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PM Modi welcomes Iran-U.S. agreement ahead of G7

Modi and Trump will meet on Wednesday afternoon in the aftermath of Indian sailors’ deaths

Trinamool rebels avoided a long-drawn battle for ‘original’ party tag by merging with little known NCPI

Since the Centre may bring the Delimitation Bill as early as the monsoon session of Parliament, it becomes crucial that this bloc of rebel Trinamool MPs, which has promised support to the NDA, gets to vote when the Bills are taken up

Arul R.B. Krishna takes charge as Thiruvananthapuram City Police Chief

Former The Hindu scribe M.V. Subrahmanyam no more

Tribals stage protest over hydro projects

Suzlon installs India’s tallest wind turbine in Karnataka’s Vijayanagar district

Political ideologies hinder Central schemes from reaching Kerala, says Suresh Gopi

Madras High Court sets aside order appointing interim administrator for Chettinad Vidyashram school

Division Bench requests a single judge to rehear the issue and pass fresh orders after affording an opportunity to all the parties to file their counter affidavits

PIL in Kerala HC challenges free travel scheme for women on KSTRC buses

Centre warns of potential drone attacks on vital installations

Security agencies working on deploying counter-rogue drone systems to safeguard critical assets along the borders

Indian commercial ships should avoid Shinas Anchorage, shipworkers’ union tells Centre

The Outer Port Limit area in the Sultanate of Oman has emerged as one of the most sensitive and high risk zones for merchant vessels, particularly vessels with Indian or Indian-interest tankers, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India says

Congress questions Modi govt’s global outreach amid Pakistan’s rise

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the news that the U.S. and Iran will be signing an agreement on June 19 in Geneva to halt hostilities in West Asia is to be welcomed, even though the full details are yet to be made public officially

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke manhandled during protest in Jaipur

Police detain two youths in connection with the incident; Dipke’s supporters catch hold of the accused and assault them before police intervened

Two more deaths due to shigellosis in Kerala

Why lullabies work: the science behind music for sleep

Of late, music therapy has garnered interest among clinicians as a sleep aid, particularly because it is free of side effects. Emerging research shows that it goes beyond relaxation: by reducing stress, music can influence the gut microbiota, thereby helping regulate sleep through the brain-gut-micr

Landmark study offers new insights into what protects against dengue

Developing a universally effective vaccine has proven difficult thanks to the complex immune mechanisms involved. In DENV cases, the initial immunity after first infection paradoxically increases the risk of severe disease, rather than conferring protection, when a person is infected a second time w

Can lung cancer be prevented using a drug?

The significance of the recent research is that if the protein signature discovered genuinely identifies people at particularly high risk, it could eventually help make screening programmes for lung cancer more efficient. But whether treatment with the drug Canakinumab actually reduces the incidence

Marginal increase in unemployment rate in May

While the rural unemployment increased from 4.6% in April to 5.1% in May, the urban unemployment decreased marginally from 6.6% in April to 6.4% in May

Govt releases producer price index data; to replace WPI in 5 years

The Ministry said the input PPI is being published on an experimental basis and would enable the department to examine the data quality and also receive feedback from stakeholders and users

Goods exports hit record high of $45.2 billion in May 2026, trade deficit widens on higher import growth

This increase in exports was relatively broad-based in terms of sectors, with both petroleum as well as several non-petroleum sectors seeing strong growth in May 2026.

Strait of Hormuz reopening to ease oil supply risks for India

The narrow waterway between Iran and Oman handles roughly a fifth of global oil consumption and serves as the primary export route for major Gulf producers

At least 31 dead after bus crashes in Ethiopia

The road where the accident occurred winds through hilly terrain and is widely known as hazardous. The cause of the crash remains under investigation

G7 Summit 2026 begins in Évian: Key leaders, dates, and venue details

World leaders have convened at Évian-les-Bains, France, for the 52nd G7 Summit, amid heightened geopolitical tensions following a historic peace deal between the United States and Iran.

