June 18, 2026
36 articles published on this date
Centre Approves Large-Scale Procurement of Pulses and Oilseeds Under PSS in Four States; Farmers to Benefit: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The Union Agriculture Ministry approved large-scale procurement of pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) — a component of the PM-AASHA sch...
Government: Significant progress already made on interim US FTA
India's Foreign Secretary confirmed that negotiations for an India-US interim bilateral trade agreement have entered their "final stages," with significant p...
Iran petroleum minister to visit next week
Iran's Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad is scheduled to visit India the following week (around June 23–25, 2026), signalling a significant revival in bilat...
Why Indian money in Swiss banks is down despite 50% jump in ‘customer deposits’
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) published its annual banking statistics, revealing that the total funds linked to Indian clients in Swiss banks fell by over 8%...
NHAI goes AI way: In-house system deployed to flag faults in highway project reports, track road defects
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has deployed an in-house Artificial Intelligence system to automatically flag faults in highway project repor...
1 in 3 lawyers fake, Supreme Court to look at digital registry
A bench of the Chief Justice of India and Justice V. Mohan issued notices to the Union Government, the Bar Council of India (BCI), State Bar Councils, and th...
Tata Motors to increase CV prices from July 2026 by upto 2.5%
Tata Motors, India's largest commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer by volume, announced price increases of up to 2.5% on its commercial vehicle range effectiv...
NFHS-6 reveals progress amid nutrition challenges
The sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), covering 2023–24, has been released and reveals a mixed picture: measurable progress on most c...
Maharashtra govt seeks to get mining rights for six iron ore mines in Gadchiroli
The Maharashtra government has urged the Union Ministry of Coal and Mines to directly allocate six iron ore mining blocks in Gadchiroli district to the Mahar...
India-UK FTA to kick in on 15 July. What gets cheaper & how Indian exporters stand to benefit
The India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on 24 July 2025 in London, is scheduled to enter into force on 15 July 2026 — along with a Double...
A.P. govt. eyeing ₹20,000-crore investment in rare earth mineral processing sector, says Minister
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced it is targeting ₹20,000 crore in investment in the rare earth mineral processing sector, with the state positioni...
Net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to ₹5.21 trillion as of 17 June
Net direct tax collections for FY 2026-27 rose 14.6% year-on-year to ₹5.21 lakh crore (approximately ₹5.21 trillion) as of June 17, 2026, according to data r...
IRDAI forms working group on AI
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted a seven-member working group tasked with studying the impact of artificia...
Environmental clearance for Brigade housing project in Pallikaranai revoked
The Tamil Nadu State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) revoked the environmental clearance granted on January 20, 2025 to a ₹2,000 crore reside...
PM Modi meets leading CEOs in France, discusses plans for India
During a visit to France, the Prime Minister held a series of meetings with senior executives of leading French corporations, focusing on deepening investmen...
Crude prices soften but govt to retain emergency fuel supply controls, review once West Asia calm
The government has decided to retain emergency fuel supply control orders — the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 and LPG (Regulation of Supply and...
Chinese FM Wang Yi will visit India next week for BRICS NSAs meeting. First visit in almost a year
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit India on 22–23 June 2026 to attend the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers (NSAs) and Hig...
India secures steel market access under UK FTA; exporters to avail benefits from 15 July
India has secured dedicated quota-based protection for steel exports under the India-UK CETA, even as the UK's broader steel safeguard regime — a significant...
‘Kafir screenshot’ case: Vadakara court grants police two-day custody of DYFI leader Jithin Bhaskaran
A Kerala sessions court in Vadakara granted police two days of custodial remand of an accused in a case involving a fabricated screenshot that falsely attrib...
EPF interest rate retained at 8.25% for FY26
The Central Board of Trustees (CBT), EPF — the apex governing body of EPFO — approved retaining the interest rate on Employees' Provident Fund deposits at 8....
Kerala’s health machinery goes all out to keep Nipah in check
A 43-year-old man from Ramanattukara Municipality (Division 5), Kozhikode district, Kerala, tested positive for Nipah virus — confirmed by the National Insti...
India to allow import of 3.78 lakh UK cars at concessional duty in first 15 years of trade pact
Under the India-UK CETA, India will permit the import of up to 3,78,000 units (3.78 lakh) of conventional-engine passenger cars from the UK at concessional c...
Modi to transfer PM-KISAN installment worth Rs 18,880 cr to 9.44 cr farmers on June 20
The 23rd installment under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was released on June 20, 2026, disbursing Rs 18,880 crore directly to over 9.44 crore ...
Centre may issue nearly 3 crore more ration cards after states delete ineligible entries: Joshi
The Union Ministry of Food and Public Distribution announced that nearly 3 crore additional ration cards may be issued to eligible beneficiaries under the Na...
Mann attacks SAD, Cong during public interaction€™ in Phagwara
State governments conduct regular public interaction events — variously termed Jan Sabhas, Jan Sangrah programmes, or constituency outreach camps — where ele...
Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 polls
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has requested over ₹500 crore from the Union Government to procure new Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in preparatio...
BRICS delegates arrive in Agra for three-day MSME meet
The First BRICS MSME Forum and Third SME Working Group Meeting were held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh on June 19, 2026, under India's BRICS Chairship for 2026. App...
India initiates sustainability certification framework for exports to meet EU, UK compliance norms
India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry has initiated the process of developing a national sustainability certification framework for export products, aime...
UK trade pact to level playing field for labour-intensive exports
The India-UK CETA, effective July 15, 2026, provides zero-duty access on 99% of India's tariff lines to the UK market — covering close to 100% of current bil...
Iran-U.S. MoU opens doors for Iran to stake claims in Strait of Hormuz
On 17 June 2026, the United States and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Palace of Versailles, Paris, committing to end active hostiliti...
India-UK trade deal to offer export benefits from day-one; steel issues addressed: Govt Sources
India and the UK confirmed that customs notifications and all administrative processes will be in place before July 15, 2026, so Indian exporters can begin a...
'Fastest we've ever put a trade deal into force': British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron hails India-UK trade deal
The India-UK CETA will enter into force on July 15, 2026 — described by official British sources as the fastest a trade deal has ever been put into force in ...
UKIBC hails India-UK trade pact rollout from July 15, says CETA to unlock new growth opportunities
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), comprising 30 chapters, is set to enter into force on July 15, 2026 — marking India's first b...
PM Modi and Trump direct officials to fast-track 'commercially meaningful' trade pact
On the sidelines of the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France (15–17 June 2026), India and the United States directed their respective trade negotiators ...
India-UK free trade deal to take effect on July 15, opening 99% of exports to tariff-free access
The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed on July 24, 2025, will come into force on July 15, 2026 — less than a year...
Union minister Joshi launches green hydrogen certification portal, urges states to boost mission
The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) on June 17, 2026, during the National ...