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International & Strategic Affairs Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting the U.S. from June 30 to July 2 to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting on July 1. The agenda includes Indo-Pacific security, economic cooperation, and regional resilience. Emerging China-Bangladesh-Pakistan Axis: A developing trilateral alliance among China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan is raising concerns for India and the U.S., potentially challenging existing strategic dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. National Developments India Restricts Jute Imports from Bangladesh: India has imposed curbs on jute imports from Bangladesh, citing trade and strategic concerns. National Turmeric Board Inauguration in Telangana: The Union Home Minister is set to inaugurate the National Turmeric Board in Telangana, recognizing the state's significant contribution to turmeric production. SEBI Penalizes BSE Limited: The Securities and Excha...

United States Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady The Fed is expected to maintain its policy rate for a fourth straight meeting, citing uncertainty ahead and closely watched economic projections from officials Global commentary emphasises how tariff policies—especially U.S.–China dynamics—are impacting inflation and growth outlooks . Global growth outlook turns cautious The World Bank warns that 2025 marks the weakest global growth outside a recession since 2008, with forecasts cut to 2.3%. The OECD projects further slowdown—U.S. growth sliding to 1.6% and China to 4.3%—driven by rising trade uncertainties. Indian economy staying resilient India’s GDP grew an impressive 6.5% in FY’25, powered by strong services and construction sectors; inflation has also eased to its lowest since August 2019. The RBI cut its repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%, introduced CRR cuts, and maintains a neutral stance to support growth New RBI bond issuance totalling ₹27,000 crore across 2029 ...

1. Google debuts “Martha” Android XR smart glasses Google revealed “Martha,” its prototype smart glasses powered by Android XR at I/O. They feature a built-in camera, microphone, and a small prism display showing time and temperature. No consumer release date yet. 2. Samsung announces July 9 “Ultra Unfolds” Galaxy event Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2025 is scheduled for July 9, 2025, in Brooklyn. Expected products include Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Flip FE, Galaxy Watch 8 Classic/Ultra, Galaxy Buds Core, a tri‑fold phone, and a Google‑partnered XR headset—all running One UI 8 with AI enhancements. 3. iPhone 17 Pro reportedly gets vapor‑chamber cooling Leaked details indicate Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro (and Pro Max) may include vapor‑chamber cooling—a first for Apple—alongside a 48 MP telephoto lens, 12 GB RAM, 120 Hz ProMotion display, and 8K video support. Expected launch in Sept 2025. 4. Mountain Alliance shifts toward defense tech Munich-based Mountain Alliance AG announced a...

International & Geopolitical News 1. Zelenskyy visits UK amid heavy Ukraine raids Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the UK to discuss strengthening military aid with King Charles and PM Keir Starmer, as Kyiv endures fresh drone and missile strikes—352 drones and 16 missiles overnight, causing civilian casualties. EU leaders met in Brussels to coordinate responses to Russia and Middle East escalations 2. NATO summit set for June 24–25 in The Hague The 2025 NATO summit kicks off tomorrow under new Secretary General Mark Rutte, with core agenda issues being defense spending targets (~5 % of GDP) and ongoing Ukraine war support 3. Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten Indian oil supply With rising US–Iran tensions and threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, India is bracing for oil prices around $80–$90 per barrel. Solutions include diversifying sources (Russia/Qatar/US) and using reserves —niching-wire oil minister Hardeep Puri assured supply stability. 4. India c...

Global & Geopolitical Israel–Iran conflict escalates sharply: Iran’s missile attack damaged Soroka Hospital and injured over 240 Israelis; Israel retaliated by striking Iranian nuclear sites at Arak and Natanz. Casualties totalled 657 in Iran and at least 70 Palestinians in Gaza. The U.S. is reportedly debating a targeted bunker‑buster strike on Iran, while Europe seeks diplomatic channels. Mass evacuations underway: Dozens of countries, including India, have initiated mass air, land, and sea evacuations of nationals from the Middle East amid closed airspace and heightened threats. World Refugee Day – with a grim tone: The WHO marked June 20 drawing attention to 123 million forcibly displaced individuals worldwide and called for global solidarity. India & South Asia Operation Sindhu launched: India has begun evacuating over 10,000 citizens — mainly students — out of Iran via Armenia amid growing concern over the Middle East crisis. Aliawati Longkumer appointed Ambassador ...

Global & U.S. Business Highlights U.S. Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, while signaling two potential rate cuts by the end of the year. Fed Chair Powell emphasized inflation remains “meaningful,” setting a cautious tone for markets. Microsoft and Amazon announce significant layoffs as they intensify their AI investments. Microsoft is “planning thousands more” job cuts, while Amazon CEO Andy Jassy confirmed ongoing workforce reductions amid the AI boom. India Business & Markets Advertising agencies charged with price-fixing in India: A Reuters investigation uncovered collusion among WPP, Omnicom, Publicis, Dentsu, and others to set minimum commission rates via WhatsApp and meetings. The CCI is investigating and may impose large fines. Dassault and Anil Ambani partner on jet manufacturing: They’ll produce Falcon 2000 business jets in India. Reliance Infra shares jumped ~4% following the announcement. Siemens Energy debuts on Indian stock exchanges: Following a r...

