Daily Bulletin

The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) and the Government e Marketplace (GeM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to integrate multilingual capabilities into the national public procurement portal. This collaboration will leverage AI-powered language technologies, including translation APIs and voice bots, to make the GeM platform accessible in 22 officially recognised Indian languages. The initiative aims to enhance Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs and startups by removing language barriers in government procurement.

The Department of Justice organised a "Reforms Utsav" in Dharamshala to mark 12 years of transformative judicial reforms, where a year-long legal awareness campaign, "Nyaya Prabodh," was launched. Key achievements highlighted included providing pre-litigation advice to over 1.12 crore citizens under the DISHA Scheme and the successful implementation of the eCourts Mission Mode Project. The eCourts project has enabled over 4.10 crore hearings via video conferencing and the digitisation of more than 32 crore case records.

The Union Home Secretary chaired a high-level meeting to review the security and logistical preparedness for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) Re-examination 2026. Officials from the Ministries of Railways, Education, and Health, along with the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), participated. State governments and central agencies were directed to ensure strict adherence to security protocols and facilitate smooth travel for students to maintain the integrity of the examination.

Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released the book Agatthiyar – The Unifier in New Delhi. During the event, he asserted that India's unity is an ancient civilizational reality shaped by its sages, not a modern political construct. He highlighted Sage Agatthiyar as a symbol of cultural and spiritual unity between North and South India.

Under Phase VI of the Yuva Sangam programme, a student delegation from Karnataka, led by IIIT Dharwad, completed an educational and cultural visit to Rajasthan. The visit, part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative and hosted by MNIT Jaipur, aimed to foster national integration by exposing students to Rajasthan's heritage and innovation ecosystem.

As part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative's Yuva Sangam Phase VI, a student delegation from Bihar, led by IIT Patna, concluded a cultural immersion visit to Punjab. Hosted by IIT Ropar, the programme aimed to strengthen people-to-people connections by exposing participants to Punjab's heritage, urban planning, and archaeological sites.

The Union Public Service Commission has recommended 55 candidates from the revised reserve list for appointment as Assistant Commandants based on the Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2024. The recommendation follows a requisition by the Ministry of Home Affairs to fill remaining posts, with final appointments contingent upon the outcome of pending writ petitions in the Delhi High Court.

The government has issued a Gazette notification restricting diesel sales at retail outlets to prevent fuel diversion. The new rules prohibit industrial customers from procuring fuel at retail pumps and mandate that diesel be dispensed only into vehicle tanks or approved containers, with a daily limit of 200 litres per customer. State governments have been directed to enforce these measures.

The Union Government has officially refuted a fraudulent video circulating on social media that falsely claimed an endorsement of an investment platform by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. A government clarification warned citizens against such schemes promising easy monetary returns, as part of a broader effort to combat misinformation and financial scams.

The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), conducted its 10th state-wide mega mock drill. The exercise was aimed at evaluating and enhancing the operational preparedness and inter-agency coordination for disaster response by simulating various emergency scenarios.

A house-to-house enumeration process under the Summary Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 is scheduled to commence across Punjab from June 25, 2026. The electoral exercise aims to update voter lists by registering new eligible voters and removing deceased or shifted electors to ensure the accuracy of the electoral rolls.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2026, shortlisting a total of 13,343 candidates for the Main Examination. In the previous year's examination for 2025, 14,161 candidates had been shortlisted for the Mains.

Karnataka's Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology, Priyank Kharge, has urged the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to formally register as an organisation and disclose its financial details ahead of its centenary. Mr. Kharge questioned why the organisation should remain exempt from legal compliance applicable to other entities like NGOs, trusts, and companies.

In a significant political realignment, twenty rebel Members of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have officially merged with the Nationalist Citizens' Party of India (NCPI). The development substantially alters party strengths in the Lok Sabha. The Congress party has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating the defection.

