The European Union has changed its mind on Indian state of Assam, after 47 years. Brussels' withdrawal of its negative travel advisory, in force since 1979, clears all 27 member states to visit nearly the entire state. The one carve-out: Charaideo, Tinsukia and Sivasagar remain flagged, as those three districts are still under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.


EU Clears Travel Restrictions on Assam; What’s Next?

India and the United States are entering a critical phase in negotiations aimed at securing an interim trade agreement and advancing a long-term goal of expanding bilateral trade to $500 billion. With Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expected to play key roles, attention is now focused on the final sticking points. 


India-US Trade Deal: New US Tariff Threat Clouds Trade Talks With India 

India-US Trade Deal: Can India-US Lock In $500 Billion Trade Goal This Week?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Russian NSA Sergei Shoigu and Iranian Supreme National Security Council Deputy Secretary Nezamipour will be in New Delhi for the meeting of the BRICS NSAs on June 22-23, which will set the stage for the summit of BRICS leaders in India in September. The discussions will focus on non-traditional security threats and emerging global challenges facing BRICS nations.

NSA Ajit Doval To Chair BRICS National Security Advisers' Meet In India

The industrial heartland of Tamil Nadu is in mourning following a tragic ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit in the Tiruvallur district. As of June 22, 2026, the death toll has risen to five, with dozens more currently under medical observation. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expressed profound grief and announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh for the families of the deceased. A high-level, three-member committee has been formed to conduct an urgent probe into safety lapses at the facility


Tamil Nadu Gas Leak Probe: CM Vijay Announces Ex-Gratia of Rs. 2 Lakh for Families of Deceased 

India's monsoon is back on track, bringing widespread rainfall and relief from summer heat in several cities. But weather officials are also warning of intense rain in parts of the country.

India Monsoon: Heavy Rain Alert Across Several States 

India Set To Host BRICS NSA Meet, Draws Top Security Chiefs 

PM Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built naval platforms INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray at a landmark ceremony in Kolkata, describing the occasion as a major step towards strengthening India's maritime capabilities and defence self-reliance.

He emphasized that the country's development, security, and prosperity are closely linked to the strength of its maritime sector and naval forces.


PM Modi Commissions INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray in Kolkata

New Delhi has made its most aggressive pitch to global capital markets. Through the income tax amendment, India has wiped out both the 20 percent withholding tax on interest income, and the 12.5 percent long-term capital gains tax on government bonds for foreign investors.


India Unlocks Bond Market For Global Funds

India has achieved a historic engineering milestone as the Zojila Tunnel, located on the Srinagar-Leh Highway, successfully reached its final breakthrough point this June. This 13.15-kilometer engineering marvel—set to become the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at high altitude—will finally provide reliable, all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. By bypassing the treacherous, snow-prone Zojila Pass, this project will slash travel times, bolster national security, and integrate the remote Ladakh region into the national economy year-round.


Zojila Tunnel On Srinagar-Leh Highway Nears Completion

India has become the world's largest recipient of remittances for the fourth year running. Indians abroad sent home $135.4 billion in FY25, nearly ₹13 trillion. That's up 14 percent from the previous year's $129 billion. This single inflow is bigger than India's foreign direct investment and larger than foreign portfolio investment.

India's Remittance Power: $135 Billion and Counting

The ongoing disruption of the Strait of Hormuz has laid bare a critical structural weakness in India’s energy security. With nearly half of India's crude imports historically passing through this maritime chokepoint, the recent crisis has forced an urgent rethink of national strategy.

Hormuz Crisis Exposes India's Crude Oil Vulnerability | Rethink on Strategic Reserves

Authorities in Srinagar have issued an urgent suspension of all Shikara and boating services on Dal Lake as severe weather grips the Kashmir Valley. The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has forecast a persistent wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir, with intense thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds expected to continue through June 22.

J&K Storm: Dal Lake Shikara Services Suspended Amid Storm Warnings 

India and the United States appear to be moving closer to a major trade agreement following the latest meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. With US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expected in New Delhi next week, negotiations are gaining pace around an ambitious goal of boosting bilateral trade to $500 billion. Investor optimism has strengthened, with markets anticipating increased foreign inflows and a possible interim agreement that could ease trade tensions and deepen economic ties.


Modi-Trump Push Trade Deal As India Eyes $500 Billion Goal

Tensions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have reached a boiling point as Indian officials and international observers raise alarms over the violent suppression of civil protests in Rawalakot. Following a ban on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)—a group advocating for basic rights, affordable electricity, and economic relief—thousands of protesters gathered to demand justice, only to be met with severe force by Pakistani paramilitary troops.


India Raises Pakistan's Crackdown and Rawalakot Killings

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has continued its probe at the Ram Temple site in Ayodhya as authorities examine allegations linked to the temple project. Investigators visited the site, reviewed documents, and gathered information as part of the ongoing inquiry. The developments have drawn significant attention given the temple's national importance. 

Ayodhya Ram Temple Probe: Special Investigation Team Continues Probe at Ram Temple Site

Tensions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have reached a boiling point as Indian officials and international observers raise alarms over the violent suppression of civil protests in Rawalakot. Following a ban on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)—a group advocating for basic rights, affordable electricity, and economic relief—thousands of protesters gathered to demand justice, only to be met with severe force by Pakistani paramilitary troops.

