NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||05th JUNE2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||05^th JUNE2026

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“यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः"

Sanskrit phrase "यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः" (Yato Dharmastato Jayaḥ) from the Mahabharata translates to "Where there is Dharma (righteousness/justice), there is Victory". It is a well-known verse with 13 occurrences in the epic, associated with the principle that moral conduct triumphs.

 

INDIA: (GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister approved the construction of new coastal Highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep on Hybrid Annuity Model.

The BJP on Thursday (June 4, 2026) announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in five States.

Secunderabad Railway Station in Telangana is steadily transforming into a world -class transportation hub.  Secunderabad, handles nearly 180 trains per day with an average daily footfall of 1.5 lakh passengers.

The state government approved Phase-II of the Comprehensive Road Maintenance Programme (CRMP) in the Core Urban Region (CURE), sanctioning Rs 3,145 crore for road maintenance and upgradation works covering 1,045.01 km.

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai has quit the BJP party and is expected to start a “movement” that would eventually be converted into a regional political party.

Haryana Chief Minister has directed all departments to upload their five-year roadmaps and action plans under Haryana Vision-2047 on the specially developed AI-based platform so that he can personally undertake a comprehensive review of the plans and their implementation.

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and the West Bengal Legislative Assembly today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in West Bengal Assembly at Parliament in New Delhi.

Chandigarh University has become India’s first private university to establish an India AI Data Lab in collaboration with Intel India.

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the Navachar Mantra on 3rd of June, 2026. It is a national initiative which aimed at to nurturing the grassroots innovators and early stage entrepreneurs.

Union Home Minister is on a two-day visit to Tripura. He will visit a Border Security Force (BSF) border outpost at Lankamura, and hold a high-level meeting with State and Central security officials.

In Tamil Nadu, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Thursday (June 4, 2026) announced it will boycott the upcoming meeting of the INDIA bloc parties, scheduled to be held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi on June 8, 2026.

India  announced a phased expansion of ethanol dispensing infrastructure with 500 flex-fuel retail pumps planned by the end of 2026 and about 5,000 outlets targeted by the end of 2027. The plan is linked to flex-fuel vehicles and higher ethanol blends in petrol under the country’s biofuel and transport fuel framework.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated a standardised vegan logo for approved vegan food packages from 1 July 2027.

BENGAL FILES:

·         Ritabrata Banerjee is Appointed as LoP: Speaker Ratindra Bose formally recognized rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition. This legally validates a massive breakaway faction signed by 59 dissident MLAs, stripping Mamata Banerjee’s camp of its official opposition status.

·         Signature Forgery Row: The rebellion exploded after signature fraud allegations emerged.  Abhishek Banerjee has moved the Calcutta High Court to challenge these allegations.

·         KMC Mayor Resigns: Adding to the MAMATA’s troubles, Firhad Hakim has officially resigned from his post as the Mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

🏛️ Government & Welfare Policy Updates

·         Annapurna Yojana Launched: Urban Development and Welfare Minister Agnimitra Paul formally launched the scheme from Nabanna alongside CM Shuvendu Adhikari. In its initial phase, 28 lakh beneficiaries began receiving ₹3,000 directly into their bank accounts.

·         Cabinet Portfolios & Promises: CM  Adhikari is chairing critical Council of Ministers meetings at Nabanna to distribute department portfolios and review electoral promises. High-priority agendas include the implementation of Ayushman Bharat and the 7th Pay Commission for state employees.

·         Ration Card Verification: The state government has launched a strict verification drive backed by SIR metrics to identify and eliminate invalid or fraudulent ration cards.

⚓ Infrastructure Developments

·         Kolkata Water Metro: The West Bengal government partnered with the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways to unveil an infrastructure roadmap, officially introducing a modern Water Metro service along Kolkata's river channels.

·         Tajpur Port Shift: The proposed deep-sea port project at Tajpur has reportedly hit a dead end, prompting the state administration to offer Dadanpatrabar as an alternative pitch to the Adani Group.

🚨 Law & Order Updates

·         NIA Raids in Bhangar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its search operations, raiding the residence and offices of former TMC leader Saukat Molla in connection with a fatal March bomb blast case. Molla is underground.

·         Kolkata Arrest: Extortion and molestation charges led Kolkata Police to arrest senior TMC leader Swarup Biswas, following a complaint filed by a local woman.

·         CID started signature verification process, and recording statements of MLAs.

