THE HEADLINES: –
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, Government created conducive environment for women in the last 12 years to realise full potential in nation-building.
- Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review preparedness of Shri Amarnath Yatra in New Delhi.
- Centre restricts industries from buying Petrol and Diesel from retail pumps.
- United Nations condemns attacks on oil ships carrying Indian sailors off the coast of Oman.
- Indian shooting legend and coach Jaspal Rana dies at 49.
- And, In FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B clash in Toronto.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted that from financial inclusion and entrepreneurship to education, healthcare, sanitation, housing, sports, science and governance; women are playing a prominent role across diverse sectors. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that the growing participation of women in emerging fields such as drone technology is opening new avenues of opportunity and transforming the development landscape across the nation. Earlier speaking in a programme Prime Minister noted that over the last 12 years, the NDA Government has worked to further women-led development and this is visible across sectors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi added that the Government is actively supporting Self Help Groups, which are going a long way in making women financially independent. The Prime Minister further underlined that the efforts of the Government are rooted in dignity, opportunity and empowerment which helped in creating an environment where women can realize their full potential and contribute even more strongly to nation-building.
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The government has restricted institutional, industrial and commercial customers from buying motor spirit and high-speed diesel from retail outlets and asked them to source their requirements from their own consumer pump. The decision has been taken to prevent local shortages amid disruptions in global supply chains caused by the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
In a notification, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry said, the restrictions will be in place for up to 90 days. The retail outlets have been directed to sell upto 200 litres of High Speed Diesel to a customer per day to prevent bulk purchase.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high level meeting to review the preparedness of the Shri Amarnath Yatra in New Delhi. Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha, Director Generals of the CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and the SSB were present in the meeting. The Amarnath Yatra will begin on 3rd July and conclude on 28th August.
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President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Dehradun today on a two-day visit. She was welcomed by Uttarakhand Governor Lt. General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami upon her arrival.
As per the scheduled programme, the President will visit Rashtrapati Niketan in Dehradun today and inspect the ongoing construction and development works of the Rashtrapati Udyan being developed over an area of 132 acres.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the examination window by 15 minutes from 180 minutes to 195 minutes for Re-NEET UG-2026 scheduled to be held on the 21st of this month. The new timings will be 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. The agency said that it is committed to ensuring that NEET (UG)-2026 examination is conducted in a manner that is fair, secure and responsive to the needs of candidates. More from our correspondent:
“The revised examination window includes the time required for mandatory examination formalities such as signing of attendance sheets and other invigilation procedures. The agency said in a statement that these improvements are based on feedback received from candidates over the years. Apart from this, the agency said that the space for rough work in the question paper booklet has been increased from two pages to four, giving candidates more room for calculations and diagrams. Based on feedback that the old layout was inconvenient for some students, especially those who are left-handed, the booklet’s design has also been updated. Two rough-work pages are now placed at the beginning immediately after the instructions, while the other two remain at the end. This new layout applies to both English and regional language versions so all candidates can work comfortably. NTA said that even small improvements in examination design can have a positive impact on the experience of candidates during a high-stakes examination. These measures have therefore been introduced with the objective of making the examination process more comfortable and candidate-friendly while maintaining the highest standards of fairness and security. Candidates are advised to read the instructions given in the Admit Card and Information Bulletin carefully and cooperate with the examination staff for the smooth conduct of the examination. AMAN YADAV, AKASKVANI NEWS DELHI”
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Information and Broadcasting Ministry has released the draft Telecommunication Rules, 2026, pertaining to television, radio, and related services, for public consultation. The draft rules have been framed to consolidate the various guidelines issued for television and radio services under the previous Telegraph Act, 1885 within the framework of the newly enacted Telecommunications Act, 2023. The Ministry said, these rules are designed to simplify and harmonize the existing regime while promoting ease of doing business in the television and radio broadcasting sector. These draft rules have been published on the website of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the public can submit their comments and suggestions on the draft till the 27th of July.
