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CRPF IG Rakesh Agrawal said Naxalism stalls development, not poverty. Speaking at Republic Summit 2026, he noted insurgents target infrastructure like schools and roads to isolate communities. He said security forces protect projects, and basic security is needed for welfare. Areas affected by extremism have decreased over ten years.
Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan said India's warship-building capability is gaining new speed. On Saturday in Kolkata, three frontline platforms – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray – were commissioned. This second tri-commissioning in 17 months showed progress in modern technology and self-reliance.
A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Indore, Nikki Yadav, was found dead in the Narmada River on Monday. She had gone missing after appearing for the re-examination on June 21. Her body was recovered near Karhi village in Khargone district. Police are investigating all angles, with her mobile phone's last location traced to Barwah.
India's exam system is not broken, rhetoric amplifies student anxiety. NTA uses national tests like JEE, NEET, CUET for fair admissions. Recent NEET issues need seriousness, not panic. NTA acts against platforms used for fake claims, fear. This is risk containment, not reform substitute.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said India and the US are moving decisively towards finalizing a trade deal. Discussions with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and USTR Jamieson Greer focus on tariffs and market access. This ambitious trade agenda aims to unlock new economic opportunities and deepen the partnership.
Education Minister Pradhan accused Rahul Gandhi of scaring students and wanting anarchy over the NEET paper leak. Pradhan said Gandhi held a programme in Kota to derail preparations. The minister also condemned Congress for using student suicides for political purposes, calling it low-level politics.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called the Cockroach Janata Party the "B team of disruptive elements." He said those rejected in democracy have now joined the outfit, which protested the NEET paper leak. Pradhan asserted that many people do not have faith in the country's progress.
Railway Board approved a new terminal station for the Ahmedabad-Okha Vande Bharat train on June 16. The train, now Sabarmati-Okha Vande Bharat Express, will run all days except Tuesday, covering 493 km in 6:30 hrs. It will stop at eight stations, including Ambli Road.
George Kurian said he became Union minister only because of PM Modi. He shared this in a Facebook post after his resignation was accepted. Kurian never imagined serving in the Union government and thanked Modi for the opportunity. His Rajya Sabha term ended on June 21.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged India to respect "core interests" during talks with NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi on Monday. Wang said leaders agreed India and China are partners, not rivals. He stressed implementing consensus and promoting cooperation for development. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the talks "constructive and forward-looking."
Coaching centres in India are becoming deathtraps. At least 18 youth lost lives in Lucknow fire. Many institutes operate in unsafe buildings, bypassing fire safety norms. Authorities often fail to monitor, leading to tragedies. Surya Kant Tripathi said, "Every commercial entity must put in place features like sprinklers."
India-Japan Summit will now be in New Delhi, not Assam. Japanese PM's tight schedule and logistics issues caused the change. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits July 1-3 for talks with PM Narendra Modi. Many business leaders will join. The meeting aims to boost bilateral ties.