NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||22-06-2026

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||22-06-2026

SATURDAY|| VOL—V/2026/JUNE

OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.

सत्यं ब्रूयात् प्रियं ब्रूयात् , न ब्रूयात् सत्यम् अप्रियम् ।

प्रियं च नानृतम् ब्रूयात् , एष धर्मः सनातन: ॥

TRANSLATION:  “Speak the truth, and speak that which is pleasant. Do not speak an unpleasant truth, and do not speak a pleasant untruth. This is the age-old dharma.”

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

Yoga has become world’s largest community celebration, says PM Modi. He further said yoga plays a crucial role in promoting physical health, mental well-being and active ageing; this year’s theme was ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’.

Over 20 lakh medical aspirants took the NEET-UG re-examination across India under massive security.

After concluding International Yoga Day engagements, Prime Minister landed at Delhi airport at 1:15 PM. Prime Minister exited the premises only after 2:00 PM. PM decided to delay  departure of his convoy not to hinder candidates from reaching their examination centers.

Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena declared "Operation Tiger" is a success as all six rebel MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray (UBT) faction—including Omraje Nimbalkar—confirmed their switch to the ruling Shinde camp.

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is set to chair the BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting starting today to address global security and economic collaborations.

BENGAL FILES:

Suhrawardy  Road of KOLKATA will be renamed as GOPAL MUKERJEE ROAD—declared by CM of BENGAL. I salute him for this correction though delayed. And I salute Gopal Mukherjee.

The Election Commission is deploying AI-driven webcasting and crowd monitoring to supervise polling booths across the state.

Tech Hub Push: West Bengal is advancing a massive Rs 30,000-crore Silicon Valley project that heavily focuses on AI, data centers, and global tech partnerships.

The West Bengal Health Department and the CBI have reopened the RG Kar case files, summoning senior police officials to investigate alleged systemic destruction of evidence.

A scam on purchase of communication Hardware for POLICE, involving Police persons is exposed!

In last 4 years, cost due to hiring Chartered Flights by TMC was over Rs. 150 Crores, and most of these were on account of Abhishek’s travel, sources revealed.

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

Thousands of residents across the UAE marked International Yoga Day yesterday with mega yoga sessions transformed community venues into hubs of wellness and cultural exchange. In Dubai, the Consulate General of India organised a yoga session at the Dubai Police Officers’ Club in association with Dubai Police.

More than 2,000 yoga enthusiasts from the Indian community and other expatriate groups came together in Doha to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, underscoring the growing popularity of the ancient practice in Qatar.

The Embassy of India in Muscat marked the 12th International Day of Yoga yesterday with a special event at its premises, bringing together members of the diplomatic community.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday expressed gratitude to people around the world for making the International Day of Yoga 2026 a global celebration.

Right-wing billionaire lawyer and political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella has won Colombia's presidential election.

GULF NEWS:

Talks between the US and Iran took place in Burgenstock, Switzerland, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.

Trump, who is not attending the talks, said that “we’ll hit Iran very hard again” if they don’t “immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble”.

Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, responded on X that “we don’t count on the American threats”.

Hussein Gurbanzadeh, ‌a member of Iran’s negotiating team, told state television that the first day of talks covered frozen assets and oil sanctions relief.

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces will not withdraw from the Beaufort Castle area in southern Lebanon.

HORMUZ:

On Saturday, June 20, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters declared the strait closed to vessel traffic. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned all ships to clear the area.

The U.S. Central Command and military officials flatly denied Iran's operational control, stating that commercial shipping traffic continues to flow and remains under close surveillance.

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued fierce warnings, threatening to strike Iran "very hard" if it continues to leverage the waterway or its proxies.

President Trump said today the US might “take over” the Strait of Hormuz if it can’t reach a deal with Iran in Switzerland -- CNN.

Iran completed protocol to levy tax on HORMUZ use, to be applied after 60 days, but no talk on removal of 80 mines!

CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

Seven Nihang Sikhs stormed and took control of the Nagarasu Gurdwara in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, holding an elderly sevadar hostage following tensions over a prior regional clash.

In Delhi, Doctor accused of killing domestic help sent to 14-day judicial custody.

