Education & Competitive Exams
- The Central Bureau of Investigation expanded its probe into the NEET-UG Examination paper leak case by arresting a doctor from Latur and a teacher from Pune, taking the total arrests in the case to 13.
- The new CBSE On-Screen Marking evaluation system came under political discussion after allegations regarding the selection of a technology vendor surfaced, although the board rejected the claims as misleading.
- The Staff Selection Commission is expected to announce fresh dates for examinations affected by technical disruptions at several centres in Uttar Pradesh.
National Governance & Law
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for coordinated national action to tackle the severe heatwave affecting northern India and instructed ministries to strengthen emergency response measures.
- The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of four High Court Chief Justices and one senior woman advocate to the Supreme Court to address rising case pendency.
- In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India upheld the government’s decision to impose 28% GST on online gaming platforms.
- The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi announced that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls will begin from June 30 to improve voter database accuracy.
- Environmental activists raised concerns after approval was granted for a coal mining project in the ecologically sensitive Hasdeo Forest region.
Internal Security & Foreign Policy
- India dispatched emergency medical and pharmaceutical supplies to Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support efforts against the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.
- Health authorities in Ahmedabad placed a passenger arriving from Congo under medical observation for suspected Ebola infection.
- Following recent Quad discussions on Indo-Pacific maritime infrastructure, Fiji clarified that no specific port agreement had yet been finalized.
- Political attention remained focused on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amid ongoing speculation regarding possible leadership changes within the state government.
- The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi prepared for the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections while alliance-level seat-sharing discussions continued.
Global Affairs & Technology
- Authorities in New York and New Jersey launched an investigation into FIFA ticketing practices ahead of the 2026 World Cup over alleged pricing and availability concerns.
- Samsung Electronics and Massachusetts General Hospital launched a clinical study using Galaxy Watch technology to monitor patients undergoing GLP-1 weight-loss treatments.
- Canon Inc. requested the removal of certain third-party toner products from Amazon , citing patent infringement concerns.
- The Famine Early Warning Systems Network issued alerts regarding extreme heat conditions in North Africa and flooding risks in parts of East Africa.
Sports Updates
- Jamaica National Football Team defeated India National Football Team 2–0 in the Unity Cup semifinal held in London.
- The Indian football team, coached by Khalid Jamil, will now
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