06th-08th June 2026

1. CCEA Approved 4 Major National Highway Projects Worth Over Rs 24,249 Crore Across 4 States
2. India Joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, Gains Access to Claude Mythos AI
3. India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory Launched in New Delhi
4. Major Prabhat Mishra of IA Wins Two Major Awards at USA Army CGSOC Graduation
5. ACC Appoints Neelkanth Mishra as ED of World Bank
6. SoftBank Sells 3.25% Stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,873 Crore through Open Market Transaction
7. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Launches India’s First Flex-Fuel Passenger Vehicle by Maruti Suzuki
8. India Launches E85 Fuel: 85% Ethanol Blend to Reduce Oil Imports and Emissions
9. Indian Wicketkeeper-Batter KS Bharat Announces Retirement from International Cricket
10. Former Lok Sabha Secretary General Subhash C. Kashyap Passes Away
11. Veteran Film Producer and Former CBFC Chairman Pahlaj Nihalani Passes Away at 76
12. International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing – June 5
13. International Level Crossing Awareness Day – June 5
14. Tamil Nadu Inks Rs.18,600 Crore Investment Pact with L&T for Three Major Projects
15. India Slipped to 7th in Global Market Cap Rankings, Overtaken by South Korea
16. Air India, Riyadh Air Sign Agreement to Boost India–Saudi Air Connectivity
17. Norway Chess: R Praggnanandhaa Becomes First Indian to Win in Open Section; Bibisara Assaubayeva Wins Women’s Title
18. Former Asian Games Shot Putter and Arjuna Awardee Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal Passed Away
19. World Day Against Speciesism – June 5
20. UN Russian Language Day – June 6
21. International Seaweed Day – June 4
22. World Pest Day – June 6
23. HP Government Signs MoU with UNDP to Promote Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Development
24. India Crowned Men’s U18 Asia Cup Champions After Stunning Win Over Japan
25. India Win SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, End Seven-Year Title Drought
26. Kimi Antonelli Wins Monaco Grand Prix 2026, Extends Formula 1 Championship Lead
27. French Open 2026 Winners List: Zverev, Andreeva Shine in Historic Paris Triumph
28. UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay Takes Charge as CEO of IndiaAI Mission
29. Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Honors 51 Artistes at SNA Samman Ceremony 2026
30. India’s Forex Reserves Rise to $682.32 Billion Despite Decline in Gold Holdings
31. RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman Gets Two-Year Extension Until 2028
32. India’s 7th Regional Meteorological Centre Inaugurated in Jammu
33. Delhi Gets 18 New Namo Oxygen Parks Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign
34. PM Modi Inaugurates New Airport Terminal in Daman, Boosting Regional Connectivity
35. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed as Next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force
36. India’s Economy Grows 7.8% in Q4 FY26, Beating RBI and Market Expectations
37. FSSAI Launches Official Vegan Logo to Improve Consumer Awareness and Transparency
38. J&K Bank Wins Gold at Finacle Innovation Awards 2026 for AI-Powered Analytics Platform
39. University of Liverpool to Establish First Indian Campus in Bengaluru
40. MY Bharat Earns Guinness World Records Title for Largest Online Quiz Participation
41. Overview of President of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing’s Visit to India

National News

India and UK Launch Critical Minerals Supply Observatory

• What: The Government of India and the United Kingdom formally launched the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) in New Delhi to strengthen resource security.
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  • Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Secretary Yvette Cooper launched the platform to monitor critical mineral supply chains, identify risks, and generate market intelligence for policymaking, supporting clean energy and advanced technologies.
  • The observatory, a joint initiative of TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, and the University of Cambridge, supports the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission and the India–UK Technology Security Initiative.
  • India and the UK also signed an MoU to establish a Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence to help Indian Ocean states address non-traditional maritime security threats.
  • Both sides reviewed bilateral cooperation under the India–UK Vision 2035 roadmap and discussed finalizing the India–UK CETA to enhance economic security and build resilient supply chains.