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The Supreme Court today dismissed the writ petition filed by Congress member Meenakshi Natarajan challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha candidature from Madhya Pradesh. The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Returning Officer’s decision rejecting her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections over the alleged non-disclosure of a criminal case in Telangana. A bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice AS Chandurkar observed that once a Returning Officer rejects a nomination paper, the statutory remedy available to an aggrieved candidate is to approach the Election Commission.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate the Bharat Innovates Summit in Nice, France on Sunday. Talking to Akashvani news, Ambassador of India to France, Sanjeev Singla said that the idea is to showcase some of India’s best deep tech talent outside of India, that has been curated by the Ministry of Education. He informed that there are over 120 deep tech startups covering 13 areas which have been selected from over 1200 startups.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Nice, France, on the 14th of June, as the first stop of his two-nation European tour covering France and Slovakia. The Visit carries special significance as it will be his first bilateral summit with President Emmanuel Macron since the two nations elevated their ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership in February this year.
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the attack on a Palau-flagged tanker off the coast of Oman in which three Indian seafarers have been killed. Spokesman for the UN Chief, Stephane Dujarric said, Mr. Guterres is deeply concerned by the continuing escalation. Meanwhile, Secretary-General of IMO has underscored the need to protect seafarers, civilian shipping and the freedom of navigation at all times.
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The two-day BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Conference began today in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan welcomed all delegates and stressed on carrying forward the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, the idea that the whole world is one family. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India’s approach is built on peace over war and cooperation over conflict. The Minister said the country’s total food production has risen to nearly 376 million tonnes.
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In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), 16 people have been killed and 37 others wounded as the Pakistani army opened fire from AK-47 rifles on thousands of unarmed protesters in Eidgah Ground.
Although the demonstration started peacefully yesterday for the demand of affordable flour, rice, electricity and basic rights, the scene soon turned violent with the Pakistani army unleashing gunfire on the crowd.
Around 60,000 and 70,000 people had assembled in Rawalakot to raise slogans against Pakistan’s continued occupation and policies in the region. The demonstrators demanded justice for the 30 people who were killed and 200 injured in clashes between protesters and security forces in POK on Tuesday.
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Renowned Indian shooting coach and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana has passed away. He was 49. According to National Rifle Association of India president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Rana breathed his last at a Delhi hospital last night. A Report:
“Born in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, Rana leaves behind a legacy that spans more than three decades as a shooting legend and national coach. He won multiple medals at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. Rana won a gold medal at the 1994 Milan World Championship in the junior category with a world-record score, announcing his arrival on the global stage at the age of just 18. Jaspal, has been widely credited as the man behind ace shooter Manu Bhaker’s rise in the sport. Apart from Bhaker, Rana worked closely with several leading pistol shooters, including Saurabh Chaudhary, Anish Bhanwala and Chinki Yadav. He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1994 and the Padma Shri in 1997 and the Dronacharya Award in 2020. Indian shooting has lost one of its finest ambassadors, athlete, mentor, and sports journalism has lost a knowledgeable guide. SANYUKTA YADAV, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.”
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders have expressed grief over the passing of Jaspal Rana.
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In FIFA World Cup 2026, South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in a thrilling Group A clash today, earning valuable three points at Estadio Akron in Mexico’s Zapopan. South Korea will next take on co-hosts Mexico, while the Czech Republic will look to bounce back against South Africa in Group A clash. Today, co-hosts Canada will be up against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Group B clash of Toronto Stadium. The match will start at 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time.
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In badminton, India’s PV Sindhu stormed into the women’s singles semi-finals of the Australian Open tournament in Sydney today. The third-seeded Indian outclassed Chinese Taipei’s Chen Su Yu 21-6, 21-9 in a one-sided quarter-final clash.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that a wet spell is likely to continue over northwest India till tomorrow with the possibility of thunderstorms with gusty winds and hailstorms. According to IMD, conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, parts of West Bengal, Bihar, some parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh during the next two to three days.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN: –
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, Government created conducive environment for women in the last 12 years to realise full potential in nation-building.
- Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review preparedness of Shri Amarnath Yatra in New Delhi.
- Centre restricts industries from buying Petrol and Diesel from retail pumps.
- United Nations condemns attacks on oil ships carrying Indian sailors off the coast of Oman.
- Indian shooting legend and coach Jaspal Rana dies at 49.
- And, In FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B clash in Toronto.
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