The Finance Minister invited French businesses and investors to partner with India in its journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. She called for strengthening the India-France Strategic Partnership to achieve shared prosperity. She said India and France are trusted partners in shaping the global AI ecosystem. She noted that this partnership offers new opportunities in trusted AI, digital infrastructure and next-generation technologies. 

Highlighting the growing economic ties, Ms Sitharaman said bilateral trade between the two countries has doubled over the past decade. She also appreciated the presence of around one thousand French companies operating in India. The Minister said India has emerged as a leading digital economy. She highlighted Digital Public Infrastructure such as Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, ONDC and India Stack. She added that India accounts for nearly half of the world’s real-time digital payments.

Ms Sitharaman said India’s clean energy transition is creating significant investment opportunities in renewable energy, green hydrogen, battery storage, offshore wind and smart grids. She highlighted the target of achieving 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, along with the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the Production Linked Incentive schemes.

The Finance Minister highlighted the growth of the International Financial Services Centres Authority. She said it has emerged as a leading global financial hub with more than 1,200 registered entities as of June this year. It has banking assets of 111 billion dollars and cumulative banking transactions worth 176 billion dollars. She said it offers expanding opportunities in banking, fund management, leasing, Global Capability Centres, reinsurance and sustainable finance.

The Prime Minister noted that as a result of these tireless efforts, today the country has gained a new identity on the global stage, from infrastructure to the digital revolution. Mr Modi underlined that to realise the resolve of a developed India, the Government will continue to move forward relentlessly on this path of service, good governance, and prosperity.

The Ministry of Coal has notified the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of Coal Exchanges in the country to enable transparent and market-driven coal trading. According to the Ministry, the new framework will transform coal marketing from the traditional one-to-many sales model to a competitive many-to-many trading platform, improving price discovery and efficiency.

The Coal Controller Organisation will regulate and register the exchanges. The Ministry said the initiative is expected to strengthen energy security, support industrial growth, and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat through a more competitive and efficient coal market. The rules are available at the website <www.coal.gov.in>.

 Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said India’s space economy, currently close to 9 billion dollars, is expected to expand to about 45 billion dollar over the next seven to eight years. The Minister also stated that India’s space startup ecosystem has grown from a single-digit number of startups a few years ago to around 400 today. He made these comments while reflecting on the last 12 years of the Modi government during an interaction with the media. The Minister said the change of mindset that has happened in the last 12 years under Prime Minister Modi is one of the biggest hallmarks.  He added that this shift was visible in the growing number of civil services toppers emerging from small towns and non-metropolitan backgrounds, reflecting the democratisation of opportunity through technology, transparency and fair competition. Mr Singh also noted that India’s successful landing near the Moon’s south pole had strengthened public interest in science.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has asserted that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 can only be realized through public participation, innovation, entrepreneurship, and collective resolve. Addressing a conclave in New Delhi, he emphasized that entrepreneurship and nation-building must progress hand in hand to ensure that the benefits of development reach every section of society. Lok Sabha Speaker noted that India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation must be guided by inclusive growth, social responsibility, and active citizen engagement. Highlighting the role of youth in shaping the future, Mr Birla stated that educated, skilled, and technology-enabled young people constitute the greatest strength of Viksit Bharat 2047. He urged the younger generation to embrace innovation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to position India as a global leader. Mr Birla observed that the coming era will be driven by knowledge and innovation, calling upon the youth to become job creators rather than job seekers.

During this period, India has achieved a sustained environmental transformation through deliberate policy action and consistent implementation. The country has expanded forest and tree cover, restored wetlands, mangroves, and coastal ecosystems, and advanced river rejuvenation through the Namami Gange Programme. To reduce pollution and restore the ecological health of the River Ganga and its tributaries, the Namami Gange Programme was launched in 2014. A total of 524 projects have been sanctioned, out of which 355 projects have been completed till February this year. 

    The Green India Mission launched in 2015 is a flagship initiative dedicated to forests and ecosystem restoration. India’s forest and tree cover stands at 8.27 lakh square kilometer, accounting for over 25 percent of the country’s geographical area. India has achieved a significant milestone in global forest statistics by advancing to the 9th position worldwide in terms of total forest area. In 2024 Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a campaign Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, which has emerged as one of the world’s largest public environmental movements. A total of over 262 crore saplings were planted till December last year. 

The Mission LiFE, launched in 2022 has strengthened India’s international standing by positioning it as a global leader in lifestyle-based climate action. India achieved its target of reducing emissions intensity by 33 to 35 percent from 2005 levels eleven years ahead of schedule. The International Solar Alliance launched in 2015 has significantly enhanced India’s international credibility by positioning it as a global agenda-setter in climate action and clean energy transition. As climate change, resource pressures, and environmental degradation intensify globally, India has adopted a balanced approach that combines conservation, sustainability, and development. 

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted the government’s 12-year journey of welfare for the poor. In a social media post, he said that India has witnessed many transformations and at the core of these changes is Garib Kalyan and the downtrodden. He said the government has always been inspired by Antyodaya, and the effort has always been to ensure that the benefits of development reach those who were left behind for decades. The Prime Minister underlined that every initiative like Jan Dhan accounts, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Swachh Bharat, PM Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission and Ayushman Bharat has been driven by the objective of ensuring dignity and opportunity to people. He also said that technology has played a vital role in ensuring a better quality of life for the poor.

