Advice Comes Amid Govt's Renewed Push
Draft Amendment Retains Four-Attempt Cap In First Year
Security forces are in the seventh day of a relentless hunt for two to three terrorists in Rajouri's dense forests. The joint operation, bolstered by helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs, intensified with heavy firing and shelling. A terrorist hideout was also discovered and destroyed. Top officers are overseeing the critical anti-terror mission.
'Bengal Govt Will Then Help You Return'
Indigenous communities in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu are protesting wildlife tourism and tiger reserve expansion. They accuse authorities and conservation groups of commercializing ancestral lands, evicting families, and ignoring their rights. A joint declaration demands an immediate halt to relocations and recognition of their land rights, calling forced conservation 'colonization'.
The government has issued a stern warning to industries diverting diesel purchases to retail outlets, causing artificial shortages. Despite ample supplies, bulk consumers are exploiting price differences, impacting ordinary citizens. States are urged to form special squads to crack down on such violations and hoarders, ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability for all.
The Centre clarified in Delhi High Court that June 5 was an "option" for the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate, not a forced handover. This statement offered relief to club members and employees after a previous letter indicated a forceful repossession for defence purposes. The government's revised stance suggests a more restrained approach to the club's eviction.
The CBI has taken over the Twisha Sharma death case investigation following a Supreme Court directive. A team has arrived in Bhopal to begin the probe, with the apex court also ordering both families to refrain from media interviews. Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh High Court will hear challenges to the anticipatory bail granted to the mother-in-law on May 27.
India's space regulator is offering full technology transfer for the reliable PSLV rocket to private firms, aiming to boost commercial launches. This follows a similar move for the SSLV. Despite delays in the first industry-built PSLV and SSLV, the government seeks an industry-driven launch ecosystem, signaling a major shift from ISRO's production model.
India's power demand hit an unprecedented 270.8 GW due to intense heat and widespread air conditioner use, nearing 2026 projections. This marks the fourth consecutive day of record-breaking demand. Officials assure grid stability, attributing local outages to distribution issues. Further demand hikes are anticipated as extreme temperatures persist.
India and Italy have elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership, fostering deeper cooperation in defence, technology, and trade. A defence roadmap for co-development and co-production of military platforms was agreed upon, alongside an ambitious €20 billion trade target by 2029. Discussions also covered global security, including West Asia and Ukraine, and maritime cooperation.
India and Sweden have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, signing an action plan for 2026-2030 covering green transition, technology, trade, and defence. Prime Minister Modi emphasized shared democratic values and innovation, highlighting growing defence cooperation moving beyond a buyer-seller dynamic. Discussions also explored strengthening supply chains and sustainable mobility.
Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district is under a massive security sweep following a foiled infiltration bid. Forces are conducting extensive searches across multiple locations after an intruder was neutralized near the Line of Control. Heightened security measures, including stringent vehicle checks, are in place amid unconfirmed reports of a high-profile foreign terrorist presence.
