Police Equipped with Mobile Fingerprint Scanners; NEET-UG Mock Drill Today; Starmer Faces Leadership Test
Police and investigating agencies across India will soon receive portable fingerprint scanners linked to a national database of 1.3 crore criminal suspects. This allows officers to collect thumb impressions on the spot and instantly check for criminal records, enhancing on-ground verification capabilities.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on June 20, 2026, ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for the next day. This drill aims to ensure smooth, secure, and transparent conduct of the test.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated he will not resign after his challenger, outgoing Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, won the Makerfield by-election, returning to Parliament and weakening Starmer's position.
Culture Ministry Secretary Vivek Aggarwal has been appointed as the next vice-president of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the 2026-2027 term, as announced by the FATF Plenary.
The Palestinian Authority has urged the Indian government and humanitarian organisations to urgently assist the healthcare sector in Gaza and the West Bank, which is in a state of collapse after nearly three years of Israeli military operations.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has called for the disqualification of 20 Lok Sabha MPs elected on the party ticket who have merged with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India, citing the anti-defection law.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused Donald Trump of fabricating a story that she begged him for a photo at a G7 summit. Meloni expressed astonishment at the claim, calling it completely made up.
President Droupadi Murmu stated that India will eradicate sickle cell anaemia well before the 2047 target, urging states to raise awareness particularly among tribal communities.
The CBI questioned two former Deputy Commissioners of Kolkata Police in connection with the R.G. Kar Hospital rape-murder case, focusing on allegations of evidence destruction and shielding culprits.
A parliamentary panel questioned Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on the government's future engagement with Pakistan, following RSS leaders' advocacy for people-to-people ties.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray emotionally offered to resign as party president on its foundation day, while rival Eknath Shinde hinted at more defections.
