NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||26/06/2026.

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||26/06/2026.

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सुखदुःखे समे कृत्वा लाभालाभौ जयाजयौ।

ततो युद्धाय युज्यस्व नैवं पापमवाप्स्यसि॥

---GEETA ||2.38

The verse instructs to fight for duty, treating pleasure/pain, gain/loss, and victory/defeat as equal to avoid sin.

Captive-bred Indian vulture flies 3,334 km from Maharashtra's Melghat  to Ranthambore (RAJASTHAN). The bird survived without any supplementary feeding in the wild, demonstrating the ability of captive-bred vultures to adapt to natural environments, locate food independently, and undertake long-distance movements. BREEDING & Rehabilitation is successful.

 

On 26 June 1945, representatives of 50 countries signed the Charter of the United Nations in San Francisco, laying the foundation for the United Nations organization.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a state visit to Seychelles from 27th to 29th of this month to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour. Prime Minister last visited Seychelles in 2015.

 Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Shri C P Radhakrishnan yesterday administered oath to ten newly elected and re-elected members of Rajya Sabha at the Parliament House.

India hosted the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram, Haryana, under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting brought together Energy Ministers, Vice Ministers and senior officials from BRICS member countries to discuss key global energy challenges and strengthen cooperation in the energy sector.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid homage to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur on his martyrdom day.   (Banda Singh Bahadur (born Lachman Dev; 27 October 1670 – 9 June 1716) was a Sikh military commander of the Khalsa Army. At age 15, he left home to become an ascetic, and was given the name Madho Das Bairagi. He established a monastery at Nānded, on the bank of the river Godāvarī).

Ministry of Education has invited online applications and nominations for the National Teachers Awards 2026.

The Government of India notified an interim list of 318 permissible works under the new rural employment framework. The framework will roll out on 1 July 2026 under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Passport Fee Hike Unveiled: Starting July 1, a standard 36-page passport or reissue for adults will cost ₹2,500 (up from ₹1,500), while Tatkaal applications will jump to ₹5,000.

Following a de-escalation of energy supply fears in the Middle East, the Central Government has completely withdrawn its strict sectoral restrictions and restored commercial LPG supplies.

 Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday said the installation and modernisation of all 33 spillway gates at the Tungabhadra reservoir would provide a lasting solution to water issues affecting lakhs of farmers and migrant families in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

BENGAL FILES:

Following recent developments, the West Bengal state government is gearing up to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during the ongoing state assembly session next week.

Job Creation: The state committed to filling 1 lakh government vacancies, implementing a 33% mandatory reservation for women candidates.

Calcutta Stock Exchange Revival: The administration is backing the structural revival of the Calcutta Stock Exchange to re-establish Kolkata as a prominent financial hub in Eastern India.

Major Welfare Allocations: The budget expands women-focused cash incentives via the new "Annapurna Bhandar" scheme and commits ₹41,234 crore toward school education.

Budget sessions and state-level policy announcements—including potential bills regarding properties of corrupt officials—are actively dominating the political sphere.

Logistics & Cross-Border Infrastructure: The Land Ports Authority of India confirmed the planned construction of 7–8 new international land ports along the Bangladesh and Nepal borders to boost freight logistics.

Extensive 10-day traffic diversions and vehicular curbs are being rolled out across Kolkata in preparation for upcoming Muharram observances.

The International Police Expo 2026 opened at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Wednesday, drawing participation from security agencies, defence manufacturers, technology firms and law-enforcement experts representing more than 25 countries.

 

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

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favour of the Trump administration, clearing the way to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS). According to NDTV World News, this decision allows the potential deportation of 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered the keynote address at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity 2026 in Jeju, South Korea, on 25 June 2026. He also held bilateral talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Seoul on 24 June 2026 during a two-day visit to South Korea.

India shines at the Green Oscars 2026 as Parveen Shaikh and Dr. Barkha Subba win the prestigious Whitley Awards for their outstanding contributions to wildlife conservation and environmental protection.

The prestigious ceremony took place at the Royal Geographical Society in London, where the awards were presented by Princess Anne of the United Kingdom on behalf of the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN).

The Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will act as  force multiplier to support the global economy. Addressing the India Global Forum (IGF) UK-India Week in London.

Canada formally admitted that the 1985 Air India bombing which killed 329 people was an orchestrated Khalistani plot, corroborating India's long-standing position. Now What-- Will Khalistan be banned in Canada??

GULF WAR;

The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) has suspended a vessel evacuation plan after a Singapore-flagged ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country’s military will not withdraw from areas it occupies in southern Lebanon as it continues to launch attacks, despite the US-Iran deal.

After a meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council countries in Bahrain, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington and its Gulf allies are opposed to any Iranian fees or restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s IRGC warns it will not accept unauthorised passage through the strait, as Hormuz remains a major sticking point between Washington and Tehran amid continued diplomacy. HORMUZ is yet to be normal.

The UN has said a ceasefire in southern Lebanon has “continued to largely hold”.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT:

Calcutta High Court: The High Court has expressed displeasure regarding the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the prominent RG Kar case, demanding swifter answer.