India's first fully digital census, Census 2027, is set to commence with a self-enumeration facility in Kerala from June 16 to June 30, 2026. The first phase, the House Listing and Housing Census, will be conducted across the state from July 1 to July 30, 2026, using a dedicated mobile application for data collection. This will be the 16th census in the country's history and the eighth since Independence.

The Supreme Court of India has issued an interim stay on a high court order that had deprived Members of Legislative Assembly in Himachal Pradesh of their right to vote as ex-officio members in local body elections. The apex court clarified that the validity of any votes cast by the MLAs will be contingent upon the final judgment in the matter.

While denying anticipatory bail to an activist accused of obstructing government work, the Supreme Court observed on June 15, 2026, that Right to Information (RTI) activism has become a 'new business'. A bench of Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vijay Bishnoi made the remark while questioning the authority of the activist to monitor a road construction project in Punjab.

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Union and Punjab governments on a plea alleging non-implementation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, in the state. The petition highlighted the failure to comply with Section 12 of the Act, which mandates private schools to reserve at least 25% of entry-level seats for children from weaker sections.

Kerala's anti-narcotics campaign, 'Operation Toofan', is proving successful, according to state Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala. The initiative employs a three-pronged strategy focused on enforcement, public awareness, and rehabilitation, requiring coordinated efforts among the police, excise, education, and health departments to combat the drug menace.

The Supreme Court of India has stayed all proceedings in various High Courts challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act. A bench of the apex court indicated its preference to centralise the litigation, suggesting that all related matters be heard either by a single High Court or by the Supreme Court itself to ensure a uniform judicial outcome.

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Bihar government, and state minister Ashok Prakash over his continuance in office despite not being a member of the state legislature. The notice follows a plea challenging the minister's tenure under Article 164(4) of the Constitution, which permits a non-legislator to hold a ministerial post for a maximum of six months.

Kerala's Devaswom Minister, K. Muraleedharan, has urged the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to withdraw a circular that appointed officials under investigation in the Sabarimala gold loss case to key posts. The Minister stated that while the government cannot directly interfere with the autonomous board, inaction could be construed as complicity, and further government action awaits the Special Investigation Team's charge sheet.

A constitutional debate on the anti-defection law has been triggered after twenty rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs claimed a merger with a lesser-known party. This move is seen by legal experts as an attempt to leverage the merger exception under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution to avoid disqualification, sparking a debate on the clause requiring a two-thirds majority for a valid merger.

The foundation stone for an Integrated Aqua Park was laid in Bhojpur, Bihar, with a sanctioned cost of ₹31.21 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). This development is part of a larger investment of over ₹902 crore in Bihar's fisheries sector in the last eleven years, which has helped double the state's fish production from 4.79 lakh metric tonnes in 2014-15 to 10.28 lakh metric tonnes in 2025-26. Concurrently, a new Regional Centre of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) was inaugurated in Patna to serve as an institutional hub for Eastern India.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) held an industry consultation in Kochi to support the AI transformation of India's IT services industry, which contributes USD 246 billion in annual exports. Aligned with the IndiaAI Mission, the discussion focused on the need to reskill and upskill the workforce to meet the demands of AI, rather than on concerns about job losses.

India achieved its highest-ever annual wind capacity addition of over 6 GW in the financial year 2025-26, as announced at the Global Wind Day Conference 2026. The country's wind turbine manufacturing capacity has increased from 10 GW in 2014 to 24 GW. The government has set a target to achieve 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030.

India's total installed power capacity increased from 442.85 GW in March 2024 to 538 GW, with non-fossil fuel-based capacity rising to over 292 GW. The Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy announced that India achieved its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target of 50% non-fossil fuel installed capacity in 2025, five years ahead of schedule.

