj was made CBSE Secretary in place of Himanshu Gupta.

     • Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed CBSE Chairperson on 2 June 2026
     • He is a 2001-batch AGMUT-cadre IAS officer, earlier Additional Secretary in the Home Ministry
     • Replaces Rahul Singh, moved to the Agriculture Department
     • Varun Bhardwaj (2008-batch IIS) appointed CBSE Secretary, replacing Himanshu Gupta
     • Moves followed the controversy over Class 12 on-screen marking
142. 2 Jun2026
     Awards

     Idris Elba knighted by King Charles III³⁴⁸³⁴⁹

     Actor Idris Elba was formally knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, receiving a Knight Bachelor for services to young people. The honour had been announced in the 2026 New Year Honours.

     • Knight Bachelor for services to young people, announced in the 2026 New Year Honours
     • Formally conferred by King Charles III at a Windsor Castle investiture, reported 2 June 2026
     • Citation centres on his Elba Hope Foundation work with young people
143. 2 Jun2026
     Appointments

     Pope Leo XIV names Maria Montserrat Alvarado, a laywoman, to head the Vatican communications dicastery^350351352

     Appointed 2 June 2026 as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, effective 1 November 2026. Succeeds Paolo Ruffini, prefect since 2018. First laywoman (not a religious sister) to head a dicastery of the Holy See.

     • Appointed 2 June 2026 as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, effective 1 November 2026
     • Succeeds Paolo Ruffini, prefect since 2018
     • First laywoman (not a religious sister) to head a dicastery of the Holy See
     • Alvarado is president of EWTN News
144. 2 Jun2026
     International

     Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman elected President of 81st UN General Assembly³⁵³

     He won 99 votes to Cyprus's Andreas Kakouris's 91, returning Bangladesh to the post after 1986-87.

     • Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the 81st UN General Assembly on Tuesday 2 June 2026
     • He defeated Andreas Kakouris of Cyprus in a closely contested vote
145. 2 Jun2026
     Appointments

     Five new Supreme Court judges sworn in, including Justice V. Mohana from the Bar^354355356

     CJI Surya Kant swore in five judges on 2 June 2026: Sheel Nagu, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sanjeev Sachdeva, Arun Palli and V. Mohana. Mohana was elevated directly from the Bar as a senior advocate, and the court's working strength rose to 37 against a sanctioned 38.

     • Oath administered by CJI Surya Kant on 2 June 2026
     • New judges: Sheel Nagu, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sanjeev Sachdeva, Arun Palli, V. Mohana
     • V. Mohana was a senior advocate elevated directly from the Bar; the Collegium recommended her on 27 May 2026
     • Court strength rises to 37 against a sanctioned strength of 38 (including the CJI)
146. 1 Jun2026
     Legislation

     Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules 2026 add online appeals^357358359

     MHA notified the amendment rules on 1 June 2026 (G.S.R. 424(E)), effective immediately. Online appeals to the Commissioner, Bureau of Immigration, within 30 days. Commissioner to endeavour to decide ordinarily within 60 days.

     • MHA notified the amendment rules on 1 June 2026 (G.S.R. 424(E)), effective immediately
     • Online appeals to the Commissioner, Bureau of Immigration, within 30 days
     • Commissioner to endeavour to decide ordinarily within 60 days
     • Foreigners can register any time before 180 days from arrival, replacing a 14-day window
147. 1 Jun2026
     Schemes

     Education Ministry launches Prime Minister Research Chair Scheme for Indian-origin researchers³⁶⁰³⁶¹

     Prime Minister Research Chair scheme under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education; applications opened 1 June 2026. Aims to bring Indian-origin researchers to Indian institutions. Three tiers: Young Research Fellows, Senior Fellows and Research Chairs; at least 120 researchers over five years.

     • Prime Minister Research Chair scheme under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education; applications opened 1 June 2026
     • Aims to bring Indian-origin researchers to Indian institutions
     • Three tiers: Young Research Fellows, Senior Fellows and Research Chairs; at least 120 researchers over five years
     • Covers 13 thematic areas such as AI, quantum, semiconductors and biotechnology
148. 1 Jun2026
     Sports

     ICC suspends Cricket Canada's membership over governance breaches^362363364

     ICC suspended Cricket Canada's membership with immediate effect on 1 June 2026 after a board meeting in Ahmedabad. Cited serious breaches of membership obligations following a CBC documentary alleging corruption in April. Canadian national teams stay eligible for ICC events; funding only via a controlled mechanism.

     • ICC suspended Cricket Canada's membership with immediate effect on 1 June 2026 after a board meeting in Ahmedabad
     • Cited serious breaches of membership obligations following a CBC documentary alleging corruption in April
     • Canadian national teams stay eligible for ICC events; funding only via a controlled mechanism
     • ICC had earlier frozen funding and set a six-month deadline

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