Pakistan’s FATF grey-lit history has returned to attention following India’s election to the vice-presidency of the global financial-crime watchdog. Read more about India’s first election to the FATF vice-presidency and why the appointment matters. India’s new leadership position gives New Delhi greater visibility i

India has been elected FATF vice-president for the first time, placing senior official Vivek Aggarwal in a key leadership role at the global body that sets standards against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. The Financial Action Task Force announced the appointment after its plenary meeting in Paris on Friday, June 19, 2026. Aggarwal, a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer and secretary in India’s Ministry of Culture, will serve from Ju

Indian Space Startups Strengthen NavIC Push With Eyes And Ears In Orbit India’s private space companies are no longer just supporting Isro — they are building satellites that could help the country watch borders, track signals, and strengthen NavIC. At the India Space Congress 2026 in New Delhi, several Indian firms showcased satellite technologies focused on surveillance, si

Ram Mandir Donation Records Under SIT Scanner Over Missing 60 kg Silver Ayodhya, June 20, 2026: The ongoing probe into alleged irregularities in Ram Mandir donation records has widened after 60 kg of silver bars donated during the consecration ceremony were reportedly found missing from official records. The silver bars were said to have been offered to Ram Lalla during the Pran

Andhra Pradesh’s Jonnagiri Gold Mine Emerges As A Major Mining Milestone Andhra Pradesh’s Jonnagiri gold mine in Kurnool district has become a major focus after officials estimated nearly 50 tonnes of gold reserves in the area. With commercial production already underway, the state is aiming to emerge as one of India’s leading gold suppliers in the coming years.

Trump’s remarks draw attention on global stage US President Donald Trump recently made notable comments about global leadership while speaking in an Axios interview. During the conversation, he referred to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping as influential figures shaping international politics and economic direction. The remarks come at a time when global allianc

Misra seeks overhaul of Ram Mandir management Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Misra has called for a major restructuring of the Ram Mandir management system amid the ongoing controversy over alleged misappropriation of donations in Ayodhya. His remarks have added weight to growing concerns over how offerings, cash, jewellery and other valuables are being handled at one of India’s most important religious sites. Misra said

Macron’s Hindi message draws attention French President Emmanuel Macron ended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France with a personal farewell message in Hindi, adding a warm diplomatic touch to the high-profile engagement between the two leaders. The message was shared after Modi’s visit and quickly drew attention because of Macron’s effort to address the Indian Prime Minister in Hindi. In the v

Content note: This report discusses suicide and student mental health. NEW DELHI — The NEET retest crisis deepened after three medical aspirants in Coimbatore, Dehradun and Delhi were rNEET Retest Crisis: Three Aspirant Deaths Raise New Questions neet ug 2026, neet retest, student mental health, india education, nta, paper leak, pm modi, telegram restriction, medical entrance exameported dead by suicide in the days befor

Students Pressure And System Stress Highlighted At a large student gathering in Kota, Rahul Gandhi criticised India’s education framework, stating that it places excessive pressure on young learners and often leaves them mentally exhausted. The Congress leader made the remarks during the “Chhatron Ki Goon

Massive AI Deal Reshapes Silicon Valley Wealth Landscape A high-value acquisition involving Elon Musk’s SpaceX has triggered a major wealth shift in the global tech ecosystem. The company has reportedly acquired Anysphere, the parent of AI coding platform Cursor, in a $60 billion all-stock transaction. The deal has instantly pushed key founders and early stakeholders into billionaire status, marking one of

Modi’s G7 Visit Highlights India’s Expanding Global Role Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the 2026 G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France marked a significant moment in India’s global diplomacy, with discussions focusing on economic cooperation, emerging technologies, maritime security and global governance. India positioned itself as a key voice for the Global South while engaging clos

SpaceX’s $60 billion Cursor deal could value each Anysphere co-founder’s estimated stake at about $2.7 billion. However, that figure represents the estimated value of stock, not a confirmed cash payout. SpaceX agreed on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to acquire San Francisco-based Anysphere, the company behind the AI coding platform Cursor, in an all-stock transaction. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditi

At the G7 summit in Evian, India placed maritime safety and the protection of seafarers at the center of global discussions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns over rising risks faced by commercial shipping crews, particularly those operating through sensitive international sea lanes. He emphasized that disruptions at sea are no longer isolated incidents but a growing threat to global trade stability and human safety.

Student-focused rally in Kota Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is set to address the “Echo of Students” rally in Kota, a major coaching hub in Rajasthan. The event is being positioned around concerns raised by students and competitive exam aspirants, particularly issues li

India-Canada Relations Strengthen at G7 Meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held detailed bilateral talks in Evian on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, focusing on strengthening cooperation across trade, energy, technology, education and defence. The meeting marked another step in improving ties between the two countries, with both leaders reviewing ongoing progress in

Elon Musk’s wealth gain compared with Mukesh Ambani’s net worth became a striking measure of the SpaceX IPO rally on Monday, June 15, 2026. Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires tracker estimated Musk’s fortune at approximately $1.3 trillion after it increased by $164.8 billion, or 14.71%, from the previous trading day. Figures cited for the same period placed Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani’s fortune at about $89.7 billion. Elon Musk Wealth Gain vs

Telegram restriction ahead of NEET raises WhatsApp question India’s decision to restrict Telegram ahead of the NEET re-test scheduled for June 21 has triggered a wider debate on digital platform regulation and why similar action has not been taken against WhatsApp. The move, taken on the recommendation of the National Testing Agency (NTA), is linked to concerns over exam-related fraud and the circulation o

The G7 summit 2026 opened in Évian-les-Bains, France, with leaders gathering for discussions on global economic pressure, trade stability, artificial intelligence, energy security, climate action and geopolitical tensions. India’s participation has drawn major attention as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to present New Delhi’s priorities before some of the world’s most influential economies. Although India is not a G7 membe

Noida International Airport in Jewar began commercial flight operations on Monday, June 15, 2026, marking a major milestone for Uttar Pradesh’s aviation network and the wider National Capital Region. The first commercial flight from Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport landed at the new airport at 8:05 am, officially opening passenger movement at the greenfield aviation hub. The inaugural Lucknow-Noida service was ope