United States Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady The Fed is expected to maintain its policy rate for a fourth straight meeting, citing uncertainty ahead and closely watched economic projections from officials Global commentary emphasises how tariff policies—especially U.S.–China dynamics—are impacting inflation and growth outlooks . Global growth outlook turns cautious The World Bank warns that 2025 marks the weakest global growth outside a recession since 2008, with forecasts cut to 2.3%. The OECD projects further slowdown—U.S. growth sliding to 1.6% and China to 4.3%—driven by rising trade uncertainties. Indian economy staying resilient India’s GDP grew an impressive 6.5% in FY’25, powered by strong services and construction sectors; inflation has also eased to its lowest since August 2019. The RBI cut its repo rate by 50 bps to 5.5%, introduced CRR cuts, and maintains a neutral stance to support growth. New RBI bond issuance totalling ₹27,000 crore across 2029 &...

NBA Finals Oklahoma City Thunder take a 3–2 lead over the Indiana Pacers after a 120–109 win in Game 5, led by Jalen Williams (40 points) and Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander (31) Tyrese Haliburton was hobbled by injury, missing all six shots in Game 5, but remains optimistic about playing in Game 6 Club World Cup Messi-mania delights the fans, drawing big crowds in Miami. Meanwhile, Flamengo delivered an impressive performance in the opening match Chelsea beat LAFC 2–0 in their opening game, scoring via Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez Cricket – ICC WTC Test The ICC World Test Championship (2025–27) starts in Galle as Sri Lanka faces Bangladesh (June 17–21). It marks veteran Angelo Mathews’ farewell series Horse Racing – Royal Ascot Royal Ascot kicked off today, featuring 35 races with eight Group 1 events. Favorites include Rosallion, Devil’s Advocate, Trawlerman and Shadow Of Light NFL Offseason New York Giants begin minicamp; focus is on rookies Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart, and vetera...

1. China Unveils Hybrid AI Chip, iOS 26 preps major upgrades China rolled out a new hybrid AI chip aimed at reducing reliance on US tech, signaling growing AI independence. Meanwhile, Apple is gearing up iOS 26 with significant features as part of its next OS wave. 2. Samsung teases next-gen Galaxy hardware Samsung previewed “Gemini Live” AI features set to debut with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. It also hinted at new tech in Galaxy Watch 8, including a refined “Classic” variant. 3. Android 16 officially launches Android Central confirms the Android 16 release—offering real-time notifications, LE Audio support, enhanced security, and Desktop Windowing for foldables and tablets. 4. Massive AI-driven job cuts at BT BT CEO Allison Kirkby warned that AI's accelerating implementation could push their job cuts beyond the already announced 55,000, with up to 10,000 roles replaced by automation. 5. Tech recruitment reshaped—college degrees optional Companies like Meta, Palan...

1. Air India Boeing 787 Crash (Ahmedabad) The black box from the crash of Air India flight AI‑171 has been recovered at Ahmedabad, initiating a formal probe led by AAIB. The Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off to London, claiming hundreds of lives; one survivor remains. An investigation team including NIA, DGCA, and MoCA is on site, with DNA profiling underway. 2. Extreme Heatwave & Weather Outlook Delhi recorded scorching heat at around 45.1 °C today, triggering health advisories and possible heatwave alerts. The broader India–Pakistan heatwave persists since April, with temperatures up to 48 °C, hundreds of fatalities, and mounting climate concerns. 3. ISRO–Axiom‑4 Mission ISRO has officially confirmed the Axiom‑4 mission, featuring astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, scheduled to launch on June 19, 2025 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 — a major milestone for India–US space collaboration. 4. Krishna Pingala Sankashti Chaturthi Observed ...

Football (Soccer) Tottenham Hotspur appoint Thomas Frank from Brentford, with Spurs paying around £10 million in compensation Flamengo striker Bruno Henrique faces sports fraud charges over alleged match-fixing ahead of the Club World Cup, where heavyweights like Chelsea and Real Madrid will compete starting June 14 in the U.S. Basketball (NBA) New York Knicks continue their head coach search, recently denied permission to interview candidates like Jason Kidd and Quin Snyder Indiana Pacers lead the NBA Finals 2–1 after backing up Khris Mathurin’s efficient Game 3 performance Baseball (MLB) Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe will miss the remainder of the season due to Tommy John surgery, but teammate Tarik Skubal is drawing high praise for his dominant performances The Tigers will also host a “Black in Baseball” homestand from June 13–19, celebrating Black players and culture during games against the Reds and Pirates Golf At the U.S. Open in Oakmont (June 12–15), J.J. Spaun l...

