Mahesh Dixit appointed Director of Intelligence Bureau

1993-batch IPS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre. Succeeds Tapan Kumar Deka. Tenure of 2 years. Extensive experience in J&K and counter-terrorism.

CBI Operation Chakra: 80 locations searched

CBI conducted searches across 16 states against ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud syndicates. Two persons arrested.

8 accused arrested in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case

FIR registered over alleged embezzlement of donations. Booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for theft, criminal breach of trust, cheating and conspiracy.

NCERT introduces 1975 Emergency in Class 9 textbook

New Social Science textbook includes detailed coverage of the Emergency period for Class 9 students.

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls completes one year

Nearly 6 crore names deleted so far. Exercise ongoing in 19 States and Union Territories.

Air Suvidha 2.0 portal launched

Ministry of Civil Aviation + DIAL launched upgraded contactless health self-declaration portal for all international arrivals amid Ebola (Bundibugyo) outbreak declared PHEIC by WHO.

Netra AEW&C gets final operational clearance

Indigenous Airborne Early Warning & Control system developed by DRDO receives Final Operational Clearance, boosting IAF surveillance capability.

India to resume tourist visas for Bangladesh nationals

From 28 June 2026. Announced by India’s High Commissioner. Visas were halted nearly two years ago.

Passport fees hiked from 1 July 2026

36-page ordinary passport / reissue: ₹2,500. Tatkal: ₹5,000. First major revision since 2012.

Centre proposes committee for tri-State river dispute

To resolve ongoing water-sharing issues among three states (linked to Tungabhadra / Rajolibanda context).

Amazon commits additional investment in India

Additional AI & cloud infrastructure investment. Total commitment rises to $48 billion by 2030. Expanding AWS data centres in Mumbai & Hyderabad.

RBI injects ₹1.41 lakh crore via VRR auction

7-day Variable Rate Repo auction conducted to ease short-term liquidity pressure in the banking system.

India among Asia’s fastest-growing green economies

Generated approximately US$110 billion in green revenues in 2025 (London Stock Exchange Group report).

Puri holds talks with Iranian Minister

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri meets Iranian counterpart on sidelines of BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting. Signals possible revival of energy cooperation.

11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting held in India

Hosted in Gurugram under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026. Theme focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Observed globally on 26 June. Declared by UNGA in 1987. Home Minister chairs high-level NCORD meeting.

Names of 6 martyrs of Operation Sindoor disclosed

Government officially published names of six armed forces personnel who laid down their lives in the May 2025 cross-border operation. Added to National War Memorial Roll of Honour.

QR codes to be expanded for more drugs & vaccines

Government expands QR-code tracking to curb counterfeit cancer drugs, vaccines and other critical medicines.

MEA opens ~300 Toshakhana gifts for e-auction

Under revised Toshakhana Rules 2024. Public can bid on gifts received by officials during diplomatic engagements.

Venezuela seismic doublet earthquakes

Two powerful quakes (magnitudes ~7.2 & 7.5) struck within 39 seconds. Significant casualties and damage reported. Rare seismic doublet phenomenon.

Bangladesh PM discusses Teesta project in China

Tarique Rahman, during official visit to Beijing, received Chinese proposals for technical assistance on Teesta river project.

India-UK CETA & Double Contribution Convention

Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and related convention set to take effect from mid-July 2026.

Commercial LPG supply restored to pre-crisis levels

Government restores non-domestic packed LPG supply to levels prevailing before the West Asia crisis.

Rajasthan forms committee for Uniform Civil Code

Five-member committee constituted to prepare draft framework for implementing UCC in the state.

West Bengal government to introduce UCC Bill

State government plans to table Uniform Civil Code Bill in the ongoing Assembly session.

India emerges as world’s leading ship recycling nation (2025)

Announced by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Strengthens India’s position in global maritime sector.

ePlane Company (IIT Madras) targets eVTOL air ambulances by 2028

Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing startup incubated at IIT Madras aims for commercial production after certification.

Maharashtra signs MoU with Google for Education

To provide Artificial Intelligence and digital technology training to more than 4 lakh teachers across the state.

President confers 65 Padma Awards (second phase)

President Droupadi Murmu presented 65 Padma Awards during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan (23 June).

Second Pax Silica Summit held in Washington D.C.

25–26 June 2026. Brought together representatives from 35 countries including India to strengthen global AI cooperation.

Kolkata warehouse collapse – death toll rises

Taratala warehouse incident. Multiple agencies including Army involved in rescue. Toll crossed 15.

India’s shipbuilding ambitions with South Korea

Editorial and policy focus on collaboration with Korea to boost India’s shipbuilding capacity and maritime strength.

Debate on Indian seafarers serving on sanctioned ships

Ongoing discussion regarding risks and policy for Indian seafarers working on vessels under international sanctions (linked to Hormuz/Iran situation).

Revisiting India’s ultrasound laws

Policy discussion on PC-PNDT Act and related regulations in light of current healthcare and technology needs.

Relief mechanism for digital fraud victims

Guidelines for recovery of losses up to ₹50,000 for victims of digital/financial frauds.

Govt & RBI measures pull FPI money

Bond-related measures attract 8 months’ worth of Foreign Portfolio Investment inflows within two weeks.

Passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship

MEA clarifies that passport is primarily a travel document. Citizenship is determined under Constitution and Citizenship Act, 1955.

AI-based AQI forecast system being strengthened

Predictive analytics dashboards and hotspot detection to make Air Quality Index forecasts sharper.

Israel-Lebanon-US trilateral framework agreement

Signed in Washington for transfer of certain Israeli-held areas to Lebanese army control and process for Hezbollah disarmament.

IAEA access under Iran-US interim understanding

Interim ceasefire/peace deal framework allows IAEA inspectors access. Direct communications line established over Strait of Hormuz.

V.O. Chidambaranar Port becomes sustainability benchmark

Union Minister highlights VOCPA as a model for environmentally responsible port development in India.

BRICS Heads of Space Agencies Meeting 2026

India hosting the meeting in Bengaluru with representatives from all 11 BRICS member nations.

Seven new bullet train corridors proposed

India planning expansion of high-speed rail network with seven new corridors connecting major cities (NHSRCL).

Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana (Gujarat)

Ongoing farmer welfare scheme providing financial assistance for crop losses due to natural calamities.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla memoir released

‘The Second Orbit…’ released by Air Chief Marshal. Details journey of the astronaut-pilot.

CCPA action on misleading ‘100%’ claims

Central Consumer Protection Authority fines companies for putting ‘100%’ tag on labels while carrying disclaimers on the back.

Supreme Court directions on road safety

SC notes that most states have not fully implemented five key measures ordered for saving lives on roads.

Delhi High Court allows late-term pregnancy termination

Court permits sexual assault survivor to terminate 28-week pregnancy under medical advice.

Keeping humanity at the centre of AI revolution

Important editorial theme stressing ethical, human-centric approach to artificial intelligence development and deployment.

Global South emerging as India-China competition arena

Analysis points to increasing strategic and economic competition between India and China across Global South countries.