West Asia LIVE: 'Deep mistrust' in U.S. remains despite deal, says Iran's foreign ministry

France's Macron says 'we will do everything' to ensure no Hormuz tolls; PM Modi and other world leaders welcomed U.S.-Iran deal as they agreed to an 'immediate and permanent' end to military operations

U.K. crime agency arrests Indian man in raid on Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

The National Crime Agency did not clarify the specific offences for which the Indian national was arrested

Lebanese Army warns residents of border villages to wait before returning

‘The army command emphasises the need to adhere to instructions of the deployed army units, in order to safeguard their safety from the risk of Israeli violations and attacks’ a statement said

U.S.-Iran peace deal announced with ‘permanent’ end to military action

Donald Trump said that a peace deal with Iran is “now complete,” announcing the Strait of Hormuz is open and the United States will lift its naval blockade

China welcomes West Asia deal, calls for early opening of Strait of Hormuz

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian also said Beijing appreciates Pakistan’s mediation efforts

British PM announces ban on social media for under-16s

Keir Starmer said that “the government will ban access to social media for all children under the age of 16”

Supreme Court seeks Centre, Punjab govt response on plea over failure to implement 25% RTE quota in schools

The petitioner says nearly two lakh children are admitted in private schools at the entry level and at least 50,000 of them should be admitted under RTE Act; the court asks him to conduct a survey in a district to find out how many schools have not complied with the law

NCERT Class 9 book clothes 'Dancing Girl' to make it 'age-appropriate', raises questions

Iconic bronze figurine of Mohenjo-daro has its bare torso covered in the latest NCERT arts textbook for Class 9; unlike the altered image, the Dancing Girl in a Class 6 textbook appears in a form closer to the original bronze sculpture

NEET paper leak: Delhi court allows CBI to quiz 3 accused in jail

Sources said the CBI will interrogate Waghmare on June 17, Mr. Lokhande the next day, and Mr. Khairnar on June 19

How regional language students navigate the JEE challenge

What new rules mean for allied health

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, ‘What new rules mean for allied health’, on June 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The AI syllabus in legal education

IRDAI moots changes to key norms governing insurers

Enhancing EoDB, simplification of regulatory processes, reduction of compliance costs, enhancement of operational clarity and facilitation of capital infusion figure in amendments mooted to registration regulations

‘SEBI move on AMC staff remuneration correction of overregulation’

Sarvam raises $234 million; HCLTech leads the round; hits $1.5 billion in valuation

HCLTech and Bessemer Venture Partners invested in the round, with continued support from existing investors Khosla Ventures and Peak XV Partners

Oil prices slip to lowest in three months amid potential U.S.-Iran peace deal in sight

The peace deal is scheduled to be signed in Geneva on June 19

Explained: JCPOA, another Iran deal a decade ago and the concessions it secured

Tunnel hoods in Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: What they are, why they matter

As Noida International Airport begins operations, what growth prospects look like

Homemakers are nation builders: How Supreme Court recognised economic value of unpaid domestic labour

US-Iran ceasefire: Nuclear question deferred, an expert explains why next 60 days are crucial

Six years after Galwan: A militarised LAC, a redefined relationship

Why food inflation may creep higher in the months ahead

Are Trinamool rebel MPs at risk of disqualification? Legal opinions split

Et tu, Saayoni Ghosh? Mamata-Abhishek protégé deals Trinamool its worst blow

Sudip Bandopadhyay: A longtime Mamata loyalist’s second break with TMC

As TMC rebels make headlines, ‘absent’ MPs fuel split buzz in Uddhav Sena

Ritabrata Banerjee eyes complete takeover of TMC: ‘Civic bodies, district units next’

From modest MP home, class 12 topper’s success mantra: ‘Count targets, not hours’

CTET September 2026: Correction window opens at ctet.nic.in

Chhattisgarh CGSOS exam date sheet 2026: Class 10th, 12th exams from August 10

Today News Headlines for School Assembly, June 16, 2026: UK bans social media under 16, Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League

SAT registration opens for 2026-27 cycle; first test on August 22

MP Board Class 12th topper 2026: Chandni’s dream to join Army wins CM’s praise in Bhopal

