Daily Bulletin

During the closing ceremony of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival, Maharashtra Governor Shri Jishnu Dev Varma described the film industry as a pillar of the creative economy and an instrument of soft power. He reiterated the government's vision of “Create in India, Create for the World” to establish the nation as a global content hub. The Governor also urged for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in filmmaking and emphasised the need to protect the intellectual property of creators.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed state officials to release comprehensive reports detailing the performance of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the state over the past two years. Announced on June 21, 2026, the initiative aims to enhance transparency and public accountability by providing a detailed account of the administration's achievements and the implementation of various welfare schemes for public scrutiny.

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has approved the renaming of Suhrawardy Avenue to Gopal Mukherjee Avenue, sparking a political controversy. The resolution was passed while the KMC is under the administration of a state-appointed official, following the resignation of the Mayor and other councillors, initiating a debate on the process of renaming historical streets.

In a significant political realignment in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) Member of Parliament Shri Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar has joined the rival Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde. This move follows a similar defection by Hingoli MP Shri Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, signalling continued challenges for the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted a re-examination for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) for over 2.27 million aspirants following the cancellation of the previous test due to a paper leak. The re-test was held with stringent security measures across 5,454 centres, including biometric verification, signal jammers, and extensive CCTV surveillance. The controversy has led to arrests in Bihar for impersonation and political protests in New Delhi demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

The Government of Karnataka is planning to introduce a smart card system for its 'Shakti' scheme, which provides free bus travel for women, to curb fraudulent activities. The move comes after concerns were raised that benefits were being illicitly claimed by individuals using fake Aadhaar cards, necessitating a more secure verification mechanism.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Ms. Veena Thaikandiyil, daughter of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for questioning on June 29, 2026. The summons is in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and Ms. Thaikandiyil's IT firm.

In a major action against illegal mining in Goa, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets valued at over ₹1,023 crore. The assets are linked to the Salgaocar Group of companies as part of a long-standing investigation into illegal iron ore mining activities in the state.