NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||23/06/2026.
NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||23/06/2026.
THURSDAY| 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.
INDIA:
(GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh yesterday met Director
General of Israel Ministry of Defense, Retired Major General Amir Baram in New
Delhi.
Monsoon Session of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
commenced in Mumbai yesterday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presenting
supplementary demands worth over 97 thousand 706 crore rupees for the financial
year 2026-27.
The frontier district Poonch has been honoured with the
prestigious SKOCH Award in New Delhi for its outstanding implementation of the
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) SEHAT scheme.
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will launch the
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) auction
portal in New Delhi today.
The Tamil Nadu
Assembly yesterday witnessed a discussion on the proposed Mekedatu dam project
in Karnataka, with opposition parties AIADMK, PMK and CPM expressing concern
that the project could adversely affect Cauvery water sharing and benefit
Karnataka at the cost of Tamil Nadu.
Shiv Sena leader and
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that six Lok Sabha
MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction have joined the Shiv Sena. Addressing a
press conference in Mumbai.
In Odisha, Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy has dismissed the
disqualification petitions filed by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Congress
against MLAs accused of cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha elections held in
March this year.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs announced the Haj Policy
2027 on 22 June 2026. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju unveiled the policy, and
applications for Haj 2027 from India opened on the same day through the Haj
Committee of India portal and the Haj Suvidha App.
Gujarat announced a
20% reservation for former Agniveers in direct recruitment to Class III posts
in state government departments on 22 June 2026. The policy covers posts in the
state police armed units, the State Reserve Police Force, the jail department,
and the forest guard cadres.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs,
chaired by Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor, has begun a four-day study
visit to Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to review strategic border security and
foreign policy issues.
India has become the
World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in the year 2025. The Ministry of Ports,
Shipping and Waterways said that as per the latest report by the United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development, India’s share of global ship recycling increased
to 35.4 per cent in 2025 from 30.1 per cent in 2024.
The Agnipath scheme is a recruitment model for the Indian
Armed Forces that inducts personnel as Agniveers for a fixed tenure. The scheme
was introduced in 2022 for recruitment into the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
BENGAL
FILES
West Bengal's first BJP-led government unveiled its full
state budget, featuring a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike to 38% for state
employees, 1 lakh new jobs, and the Rs 36,000 crore 'Annapurna Yojana'. The
state budget, presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, introduced Rs
3,000 stipends for jobless graduates and proposed setting up an AIIMS in North
Bengal alongside five new districts. It also laid heavy emphasis on
revitalizing the state's tea industry with the 'PM Cha Shramik Protsahan
Yojana'.
BUDGET IS APPRECIATED BY
OPPSITION, & PEOPLE OF BENGAL.
The government has initiated UP-style scrutiny on
unregistered Madrasas regarding funding and curriculum.
REBEL GROUP of the
Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Ritabrata Banerjee, held a "Special
Session" at Kolkata's Novotel Hotel. The rebel leaders declared a national working committee, named Arup Roy as the new chairperson,
and announced the suspension of Abhishek Banerjee, completely ousting Mamata
Banerjee from party leadership.
Key Meeting Details:
Location: Hotel Novotel, New Town, Kolkata.
Attendance: Over 60 MLAs and 70 Kolkata Municipal
Corporation (KMC) councilors, Other councilors of state, and member including
heavyweight MUSLIM LEADERS like Firhad Hakim and Javed Khan.
Major Decisions: Appointed Arup Roy as party chairperson. Ratified
the decision to suspend Abhishek Banerjee. Declared a new 30-member committee
featuring Aroop Biswas, Firhad Hakim, Rathin Ghosh, and Sabina Yasmin as Vice
Presidents.
Party Symbol: The meeting hall prominently displayed the
traditional "Twin Flowers" symbol, though all photographs and names
of Mamata Banerjee were excluded from the event backdrop. Following the
31-minute session, the rebel camp indicated they would formally communicate the
leadership changes to the Election Commission and initiate a legal battle over
the party's official name and symbols. REF: Money control and ETV.
They are guided by two very senior lawyers, and an EX. EC
officer. They have requisite number to take control of the party.
The address is different than Kalighat.
The image is pasted at top.
MAMATA BANERJEE IS GOING TO
LOOSE CONTROL OF AITMC , AS IT SEEMS!!
WORLD:
(REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)
Keir Starmer announced Monday he is stepping down as Britain’s prime
minister, yielding to intense pressure from his own lawmakers and setting the
country on the path for a sixth leader in seven years.
In last 10 years, UK will have its 8th P.M. Very unstable phase!
In UK, senior politician Andy Burnham has formally become
the Makerfield MP as he took oath in the House of Commons yesterday after Keir
Starmer’s resignation.
India and the United Arab Emirates are in early-stage
discussions on the possible sale of Indian defense systems, including the
BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Akashteer air defense control system.
BrahMos is a joint project of India’s Defense Research and Development
Organization and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, while Akashteer is an
automated air defense system developed in India.
WhatsApp Leadership Shake-up: In a surprise corporate pivot,
Meta has appointed Indian start-up founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp globally
as Will Cathcart steps down, aiming to anchor its exploding commercial
footprint.