Mr Modi said that through Direct Benefit Transfer and digital platforms, support is reaching people directly and transparently. He said these initiatives have reduced leakages, improved efficiency and strengthened trust in governance. The Prime Minister said that the journey of Garib Kalyan has become a collective movement towards human empowerment and realising the dream of a Viksit Bharat. 

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the three-day Zone-II Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association,CPA, India Region, in Chandigarh today. The conference is being hosted by the Haryana Legislative Assembly. During the 3 day conference, deliberations will be held on significant topics like role of legislatures in the nation-building ,Viksit Bharat, 2047 artificial intelligence and making democratic institutions more effective, making democratic institutions more effective.

The event will be attended by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan, presiding and deputy presiding officers from 15 legislatures across the country, as well as Members of Legislative Assemblies.

During the inaugural session, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan will deliver the welcome address. A special documentary showcasing the history and development of Haryana will also be screened on the occasion. This will be followed by addresses from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

A cultural evening will be held at Tagore Theatre, featuring performances that highlight the Constitution and India’s rich cultural heritage. Speaking ahead of the event, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan said, elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the conference.

E-Jagriti, launched on the 1st of January, has unified four legacy applications OCMS, e-Daakhil, NCDRC CMS and CONFONET, into a single AI-enabled, paperless platform. Since its launch, the platform has facilitated filing of over 2.29 lakh consumer cases and disposal of over 2.07 lakh cases. It has achieved an overall disposal rate of 90.75% while enabling consumers to access justice seamlessly from anywhere in India and abroad.

 The 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting was held in New Delhi today. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, co-chaired the meeting. During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Both sides discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in a wide range of areas, including political affairs, defence and security, maritime cooperation, trade and investment, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, digital technology, energy, connectivity, space, education, consular matters, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.

The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation and coordination in regional and multilateral forums.

Dr. Jaishankar and Mr. Sugiono welcomed the growing momentum in bilateral ties and agreed to hold the next Joint Commission Meeting at a mutually convenient date in the near future.

Earlier, in a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar said that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia has witnessed strong growth in recent years. He noted that substantive discussions were held on political, defence and security cooperation, maritime and shipping, trade, fintech, health, pharmaceuticals, fertilisers, critical minerals, tourism, education and cultural exchanges.

Both leaders also exchanged perspectives on regional developments, advancing multilateral coordination and deepening India-ASEAN ties. 

In the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final, India defeated the defending champions, Bangladesh, 3-1 to win the title for a record sixth time. The match was played in Madgaon, Goa, yesterday. After seven years, the Blue Tigresses have once again lifted the trophy.

“In the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final played in Madgaon, Goa, India defeated Bangladesh 3-1 to win the title for a record sixth time. With this victory, the Indian women’s team has brought the prestigious trophy back after seven years. From the very start of the final, both teams played with strong intensity. In the first half, India took the lead through a goal by Pyari Xaxa. However, Bangladesh equalised with a goal from Ritu Porna Chakma. At half-time, the score was 1-1. In the second half, India dominated the game. Sanfida scored a brilliant goal to put India ahead once again, and Linda Kom added the third goal to seal the win. After that, Bangladesh could not make a comeback, and India won the match 3-1. Throughout the tournament, the Indian team showed excellent performance, and they continued their strong form in the final. The Blue Tigresses ended their campaign with a memorable victory.

For three daughters growing up in Odisha, their mother had been a distant voice on the phone, and then, even that had gone silent.

Hasta Mahananda, a single mother from Odisha, had been living and working in the UAE since 2022. Three years passed without a visit home. Then the contact broke down entirely. Worried relatives turned to the authorities, eventually triggering court proceedings before the Odisha High Court and a formal request to find out where she was and whether she was safe.

That request landed with the Consulate General of India in Dubai, and what followed was a quiet, methodical mission to bring Hasta Mahananda home. Consular officials began with only a mobile number. It rang unanswered. Multiple attempts failed. Around the same time, Hasta Mahananda had posted a video on Facebook appealing for help,  a cry that did not go unnoticed. The Mission in Dubai took cognisance of the post, adding further urgency to efforts already underway to locate her.

Undeterred, the team approached the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seeking to trace her through official channels. When those replies were still awaited, officials dug further, locating her passport number, pulling her visa records, and working backwards through her sponsor details to identify her local sponsor, who connected them to a company manager. On 12 May 2026, the company manager walked into the Consulate General’s office in Dubai with Hasta Mahananda beside him.

She told officials she was safe and had not faced harassment. She had not been home in nearly five years, and every request she had made to her employer to travel had been turned down. With the regional conflict in West Asia having eroded her finances, she had found herself effectively stranded, unable to leave, and increasingly unable to cope.

Consular officials moved quickly. In discussions with the company, they directed the employer to clear all pending salary and end-of-service dues, settle overstay fines, and arrange a return air ticket. The company cancelled her contract and confirmed it would meet all obligations.

