NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||24/06/2026.
NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||24/06/2026.
WEDNESDAY| VOL—IV/2026/JUNE
OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.
सुखदुःखे समे कृत्वा लाभालाभौ जयाजयौ।
ततो युद्धाय युज्यस्व नैवं पापमवाप्स्यसि॥
---GEETA ||2.38
Meaning: The
verse instructs to fight for duty, treating pleasure/pain, gain/loss, and victory/defeat as
equal to avoid sin.
INDIA:
(GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).
Padma Awards Conferred: President Droupadi Murmu conferred
the prestigious Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring Malayalam cinema
icon Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik, actor R. Madhavan, and cricketer Rohit
Sharma.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan paid tribute to Dr Syama
Prasad Mookerjee on his martyrdom day. In a social media post, the Vice
President described Dr Mookerjee as a visionary leader, renowned educationist,
and staunch patriot.
Lakadong Turmeric Gains Global Recognition : Lakadong Turmeric is a turmeric variety from
the Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya and received Geographical Indication status. It
is known for curcumin content of about 7% to 12%, compared with 2% to 3% in
many commercial turmeric varieties. Curcumin is the principal bioactive
compound in turmeric and is used in food, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and
cosmetics.
Rajasthan constituted a high-level committee to prepare the
draft of The Rajasthan Uniform Civil Code, 2026. The panel was announced on 22
June 2026 after a Cabinet decision taken on 14 April 2026 under the
chairmanship of the Chief Minister.
India plans to transfer Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
technology to private companies through the Indian National Space Promotion and
Authorisation Centre, or IN-SPACe, as part of the country’s private space
sector framework. The initiative covers eligibility rules, support from the
Indian Space Research Organisation, and commercial use of launch vehicle
technology in the domestic space industry.
India’s Critical Mineral Mission has gained significant
momentum with the successful auction of 56 critical and strategic mineral
blocks and 11 Exploration Licence blocks by the Ministry of Mines.
India-China Dialogue: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, emphasizing that stable and
predictable bilateral ties are foundational to building mutual trust.
Hormuz Shipping Resumes: The Ministry of External Affairs
confirmed that 11 India-bound ships successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz
following the positive impact of the recent US-Iran MoU.
NGO Funding Crackdown: The central government has notably
tightened foreign funding rules for NGOs, introducing revised penal provisions
for compliance failures.
Fintech Leadership Shakeup: Following a major multi-million
dollar CRED-Meta partnership deal, CRED founder Kunal Shah is set to take over
as the new CEO of WhatsApp India.
Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog, Dr Ashok Kumar Lahiri, has
said that the total trade of India has grown by 5.4% in the last quarter. The
Vice Chairperson added that India’s exports reached 1.84 trillion dollars and
imports grew by 6.5 per cent in the last quarter.
Renault India commenced global exports of the all-new Duster.
The first shipment comprising 750 units of the new Duster has departed from
Chennai Port and is headed to South Africa. Renault confirmed that exports to
additional international markets will begin in the coming months.
BENGAL
FILES:
BENGAL BUDGET & TMC NEWS
DOMINATE.
Bengal CM delivered powerful messages in his address at Assembly.
Abhisek Banerjee applied for permission to foreign travel to
HC. Almost everybody thinks—if he can fly out of India, will not return. Final
Destination may be Vanuatu?
The BJP-led West Bengal government under Chief Minister Adhikari presented its first full state budget,
appreciated by common people, economists, and opposition.
Battle for 'Real TMC': The internal factional war within the
Trinamool Congress has reached a tipping point. Rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee
and his rebel group, has approached the
Election Commission claiming majority support and "Asli TMC" status. MAMATA
group submitted a counter petition to EC.
Gold Seizure: Over 3.5 kg of gold worth approximately ₹4.39
crore was recovered by police during a raid at the residences of Tina Bhowmik
Saha, a Nadia Zilla Parishad member close to former Bidhannagar Mayor
Sabyasachi Dutta.
Civic Police Evaluation: The Home Department has ordered a
stringent three-month verification check on all Civic Volunteers and Home
Guards to weed out appointments based on political or religious
recommendations.
Haldia Seaport Upgrade: The central government has
officially designated the Haldia seaport as an authorized immigration check
post, enabling international passport and visa verifications directly at the
port.
Major geopolitical shift, extreme global weather, and high-stakes sporting
events dominate today's top global news snippets.
The Republican-majority US Senate backed legislation to halt
military action against Iran. The Senate voted 50-48 in favour of the
concurrent resolution, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this
month. The vote was nearly along party lines, with four Republicans joining all
but one Democrat in favour. Two Republicans did not vote. The resolution
directs Trump to remove US armed forces from hostilities with or against Iran,
but is likely to remain merely a symbolic vote.
Pilgrims undertaking
the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra this year will be permitted to carry up to 20 kg
of essential goods per person into Chinese territory. The first batch of the pilgrimage is
scheduled to depart from New Delhi on June 30 and will arrive at the Dharchula
base camp on July 5 for an overnight stay. Pilgrims will also be allowed to
carry essential medicines to manage 20 different ailments while inside Tibet.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval underlined to Chinese
Foreign Minister Wang Yi that stable, predictable and constructive bilateral
relations will contribute to enhanced trust and deeper understanding between
the two sides.
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, in her capacity as UN
Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA), visited
Mumbai to understand India’s UPI ecosystem and payroll-linked financial
infrastructure to improve financial wellbeing of salaried individuals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Ethiopian
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and the Prosperity Party on their decisive
victory in the Ethiopian parliamentary elections.
