Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced the removal of 43 Civil Assistant Surgeons for prolonged absence, some up to four years. This follows a similar action in May when 51 doctors were removed. The government is conducting inquiries under civil service rules.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to revise crop cultivation strategies to adapt to El Niño conditions, emphasising crop diversification and natural farming. The move aims to help farmers tackle challenges in key crops like chilli, tobacco and mangoes, and boost pulses production to meet market demand.
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Odisha's High-Level Clearance Authority has approved 20 industrial projects worth ₹76,612 crore, with the potential to create over 50,000 jobs across nine districts. The projects span steel, renewable energy, gemstones, and other sectors.
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The Bombay High Court has warned of a severe drinking water crisis for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar if a Rs 1,600-crore pipeline project stalls. The court has been monitoring the project for four years, which currently supplies water only once every 10-12 days. Work is 75% complete, but delays due to staff transfers and payment disputes threaten further progress.
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The United States and Iran are set to hold initial talks on June 19, 2026, at a Swiss resort following the signing of a ceasefire agreement. Mediators Pakistan and Qatar will participate in the discussions aimed at implementing the agreement.
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Manash Pratim Gohain, a senior journalist at The Times of India with over two decades of experience, is known for his coverage of education policy, governance, and politics. He has written extensively on the National Education Policy 2020 and other reforms.
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The Calcutta High Court has refused to stay the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's decision to recognise rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition. The court, however, will examine the legality of the Speaker's action after receiving affidavits from all parties.
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In his Assembly address, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar announced plans for a Social Justice Survey after the Union government completes caste enumeration, reaffirmed the state's two-language policy, and opposed the National Education Policy 2020, demanding release of withheld funds.
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India has 52 universities in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, its best performance since the National Education Policy 2020. While IIT-Delhi reached 118th, the biggest gains came from non-IITs like VIT and BITS Pilani, reflecting broader improvement across the sector.
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A Plum Health Insurance study found that Mumbai residents show increased acidic urine, low iron, and low haematocrit during summer, unlike classic dehydration markers seen in dry regions. The analysis of 1,382 patients suggests humid coastal climates affect health markers differently.
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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has declared the CA Final May 2026 results. Candidates can access their scorecards online by entering their roll number and registration number on the official result portal.
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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a probe into around 1,600 errors found in school textbooks for Classes 1 to 8. The errors, including spelling mistakes and incorrect geographical references, were pointed out by teachers, drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties.
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Noam Shazeer, a vice president of engineering at Google and co-lead of its Gemini AI models, has left to join OpenAI. Shazeer was a key figure in AI research and previously co-authored the foundational transformer paper. His move comes as OpenAI prepares for an IPO.
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A U.S.-Iran MOU includes provisions for future negotiations on the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran undertaking no tolls for 60 days and committing to remove obstacles. After that, talks with Oman and other Gulf states will define maritime services, though Iran's past toll proposals remain a point of contention.
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Two persons have been arrested in connection with an alleged petrol bomb attack on the RSS office in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Police recovered glass shards and suspected petrol from the scene, and a forensic team is analyzing the evidence.
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Reports suggest six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs may defect to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, which could alter power dynamics within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance. The move would strengthen Shinde's parliamentary presence while weakening Uddhav Thackeray's party, and may impact relations with the BJP, the alliance's largest partner.
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NSE has filed draft papers for a ₹30,000-crore IPO, entirely an offer for sale. The listing, delayed nearly a decade due to regulatory issues including the co-location case, will be one of India's largest public issues.
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The US and Iran signed a peace deal brokered by Pakistan, named the Islamabad MoU, which includes Iran diluting its uranium stockpile and the US lifting sanctions. The Congress party criticised the government, saying it shows Pakistan's rising influence and is a setback to India's foreign policy.
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Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Arlekar, in his address to the Assembly, said drugs had become a major law-and-order problem and announced a Special Drug Prevention Force in every district. He also outlined steps to regulate liquor sales, including the closure of 717 outlets near sensitive locations.
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Security forces in Manipur conducted search operations in Kangpokpi district, seizing arms and destroying thirty illegal bunkers. The operations targeted villages with recent violence, and four people were detained. The DGP is personally overseeing the efforts amid ongoing ethnic conflict.
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ICAI will release the CA Final 2026 results on June 18 evening. Candidates can check scores on icai.org or icaiexam.icai.org using their registration and roll numbers. Passing requires 40 marks per subject and 50% aggregate; 70% and above earns distinction.
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Voting is underway for two Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand and one in Mizoram. In Jharkhand, the INDIA bloc has a majority to win both seats, while the ruling party in Mizoram is expected to secure the lone seat.
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The central government has implemented extensive security measures for the NEET UG re-test on June 21, including IAF transport for question papers and a temporary Telegram ban. The move follows the cancellation of the May 3 exam over paper leak allegations.
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The US and Iran signed a 14-point deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In India, Rajya Sabha polls began for 24 seats across 10 states. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's security was withdrawn, and courts ruled on several cases.
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court has lifted the interim stay on the arrest warrant against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in a defamation case filed by Akash Vijayvargiya. The court dismissed Banerjee's petition after his legal team failed to appear, stating the petitioner lost interest. The warrant was issued over remarks made in 2020.
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Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called the US-Iran peace deal a 'record of failure' for Washington, while affirming Iran's diplomatic strength. The 14-point agreement, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian, includes a ceasefire, sanctions relief, and provisions for the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides now face the challenge of implementation.
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Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut used abusive language against rebel lawmakers, drawing criticism from rivals and defence from party colleagues. The Uddhav Thackeray faction has called a party meeting and issued notices to rebel MPs amid an ongoing political crisis.
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The Karnataka High Court declared the arrest of three Gameskraft directors illegal, stating the arrest lacked new material and violated constitutional rights. The court ordered their immediate release while allowing the Enforcement Directorate to proceed through summons if needed.
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Voting for seven Karnataka Legislative Council seats began on June 18 in Bengaluru. The Congress is expected to win four seats, the BJP two, while the seventh seat sees a contest between Congress and JD(S).
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India and Pakistan have maintained a bilateral agreement since 1991 prohibiting attacks on each other's nuclear installations. Despite conflicts, the pact has held, with annual exchanges of nuclear facility lists building trust. This stands in contrast to global trends where civilian nuclear sites face increasing risks.
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