External Affairs Minister Jaishankar affirmed India's firm stance against nuclear coercion. He highlighted that terrorists and their state sponsors will face consequences. Jaishankar cited the Pahalgam attack as economic warfare. He mentioned India's retaliatory actions, including Operation Sindoor. He also clarified that trade talks with the US remain unaffected by past India-Pakistan tensions. India maintains a bilateral approach with Pakistan.
Early morning in New Delhi, a Hyundai Creta was stolen in a mere 60 seconds. CCTV footage shows a group arriving in a car, breaking into the vehicle, and hacking its security system.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar voiced his apprehension regarding the current political climate in India, deeming it unfavorable for democracy. He emphasized that political rivals should not be treated as enemies and urged for improved decorum among lawmakers.
Concerns have emerged regarding the CUET-UG 2025 exam due to reported biometric verification gaps and shift-wise disparities. The absence of complete Aadhaar-based biometric authentication and uneven candidate distribution across shifts raise questions about fairness and comparability. Deviations from the syllabus in certain subjects further contribute to doubts about the exam's integrity.
Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, affectionately known as Papa, supports Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's historic ISS mission as his backup. Their rigorous training, collaborating with international partners, has strengthened their bond and prepared them for future Indian spaceflights. Papa emphasizes the importance of teamwork and acknowledges the collective effort behind their journey, eagerly anticipating India's Gaganyaan mission.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Ax-4 crew, is actively involved in groundbreaking research aboard the ISS, focusing on microalgae's potential for long-duration space missions and studying the impact of spaceflight on cognitive functions. Commander Peggy Whitson is leading cancer research in low-Earth orbit, potentially revealing insights for tackling aggressive cancers.
The incineration of 337 metric tons of toxic waste from the Bhopal Gas Disaster has been completed at the Treatment Storage Disposal Facility in Pithampur, marking the end of a long chapter. Hazardous waste was transported from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal to Pithampur for incineration.
India faces challenges in verifying doctors' credentials due to the lack of an updated medical registry. The National Medical Commission has struggled to verify a significant number of doctors, leading to concerns about unqualified individuals practicing medicine. Hospitals find it difficult to conduct background checks, and specialists are alarmed by the number of doctors practicing without proper specialization.
Shortly after takeoff from Delhi on June 14, an Air India Boeing 777 bound for Vienna experienced a stall warning and ground proximity warning, leading to a significant altitude loss. Pilots successfully recovered the aircraft, and the flight continued safely to its destination.
India is expected to receive above-normal monsoon rainfall in July, benefiting agriculture but also posing risks of flooding in central regions. While most of the country will experience normal to above-normal rainfall, northeast and parts of east, extreme south peninsular, and northwest India are likely to receive below-normal rainfall.
Amit Shah announced the National Cooperative Policy 2025-2045. The goal is to establish cooperatives in every Indian village in five years. The policy aims to transform the cooperative sector. A key focus is creating two lakh new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies by 2026. States must align their cooperative policies by January 31, 2026. Tribhuvan Sahkari University will build skilled manpower. The policy promotes natural farming and inter-cooperative models.
Mizoram is set to get a direct rail link to Delhi, Kolkata, and Agartala with the approval of a Rajdhani Express, announced Chief Minister Lalduhoma. This follows his request to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Bairabi-Sairang railway line, connecting Aizawl to the national grid, is complete and awaits inauguration by Prime Minister Modi.
Torrent Pharma's acquisition of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals propels it to become India's fifth-largest pharmaceutical company, capturing a 4.6% market share. This deal significantly strengthens Torrent's position in the cardiac therapy market, overtaking Sun Pharma with nearly 11% share. The acquisition boosts Torrent's presence in key therapeutic areas, with consolidated revenues exceeding Rs 15,000 crore.
A political firestorm erupted in Kolkata as the BJP dispatched a fact-finding team to investigate the alleged gangrape of a law student within South Calcutta Law College. The team's arrival sparked clashes between BJP supporters and Left-aligned groups, while the TMC accused the BJP of politicizing the issue.
India is bracing for above-normal rainfall in July, with the IMD warning of potential floods in Uttarakhand and Haryana. Central and northern regions are expected to receive heavy showers, while the northeast and parts of the southern peninsula may experience below-normal rainfall. Landslides and infrastructure damage have already been reported in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, prompting authorities to issue alerts and suspend activities.
Bengaluru mourns the loss of Dr. Bhimasenacharya Vasudevacharya Joshi, a distinguished 82-year-old veterinary scientist. Dr. Joshi, originally from Yelaburgi, Koppal district, was celebrated for his significant contributions to veterinary medicine. His research papers and theses, presented at international universities including those in the United States, garnered him worldwide acclaim. He leaves behind a son, three daughters, and a large family.
