NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||21/06/2026.
NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||21/06/2026.
SUNDAY| 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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the nationwide
celebrations of the International Day of Yoga from Kolkata. Striking visuals
emerged of Indian Navy submariners performing yoga underwater.
President Smt Droupadi Murmu
lauded PM Modi’s leadership, stating that he has significantly enhanced
India’s prestige and influence on the global stage through his visionary
governance and constructive engagement with world leaders
Bengal free of shackles and on path to creating history,
says PM Modi on West Bengal Day at Tarakeshwar.
Prime Minister
released the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
(PM-KISAN) scheme on 20 June 2026. An amount of ₹18,880 crore will be
transferred directly into the bank accounts of more than 9.44 crore farmers
across India.
The Prime Minister, who participated in an event to mark
Paschim Banga Dibas in Hooghly’s Tarakeshwar, said that during partition
attempts were made to include the whole of Bengal in Pakistan, and accused the
Congress party of surrendering before those conspirators. [Truth is, Congress HC first consented, then MKG was
convinced by GDB otherwise. I will write a BLOG on this, combining all
information.]
Shashi Tharoor Controversy: A political slugfest erupted
after Congress leader Shashi Tharoor praised PM Modi’s stance on securing
Indian sailors' safety, drawing swift criticism from his own party.
Trinamool Congress Accounts Frozen: In West Bengal, police
froze operations on three TMC bank accounts worth ₹440 crore following
complaints and demands for a probe by rebel MLAs.
Global & Security: Strait of Hormuz Safe Passage:
Shipping Minister announced that three India-flagged oil
tankers safely transited the Strait of Hormuz .
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha said that under the
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, a total of ₹977.89 crore
has been transferred directly to the bank accounts of 285,571 farmers in the
state up to the 22nd instalment.
In Manipur, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla presented the 7th
Governor’s Art Award to noted artist Yendrembam Ibochouba Singh in recognition
of his contribution to the field of fine arts. The award was conferred at a
solemn function held at the Cabinet Hall of the Chief Minister’s Office in
Mantripukhri, Imphal East.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Jowai-Nartiang-Kdiap-Khanduli
road project, spanning 59.955 kilometres in Meghalaya. The project, funded by
the New Development Bank at a cost of about Rs. 59.48 crore, was inaugurated at
the Wahiajer Multi Sports Complex Stadium in West Jaintia Hills district.
In Keralam, Union Minister of State for Petroleum and
Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, inaugurated the PM-Kisan Utsav Diwas
event organized by the ICAR-CTCRI in Thiruvananthapuram.
A mega district-level
programme marking the release of the 23rd instalment under the PM-KISAN scheme
was organised at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kargil, in collaboration with the
Agriculture Department.
BJP National President Nitin Nabin yesterday began his
three-day visit to Punjab. This is his first visit to the border state after
taking charge as the party president.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu released
3,125 crore rupees as the first instalment of financial assistance under the
PM-Kisan-Annadata Sukhibhava scheme for the 2026 Kharif season. The assistance,
at the rate of seven thousand rupees per farmer, was credited to the accounts
of 46.85 lakh farmers across Andhra Pradesh.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that the government
has successfully managed to keep petrol and diesel price hikes minimal despite
extreme volatility in global energy markets. A
PRAIZEWORTHY EFFORT.
BENGAL
FILES:
Special Police AI Cell: State Police have established a
dedicated AI Cell to integrate artificial intelligence for smarter, data-driven
policing. Headed by an ADG-rank officer, the cell focuses on improving service
delivery, cybersecurity, and modernizing data governance within the force.
AI in Education: The state has rolled out AI education
initiatives aimed at reaching 30,000 students in Bengal schools.
The government is also pushing to establish AI-focused IT
and data centers, with major tech firms reportedly in talks with the state
government to develop a tech hub in Eastern India.
Multiple investigations are actively underway, including
Enforcement Directorate (ED) inquiries into coal smuggling scams and local
political skirmishes, which continue to result in arrests and desertions across
TMC.
WORLD:
(REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned Poland's
highest state honour amid a deepening diplomatic row regarding a controversial
World War II nationalist wartime unit. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strikes
continue targeting energy infrastructures deep inside Russia.
A Spanish judge ordered Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime
Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial on corruption charges, barring her from
leaving the country.
Bolivia Emergency: President Luis Arce declared a state of
emergency to clear severe, nationwide protest blockades gridlocking the country.
Various programmes will be organised on the International
Day of Yoga in Slovakia. The Indian Ambassador to the Slovak Republic Apoorva
Srivastava told. yoga and Ayurveda are
very popular in Slovakia.
The World Bank has approved a loan of Rs. 4,000 crore under
the Rs. 5,714 crore ‘Jal Sanrakshit Haryana’ Project, aimed at making the state
self-reliant in the water sector in Haryana. Under the project, 15 clusters
have been created in the state, covering an area of 48.94 lakh acres.