India and the United States opened high-level trade talks to salvage and recalibrate a proposed
bilateral trade agreement after changes in US tariff policy disrupted a
framework negotiated earlier this year. Both sides are aiming to conclude an
interim trade pact before 24th July.
The United States of America has announced a 230 million US
dollar sustainment package for India’s M777A2 ultra-light howitzers. In a
social media post, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that the defence
partnership between India and US is continuously growing and the proposed sale
is ready to be concluded.
Several human rights organisations and activists have
strongly condemned the life imprisonment of four Baloch activists, including
Mahrang Baloch. They described the verdict as a blatant miscarriage of justice and an act of
judicial terrorism by Pakistan.
GULF
NEWS:
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said lasting peace and
stability in West Asia cannot be achieved as long as Iranian-backed proxy
groups continue launching attacks and engaging in militant activities across
the region.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran’s ballistic
missile programme will not be included in negotiations with the US.
US President Donald Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear
inspections, but Tehran has rejected the claim.
The Republican-controlled US Senate has passed a bill –
largely seen as symbolic – that requires Trump to seek congressional approval
before resuming hostilities with Iran.
The UN says a ceasefire in southern Lebanon seems to be
“largely holding”, as the fifth round of talks between Lebanon and Israel gets
under way in Washington, DC.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Strait of Hormuz
must be opened for safe and free passage, and that negotiations on Lebanon will
be kept separate from any deal with Iran.
Oman has announced a temporary maritime corridor for
vessels seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
CRIME
& PUNISHMENT:
Lucknow Fire Tragedy: Four individuals have been arrested
and four officials suspended following a devastating fire at an Aliganj
coaching centre that left 15 people dead.
Lohagad Fort Murder Case: A Pune court sent a woman and her
accomplice to police custody until June 29 for allegedly conspiring to murder
her fiancé by pushing him into a 400-foot gorge during a trek.
The Supreme Court
stayed the Delhi High Court order directing the premature release of a
life-term convict in the 1993 Kolkata Bowbazar blast case.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested
Pankaj Aggarwal, IAS on Monday who was the then Principal Secretary in
Department of School Education and Agriculture, in connection with the
misappropriation of government funds from the account of Haryana School Shiksha
Pariyojana Parishad (HSSPP) and Haryana State Agriculture Marketing Board
(HSAMB) maintained with the Sector 32, Chandigarh branch of IDFC.
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority
(CIAA) has filed a case of corruption against 16 individuals, including the
Director General of the Department of Passport, Tirtharaj Aryal, at the special
court in Kathmandu, Nepal.
MISHAPS:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a condolence call from
the Emir of Qatar following a tragic gas explosion at the Ras Laffan LNG
complex that claimed the lives of 12 Indian nationals
A fatal accident occurred on NH-27 in Jalpaiguri's Ulladabri
area involving a bus and a truck resulted in 6 deaths and 29 injuries.
Deadly Heatwave Swallows France: Extreme summer temperatures
have triggered an unprecedented emergency; at least 40 people have drowned in
rivers and canals as residents desperately seek relief from the record-breaking
heat.
WEATHER:
The Monsoon has kicked up. By 1st Week of July, it will cover whole India. Southwest
Monsoon activity is widespread across India, with the India Meteorological
Department predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms
across 18 states. The active monsoon has advanced into the central Arabian Sea,
Mumbai, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar.
West Coast: Heavy intermittent rain continues, with a Red
Weather Warning issued for Mumbai and Palghar for intense rainfall,
thunderstorms, and gusty winds.
Central & Northern India: The intense heatwaves of early
June have largely abated. However, hot and humid conditions remain, with severe
heatwave conditions still affecting isolated pockets over Vidarbha and East
Uttar Pradesh.
South & East India: Widespread showers and thunderstorms
are expected, particularly in Telangana and the surrounding eastern states,
prompting heavy rainfall alerts.
Northeast India: Persistent heavy rainfall is forecasted to
continue throughout the week.
In South Bengal, four people were killed in a tragic
lightning strike while crossing a river. Fishermen have been advised not to
venture into the choppy seas for the next two days.
The whole of EUROPE is baked by SUMMER 2026.
GAME
& SPORTS:
Football (FIFA World Cup 2026):
Portugal 5, Uzbekistan 0: Cristiano Ronaldo made history by
becoming the first player to score in six different Men’s World Cups. He netted
a brace in a dominant win, declaring "I'm back" after an extended
goalscoring drought.
England 0, Ghana 0: Despite a possession masterclass,
England's attack was completely stifled by a resolute Ghanaian Défense in a
frustrating scoreless draw for the Three Lions.
Hockey (FIH Pro League):
India 4, Pakistan 3: In a thrilling and high-scoring clash
in London, the Indian men's hockey team successfully recovered from an early
deficit to maintain their decade of dominance over arch-rivals Pakistan.
DAS KAPITAL:
DALAL STREET:
Indian benchmark indices closed lower in the latest trading
session. The BSE Sensex dropped by 893.39 points (-1.16%) to settle at 76,200.68, while the NSE
Nifty 50 fell by 278.80 points (-1.16%) to end at 23,824.10.
Additional key index closing values for the session include:
Nifty Bank: 57,183.75 (-1.30%)Nifty IT: 27,012.05
(-2.23%)Nifty Financial Service: 26,329.30 (-0.96%)
BULLIONS:
Gold Bullion Rate (Per 10 Grams) 24 Carat: ₹1,47,310/-
Silver Bullion Rate (Per 1 Kilogram) 999 Purity: ₹2,37,801
CURRENCY:
*USD* ₹ 96/-*Euro* :
₹ 110/-*China¥* : ₹ 14/-
THE END.
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