News digest for 25 June , 2026

News Digest | 25 June 2026 | Top 20 Headlines | Daily Current Affairs

Welcome to your daily news roundup for   June 25, 2026  . From India to the world – politics, economy, science, sports, and everything in between. Stay informed in under 10 minutes.

🇮🇳 National Politics & Governance

• The West Bengal government suspended construction activities across the state until 31 July and ordered a detailed audit of ongoing projects following the warehouse collapse at Taratala, Kolkata.
• India and the United States reported significant progress in discussions on an interim bilateral trade agreement after the visit of US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer , who held talks with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi.
• The Supreme Court supported the relaxation of NEET-SS qualifying cut-offs for in-service government doctors, observing that they continue serving the public while pursuing higher medical education.
• The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) sought immediate legal action and a fast-track investigation after a preliminary SIT report alleged irregularities in donation management at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
• Concerns over environmental impact and national security were raised by a parliamentary panel regarding the proposed Great Nicobar Development Project , while some members advocated limiting discussions to the committee's scheduled agenda.
• The internal dispute within Shiv Sena intensified after MPs from the UBT faction approached Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla , requesting a hearing before any decision on the reported merger with the Eknath Shinde-led faction.
• Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan emphasized that every citizen deserves equal respect, stating that "every Indian is a VIP" while highlighting the principles of democracy.

🌍 Global Affairs & Diplomacy

• A strong earthquake struck Venezuela , causing extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure in the capital, Caracas.
• Iran formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral of the country's recently assassinated Supreme Leader.

💰 Economy & Business

• NLC India Renewables Limited and the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) signed a Joint Venture agreement to establish 1,000 MW of renewable energy capacity in Odisha.
• The Government of Uttar Pradesh attracted investment proposals worth nearly ₹50,000 crore during an investment promotion roadshow held in Bengaluru.
• The Enforcement Directorate intensified its investigation into Rajesh Exports , examining alleged financial irregularities, overseas assets, and missing corporate records.

⚖️ State News, Law & Society

• Authorities in Delhi-NCR and Surat launched extensive inspections and sealed coaching centres that failed to comply with fire safety regulations following the recent fatal fire incident in Lucknow.
• Investigators found that terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack had planned the operation in advance and allegedly used a trekking application to identify and record target locations.
• The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) rejected 569 Civil Services Preliminary Examination applications due to serious discrepancies, including multiple submissions exceeding the permitted number of attempts.
• The Kerala High Court directed 20 councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to retake their oath after ruling that the earlier oath format did not comply with statutory requirements.
• Abhijeet Dipke , founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) , is scheduled to appear before the Review Committee of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) regarding the blocking of the party's official X account.