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National News
Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra: India Launches First Nationwide WhatsApp-Based AI Advisory for Oilseed Farmers
- Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra is India’s first nationwide WhatsApp-based AI advisory service for oilseed farmers, developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad.
- The service was launched by the Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR during the National Oilseeds Conference held in New Delhi on 6 February 2026.
- It provides free, instant, and research-based crop advisory to oilseed farmers through WhatsApp in their preferred language, without requiring any additional app download.
BSNL and IIT Kanpur Join Hands to Develop Next-Generation Telecom Technologies
- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur signed an MoU to jointly research, develop, test, deploy, and commercialise next-generation telecom technologies.
- The collaboration will focus on advanced communication technologies and the development of future-ready telecom infrastructure tailored to India’s requirements.
- The initiative supports the Government of India’s vision of strengthening digital infrastructure and expanding connectivity access across the country.
JNPA Retains India’s Top Container Port Status; Ranks 22nd Globally in CPPI 2025
- Maharashtra’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) retained its status as India’s best-performing container port in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025, improving its global rank to 22nd.
- The CPPI is jointly published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, and JNPA has been among the top 20 most improved ports globally over the last six years.
- Pipavav Port ranked 28th globally, overtaking Mundra Port (30th) to become India’s best-performing private container port in 2025.
- Visakhapatnam Port witnessed a major decline, falling 34 places to 104th position in 2025 from 19th place in 2023.
- Globally, Port of Fuzhou (China) topped the CPPI 2025 rankings, with Chinese ports occupying four of the top five positions, highlighting China’s dominance in container port performance.
BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Conference Begins in Indore
- The two-day BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Conference began in Indore under India’s presidency, with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasizing the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and global cooperation in agriculture.
- The conference theme is “Food Security for the Future through Small Farmers, Women and Youth”, focusing on food security, climate change, digital technology, and the role of women farmers.
- India highlighted its agricultural achievements, including an average annual growth of 4.5% over the past decade and total food production reaching nearly 376 million tonnes, while stressing the importance of empowering small and marginal farmers.
IIT Bhubaneswar Develops ‘ArsenSafe’ Portable Device for Detecting Arsenic in Drinking Water
- Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar has developed “ArsenSafe”, a portable handheld device that can detect arsenic contamination in drinking water without the need for laboratory facilities.
- Developed by the Sensors and Spectroscopy Research Group of IIT Bhubaneswar in collaboration with incubated startup Nano Semic Pvt Ltd, the device provides a rapid, affordable, and highly sensitive solution for water quality testing.
- ArsenSafe enables on-site detection of arsenic contamination with minimal training, making it especially useful for improving access to safe drinking water in rural and resource-constrained areas.
Bharat Innovates 2026 Inaugurated by PM Modi and French President Macron in Nice
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the first edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 at Nice, France, showcasing India’s commitment to fostering global innovation and DeepTech collaborations.
- Organised by the Ministry of Education, Bharat Innovates 2026 serves as a global platform connecting Indian DeepTech innovators with international stakeholders to promote innovation-driven partnerships and technological advancement.
India and France Launch ‘ATL Bridge’ to Boost Youth Innovation Collaboration
- India and France launched the India-France ATL Bridge to strengthen bilateral innovation cooperation and foster collaboration among young innovators from both countries.
- The initiative will connect students through school-level innovation laboratories modeled on India’s successful Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) framework.
- A Letter of Intent (LoI) was exchanged between the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and La Fondation Dassault Systèmes to formalize the partnership.
- Launched on the sidelines of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, the initiative will establish France’s first School Innovation Lab based on the ATL model as part of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026.
Banking And Financial News
World Bank Projects India to Remain Fastest-Growing Major Economy with 6.6% Growth in FY27
- According to the latest Global Economic Prospects report by the World Bank, India is expected to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with GDP growth projected at 6.6% in FY2026-27.
- India’s growth is estimated to moderate from 7.7% in FY2025-26 to 6.6% in FY2026-27 due to higher energy prices and rising input costs.