The government has confirmed a comfortable fertilizer stock position for the Kharif 2026 season, with 196.65 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) available as of June 15, 2026. This stock constitutes over 51% of the season's re-assessed requirement of 383.9 LMT. So far, farmers have purchased 102.78 LMT of chemical fertilizers.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued comprehensive Master Directions on the 'Authorisation to operate a Payment System'. These directions consolidate and update the regulatory framework for entities seeking to establish and run payment systems, aiming to streamline the authorisation process and strengthen the governance of India's digital payments infrastructure.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released amended directions on ‘Advertising, Marketing and Sale of Financial Products and Services by Regulated Entities’. The updated guidelines are designed to enhance consumer protection and transparency by preventing the mis-selling of financial products and ensuring that regulated entities provide clear and accurate information to customers.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released preliminary data on India's Balance of Payments for April 2026, indicating a current account deficit of $5.2 billion. The deficit was driven by a merchandise trade deficit of $18.5 billion, which was partially offset by robust net services receipts amounting to $13.3 billion.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the validity of Directions imposed on The Valsad Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd., Gujarat, for a further three months until September 15, 2026. The regulatory measures, which include restrictions on deposit withdrawals, were issued under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, to protect depositors' interests.

The Government of India conducted a conversion and switch auction of its securities, resulting in the conversion of government securities with a total face value of ₹15,000 crore. This debt management exercise helps in managing the government's redemption profile by exchanging short-term securities for longer-term ones, ensuring smoother cash flow.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted an overnight Variable Rate Repo auction on June 15, 2026, injecting ₹75,000 crore of short-term liquidity into the banking system. The central bank accepted bids at a weighted average rate of 6.52 percent, against strong demand indicated by total bids aggregating to ₹98,500 crore.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a comprehensive framework to streamline the trading of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on stock exchanges. The new norms, effective from June 15, 2026, establish a standardized base price, dynamic price bands, and a mandatory call auction mechanism during the pre-open session to curb volatility. The guidelines also detail a close-out procedure for settlement failures, aiming to enhance market integrity.

India's inflation rate based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) accelerated to 9.68 percent on a year-on-year basis for May 2026. The figure indicates a significant rise in inflationary pressures at the wholesale level, suggesting an increase in input costs for producers.

The Union Government has stated that all petroleum refineries in the country are operating at high capacity to meet domestic fuel demand. It further assured that sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are being maintained nationwide to ensure energy security and a stable supply of essential fuels.

Meghalaya is constructing the country's largest dedicated football stadium, a FIFA-certified facility with a 40,000-seat capacity, at an investment of ₹800 crore, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced. Speaking at an infrastructure summit, he also stated that eight new five-star hotels are set to open in the next few years and that the state's capital expenditure has increased six-fold in the last eight years.

Commercial operations have commenced at the Noida International Airport, the National Capital Region's second international airport. Inaugural flights on June 15, 2026, connected the new facility with Lucknow and Bengaluru. The airport features a terminal spanning 137,985 square metres and a dedicated cargo hub to bolster regional logistics and trade.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced the winners of its Biometric SDK Benchmarking Challenges, held with IIIT Hyderabad. Innovatrics of Slovakia won the Face Challenge, while IDBio from the US secured the first position in the Iris Challenge. A unique aspect of the competition was the use of long-term biometric data of children aged 5-10 with a five-year gap to test the systems' performance across age variations.

The Union Government plans to utilise 3D concrete printing technology for public housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) to address the urban housing shortage. To assess the feasibility of this advanced construction method, pilot projects are being launched in three cities: Goa, Nagpur, and Thiruvananthapuram.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways signed its first MoU for a scheme to replace old commercial vehicles in the Delhi-NCR region with Ashok Leyland and its subsidiary Switch Mobility. The scheme aims to phase out BS-IV or older vehicles by offering a comprehensive incentive package, which includes an 8% discount from OEMs, a 5% interest subvention from the Centre, and up to 100% concession on motor vehicle tax for ten years from participating State Governments.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi on June 15, 2026, following a severe dust storm that struck the national capital. Winds with a recorded speed of 92 kilometres per hour were reported in areas such as Palam and Dwarka, with the agency forecasting continued strong winds across the city.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Slovakian Prime Minister H.E. Mr Robert Fico held a meeting with prominent business leaders from Slovakia, inviting them to invest in India's key sectors. The discussion focused on opportunities in infrastructure, defence, renewable energy, and semiconductors. Slovak industry leaders expressed strong interest in expanding investments and forming joint ventures, noting that the implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement would further enhance collaboration.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the National Museum of Denmark signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a collaborative underwater archaeological project. The joint initiative will use non-invasive survey technologies to locate and document the remains of the historic Danish ship 'Oresund', which was wrecked near Karaikal, Puducherry, in 1619 CE. This marks the first international collaborative project for the ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing.

