Daily Bulletin

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shri Gyanesh Kumar congratulated the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIIDEM) on completing 15 years of service. The CEC lauded the institute, which functions as the advanced training and resource centre of the Election Commission of India, for its significant contributions to electoral training for officials from India and abroad.

The Government of Maharashtra has integrated its 'Mahasarathi Family ID' with the central government's DigiLocker platform, a significant step in the state's e-governance initiatives. This will enable residents to securely store, access, and share their family identification documents digitally, streamlining access to public services.

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, is scheduled to undertake a five-day official visit to Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, commencing on June 18, 2026. The President's Secretariat announced the tour, which includes several official engagements in both states.

Shri Anit Thapa has resigned from his position as the Chief Executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), the semi-autonomous body governing the Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal. This resignation marks a significant political development with potential implications for the governance and political dynamics of the region.

Addressing the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally in Kota, Leader of the Opposition Shri Rahul Gandhi described the Indian education system as an "extortion machine." He alleged that families spend approximately ₹3.5 lakh crore preparing for five major exams, including ₹1.32 lakh crore for the NEET exam alone. Following the rally, he announced a national campaign demanding systemic reforms and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

The Calcutta High Court has reserved its order on a petition challenging the appointment of Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal assembly. The court is examining the legal standing of a legislator who has been expelled from their original party to hold a constitutional office, questioning if such an expulsion is purely an internal party matter.

The Office of the Lok Sabha Speaker has invited Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shri Abhishek Banerjee for a hearing on June 19 regarding a reported split within the party. The proceedings are crucial for the Speaker to adjudicate on matters potentially falling under the anti-defection law.

A parliamentary committee has highlighted significant irregularities in examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and recommended a time-bound reform plan. In its report, the panel also censured the higher education department for considerable delays in publishing the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), urging greater transparency and efficiency.