Author: Sushmita Jana
New Delhi is set to host the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers (NSAs) and High Representatives on National Security on June 22–23, 2026, under India’s BRICS chairmanship. The high-level gathering will bring together senior security officials from BRICS member nations to discuss key regional and global security issues, including counter-terrorism, strategic cooperation, cybersecurity, and multilateral coordination.
Former West Bengal minister and senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Udayan Guha was arrested on Thursday in connection with a cheating case dating back to 2016. The arrest has generated significant political attention across the state, with leaders from both the ruling and opposition camps reacting strongly to the development.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited North Bengal and the Darjeeling Hills on Tuesday, marking his first official visit to the region since assuming office.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has begun its inquiry into allegations of irregularities in the management of donations received by the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The team, constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government, visited the temple premises and examined financial records as part of the investigation.
Four-time world champions Germany launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in spectacular fashion, defeating Curaçao 7-1 in a Group E encounter. The dominant victory marked one of the biggest wins of the tournament and underlined Germany’s status as a strong contender for the title.
In an aggressive diplomatic outreach to fortify India’s economic and industrial architecture across Europe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a high-profile, six-day official tour to France and Slovakia on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The foundational legs of the visit, spanning June 13 to 18, will see the Prime Minister engaging in intensive bilateral deliberations with French President Emmanuel Macron across Nice and Evian. The conversations will center on expanding operational co-production under the India-France Strategic Partnership—specifically targeting military innovation, data center infrastructure, and joint aerospace technology. Transitioning to Bratislava, the visit marks a significant, rare high-level diplomatic pivot to Slovakia, designed to inject fresh momentum into central European economic corridors, cross-border investments, and technical engineering alliances. The strategic climax of the tour will unfold at the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, where India will participate as an outreach partner. Amid lingering global market volatilities and shipping blockades in West Asia, Prime Minister Modi is slated to present a data-driven vision for global energy stability, equitable green technology scaling, and the structural development priorities of the Global South before the assembly of major industrialized economies.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has renewed his opposition to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), urging the Centre to allow states to admit students to MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses based solely on Class 12 examination marks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake an official visit to France and Slovakia from June 13 to June 18, with France being the first stop of the six-day diplomatic tour.
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been rocked by violent unrest after clashes between protesters and security forces left at least 11 people dead and more than 70 injured. The violence erupted in Rawalakot ahead of a planned region-wide protest called by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a civil society alliance that has been at the forefront of political and economic rights campaigns in the region.
The West Bengal administration has ordered the transfer of 179 police personnel across various districts and units in a major administrative reshuffle. The move is aimed at strengthening law and order, improving administrative efficiency, and ensuring impartial policing across the state.