NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||10/06/2026.
NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||10/06/2026.
WEDNESDAY| VOL—IV/2026/JUNE
OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.
न गतं कर्तुं
कश्चिद् धनवान्,
परिश्रमेण तु
भविष्यं लभ्यते।
No one is rich enough to buy the past;
but with effort, the future can be
won.
VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST,
INDIA TODAY).
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyaan (PMSMA) completes
10 years on June 9, 2026. More than 7.5 crore
pregnant women have benefited from free antenatal care services, contributing
to improved maternal health outcomes and a significant decline in India's
Maternal Mortality Ratio.
Union Home Minister inaugurated the Land Port Management
System ‘Vinimay’, in New Delhi to digitize and streamline cargo processing and
passenger movement across India’s land borders. ‘Vinimay’ is a digital platform
designed to integrate operations across land ports into a unified system.
The Uttar Pradesh government will provide benefits of the
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan
Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, and Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana to women affected
from Triple Talaq and acid attacks.
Uttar Pradesh government launched ‘Project Ganga’ which will
ensure last-mile digital connectivity in rural areas while expanding
opportunities in digital education, telemedicine, e-governance, skill
development, and technology-based employment.
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio Welcomes Release of Kuki Hostages.
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh Flags Off 13 Mobile
Medical Units for Hill Districts of
Manipur.
The Government of Assam and the European Union jointly
launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati, focusing on Flavours, Fragrance
and AYUSH sectors. The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation between
Europe, Assam and the wider North-East region in developing sustainable value
chains, innovation ecosystems and industrial partnerships.
Goa’s Atal Asra Yojana is a housing assistance scheme is for
Scheduled Tribes in the State of Goa. The scheme is managed by the Department
of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa, and it provides financial support for
house repairs, construction, and reconstruction.
The Defence Ministry has approved the establishment of a 250
Mega Watt Solar Power Project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at
Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh. This system will be established on approximately 850
acres of vacant defence land.
BENGAL FILES:
The distribution of ministerial portfolios to newly sworn-in
MLAs is underway, with a focus on implementing schemes like Ayushman Bharat and
the Annapurna Yojana. Prominent "dissident" MPs, including actors Dev
and June Maliah, broke ranks to attend administrative meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at Kolaghat.
The West Bengal CID searched the residences of top TMC
leaders and party offices near Kalighat. A third 24-hour notice has been issued
to Abhishek Banerjee regarding a signature forgery scandal.
Law enforcement has launched aggressive actions against
former ruling party members. Former Bidhannagar Mayor Sabyasachi Dutta was
arrested on extortion charges.
Chief Minister Adhikari dissolved the board of the Kolkata
Municipal Corporation (KMC) and appointed an administrator following the
resignation of Mayor Firhad Haqim, who joined Rebel Group of TMC MLA.
West Bengal government agreed to a request
from the Odisha government to drop the "Dham" tag from the newly
constructed Digha Jagannath Temple, renaming it officially to Sri Sri Jagannath
Dev Mandir to avoid religious protocol conflicts with Puri.
Investigation Agencies now don’t need Government’s permission
for investigation. The obstacle imposed by former TMC government is removed.
Mamata Banerjee's camp has moved to the Calcutta High Court
to challenge the appointment of LoP in Assembly by Speaker.
Push back of Bangladeshi illegal immigrants are on.
IRAN
WAR
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces launched “self-defence
strikes” against targets in Iran as a response to the “downing of a US Army
Apache helicopter”.
President Trump said the US response to a helicopter being
downed over the Strait of Hormuz should be “very strong”. He earlier said both
pilots were “fine”.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister told Al Jazeera that Iran was
not behind the attack.
The Israeli army chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, said Israel is
prepared to wage another “deep strike” on Iran if the order is given.
The UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for the Middle
East conflict and its consequences, Jean Arnault, is in the US capital for
talks with government officials and others.
HOREMUZ situation unaltered. Commercial vessels are
completely bypassing the region, rerouting around the Cape of Good Hope. This
detour adds up to 14 extra transit days, driving global container rates up by
45% to 75%.
Trump says “something today and another tomorrow”, says
Iranian-American journalist Negar Mortazavi. Negar Mortazavi, says Iran and the
US have been on the same page regarding their desire to end the war. THAT IS CORRECT, BUT THE ROUTE IS DIFFERENT, SO ARE ENDS.
INTERNATIONAL
NEWS: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation
this afternoon with the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al
Sabah. The two leaders exchanged views on the evolving security situation in
West Asia.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that
India’s foreign policy is now in sync with its core national goals. The
Minister said that foreign policy and diplomacy have got integrated with
priorities of the Government focussing on social security and national
development.
Dr Jaishankar said that India is safeguarding its deep
strategic and economic interests in the Gulf region, while also maintaining its
independent ties with Iran, the United States, and Israel.
PM Modi will be on a six day official visit to France and
Slovakia from Saturday. In the first leg of the visit, the Prime Minister will
visit Nice for a bilateral meeting with President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday.
Both leaders will review the full spectrum of the India-France bilateral
relationship, which was elevated to the level of a Special Global Strategic
Partnership earlier this year.
The BRICS Agriculture Conference kicked off in Indore,
Madhya Pradesh, bringing together representatives from 21 countries to discuss
some of the most pressing challenges facing agriculture worldwide. India, which
holds the BRICS presidency this year, is hosting the conference.
Indore will host the BRICS Agriculture Working Group and
Ministerial Meeting from June 9-13, 2026. Discussions will focus on food
security, climate-resilient agriculture, smart farming, AI, agricultural trade,
and farmer welfare among BRICS member nations.
