NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||29/06/2026.
NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||29/06/2026.
MONDAY| VOL—IV/2026/JUNE
OPINIONATED, FOR FREE CIRCULATION.
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन ।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥
GEETA, Chapter-II, Verse-47
INDIA:
(GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).
Prime Minister Modi received the Seychelles civilian award
for strengthening maritime partnerships, stating that India seeks to keep the
Indian Ocean an "Ocean of Opportunity.
"Bilateral Diplomacy: While in Victoria, PM Modi held
independent strategic talks with Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam and
Seychelles opposition leaders.
*Highlights from the 135th episode of Mann Ki Baat (28 June
2026):*
India's defence self-reliance: PM Modi highlighted the
successful maiden flight of the Made-in-India C-295 military transport
aircraft, noting that 40 aircraft are being manufactured in India. He also
praised the successful test of the indigenous Long-Range Land Attack Cruise
Missile, calling it a major step toward self-reliance in defence.
Progress in aviation: The Prime Minister said India's
aviation sector is achieving new milestones and emphasized the country's
growing capability in manufacturing advanced aircraft domestically.
Environmental conservation: Prime Minister praised the
Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya, the HARGILA (Greater Adjutant Stork)
conservation movement in Assam, and Nagaland's Baby League football initiative,
describing them as inspiring examples of community participation.
Social security
schemes: PM highlighted government insurance schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri
Suraksha Bima Yojana, saying they are providing financial protection to crores
of families across India.
Public participation and nation-building: The programme
emphasized the importance of citizen participation in environmental protection,
cultural heritage, sports, education, and building a developed India.
Kailash Mansarovar Advisory: The Ministry of External
Affairs (MEA) issued an urgent advisory for Indian pilgrims stranded in Nepal
due to severe Chinese visa clearance backlogs.
Amit Shah launched the pilot project of PM Family Care
Tracker at Gandhinagar in Gujarat. The integrated digital platform will track
the health, nutrition and education of beneficiaries from pregnancy until the
age of 18 using a unique ID linked to Birth Registration Number or ABHA ID.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has urged the Central
Government to extend financial assistance to TOTAPURI mango farmers facing a
sharp decline in market prices. In a letter to Union Agriculture Minister
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Mr Naidu sought 281 crore rupees under the Price
Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) to help farmers tide over the ongoing crisis.
BENGAL
FILES:
UCC Bill: The West Bengal Assembly is set to table its Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill today, which the
ruling dispensation clarified will completely
exempt tribal communities.
POLYGAMY, AN UNCIVILIZED PRACTICE
OF MUSLIMS WILL BE STOPPED. ALL
OPPOSITIONS WILL RESIST THE BILL. BUT IT WILL BE PASSED in L.A. & . BECOME
AN ACT, BUT THEN IT WILL BE CHALLENGED IN THE COURT.
The search-and-rescue operation at the collapsed
under-construction warehouse in Tara Tala, Kolkata, officially concluded after
72 hours, with the final death toll confirmed at 16 victims.
Investigation Launched: On Saturday and Sunday, forensic
experts and a five-member engineering team from Jadavpur University took
control of the site to evaluate structural design failures and initiate
criminal liabilities.
ISKCON Kolkata abruptly relieved its highly visible
vice-president, Radharamn Das, of all organizational duties and public
responsibilities.
WORLD:
(REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP).
PM
Modi on Saturday handed over 'Made in India' Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) PS
LESPWAR, six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles and five laser radial boats to
strengthen Seychelles' maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
priorities.
The
handing-over ceremony took place in the presence of Seychelles President
Patrick Herminie at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base in Victoria, during the
first day of PM Modi's State Visit to the archipelagic island.
Japanese
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India from July 1-3 for the 16th
India-Japan Annual Summit, where both nations will strengthen strategic,
economic and regional cooperation.
A long-range Ukrainian drone assault successfully targeted and ignited a major oil pumping station and refining site deep inside Russian territory.
GULF
WAR: Military Escalations (June 28, 2026):
Iranian Retaliation: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
(IRGC) claimed to have destroyed eight U.S. military sites in Kuwait and
Bahrain using drone and missile salvos.
U.S. Air Campaigns: For a second consecutive day, U.S.
CENTCOM conducted heavy airstrikes inside Iran, heavily targeting military
surveillance infrastructure, coastal radar sites, Qeshm Island, Sirik, and
Bandar-e Lengeh.
HOWEVER, following
heavy weekend military exchanges, the U.S. and Iran reached a sudden agreement
to halt attacks. Both nations are scheduled to conduct dispute talks in Doha on
Tuesday, June 30.
I THINK—USING IRAN WAR,
Mr.TRUMP MAY BE GAMBLING IN USA SHARE
MARKET. THERE IS A DESIGN! SOMEBODY SHALL INVESATIGATE!!
Waterway Standoff: The fighting erupted after a drone strike
targeted a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign
Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the vital shipping lane remains under
total Iranian military control.
Trump's Ultimatum: U.S. President Donald Trump warned via
Truth Social that if Iran continues violating terms, the U.S. will be forced to
"militarily complete the job," adding that the Islamic Republic
"will no longer exist" if escalation proceeds.
Yesterday's military strikes and renewed gridlock in the
Strait of Hormuz caused global oil prices to surge, spiking freight costs and
rattling equity markets. Despite crude oil recording a multi-week downward
trend earlier in the week due to fragile peace talks, the 24-hour cycle of
tit-for-tat escalations completely disrupted shipping stability.
Despite the newly signed security framework between Israel
and Lebanon, localized combat persisted.
CRIME
& PUNISHMENT:
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) conducted an intensive
4.5-hour raid at the Howrah residence of Kalicharan Banerjee, a former close
aide to political figure Firhad Hakim.