India Highlights Pakistan's Repression and Killings in Rawalakot

At the G7 and related diplomatic engagements, Donald Trump appears to be facing growing pushback from multiple global players, including India, China, and Iran, over key issues ranging from trade to regional security. While discussions continue on peace and economic cooperation, analysts say shifting alliances and competing interests are making negotiations more complex. India also raised concerns over the safety of its seafarers, while broader US-China tensions over supply chains and critical minerals continue to shape global geopolitics.


Donald Trump Seems to Be Facing a Pushback From India, China, and Iran

India may need as much as 22.7 trillion dollars by 2070 to achieve its net-zero goals, but experts warn that the country faces a massive financing shortfall.
A new report by the climate and sustainability initiative and NSE says unlocking capital from pension funds, insurance companies and mutual funds could be critical to financing India's green transition.
Our principal correspondent, Disha Yadav, with a ground report.

India's Net-Zero Bill May Hit $22.7 Trillion

A bitter coaching rivalry in Bihar has taken a dramatic turn. Raushan Anand, popularly known as Raushan Sir, has accused Faisal Khan (Khan Sir) of being responsible for the death of his brother Prince. Both brothers were earlier named in a vandalism case linked to Khan Sir's coaching centre. While Raushan Sir was arrested and later granted bail, Prince reportedly died in Nepal. 


'Khan Sir' vs Raushan Anand: Coaching Centre Vandalism & Murder Claim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India's position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that India stands firmly on the side of peace.
He emphasised the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and negotiations to resolve global conflicts. Watch the full video to know more on this!

Russia Ukraine War: India's Big Statement On Ukraine, PM Modi Says 'India Is On The Side Of Peace' 

Fury has continued to mount in India over the US’s refusal to apologise for the deaths of Indian sailors killed in strikes in the strait of Hormuz, further straining relations between the two countries as their leaders meet at the G7 summit in France this week.

Last week, three Indian seafarers, who were working on board commercial oil tankers, were killed when the US launched missile strikes on the vessel as it sailed through the strait of Hormuz.

G7 Summit 2026: Trump Condoles Indian Sailors' Killing, Says India Plays a Big Role in Everything

We have the "best relationship with India", says US President Donald Trump in response to WION question. Trump also recalled his India visit in response to WION question on India visit.


WION Exclusive: Trump Speaks to WION's Siddhant Sibbal on Trade & India Visit

In a massive win for Indian cinephiles, acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan has officially announced that Mumbai will be a key stop on the global promotional tour for his upcoming mythological epic, The Odyssey. This historic visit in July will mark the first time a Nolan film receives an official premiere in India.  

Christopher Nolan Brings 'The Odyssey' to India for its Global Tour 

7 Arrested in Pakistan-linked Plot in Delhi | Gang Lured Young People Through Social Media

 Delhi Police has busted an alleged Pakistan-backed terror-crime module operating in the Delhi-NCR region and arrested seven operatives accused of smuggling arms and narcotics from Pakistan, officials said on Tuesday.
The accused were also reportedly involved in conducting reconnaissance of potential targets and sharing their photographs with handlers across the border, they added.

Delhi Police Arrest 7 in Pakistan-Linked Plot; Gang Targeted Youth Online

Kashmiri Pandits have returned to Srinagar after 36 years, marking an emotional and historic moment. Devotees from India and abroad gathered at a sacred shrine, reviving long-lost traditions and reconnecting with their cultural roots in Kashmir. The visit comes decades after the mass exodus, symbolising remembrance, resilience, and a renewed sense of connection to their heritage.


Kashmiri Pandits Mark Historic Comeback To Srinagar After Exodus

A major controversy has erupted in Punjab after the Sikh clergy at Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of Sikhism, sharply criticised Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The clergy declared Mann a "Guru Dokhi" and "Khalsa Panth Virodhi" over allegations linked to statements made in connection with a controversial video. The development has triggered intense political and religious debate, drawing attention to the relationship between Punjab's political leadership and influential Sikh institutions.


Supreme Sikh Body Accuses Punjab CM of Disrespecting Religious Norms

Israeli Government firm Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced that it plans to commence manufacturing, integration and testing of advanced radar systems in 2027 at its upcoming facility in Shoolagiri, in the Southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Construction is expected to be completed in April 2027, following which operations will start, it was added. Recently, IAI ELTA Systems, in partnership with DCX Systems Ltd, marked a significant milestone for their joint venture, ELTX Systems Pvt. Ltd., with the groundbreaking of a new radar manufacturing facility at the Shoolagiri Industrial Area in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district.


India-Israel Defence Ties Deepen With New Radar Hub In Tamil Nadu

India is stepping up efforts to combat cervical cancer, a disease linked to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections in the vast majority of cases. Reports suggest that the indigenous HPV vaccine Cervavac could become part of a larger national vaccination programme after 2027. Meanwhile, vaccine alliance Gavi is expected to supply 2.6 crore doses to support ongoing immunisation efforts. The move reflects India's growing focus on prevention, early intervention and reducing the burden of one of the country's most common cancers among women.


India Expands Cervical Cancer Fight as HPV Vaccine Push Grows 

Kerala's health authorities have reported a key development in the state's ongoing Nipah virus response, with the patient receiving a second dose of monoclonal antibody treatment. In a positive sign, a health worker who was being closely monitored has tested negative. Officials continue to maintain strict surveillance, contact tracing and preventive measures to contain the situation. The latest update offers cautious optimism while health teams remain vigilant against any further spread of the virus.


Kerala Nipah Case: Patient Given Second Dose, Health Worker Negative

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