Nothing Phone (3) – Launch: July 1, 2025 Launch date confirmed: July 1 by Nothing Design & display: 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED, ~120 Hz, dual‑tone finish, textured side buttons Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 + up to 12 GB RAM, 5000 mAh battery with 50 W wired & 20 W wireless charging Camera: Redesigned triple‑rear (50 MP main) + 32 MP selfie. Glyph lighting removed Price estimate: ₹55,000–90,000, premium positioning in India via Flipkart OnePlus Nord 5 & Nord CE 5 – Expected: July 8, 2025 Launch rumor: Set for India launch on July 8 per tipster Yogesh Brar Chips reported: Dimensity 9400e (Nord 5), Dimensity 8350 (Nord CE 5) Positioning: Mid‑range, that continues the Nord legacy as affordable flagship alternatives. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 / Flip 7 / Flip 7 FE – July 2025 Timeline: Expected July introduction during Samsung Unpacked Details: Fold 7: Up to 16 GB RAM, 1 TB storage Flip 7: New colorways (Blue Shadow, White) Flip 7 FE: Budget foldable variant, 8 GB RAM ...

National News (India) 1. Jaishankar issues stern warning on terrorism External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared that India will not hesitate to pursue terrorists “deep into Pakistan” if necessary, reaffirming a zero-tolerance approach 2. ISRO delays Axiom‑4 launch ISRO postponed the Axiom‑4 mission to the ISS by one day—now scheduled for launch on June 11, 2025 3. Fire aboard Singapore‑flagged cargo ship A fire on MV Wan Hai 503, about 78 nm off Kerala’s coast, triggered a rescue operation involving INS Surat and Coast Guard aircraft; crew safety is under constant monitoring 4. RBI raises gold loan LTV ratio The Reserve Bank of India proposed increasing the loan-to-value ratio for gold loans ≤ ₹2.5 lakh to 85%, covering both principal and interest, pending public consultation 5. India elected to UN ECOSOC India secured a seat on the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026–28 term, highlighting its commitment to global development 6. Census 2027 to include ...

Markets & Commodities Indian Markets: BSE Sensex closed at 82,445 (+256 pts); Nifty 50 ended at 25,103, marking a fourth straight day of gains. The rally was fueled by optimism abroad, a surprise RBI repo rate & CRR cut, and improved liquidity Expert traders eye the 10–11 June window for strong market swings, with a possible trend reversal around 16 June, following the surprise rate cuts Gold & Platinum: Gold prices have climbed to near a 4‑week high; platinum hit a 4‑year peak as investors await the outcome of the US‑China trade talks in London Global Outlook & Trade Tensions US‑China Trade Talks (London): High-level discussions are underway today in London between US and Chinese delegations. They're building on a truce struck in Geneva on May 12 to ease trade disputes on tariffs, export controls, semiconductors, and rare earths Markets are cautiously optimistic, but analysts caution that superficial agreements may emerge without significant structural cha...

Cricket RCB Clinches Maiden IPL Title Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) championship, defeating Punjab Kings in the final. Virat Kohli, emotional after the victory, stated, "This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team." Krunal Pandya was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance. Celebrations erupted in Bengaluru, with fans chanting "Ee Sala Cup Namdu" (This year, the trophy is ours). Basketball Indiana Pacers Take Game 1 of NBA Finals The Indiana Pacers pulled off a stunning comeback to win Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-110, in Oklahoma City. LeBron James Sets New Playoff Record LeBron James surpassed Michael Jordan for the most 30-point games in NBA playoff history, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Football Jadon Sancho's Transfer Speculations With Jadon Sancho's loan at Chelsea concluding on June 30,...

National News 1. India to Launch First Digital Census with Caste Data India will conduct its first digital census starting in 2026, concluding by March 1, 2027. This census will include caste-based data for the first time since independence, encompassing Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in addition to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The data is expected to influence welfare policies and political representation, particularly under the 2023 Women's Reservation Bill, which reserves a third of parliamentary seats for women. 2. Samajwadi Party Vows Caste Census in Uttar Pradesh In response to the central government's census announcement, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav asserted that a caste census in Uttar Pradesh will be conducted under the PDA (Pichrde, Dalits, Alpsankhyaks) government. He expressed confidence in SP's victory in the 2027 state assembly elections, coinciding with the scheduled census. 3. Eid-ul-Adha 2025 Observances Eid-ul-Adha, also known a...

Apple WWDC 2025 Unveils AI-Focused iOS 19 At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, Apple unveiled iOS 19 with deep integration of on-device AI. "Apple Intelligence" features include Smart Summaries in Messages and Mail, AI-powered photo editing, and Siri upgrades with contextual memory. macOS 15 and iPadOS 19 also received major AI updates. OpenAI Launches GPT-5 for Enterprise Use OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5 for select enterprise clients, boasting enhanced reasoning, longer context memory, and real-time multi-modal capabilities. While GPT-4.5 and GPT-4o remain the main public offerings, GPT-5 will power next-gen tools in Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Enterprise. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 & Flip 6 Set for July Launch Leaked renders and specs suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 will be unveiled on July 10 at Samsung’s Unpacked event. Key features include a slimmer hinge, upgraded Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and AI-boosted multitasking UI. Google ...