But the story did not end there. When Hasta Mahananda returned to the Consulate days later, she had nothing: no savings, no bank account, and no means to cover even the remaining formalities of going home. The Consulate arranged shelter and used Indian Community Welfare Fund resources to book her ticket. She has travelled back to India and will soon be reunited with her daughters.

Her case, traced through a chain of records, phone calls, and quiet official persistence, is a reminder of what Indian missions abroad do, largely out of public view, for nationals who have no one else to turn to.

Today is the last day to submit applications for Verification of Issues Observed and Re-evaluation of Answers on the post-result services portal for the Class 12 Examination 2026. In a social media post, the Central Board of Secondary Education said that the portal will remain open until midnight. It asked the students to complete and submit their applications before the deadline.

In a statement, CBI said that the search operations were carried out at residential premises of senior public servants of Haryana Cadre and a private consultant firm and its Director in connection with irregularities committed and with regard to receipt of proceeds of crime. During investigation evidences have surfaced suggesting that the public servants had colluded with bank officials and had facilitated in opening of accounts, transfer of funds and subsequent diversion thereof.

According to the agency, fraud is leading to misappropriation of 661 crore rupees. After completing the initial investigation, CBI has already filed the first chargesheet in the case detailing the role of public servants of two departments.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda today reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safe and hygienic food for a healthier future. Sharing a social media post on World Food Safety Day, he urged citizens to adopt healthy eating habits and contribute to building a fit and self-reliant India. He reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message to reduce cooking oil consumption by 10% and embrace a balanced diet for better health and a stronger nation.

Every year on 7th of June, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization, together with national authorities, civil society, academia and Other participants around the world, mark World Food Safety Day. The Day highlights food safety as a shared right and responsibility, and serves as a powerful opportunity for collective action. This year’s theme, From Problem to Solution – Safe Food Everywhere, highlights the importance of ensuring food safety through cleanliness and scientific practices from farm to plate.

The inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Sports Championship is being held at the Eka Arena in Ahmedabad. This historic edition is supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Ayush, and the Sports Authority of India. This landmark event marks a major milestone in advancing Yogasana toward becoming a globally competitive sport with Olympic ambitions. 

The EKA Arena in Ahmedabad has opened its doors to over 400 participants from more than 60 nations, including international contingents from the USA, Ghana, Kenya, and Malaysia. Host nation India is fielding a strong 122-member squad competing across six age categories, from sub-juniors to senior masters. In a global first for the sport, an advanced Electronic Scoring System has been introduced to ensure absolute transparency in judging every posture, balance, and flow. This championship signifies a major transformation for Yogasana, elevating it from a discipline of spiritual wellness into a highly technical, competitive sporting event aimed at the Olympic movement.

Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Nidhi Khare today said that quality is not merely a manufacturing objective but the foundation of consumer trust. She was addressing the FICCI-BIS conference on ‘Quality Systems for Global Manufacturing Competitiveness in New Delhi. The Secretary said that the competitiveness of a nation will depend on the ability to build resilient and future ready manufacturing eco-systems in this era of AI, advanced automation, smart supply chains and data driven production systems. She highlighted that India needs to focus on becoming the quality leader for the global markets for the next 25 years. Ms Khare said that the country is steadily emerging as a preferred global manufacturing destination under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India 2.0. Ms Khare underlined that the manufacturing sector will play a pivotal role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. She said that the government is working towards providing Ease of Doing Business along with decriminalizing various laws to promote private sector to set-up their own cluster-based testing infrastructure. 

Director General, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Sanjay Garg said that in today’s era of interconnected global economy, quality is necessary for survival and growth. He further emphasized creating more consumer awareness regarding quality and standards. Mr Garg stated that BIS has published over 24 thousand standards out of which around 11 thousand standards are product standards and rest includes testing and other standards. He also mentioned that around 94 per cent of Indian standards are aligned to global standards and efforts are being made to align more standards to global benchmarks. Mr Garg said that Mandatory Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery was introduced in June 2021 and today there are over 2.2 lakh BIS Registered Jewellers. He added that there are around 1,600 hallmarking centres across the country. 

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved a one-year extension for Tarun Kapoor, a retired 1987-batch IAS officer, as Advisor to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Department of Personnel and Training informed that Mr Kapoor’s extended tenure in the Prime Minister’s Office takes effect on the 10th of this month for a further period of one-year.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting massive search operations across nine spots in the border town of Champhai along the Mizoram-Myanmar frontier today. The agency said the major crackdown is targeting a highly organised cross-border network involved in the large-scale smuggling of illegal Burmese supari (dry Areca nuts) into India.  

The Directorate informed that the ongoing raids focus primarily on the residences and business premises of prominent local facilitators of the smuggling network. The investigation revealed that these individuals illegally brought in Myanmar-origin consignments via the Tiu River, stored them in local godowns and used fraudulent e-way bills and forged documents to pass them off as legitimate local purchases.

ED also said the illicit pipeline facilitated the generation and systematic layering of hundreds of crores of rupees. The accused actively exploited their local tribal status to act as front claimants before Customs authorities, using unrelated historic import documents to secure the release of seized contraband.