The Uttar Pradesh police have arrested eight individuals just hours after an SIT interim report exposed heavy cash and valuables embezzlement from Ram Mandir donations. The accused are booked under strict provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and could face life imprisonment.

J&K Police-Army Clash: An Army Commanding Officer along with dozens of soldiers have been booked after they allegedly stormed a local police station and assaulted police personnel in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Pan-India Cybercrime Crackdown: The CBI conducted widespread raids across 80 sites across the country to take down a massive, organized "digital arrest" and cybercrime racket.

TARATOLA  ACCIDENT , KOLKATA:

Police have arrested six individuals so far on TARATOLA accident. This includes the structural engineer (Kamal Samanta), the land lessee, the labour supplier, and Kalicharan Banerjee (an Officer on Special Duty to the former KMC Mayor). The death toll has risen to 11 as multiple agencies and disaster response teams race against time to pull out workers trapped under the concrete and debris of the under-construction factory shed. Contractors did not maintain proper logbooks for the labourers.

MISHAPS: -

Operational search and rescue missions backed by the Indian Air Force are actively underway in Arunachal Pradesh following fatal flash floods.

Nand Nagri Bus Crash (Delhi): An out-of-control public bus ran over multiple vehicles—including a taxi and three motorcycles—in a crowded area, resulting in one fatality and several injuries before the driver fled the scene.

Karol Bagh Bus Overturn (Delhi): Late at night, a bus carrying around 25 passengers lost control and overturned near the Jhandewalan Temple, leaving multiple commuters severely injured.

Mandsaur Highway Collision (Madhya Pradesh): A speeding car rammed into the back of a truck near Sita Mau on the highway, killing four passengers and injuring two others.

Poonamallee Road Accident (Chennai): A tragic update on a roadside crash confirmed the death toll rose to two Armed Reserve Police constables after a speeding car struck them while they stood next to their parked vehicle.

Gurugram Flyover Freak Accident (Haryana): During a severe storm, a heavy iron reinforcing rod fell from an under-construction flyover on the Gurugram-Pataudi-Rewari National Highway. It pierced straight through the roof of a moving car, though nobody was hurt.

WEATHER:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand during the next three to four days.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued severe weather warnings for Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, where persistent torrential rains have caused regional landslides, bridge collapses, and localized river flooding near the Teesta River.

Rajasthan: Hazy, sweltering heat mixed with sudden pre-monsoon activity. Jaipur is hovering around 32° C with chances of scattered thunderstorms and 40-50 kmph gusty winds. Dust storms are also likely in the western districts.

New Delhi: Generally clear skies early on followed by partly sunny conditions and a high near 39° C, with late afternoon or evening chances of thunderstorms and light rain.

Mumbai & West Coast: Active monsoon conditions. Heavy to moderate spells are expected with temperatures around 29° C to 31° C.

South India (Chennai/Bengaluru/Hyderabad): Generally cloudy skies with localized light to moderate thundershowers in the evening.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:

NASA’s Perseverance rover detected complex, macromolecular carbon in two Martian mudstones on 24 June 2026. The samples came from the Bright Angel outcrop in Neretva Vallis within Jezero Crater on Mars.

GAMES & SPORTS:

FIFA World Cup 2026:

Lionel Messi has been honoured with a new 85-foot (26-meter) statue in Cutral Co, Patagonia, Argentina

Ecuador Stunner: Ecuador recorded one of the biggest shocks of the tournament by defeating Germany 2-1 in New Jersey. The comeback victory propelled La Tri into the knockout stages.

Ivory Coast History: Ivory Coast advanced to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever, dispatching Curacao 2-0 following a brace by Nicolas Pepe.

Morocco mounted a successful comeback to defeat Haiti 4-2, fuelled by strong performances from Rahimi and Yassine.

FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association, or ANFA, with immediate effect over violations of FIFA statutes involving third-party interference in its governance. The suspension, effective from June 24, means Nepal’s national teams and clubs are barred from all FIFA and AFC competitions until further notice.

Cricket: Women's T20 World Cup: India defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets in Manchester Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Chasing 136, India's Shafali Verma blasted a 34-ball 53 to help overhaul the target in 16.5 overs, keeping their hopes of reaching the semifinals alive,

India Tour of Ireland: Massive ticket demand is surging in Belfast ahead of the first T20I, with explosive youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi officially joining the squad.  

Athletics & Asian Games: Animesh Kujur & Jyothi Yarraji: Both athletes secured their berths for the 2026 Asian Games during the Inter State National Athletics Championships

National Pole Vault Record: Sindhushree cleared 4.25m to break Baranica Elangovan's national record and lock down her Asian Games spot.

Badminton: PV Sindhu and the Satwik-Chirag duo were announced as the headliners for India's badminton team at the upcoming Asian Games.

 DAS KAPITAL:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Amazon’s record investment of 48 billion dollar in India. Mr Modi met CEO of Amazon Andy Jassy in New Delhi.

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