 The Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI has conducted searches of multiple premises linked to the partners of a Mumbai-based firm and other locations in connection with an alleged bank fraud of 62 crore 42 lakh rupees.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed penalties of one lakh rupees each on Storia Foods and Beverages Private Limited and Bectors Food Specialities Limited for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices arising from the use of the expression ‘100 percent’ in relation to their food products.

MIS-INFORMATIONS:

The Government has refuted claims circulating on social media on granting a loan amount worth 10 Lakh rupees under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana on payment of a processing fee of six thousand 550 rupees. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has informed that the letter is fake.

MISHAPS: -

Bus-truck collision amid heavy rain leaves four dead, 30 injured, in West Bengal, CM announces compensation for kin.

A speeding luxury BMW Z4 convertible—allegedly clocking 251 kmph on a closed stretch of the Mumbai-Vadodara highway near Badlapur—crashed violently into a divider. The impact was so severe that it killed two youths and left body parts scattered across the road.

Tamil Nadu Gas Leak: A lethal ammonia gas leak at a seafood factory in Tamil Nadu killed seven migrant women workers and left nine others in critical condition.

WEATHER:

 

India is currently experiencing a mix of severe heatwaves in the north and northwest and monsoon advances in the east, central, and southern regions. India Meteorological Department forecasted extremely heavy rainfall over Assam and Meghalaya till 27th of this month. Similar conditions are expected to prevail over Arunachal Pradesh, Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim.

General weather conditions for major cities in India:

New Delhi / NCR: Severe heatwave conditions. Temperatures are peaking at around 42°C with mostly clear, hot skies and low humidity.

Jaipur, Rajasthan: Very warm and hazy. Daytime temperatures are hitting near 38°C to 40°C with extreme UV levels.

Mumbai & Pune, Maharashtra: Partly cloudy and humid, with temperatures averaging around 31°C as the monsoon approaches the region.

Bengaluru, Karnataka: Generally cloudy with pleasant temperatures around 24°C to 26°C and passing showers.

France and several neighbouring European nations have issued maximum red alerts as prolonged, record-shattering summer temperatures blanket half of the continent.

GAMES & SPORTS: -

Football: FIFA World Cup 2026:

 Spain bounced back by thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0.

A 10-man Belgium squad was held to a 0-0 draw by Iran in Group G.

Goalkeeper Eloy Room became an instant icon, making 15 saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador, earning Curaçao its first-ever World Cup point.

INDIA:

At the Women's T20 World Cup, South Africa handed India their first defeat in the tournament in a thrilling chase. Marizanne Kapp played a stellar, unbeaten 81-run knock off 45 balls to clinch a 6-wicket victory.

Milestone for Harmanpreet: Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur made history by becoming the first cricketer to feature in 200 T20 International matches.

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hammered a jaw-dropping 94 runs off just 29 balls to script India A's 66-run victory over Sri Lanka A. He shattered the world record for the fastest-ever  half-century by reaching his fifty in just 11 balls.

Virat Kohli firmly shoot down all rumours regarding a surprise return to Test cricket.

Hockey: The Indian women's hockey team clinched the FIH Nations Cup with a 3-2 victory over the Netherlands, securing an automatic promotion to the prestigious Pro League.

At the Asian Relays Championships, India clinched the gold medal in the women’s 4x100m relay on the final day of the second edition of the tournament at Shaoxing in China. The Indian quartet of Srabani Nanda, SS Sneha, Sudeshna Shivankar and Tamanna clocked 43.85 seconds, a season best.

Para Powerlifting: Team India started strong at the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Beijing, raking in four medals on the opening day, highlighted by Joby Mathew winning gold in the masters category.

DAS KAPITAL:

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the European Union are expected to sign their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by December this year, with the pact likely to come into force between February and March next year.

INDIAN SHARE MARKET: -  Will open today morning.

BULLIONS:

24-Karat Gold :10 Grams: ₹1,47,000/-|||999 Pure Silver:1 Kilogram: ₹2,33,850/-

Currency Exchange Rates:

NO CHANGE.

WHAT IS NEXT:

India will host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting at Gurugram in Haryana, on the 25th and 26th of this month under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting will focus on three key priorities- Energy Security and Sustainability, Energy Access and Equity, and Technology and Innovation.

 

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