MHT CET PCM results 2026 out at cetcell.mahacet.org: How to check, counselling timelines

Indian Navy invites applicants for 10+2 BTech Cadet entry, JEE Main score required

NTA to reopen refund window after NEET UG re-exam for payment detail correction

Patna closes schools for Classes 1-5 till June 20; Noida, Ghaziabad also shut schools

UPSC Prelims Results 2026: How cut-offs swung from a historic low for Aditya Srivastava to an upward surge for Anuj Agnihotri

AP Inter Supply Results 2026: 1st, 2nd year IPE results likely this week at bie.ap.gov.in

IIT Kanpur, IIM Ahmedabad alumnus Prof Rishikesha Krishnan takes over as Ashoka University’s VC

TG ECET 2026 counselling begins; registration open till June 18

CBSE must disclose Class 10th, 12th answer sheet procurement details, says CIC

US-Iran truce makes life easier for India's MPC, just a tad

A likely end to the US-Iran war this week is expected to comfort RBI's six-member committee that sets India’s interest rates, easing concerns over oil-led imported inflation that had clouded its outlook.

India’s unemployment rate hits 11-month high as rural joblessness rises in May

Higher unemployment in rural India pushed the overall jobless rate to 5.5% in May, while labour-force participation and employment ratios also weakened.

India's merchandise exports jump 18% in May; trade deficit widens to $28.21 billion

India's merchandise exports rose to $45.20 billion in May, driven by engineering goods and electronics. Imports increased 20.6% to $73.41 billion, widening the trade deficit to $28.21 billion.

India faces challenges from tariff shocks, supply disruptions: Sitharaman

Sitharaman said India's dependence on imports of critical inputs such as crude oil exposes it to fluctuations not only in commodity prices but also in shipping and insurance costs arising from global uncertainties.

US-Iran peace deal eases Hormuz shipping, lifts India trade and energy outlook

Industry participants expect a more stable Strait of Hormuz to support India’s export competitiveness and ease pressure on energy imports, though they caution that any gains will depend on whether the easing of tensions holds.

Wholesale inflation surges to 9.68% in May over sharp rise in crude oil prices

The wholesale price inflation climbed to a series high of 9.68% in May 2026 under the new 2022-23 base year, up from 8.26% in April, as fuel and crude petroleum prices surged sharply. Easing West Asia tensions may cool energy prices and offer some relief in the June WPI print.

US-Iran peace pact may boost India's economic outlook, soften inflation and fiscal risks

Economists suggest reduced crude oil prices could decrease India's import bill and ease rupee pressure, contingent on the agreement's details regarding energy supply and shipping operations.

Mint Explainer | Why India’s growth upgrade stands out amid a slowing Asia

India’s resilience is driven by domestic demand and investment, but higher oil prices and global uncertainty remain key risks for policymakers and investors.

The gap between official inflation and felt costs, explained in 5 charts

War-led energy costs and rising food prices are driving widespread inflation anxiety, leaving official data trailing both public perception and central bank forecasts.

Mint Explainer | What a strong El Nino could mean for India

One of the strongest El Nino events in decades is forecast to intensify through the year, raising the risk of a weak monsoon in India. From crop output and food prices to water supplies and electricity generation, Mint explains the potential impact.

Making sense of TMC rebels' ‘merger’ with NCPI — Is it legal? Expert explains law

PD Thankappan Achary, the former secretary-general of the Lok Sabha, explicitly called the TMC rebels' ‘merger’ with the NCPI invalid. He explains why.

Five reasons why TMC rebels merged with NCPI: ‘To create political space outside Mamata's control’

Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar announced on Sunday that 20 Lok Sabha MPs who were elected from Trinamool Congress (TMC) intend to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).

TMC Crisis Live Updates: NCPI says talks will be held with TMC — ‘will finalise merger after…’

TMC Crisis Live Updates: 20 rebel MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday seeking a separate seating arrangement for them. The rebels announced their merger with the little-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India, which is alligned with the NDA.

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