Food Safety Authority Notifies Standardised Vegan Logo

• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified a standardised vegan logo that will become mandatory on all approved vegan food packages from July 1, 2027, to help consumers easily identify animal-free products.

Mera Yuva Bharat Secures Guinness World Record

• What: MY Yuva Bharat officially secured a Guinness World Records title for achieving the highest number of users to successfully complete an online quiz within a one-week period.
• Tell me more:
  • The massive institutional achievement occurred through the dedicated Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue 2026 Quiz.

State News

Cabinet Approves Major Multi State Highway Development Projects

• What: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved national highway (NH) projects worth approximately ₹24,249.6 crore across Odisha, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar to upgrade connectivity and regional logistics.
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  • Rameshwar–Paradip Coastal Highway (Odisha), Armoor–Jagtial–Mancherial and Jagtial–Karimnagar corridors (Telangana), Deshgaon–Julwaniya and Hiwarkhedi–Roshni–Ashapur–Rudhy upgrades (Madhya Pradesh), and Khagaria–Purnea highway (Bihar) are the projects.

Tamil Nadu Signs Massive Deal with Larsen Toubro

• The Tamil Nadu government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to implement three major industrial projects involving an investment of Rs 18,600 crore.

Himachal Pradesh Partners with UNDP for Sustainable Development

• What: Himachal Pradesh and UNDP signed an MoU on circular economy, waste management, biodiversity conservation, and green livelihoods, while launching the Safai Mitra Scheme to improve the dignity, safety, and well-being of waste workers.
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  • The state launched the Safai Mitra Scheme to improve the dignity, safety, and socio-economic well-being of informal waste management workers.

Regional Meteorological Centre Inaugurated in Jammu Region

• What: Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s seventh Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Jammu to provide specialized weather services and disaster warnings for the Himalayan region.
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  • The new weather forecasting facility will serve Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh, while a similar centre is planned for Lucknow to support weather services in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
  • The total number of stations under the Daily Rainfall Monitoring Scheme (DRMS) increased from 30 in 2014 to 85.
  • The Meteorological Centre at Srinagar signed research collaborations with Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Jammu, SKUAST-Kashmir, and the Islamic University of Science and Technology.
  • The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recognized the century-old Srinagar Meteorological Observatory as a Centennial Observing Station.

Bhupender Yadav Inaugurates Eighteen Namo Oxygen Parks

• What: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated eighteen Namo Oxygen Parks in New Delhi on World Environment Day to launch multiple environmental initiatives.
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  • The Union Minister launched a series of green initiatives under the nationwide ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign during the official event.

Narendra Modi Inaugurates New Terminal at NAMO Airport

• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of NAMO Airport in Daman to strengthen air connectivity for the Union Territory (UT) and support its growing tourism and economic sectors.

University of Liverpool Establishes Campus in Bengaluru

• What: Ministry of Education handed over the final Letter of Approval (LoA) to the University of Liverpool to establish its branch campus in Bengaluru.
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  • The Bengaluru campus will enable Indian students to earn UK-accredited University of Liverpool degrees in India, providing international-quality education, scholarships, and foreign qualifications without the high costs of studying abroad.

President of Myanmar Arrives in Mumbai Region

• President of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Mumbai to begin a four-day official visit to India focused on attending industrial interactions and special regional programmes.

Banking and Economy

Anthropic Expands Access to Advanced Mythos Model

• What: Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic expanded its Project Glasswing initiative to provide its advanced cyber security model Mythos to 150 organizations across more than 15 countries including India.
• Tell me more:
  • Project Glasswing of Anthropic aims to use the AI model Claude Mythos Preview to identify and fix critical software vulnerabilities, strengthening global cybersecurity and protecting essential infrastructure from cyberattacks.

SoftBank Secures Massive Returns From Lenskart Stake Sale

• The Japanese investor SoftBank sold part of its stake in Lenskart for ₹2,873 crore, earning about seven times its investment. The sale reduced its ownership to 9.88%.

