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June 17, 202640 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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Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, presided over the 42nd meeting of the National Capital Region (NCR) Planning Board. The board reviewed the progress of key infrastructure projects and discussed strategies for the harmonised and sustainable development of the region, with a focus on enhancing interstate connectivity and implementing effective urbanisation policies.

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The Delhi Government has initiated a specialised training programme on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) domain for its officials. The capacity-building exercise is designed to deepen understanding of GST laws, compliance, and enforcement mechanisms. The objective is to improve administrative efficiency and streamline the tax collection process within the national capital.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a public warning about fraudulent networks on Telegram scamming aspirants ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination. The NTA clarified that these groups use doctored proof to demand money for supposedly leaked question papers. In response, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticised a potential temporary ban on the platform, stating it would be ineffective and punish ordinary users.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Smt. Mamata Banerjee has filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court, formally challenging the election results of the Bhabanipur assembly constituency. The legal challenge follows the declaration of results for the key constituency in the recent state assembly elections.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla is scheduled to hear the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership's position on the proposed merger of 20 of its rebel MPs with the Nationalist Congress Party of India (NCPI). The proceedings are significant as they pertain to the provisions of the anti-defection law under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.

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The Government of Chhattisgarh has mandated the recitation of the Gayatri Mantra in all its government schools as part of a new daily schedule. The directive, officially communicated to all districts on June 12, 2026, is part of a broader initiative to introduce daily cultural, educational, and value-based activities for students.

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Ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections on June 18, 2026, legislators of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Jharkhand have been relocated to a hotel. This precautionary measure is aimed at preventing potential horse-trading and ensuring party unity, with the MLAs expected to remain at the hotel until they have cast their votes.

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The first phase of Census 2027, comprising houselisting and housing census operations, has been completed in 23 states and Union Territories. A 15-day self-enumeration process is currently active in Kerala and Nagaland, which will be followed by a field operation in these states from July 1 to July 30, 2026.

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