- The World Bank projects India’s growth to rebound to 7.2% in FY2027-28, supported by stronger domestic demand and improved export performance.
GDP Projection List
- Fitch Rating – 6.4% (FY27)
- OECD – 3% (FY27); 6.4% (FY28)
- ICRA – 6.2%(FY27)
- SBI – 6.6% (FY27)
- S&P Global Ratings – 6.6% (FY27)
- United Nations – 6.4% (CY2026); 6.6% (CY2027)
India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 3.93% in May
- India’s retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, marking the fifth consecutive monthly increase under the new inflation series.
- Inflation in rural areas stood at 4.25%, while urban inflation was 3.53%. The food inflation rate increased to 4.78% in May from 4.2% in April.
- Despite global energy market volatility, inflation remained within the Reserve Bank of India tolerance limit. Higher prices of silver, gold, diamond jewellery, tomatoes, ginger, and raisins contributed to the rise in inflation.
Previous Months CPI-based Retail inflation
- January 2026 – 2.75%
- February 2026 – 3.21%
- March 2026 – 3.4%
- April 2026 – 3.48%
Appointments News
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth Appointed Next Army Chief
- The Government has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) with effect from 30 June, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. He is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
- An alumnus of National Defence Academy, Lt Gen Seth was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in December 1986 and has nearly four decades of military experience across operational, strategic, capability development, and institutional domains.
Recent Appointments in Defence Sector
- Additional DG of Military Nursing Service – Maj Gen Rachel Thomas (Maj Gen Lissamma PV)
- 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command -Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty
- 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) – Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar
- Director of Central Bureau of Investigation – Praveen Sood (one year extension
- Chief of Defence Staff of India – Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (replace Anil Chauhan)
Sports News
Kane Williamson Retires from International Cricket
- Kane Williamson announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a distinguished career spanning more than 15 years with the New Zealand national team.
- Williamson retires as New Zealand’s highest international run-scorer with 19,346 runs across all formats, including 9,500+ Test runs, 33 Test centuries, and six double centuries.
- As captain, he led New Zealand to the finals of the 2019 Cricket World Cup and 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and guided the team to victory in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final 2021.
Recently Retired Players
- Vijay Shankar (India) – International Cricket
- Rubel Hossain (Bangladesh) – International Cricket
- Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) – Professional Badminton
- Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa) – International cricket
- Carolina Marín (Spain) – professional badminton
Defence News
INS Tarkash Arrives in Seychelles, Strengthening India–Seychelles Maritime Cooperation
- INS Tarkash arrived at Port Victoria during its operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region and escorted the Seychelles Coast Guard ship PS Zoroaster from India to Seychelles after its refit in Kolkata.
- The deployment highlights the strong maritime partnership between India and Seychelles, enhancing interoperability and cooperation to address shared maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.
Important Days
12 June – National Red Rose Day
- National Red Rose Day is observed every year on 12 June to celebrate the beauty, fragrance, and symbolism of red roses.
- The red rose is widely recognized as a symbol of love, romance, passion, and respect, making it one of the most popular flowers worldwide.
- The day encourages people to express their feelings and appreciation by gifting red roses to loved ones, friends, and family members.
14 June – World Blood Donor Day
- World Blood Donor Day is observed every year on 14 June to raise awareness about the need for safe blood and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving contributions.
- Theme 2026 – One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
- The day is celebrated on 14 June, the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered the ABO blood group system and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1930.
Obituary News
Former Asian Games Gold Medallist and Shooting Coach Jaspal Rana Passes Away at 49
- Jaspal Rana, former Asian Games gold medallist and high-performance coach of Indian pistol shooters, passed away at the age of 49. He played a key role in strengthening India’s presence in international shooting.
- Rana won 15 Commonwealth Games medals (9 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze) and received the Arjuna Award (1994), Padma Shri (1997), and Dronacharya Award (2020). He was also credited with helping Manu Bhaker win two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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