Iraq Anti-Corruption Sweep: Iraqi security forces executed a
massive anti-graft crackdown, arresting 47 prominent government officials on
charges of institutional bribery and embezzlement.
A sessions court in Bhiwandi has remanded the three accused
arrested in Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak case to
police custody till July 6. Investigators suspect the involvement of an
inter-state examination racket, Investigators had sought ten days of police
custody to trace the source of the leaked paper, examine financial
transactions, find out whether the paper was sold elsewhere in Maharashtra, and
identify other members of the racket.
Ayodhya lawyers are contemplating a collective refusal to defend those accused of embezzling Ram temple donations.
The Faizabad Bar Association will hold a general body
meeting to finalise the decision regarding legal representation. Police
recently conducted raids at the residences of all eight accused, who are
currently in judicial custody.
MISHAPS:
-
Over 100 schoolgirls fell ill at a Kasturba Gandhi Balika
Vidyalaya in Jharkhand from drinking contaminated water, leading to the
immediate suspension of the school warden.
Saudi Aviation Crash: A Saudi Aramco corporate helicopter
crashed during an operation in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 people on board. An
official investigation is underway.
Aviation Disaster in France: A tragic light aircraft crash
in eastern France killed 11 people, including five skydiving students.
Beijing Building Collision: A small private aircraft lost
control and crashed directly into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, triggering
immediate emergency lockdowns across the capital's financial district.
NATURAL
DISASTER & ENVIRONMENTAL: -
Venezuela Earthquake Crisis Rising Toll: Rescue squads from
24 nations raced against time in northern Venezuela following catastrophic twin
earthquakes. The confirmed death toll climbed to 1,430 people, with more than
68,000 citizens officially listed as missing. Fresh Aftershocks: A powerful
5.6-magnitude aftershock struck the devastated region on Sunday, triggering
additional structural collapses and panic.
International Aid: India deployed two IAF C-17 Globemaster
aircraft under Operation Amistad to deliver emergency medical teams and
supplies.
An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude rattled northeastern Japan
yesterday morning. A quake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, with a
depth of about 40 kilometres and shook Aomori Prefecture and other nearby
regions. No tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of
damage or casualties.
A historic,
record-shattering heatwave across Northern and Eastern Europe claimed over
1,300 lives. Germany logged its highest-ever temperature of 41.7°C.
WEATHER:
The
India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a release that conditions are
favourable for further advance of the southwest monsoon into some more parts of
the North Arabian Sea and some areas of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, among
other States, during the next two to three days. According to weather forecasting agency SKYMET,
Delhi is likely to see the arrival of monsoon on July 4 if conditions remain
favourable.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an
"extremely heavy rainfall" warning for sub-Himalayan West Bengal,
warning of active landslides and flash flood conditions near the Bhutan border.
Red & Orange Rainfall Alerts: Sub-Himalayan West Bengal,
Sikkim, and the Northeast (Assam/Meghalaya) are braced for "extremely
heavy" downpours exceeding 20 cm. Flash flood warnings and high landslide
risks are active.
Southern Orange Alert: Kerala (Kannur and Kasaragod
districts) is under an orange alert for very heavy rain, with the rest of the
state under a heavy rain yellow warning.
Heatwave Warnings: Uttar Pradesh and Delhi NCR face
continued severe heat today. Temperatures will max out near 40–42°C before a
gradual 4–6°C cooling drop brings relief starting Wednesday.
Rajasthan : Extremely hot and clear. The current morning
temperature of 32°C will rapidly climb to an afternoon maximum of 41°C, feeling
like a scorching 47°C due to high thermal pressure. No rain is expected.
TECHNOLOGY:
Indian nuclear scientists successfully inaugurated a
landmark zero-electricity green hydrogen plant in Kalpakkam, which synthesizes
hydrogen using direct nuclear reactor heat.
GAMES
& SPORTS:
FIFA:
Canada 1 – 0 South Africa: In a historic matchup in Los
Angeles, Canada advanced to the Round of 16 for the first time.
Group Stage RESULTS: —
Group J:Argentina 3 – 1 Jordan ||| Algeria 3 – 3 Austria . Argentina,
and Austria is qualified.
Group L: England 2 – 0 Panama ||| Croatia 2 – 1 Ghana.
England, Croatia, and Ghana Qualified,
Group K: DR Congo 3 – 1 Uzbekistan ||| Colombia 0 – 0
Portugal. Colombia, Portugal, DR CONGO qualified.
INDIA:
Goa’s 14-year-old International Master Ethan Vaz has become
India’s 96th Chess Grandmaster after securing his third and final Grandmaster
norm at the Sarajevo GM Mix tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
*Indian Men’s Hockey Team Defeat England 3-2 in Penalty
Shoot-out* : The Indian Men’s Hockey
Team displayed remarkable defensive resilience to defeat England 3-2 in the
penalty shoot-out after a hard-fought 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture of the
FIH Hockey Pro League in London.
The Indian Women's Cricket team crashed out of the T20 World
Cup at Lord's.
In men's cricket, Ireland completed a historic, first-ever
T20I series sweep against India by winning the second match by a single run.
India lost the series 2-0.
DAS KAPITAL:
SHARE MARKET: Will open today.
BULLIONS:
Nationwide retail reference rates compiled by the All India
Bullion Market show 24K gold holding firm around ₹1,44,100 to ₹1,45,262 per 10
grams, while spot silver trades in the range of ₹2,28,000 to ₹2,45,000 per
kilogram depending on local market premiums.
Currency Exchange
Rates:
*USD* ₹ 96/-*Euro* :
₹ 110/-*China¥* : ₹ 14/-
THE END.
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