On the sidelines of the 16th BRICS National Security
Adviser’s Meeting, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval yesterday met senior
officials from Iran, Ethiopia, Brazil and China in New Delhi.
A 90-kilogram bronze statue of Maharshi Sushruta was
unveiled at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Scotland, United
Kingdom, on 19 June 2026. The statue was installed in the Playfair Auditorium
of the college, which was established in 1505 and is among the oldest surgical
institutions in the world.
The Bangladesh government has deployed army personnel in
Dhaka and five other key areas until June 30, citing security concerns and
possible unrest ahead of the founding anniversary of the Awami League on June
23. The move has also renewed questions over the continued blanket ban on one
of the country’s largest and oldest political parties.
Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry has said that four cargo
ships, carrying shipments of Urea, Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP), and Sulphur
have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz last week.
GULF
WAR:
JD Vance says negotiators made “a lot of good progress” and
a “very good foundation” has been set for a successful final deal with Iran.
President Donald Trump says Iran “will agree” to have
weapons inspections.
Iran’s top negotiators are returning from Switzerland to
Tehran, after 18 hours of intensive talks. A team of technical experts remains
in Switzerland to continue negotiations based on the Islamabad memorandum of
understanding.
The US Treasury Department has waived sanctions on the sale
of Iranian crude oil, petrochemicals and petroleum products until August
21.
Iran’s President Pezeshkian will make a one-day visit to
Pakistan on Tuesday.
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is experiencing
massive disruptions following Iran's declaration that the waterway is closed,
though the United States disputes the shutdown and reports that naval traffic
continues.
A ceasefire has largely held in Lebanon even as fear of
renewed hostilities kept displaced people from returning home.
WILD
LIFE:
President Smt. Droupadi Murmu yesterday interacted with
Cheetah Mitras and members of the Sahariya tribe at Kuno National Park in
Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district.
CRIME
& PUNISHMENT:
In Uttar Pradesh, notorious criminal Lalan Singh, carrying a
combined bounty of one lakh 25 thousand rupees, was killed in an encounter with
the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force, STF, in Saharanpur.
The Goa Police Crime Branch has arrested a wanted member of
the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA), an insurgent organization active in
Manipur.
MISHAPS:
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Fatal Qatar Gas Terminal Explosion: At least 13 workers,
including 12 Indian nationals, were killed following a severe "technical
accident" blast at a liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site in
Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City.
Tragic India Studio Fire: A massive fire broke out in a
commercial building in Lucknow, India. The blaze claimed the lives of at least
14 people, mostly college students trapped inside an animation studio and
library.
WEATHER:
Today, the weather is dominated by the advancing southwest
monsoon, bringing heavy rains to the northeastern and central regions.
Simultaneously, northern and coastal cities are enduring high temperatures with
persistent haze, while southern parts remain partly cloudy.
New Delhi: 35°C with hazy skies and high humidity.
Mumbai: 31°C with slight intermittent rain and cloudy
conditions.
Bengaluru: 23°C to 27°C with partly cloudy skies and cooler,
breezy weather.
Chennai: 33°C with hazy conditions and high humidity.
Kolkata: 31°C with haze and scattered clouds.
GAMES
& SPORTS:
FIFA World Cup 2026:
Record Broken: Argentina's Lionel Messi surpassed Germany's
Miroslav Klose to become the all-time leading goal-scorer in the tournament's
history. Messi struck twice to help Argentina seal a 2-0 win over Austria and
advance to the knockouts.
Weather Delays: The France vs. Iraq match became the first
weather-delayed game of the tournament after severe thunderstorms and lightning
hit Philadelphia.
Historic Firsts: Egypt registered their first-ever FIFA
World Cup victory by defeating New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver.
INDIA:
In a proud achievement for the Indian Army and the nation,
Subedar Dhiraj Bommadevara of the 116 Engineer Regiment delivered an
outstanding performance at the 5th CISM World Military Archery Championship
2026, held in Warendorf, Germany, from 17 to 24 June 2026. Competing against some of the finest military
archers from 19 nations, the accomplished archer showcased exceptional skill
and wins gold. He further added to the country’s medal tally by securing the
Bronze Medal in the Team Event.
Tri-Nation A Series Final: India 'A' lifted the trophy after
a resounding 66-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka 'A' in Dambulla.
Women's T20 World Cup: South Africa beat India by 6 wickets
in Manchester, powered by a brilliant unbeaten 81 runs from Marizanne Kapp.
FIH Pro League: In men's hockey, India defeated the
Netherlands 3-2 in their final league match in Rotterdam.
Shooting & Relays: At the ISSF Junior World Championship
in shooting, India added four more medals (including gold by Pritam Kendre) to
lead the medal tally.
India also won the women's 4x100m relay gold at the Asian
Relays Championships in Shaoxing, China.
DAS KAPITAL:
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WHAT
IS NEXT:
Star shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Tanvi Sharma will lead
India’s challenge at the US Open Super Badminton Tournament, beginning today in
California.
THE END.
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