Israel has announced plans to install a statue of
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in one of its major cities. The announcement was
made on 6 June 2026, the day observed as Shivajirajyabhishek Din, which marks the
coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on 6 June 1674.
U.S. Immigration Funding: The United States House passed a
sweeping $70 billion bill targeted to fund immigration enforcement over the
next three years.
The Pentagon formally placed sanctions on Alibaba, BYD, and
Baidu, accusing the non-state entities of aiding China's military
modernization.
NASA Unveils Artemis III Crew: Astronauts have been
officially named for the upcoming Artemis III lunar test program.
The European Union has proposed a fresh sanctions package
targeting Russian oil, its "shadow fleet," and Patriarch Kirill.
Armenia Tilts to the EU: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s
pro-West Civil Contract Party won a decisive election victory with nearly 50%
of the vote, resisting heavy pressure from Moscow.
EU Financial Aid to Ukraine: The European Commission
disbursed €2.8 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility to support public
administration and state budget reforms.
Pope Leo XIV in Spain: The Pope arrived in Barcelona for a
major tour focused on war and migration, drawing massive crowds at a vigil near
the Sagrada Familia.
Balkans Funding Warning: European auditors reported that a
€527 million EU transport fund meant for the Western Balkans has been poorly
monitored.
Canada’s federal government announced plans on 8 June 2026
to introduce legislation that includes a ban on social media use for children
under 16 years of age. The proposal is part of a wider online harms bill that
is expected to be tabled in the House of Commons on 10 June 2026.
Corporate Green Targets Rebellion: Nine EU countries have
rebelled against Brussels' strict green targets for corporate car fleets,
demanding financial incentives instead of rigid regulations.
CRIME
& PUNISHMENT:
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) reported a
massive $6.3 billion (~ ₹52,976 crore) in losses due to cyber fraud in India.
The agency is pushing for immediate action against "digital arrest"
scams.
MISHAPS:
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Three Indian workers from Uttar Pradesh and three from
Telangana were among seven people killed in a road accident on Emirates Road in
Dubai on Monday. The seventh victim was a Sri Lankan national.
In the Philippines, the death toll has climbed to 37 after
the 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake that hit the southern part.
HEALTH:
In Congo, over 100
people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an
outbreak of the disease in the eastern part of the country. The latest Ebola
disease outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which does not have an
approved vaccine or treatment, unlike the Zaire virus responsible for most of
Congo’s past 16 outbreaks of the disease. RICH
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOT GET INVOLVED,UNLESS THEY ARE
AFFECTED!!
ENVIRONMENTAL:
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Haryana fixed 31
December 2027 as the deadline for ongoing and proposed Yamuna pollution-control
projects on 9 June 2026. The action plan covers sewage treatment, industrial
waste management, drain monitoring, and river rejuvenation in the Yamuna
catchment.
WEATHER:
The IMD Hyderabad has issued a heavy rainfall alert for
several Telangana districts over the next 48 hours. Thunderstorms, lightning
and gusty winds are also expected across many parts of the State, with weather
warnings extending through Saturday.
The Southwest Monsoon has officially entered North Bengal
and the northeastern regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has
issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across northern districts
until June 13, while South Bengal and Kolkata await its arrival.
TECHNOLOGY:
India continues developing its own satellite internet
systems to enhance sovereignty and directly compete with global providers like
Starlink.
GAMES
& SPORTS:
WORLD CUP:
Top African match official Omar Artan from Somalia was
denied a visa to enter the United States ahead of the expanded 48-team
tournament kicking off this week.
Brazil has called up goalkeeper Ederson after losing Wesley
to an injury, while Argentina center-back Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out
of the tournament due to a muscle injury in his right leg.
Denmark's Christian Eriksen issued an official statement
following a recent on-pitch health scare during a friendly against Ukraine,
reassuring fans that his recovery has started.
Warm-up Action: Egypt edged past Russia with a 1-0 victory
in their World Cup warm-up clash.
INDIA:
India closed out its campaign at the Ulaanbaatar Open in
Mongolia by picking up three freestyle gold medals, finishing with an
impressive tally of 17 total medals.
Uz Chess Cup: Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi bounced back
fiercely to score his first win of the tournament against Nodirbek Yakubboev.
In Men’s Cricket, India A defeated hosts Sri Lanka A by
eight runs in the opening fixture of the ‘Tri-Nation A Series’ at the Rangiri
Dambulla International Stadium yesterday.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s superb century helped India A in posting a
competitive 277 for 6 in stipulated 50 overs.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted in England
from June 12 to July 5, featuring 12 teams, 31 matches, seven iconic venues,
and a record prize pool of $8.76 million
and final will be played at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
DAS KAPITAL:
Intesa Sanpaolo launched a full public offer for Monte dei
Paschi di Siena, a move poised to create Europe's second-largest banking group.
Reserve Bank of India
(RBI) introduced a concessional forex swap facility to let banks hedge overseas
borrowings at lower costs. This boosted the Nifty Bank index up by 2%.
The Central Government has given financial support of
approximately 1.23 lakh crore rupees to the Oil Marketing companies to support
the consumer from the burden of rising crude oil price. According to Government
Sources, the financial support has been provided to oil marketing companies is
for the initial 78 days of the West Asia conflict.
The Indian stock market benchmarks, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex,
recently snapped a two-day losing streak, closing in the green. The Nifty 50
settled at 23,242.10 (up 0.52%), while the BSE Sensex finished at 73,918.76 (up 0.54%).
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