·         FIR is lodged against Mamata Banerjee. During a protest on Rani Rashmoni Road in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee publicly addressed the murder case of Bangladeshi activist Sharif Osman Bin Hadi linking INDIA.

·         The Allegations: Banerjee claimed she possessed inside information regarding the cross-border murder and alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah personally contacted her to suppress the arrests in "National Interest".

·         Legal Charges: The complaint states her speech directly undermines India's internal security, impacts diplomatic ties with Bangladesh, and targets central constitutional bodies. The complainant is moving to  the Calcutta High Court to seek her immediate arrest.

IRAN WAR: 04 JUNE.

US President Donald Trump said the US could retrieve Iran’s “entombed” enriched uranium stockpiles “right now”, but he added that “there’s no reason to”.

President Trump said he spoke to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah about the situation in Lebanon and that “progress” had been made.

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem denounced ceasefire negotiations between Lebanon and Israel as “shameless”, describing the agreement brokered by Washington as a “roadmap to annihilate part of the Lebanese people”.

The United Nations said it was investigating an attack that killed one UNIFIL peacekeeper and injured two in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli military said a soldier was killed by a Hezbollah missile in southern Lebanon.

WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)

India’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import pattern changed in 2026, with the United States becoming India’s largest supplier and the Middle East losing its earlier dominant share. India imports LPG for household cooking fuel, industrial use, and commercial consumption.

 India has appointed veteran diplomat Vipul as its next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. The 1998-batch IFS officer, currently serving as Ambassador to Qatar.

Telangana state has signed a cooperation agreement with Thuringia, a state in Germany. The agreement focuses on technology, skill training, startups, and life sciences. Minister-President Mario Voigt of Thuringia met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad.

World Environment Day 2026 is observed on June 5 with the theme “Inspired by Nature: For Climate. For Our Future.” Hosted by Azerbaijan, the global event highlights climate action, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation.

Portugal and Austria were elected on 3 June 2026 as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

Armenia Renames Indian Defence Systems with Local Cultural Names, Akash Becomes Lusan and Pinaka Is Now Shant.

Pakistan on Thursday claimed India’s plans to build a river-linking project to divert water from Chenab would be a “grave violation” of the Indus Waters Treaty and other international laws.

MISHAPS:

The death toll in the fire incident at a private hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has risen to five.

The recent forest fire incident in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh highlighted the critical role of aerial firefighting technologies in the disaster management. To contain the rapidly spreading blaze, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed Mi-17 V5 helicopters equipped with Bambi Buckets and conducted more than 150 sorties and spraying approximately 62,500 litres of water.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:

The Software Development Institute of Indian Air Force in Bengaluru has designed, developed and deployed a super Dimona aircraft simulator for the National Defence Academy. The Air Force Training Team at NDA will use it to familiarise the cadets with basic flying aspects along with necessary knowledge of the flying environment.

 NASA has officially ended the MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission after more than 11 years in orbit around Mars.

CLIMATE:

The Southwest monsoon officially arrived in India on June 4, marking its onset in Kerala, days after the Indian Meteorological Department predicted its arrival. Notably, this year’s monsoon was delayed by three days, since it generally starts by June 1.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

 A local court on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) remanded Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, former Group MD of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications, in the custody of the CBI till June 5 in an alleged bank loan fraud case.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting massive search operations across nine spots in the border town of Champhai along the Mizoram-Myanmar frontier yesterday. The agency said the major crackdown is targeting a highly organised cross-border network involved in the large-scale smuggling of illegal Burmese supari (dry Areca nuts) into India.

GAMES & SPORTS: -

The inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Sports Championship is being held at the Eka Arena in Ahmedabad. This is supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Ayush, and the Sports Authority of India.

Football legend Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, becoming the first individual footballer to receive the prestigious honour.

Another Football legend David Beckham will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 12, 2026, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026.

In hockey, India will take on arch-rival Pakistan in the semifinal of the Men’s U-18 Asia Cup Hockey tournament at Kakamigahara Hockey Stadium in Japan today.

India has retained its strong presence in the latest World Boxing Rankings. Jaismine Lamboria climbed to World No. 1 in the women’s 57kg category while Asian champions Priya Ghanghas in 60kg and Vishvanath Suresh in 50kg surged into the top three of their respective categories.

In men’s section, Sachin Siwach and Narender Berwal broke into the Top 5 following a sustained run of international success.

DAS KAPITAL:

Indian Share Market: -

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BULLIONS: (MUMBAI RATE)

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