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17 Jun

PM Modi Calls for Global Skills Partnership and New Connectivity Framework at G7 Summit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsGlobal Skills Partnership, IMEC Expansion, IMPACT Initiative, India Global South Leadership, Narendra Modi G7 Summit

Evian, France (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the creation of new international mechanisms to support developing countries affected by ongoing geopolitical disruptions in West Asia, proposing a Global Skills Partnership along with a fresh connectivity and trade initiative for the Global South. Addressing the outreach session titled “Reviving a Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for All” at the G7 Summit, Narendra Modi said global economic progress should not be assessed solely through GDP or trade volumes, but through a broader lens that asks “growth for whom, with whom and in what direction”. Welcoming the French…

17 Jun

Centre Defends Temporary Telegram Curbs During NEET Re-Exam, Cites Student Protection and Scam Crackdown

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaNEET 2026, NEET Paper Leak Claims, NEET UG Re-Exam, Online Exam Scams, Telegram Ban India, Telegram Restriction

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Government has defended its decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram during the NEET-UG re-examination period, stating that the move was aimed at protecting students from misinformation campaigns and online extortion networks allegedly operating through the platform. Government officials clarified that the restriction is not a permanent ban but a limited and targeted measure linked specifically to the NEET re-examination process. According to officials, the restrictions are expected to remain in place until around June 22, while monitoring related concerns, including message-editing practices, may continue until June 30. Responding to criticism over the move,…

17 Jun

India-UK Trade Deal to Take Effect From July 15; Duty-Free Access, Social Security Relief to Benefit Thousands

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCETA India UK, Double Contribution Convention, India UK Free Trade Deal, India UK Trade Agreement, Narendra Modi, UK Tariff Elimination

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India and the United Kingdom have announced that the long-awaited Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force on July 15, 2026, ushering in a new era of bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. Alongside the trade pact, the Social Security Agreement, also known as the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), will also take effect on the same date, offering significant benefits to Indian professionals and businesses operating in the UK. One of the key gains secured by India under the social security arrangement is the extension of the exemption period…

17 Jun

Crude Oil Prices Ease, But Indian Consumers Await Petrol and Diesel Price Cut

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingCrude Oil

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The recent decline in global crude oil prices has raised expectations of lower fuel costs in India, but motorists have yet to see any reduction at petrol pumps. Oil marketing companies have maintained existing petrol and diesel rates across the country despite the fall in international crude benchmarks. Global oil markets witnessed a sharp correction after diplomatic developments between the US and Iran eased concerns over supply disruptions. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, also helped push crude prices down from recent highs. Brent crude futures for August…

17 Jun

Karnprayag Violence Sparks Concern During Hemkunt Sahib Yatra, Trust Appeals for Restraint

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingKarnprayag

Karnprayag (Rajeev Sharma): The management committee of Gurdwara Sri Hemkunt Sahib has called for calm and responsible conduct among pilgrims after a clash between devotees and local residents in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district created tension along a busy pilgrimage route. The appeal was issued after a dispute near Panch Puliya in Karnprayag over vehicle parking arrangements turned into a violent confrontation on Tuesday. The incident left five people injured and resulted in a temporary shutdown of traffic on the Badrinath National Highway, affecting hundreds of travellers. The Hemkunt Sahib Management Trust said pilgrims visiting the shrine should focus on the spiritual…

17 Jun

Smart Monitoring System to Help NHAI Identify Highway Problems Before Repairs Become Urgent

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNHAI

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The maintenance of India's national highways is set to undergo a technology-driven overhaul, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) adopting artificial intelligence and advanced data tools to improve road monitoring and repair planning. The authority is moving away from traditional inspection methods that often rely on identifying damage after it appears. Under the new approach, NHAI aims to forecast possible failures in road infrastructure and take preventive measures before defects turn into major maintenance challenges. The upgraded system will use multiple sources of digital information to track the condition of highways across the country.…

17 Jun

Urban Growth Pushing Up Temperatures in Shimla, New Study Finds

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingShimla

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The cool mountain climate that has long defined Shimla may be gradually changing as urban expansion continues to reshape the city. A recent assessment has found that land surface temperatures in several parts of the Himachal Pradesh capital have climbed noticeably over the past ten years, prompting calls for climate-sensitive planning and stronger environmental safeguards. The findings emerged from a study carried out jointly by the Shimla Municipal Corporation and German development agency GIZ. Researchers recorded temperature increases ranging between 1.7°C and 2.5°C across different urban pockets, highlighting the growing influence of the Urban Heat Island effect.…

16 Jun

FIR Filed Against Comedian Pranit More, Audience Member Over Viral Gurugram Stand-Up Show Video

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaGurugram Police, Gurugram Viral Video, Himanshu Jangra, Pranit More, Stand-Up Comedy Controversy

Gurugram (Gurpreet Singh): A viral video from a stand-up comedy show in Gurugram's Cyber City has landed comedian Pranit More and an audience member in legal trouble, with Gurugram Police registering an FIR against More, web developer Himanshu Jangra and the owner of the comedy venue where the incident took place. The FIR was registered at DLF Phase-2 Police Station following a complaint from the National Commission for Women (NCW) and a suo motu action by the police. The controversy erupted after a clip from More's crowd-work comedy segment went viral on social media. In the video, Himanshu Jangra, a…

16 Jun

PM Modi, US President Trump Share Brief Interaction at G7 Summit in France

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, G7 Summit 2026, G7 Summit France, Narendra Modi, PM Modi France visit

Evian (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump shared a brief interaction on Tuesday during the 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France, marking their first face-to-face meeting since the Prime Minister's visit to Washington in February last year. The interaction took place shortly after the traditional family photograph on the second day of the summit, ahead of the G7 outreach session involving member nations and invited partner countries. Visuals from the summit showed Prime Minister Modi and President Trump exchanging a handshake, with the US President also patting the Prime Minister on the arm as leaders…

16 Jun

Centre Introduces Prescription Rule for Syrup Medicines, Ending Over-the-Counter Sales

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSyrup

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced a major regulatory change that will make the purchase of all syrup-based medicines, including cough syrups, subject to a valid doctor’s prescription. The notification effectively ends the over-the-counter sale of these products at pharmacies across the country. Under the revised guidelines, chemists will be required to dispense syrup formulations only after verifying a prescription issued by a registered medical practitioner. The move is aimed at ensuring the safe and rational use of medicines while discouraging self-medication. The decision is expected to impact millions of consumers who have…