The Directorate General of Shipping has facilitated the safe repatriation of over 3,587 Indian seafarers from the Gulf region as part of the government's response to the ongoing situation in West Asia. A dedicated control room has been established to handle queries from seafarers and their families and provide necessary assistance.

India and Slovakia have elevated their bilateral relationship to a 'Comprehensive Partnership' during Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's official visit to Bratislava. Following discussions with his counterpart, Mr. Robert Fico, several agreements were signed, including an MoU on Labour Migration and a Letter of Intent on defence cooperation. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi was also conferred with the 'Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class)', Slovakia's highest civilian honour.

Zahed Ur Rahman, an adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, was denied entry into India and returned to Dhaka from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. According to reports, the diplomat was stopped after his name was flagged on a security watchlist during immigration screening, as he was travelling on a regular passport with a SAARC visa that had not been notified to Indian authorities.

United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer is scheduled to visit India on June 23-24, 2026, for discussions with Union Commerce Minister Shri Piyush Goyal. The talks are expected to advance negotiations on a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement and finalise the terms of a potential interim trade deal.

The United States and Iran have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end over 100 days of conflict, following negotiations mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the deal, which aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that India hopes it will help restore regional peace and freedom of navigation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Evian, France, on June 16-17, 2026, marking India's eighth participation as an outreach country. The Prime Minister's agenda will focus on articulating the priorities of the Global South and holding bilateral meetings with other world leaders.

Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, reviewed the implementation of flagship schemes such as Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya at the Western Regional Centre of the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development in Indore. The Minister emphasised the need for regular feedback from trainees to improve scheme delivery and highlighted the importance of the new Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling course.

The Vice President of India, Shri CP Radhakrishnan, released a book titled 'Agatthiyar- The Unifier' at the Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. During the event, he remarked that India's unity is not a modern concept but an ancient civilisational reality that has been nurtured for thousands of years by sages and enlightened thinkers.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has sparked controversy by altering the image of the 'Dancing Girl' sculpture from Mohenjo-daro in a new Class 9 textbook. The revised illustration makes the bronze statuette appear clothed, a modification critics have described as an imposition of an 'obsolete Victorian view' on ancient Indian history.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called on students to join a nationwide movement, named 'Chhatron ki Goonj', to protest against alleged irregularities and paper leaks in competitive examinations. The campaign is scheduled to commence with a protest in Kota, Rajasthan, on June 17, 2026, before extending to other major student hubs.

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight-test of the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. The test met all its objectives, with data monitored by the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. The missile's sub-systems were developed by various DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight-test of an indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile on June 15, 2026. The test is a significant milestone in achieving self-reliance in critical missile technologies and enhances India's strategic strike capabilities from land-based platforms.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated a formal inquiry into the crash of an Antonov An-32 transport aircraft near Jorhat, Assam, which resulted in the death of all service personnel on board. The investigation aims to determine the precise cause of the accident, with technical failure being considered a possible factor.

The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for documentary, short fiction, and animation films was inaugurated in Mumbai on June 15, 2026. Organised by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), this edition introduced new sections for Marathi and North-Eastern cinema. During the ceremony, Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan noted that India's media and entertainment sector grew by 9% to reach ₹2.78 lakh crore in 2025, and acclaimed actor Shri Jaideep Ahlawat was felicitated for his contribution to Indian cinema.