GULF
WAR:
Technical-level talks between the US and Iran will begin in
Burgenstock, Switzerland, today,
An Iranian delegation has arrived in Switzerland for the
talks, while the US Vice President JD Vance is on his way.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliamentary speaker and
chief negotiator, has invoked the victims of Minab in a post on X, marking his
arrival in Switzerland.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks on
Lebanon. But the US military claimed 55 merchant ships transited the waterway
despite Iran’s closure.
Prince Turki al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia’s former intelligence
chief, has called on the Gulf states to build a joint defence network to repel
any attack on their members.
US President Donald Trump says there will be no tolls for
passage through the Strait of Hormuz, unless they are collected by his own
country.
The Hormuz Mirage: India Must Not Trade One Energy Vulnerability
for Another.
CRIME
& PUNISHMENT:
The government banned the manufacture, sale and distribution
of 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs for human use with immediate effect.
In Manipur, ten persons wanted in multiple high-profile
cases have been arrested by a combined team of the National Investigation
Agency, Manipur Police and the CRPF. The arrests were made during coordinated
raids carried out across several districts, including Imphal, Churachandpur and
Ukhrul.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will challenge the
acquittal of former Maharashtra Home Minister Padamsinh Patil and seven others
in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver.
Delivering the verdict, Special CBI Court Judge Satyanarayan
Navandar observed that the prosecution had failed to establish the chain of
conspiracy beyond reasonable doubt.
MISHAPS:
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Maharashtra Temple Tragedy: A devastating structural
collapse occurred at an under-construction building section of the Yashwadi
Hanuman Temple in Parbhani, claiming six lives and injuring dozens of pilgrims.
WILD
LIFE :
Jonathan, a 194-year-old Seychelles giant tortoise from St
Helena, is officially the world’s oldest known land animal and oldest recorded
turtle, according to Guinness World Records. Image shared.
WEATHER:
North & Northwest (Delhi, Punjab, Haryana): Hot
conditions with sudden respite coming from thunderstorms, gusty winds up to
40–50 kmph, and light to moderate rain. East Rajasthan is under a thundersquall
warning with gusts reaching up to 70 kmph.
Northeast India & Sikkim: Active wet spell with isolated
heavy rainfall alerts in place throughout the week.
Central & Western India (Mumbai, Telangana,
Maharashtra): Heat and high humidity remain a significant concern. The
monsoon's delay leaves cities like Mumbai waiting for heavy showers, though the
India Meteorological Department (IMD) projects the monsoon will resume
advancing towards Telangana, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh around June 23.
Marine Alert: Extreme squally weather is impacting the seas.
SCIENCE
& TECHNOLOGY:
Jainendra K
Jain has become the first Indian-origin physicist to win the Wolf Prize in
Physics for discovering composite fermions, a breakthrough that transformed
quantum physics research.
The Indian Coast Guard has inducted its first indigenous
hovercraft, H-561, boosting coastal surveillance, rapid response, search and
rescue operations, and maritime security.
This newly inducted Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV), designated as
the H-561 it represents the major milestone under the government’s ‘Make in
India’ initiative and it highlights the country’s growing capability to develop
the advanced maritime platforms domestically.
GAMES
& SPORTS:
Football (FIFA World Cup 2026)
Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast: Germany booked their spot in the
Round of 32 after a crucial brace from Deniz Undav off the bench.
Netherlands 5-1 Sweden: The Dutch team dominated Sweden in
Houston, displacing them from the top of Group F.
Other Scores: Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0, and Paraguay edged
out Turkiye 1-0 with Matia Galarza scoring.
INDIA:
India secured a 9-wicket victory in the 3rd and final ODI at
the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Yashasvi Jaiswal blasted an unbeaten
century and Rohit Sharma contributed 79 runs, resulting in series clean sweep
victory.
Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming England
series due to injury.
Athletics: Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in his
season-opening event at the Doha Diamond League.
Shooting: India added five more medals at the ISSF Junior
World Championship in Suhl, Germany, boosting their total to eight.
DAS KAPITAL:
INDIAN SHARE MARKET WAS CLOSED YESTERDAY.
BULLIONS:
The average national prices per gram are as follows:
Gold 24 Karat (99.9% Purity₹1,47,534/- per 10 Grams
Gold 22 Karat (91.6% Purity₹1,35,238/- per 10 Grams
Gold 18 Karat (75.0% Purity₹1,10,660/- per 10 Grams
Silver (99.9% Purity: ₹2,39,773/- per 1 Kilogram
CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES:
*USD* ₹ 96/-*Euro* :
₹ 110/-*China¥* : ₹ 14/-
WHAT IS NEXT:
BRICS Meeting: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is set
to host and chair the upcoming BRICS National Security Advisors' Meeting
beginning tomorrow.
THE END.
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