International
India has rejected Pakistan’s latest remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations Human Rights Council, saying the Union Territory remains an integral and inalienable part of India. New Delhi also dismissed references made by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, calling them baseless and politically motivated. India Rejects Pakistan At UNHRC Exercising India’s
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit New Delhi for a high-level BRICS security meeting on June 22 and 23, as India prepares to host the BRICS leaders’ summit in September. The visit is expected to add momentum to both multilateral security discussions and India-China diplomatic engagement. BRICS NSA Meeting In Delhi The […]
International
Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has warned that India’s reservoir expansion and water diversion projects on rivers covered by the Indus Waters Treaty could affect regional water security and stability. He made the remarks while addressing a conference on transboundary water resources in Brussels through a recorded video message. Indus Waters
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Khamenei has approved a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, despite expressing reservations over parts of the agreement. The move signals a cautious opening for direct diplomacy, while Tehran continues to insist that talks will not mean accepting Washington’s position. US-Iran MoU Approval Khamenei said he
National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will disburse incentives worth around ₹2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana on June 19, marking a major step in the Centre’s employment-linked incentive programme aimed at expanding formal jobs and social security coverage. PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana Incentives The disbursal will be made through direct benefit
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed VivaTech 2026 in Paris, highlighting India’s growing role in artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and global innovation. He said technology can drive progress only when it is democratised and made accessible to all. PM Modi VivaTech 2026 Speech Speaking at Europe’s major technology and startup event, Modi said India
Education
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting to assess preparations for the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, 2026. The meeting focused on ensuring a secure, transparent and error-free conduct of the medical entrance test amid heightened scrutiny over exam integrity. NEET UG Re Exam Preparations Reviewed Pradhan reviewed
International
Israel is holding talks with the United States over continuing its troop deployment in southern Lebanon, even after a wider regional pact called for respect for Lebanon’s territorial integrity. The development has added new tensions around the implementation of the latest West Asia ceasefire framework. Israel Lebanon Troop Deployment Talks Israeli officials have indicated
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Iran has said its missile programme will not be part of future negotiations with the United States, even as both sides move ahead with a framework agreement aimed at ending the recent conflict. Tehran said its defence capabilities remain non-negotiable and separate from talks on nuclear issues and sanctions relief. Iran Missile Programme Not Part […]
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit India in early July with a high-level business delegation, including executives from major Japanese firms such as Suzuki Motor, Itochu and Toyota Tsusho. The visit is likely to focus on investment, manufacturing, supply chains and deeper cooperation in India’s Northeast. Takaichi India Visit To Focus On […]