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The second technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group begins in Puri, Odisha, on June 3, 2026. Representatives from 11 countries will discuss sustainable financing, resilient infrastructure, and early warning systems. Odisha was chosen as the host for its globally recognised disaster management model.

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India announced a 20-member women’s hockey squad on 2 June 2026 for the FIH Nations Cup in Auckland (15-21 June). Salima Tete will captain the side. India is in Pool A with Japan, USA, and Uruguay. Two uncapped players – Lalthantluangi and Shilpi Dabas – received their first senior call-ups.

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Telangana celebrates its 12th Formation Day on 2 June 2026. The state was created on 2 June 2014 after a long movement for separate statehood. It became the 29th state of India. The day honours the sacrifices of activists and celebrates Telangana’s unique culture, language, and progress.

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Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command on 1 June 2026. He succeeded Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, who retired after 40 years of service. The Central Air Command is headquartered at Prayagraj and is a key operational command of the Indian Air Force.

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The Union Home Ministry notified new Immigration and Foreigners Rules on 1 June 2026. Foreigners on a 180-day visa must register before the period ends, not after. Emergencies only for longer stays. Hospitals must report foreign patients. Children born to foreign parents have new intimation rules.