Daily Bulletin

June 5, 202671 itemsPUBLISHED

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”

— Alan Watts

Polity & Governance

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Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, a former Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha and one of India's most eminent constitutional experts, has passed away. He was widely respected for his profound scholarship and significant contributions to the understanding of India’s Constitution and parliamentary democracy. His extensive writings and unwavering commitment to strengthening democratic institutions have left a lasting impact on the nation's constitutional discourse.

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The Ministry of Minority Affairs organised a "Reforms Utsav" at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on June 4, 2026, to commemorate twelve years of reform-oriented governance. The event was addressed by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, who highlighted the government's use of technology for transparency and efficient delivery of welfare schemes. Secretary for Minority Affairs, Dr. Srivatsa Krishna, outlined the Ministry's vision for its third term based on the principles of "Reform, Perform, Transform and Inform."

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During the "Reforms Utsav" event on June 4, 2026, the Ministry of Minority Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the EkStep Foundation. This partnership aims to collaborate on developing digital public infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence-enabled initiatives for beneficiary-centric service delivery. The collaboration will focus on creating innovative digital solutions to connect minority youth with local employment opportunities and enhance their access to government services.

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The University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, has received a Letter of Approval (LoA) to establish its campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka, a significant step under the National Education Policy 2020. The LoA was handed over on June 4, 2026, in the presence of Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar. This approval, granted under the UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023, will allow the new campus to offer programmes in fields like computer science, finance, and biomedical sciences.

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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, chaired the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, Meghalaya on June 4, 2026. The meeting, attended by governors and chief ministers of the northeastern states, focused on accelerating development, ensuring peace, and preserving the cultural identity of the region under the government's 'Act East' policy.

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The West Bengal Legislative Assembly signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 4, 2026, for the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). With this, West Bengal becomes the 33rd legislature to join the 'One Nation – One Application' initiative, which aims to create a common digital platform for digitising and modernising the functioning of all legislatures in the country.

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The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched a centralized online patient feedback system across all its hospitals and dispensaries nationwide. This digital initiative allows beneficiaries to provide feedback through SMS links and on-site QR codes, featuring a three-tier monitoring dashboard that automatically flags service ratings below 3 to authorities for prompt corrective action.

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Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah directed the northeastern states to ensure the complete implementation of the recommendations made by the High-Level Task Force constituted for the region's development. He emphasized that the report should serve as a guiding document for shaping future priorities and urged states to utilize all available budgetary provisions to achieve 100 percent implementation.

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