Maruti Suzuki Launches First Flex Fuel Passenger Vehicle

• What: Maruti Suzuki has launched India’s first flexible fuel passenger car called the Wagon R to reduce crude oil imports, lower carbon emissions, and strengthen national energy security.
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  • Maruti Suzuki MD and CEO – Hisashi Takeuchi
  • The specialized engine can dynamically run on fuels ranging from standard petrol to 100% ethanol (E100), unlike conventional Indian vehicles that can use only up to 20% ethanol (E20).
  • Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched the high-ethanol blended E85 fuel at an Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) retail outlet in New Delhi on World Environment Day 2026 (June 5).
    • The specialized E85 mixture contains 80-85% ethanol and 14-19% petrol to reduce dependence on imported crude oil.
  • The government will set up 50-100 initial ethanol dispensing stations across Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and Mumbai-Pune-Nagpur corridors.
  • Government is planning to expand the dispensing network to 500 stations by December and pilot hydrogen-powered buses and trucks on 10 national highways.

South Korea Overtakes India in Stock Valuation

• What: India slipped to seventh place in global equity market capitalization rankings after South Korea claimed the sixth spot, driven by a global surge in artificial intelligence chip stocks.
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  • United States leads the global rankings with a $79.1-trillion market cap, followed by China at $16.3 trillion, Japan at $8.9 trillion, and Hong Kong at $7.6 trillion.
  • The total valuation of companies listed on South Korean exchanges reached $5.01 trillion, outperforming the $4.85 trillion value of firms on India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE).
  • India has dropped three positions over the past two years, with Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea successively moving ahead.

Air India and Riyadh Air Sign Agreement

• What: India’s leading global airline, Air India, and Saudi Arabia’s premium national carrier, Riyadh Air, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer travellers seamless flight connections between both nations.
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  • Air India CEO and MD – Campbell Wilson
  • CEO of Riyadh – Air Tony Douglas

India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise To $682.321 Billion

• India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $938 million to reach a total of $682.321 billion in the week ended May 28, reversing the decline recorded during the previous week.

GDP Forecasts

India’s Economic Growth Accelerates to 7.7% in FY26

• What: Government data showed India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth accelerated to 7.7% in 2025-26 from 7.1%.
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  • The GDP data was released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), which functions under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
  • Chief Economic Adviser – V Anantha Nageswaran

Awards

Indian Army Officer Wins Two US Military Academic Awards

• What: Indian Army Major Prabhat Mishra achieved outstanding performance at a United States (US) military training institute, earning two major academic awards during a graduation ceremony at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
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  • Major Prabhat Mishra attended the Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) at the US Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC).
  • He received the Birr-Brooks Award for Outstanding Master of Military Arts and Science Thesis and the General Douglas MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Award.

Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) Samman Ceremony 2026

• What: The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi confers this award on distinguished artistes for their exceptional contributions to music, dance, theatre, and folk arts, as well as for preserving and promoting India’s cultural heritage.
• Tell me more:
  • In 2026, 51 artistes selected for the years 2021–2024 were honoured.

Jammu and Kashmir Bank Wins Gold Innovation Award

• What: Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank secured the Gold award at the Finacle Innovation Awards 2026 for its Data Insights and Analytics Platform under the modern technologies-led innovation category.
• Tell me more:
  • Amitava Chatterjee is the MD and CEO of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Bank.

Important Days

International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing 2026 – June 5

International Level Crossing Awareness Day 2026 – June 5

• The 18th edition of ILCAD will be launched through a worldwide campaign and international conference in Paris, France, on 9 June 2026 under the slogan “Alert Today, Safe Tomorrow.”

World Day Against Speciesism – June 5

UN Russian Language Day – June 6

• Russian Language Day is observed by the United Nations on 6 June, marking the birth anniversary of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, widely regarded as Russia’s greatest poet and the founder of modern Russian literature.

International Seaweed Day – June 4

• What: Global stakeholders celebrated International Seaweed Day (ISD) on June 4, 2026, marking the anniversary of the launch of the Seaweed Manifesto to highlight the marine resource’s potential for food security and environmental restoration.
• Tell me more:
  • The initiative is supported by the United Nations Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Business Action Platform.
  • The European Commission launched the EU4Algae in 2022 through Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) to promote Europe’s algae sector by connecting farmers, researchers, industry representatives, and policymakers.

World Pest Day – June 6

Sports

Wicketkeeper Batter KS Bharat Announces International Retirement

• What: Indian wicket-keeper and batter Kona Srikar Bharat (KS Bharat) announced his retirement from international cricket, to pursue playing opportunities in overseas Twenty20 (T20) leagues.
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  • Kona Srikar Bharat played seven Tests for India between 2023–24, scored 221 runs, effected 19 dismissals, featured in the 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final, and amassed over 6,000 domestic runs for Andhra.

Praggnanandhaa Wins Historic Norway Chess Tournament Title

• What: Indian Grandmaster (GM) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa scripted history by becoming the first ever player from India to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament since its inception in 2013.
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  • The 20-year-old chess player from Chennai achieved the title in a competitive field where all six players in the Open section held ratings above 2700.
  • Seven-time Norway tournament champion Magnus Carlsen entered the competition as the highest-rated player with a global rating of 2840.

Indian Men Win Under-18 Asia Cup Title

• What: The Indian Under-18 Men’s Hockey Team became champions of the Men’s Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating host nation Japan 4-1 in the final match in Kakamigahara, Japan.
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  • India secured the bronze medal in the women’s U18 Asia Cup, with Nausheen Naz finishing as the tournament’s top scorer after scoring 12 goals.

India Wins SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 Title

• What: The Indian Women’s Football Team won a record-extending sixth SAFF Women’s Championship title by defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3–1 in Goa, ending a seven-year title drought.
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  • India won all four matches, scored 18 goals, conceded just one, and veteran Dangmei Grace retired after lifting her third SAFF title.

Monaco F1 Grand Prix 2026

• Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (Italian) won the Monaco Grand Prix, becoming the youngest-ever winner at the circuit and securing his fifth consecutive Formula One victory this season.

French Open 2026

• German tennis player Alexander Zverev and Russian player Mirra Andreeva won their historic maiden singles titles at the French Open tournament held at Roland Garros (RG).

Appointments

Neelkanth Mishra Appointed Executive Director at World Bank

• What: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of economist Neelkanth Mishra as India’s next Executive Director at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC, United States, for a three-year tenure.
• Tell me more:
  • Neelkanth Mishra will replace Parameswaran Iyer at the World Bank for a three-year term beginning from the date he assumes office.

Saurabh Vijay Appointed Chief Executive Officer of IndiaAI Mission

• UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay joined as the new head of IndiaAI Mission, while Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Joint Secretary Sudeep Shrivastava assumed charge as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of IndiaAI Mission.

Swaminathan Janakiraman Gets Extension as Deputy Governor

• What: The Central Government extended the official tenure of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman for an additional period of two years with effect from June 26, 2026.
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  • The government extended the tenure of the RBI Deputy Governor, appointed in June 2023, by up to two years. Under the RBI Act, the central bank must have four deputy governors representing internal, banking, and economic expertise.

Ashutosh Dixit Appointed Vice Chief of Air Staff

• Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), with his official tenure starting on July 1.

Miscellaneous

Constitutional Scholar Subhash C. Kashyap Passes Away

• What: Former Lok Sabha Secretary General and renowned constitutional scholar Subhash C. Kashyap passed away in New Delhi at the age of 97 following a prolonged illness.
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  • The legal expert served as Secretary General of the Lok Sabha from 1983 to 1990 and authored over 100 books on parliamentary democracy and India’s legal and constitutional systems.

Veteran Film Producer Pahlaj Nihalani Passes Away

• Veteran film producer and former chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Pahlaj Nihalani passed away at the age of 76.

Former Shot Put Medalist Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal Passes Away

• What: Arjuna Awardee and former Asian Games medalist Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal, who was one of the finest shot putters of India, passed away in Chandigarh at the age of 67 after battling lung cancer.
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  • The athlete was a 10-time national champion, won an Asian Games bronze medal, secured three Asian Athletics Championships medals, set an Asian record of 18.71m in 1986, and received the Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Arjuna Awards.

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