CEC Gyanesh Kumar Holds Bilateral Meetings with Heads of Election Management Bodies
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar held a series of bilateral meetings with the Heads of various Election Management Bodies (EMBs) on the sidelines of his visit to Sweden where he attended the International IDEA Stockholm Conference on Electoral Integrity.
These engagements aim to further strengthen India's longstanding partnerships in election management and democratic cooperation. During the bilateral meetings, CEC Gyanesh Kumar held one-on-one discussions with heads and senior officials from several Election Management Bodies (EMBs), covering a wide range of global electoral experiences and innovations.
Spathaspina Noohi Discovered in the forests of Meghalaya
A new wonder emerged from the biodiverse forests of Meghalaya, a sword-spined weevil that not only represents a new species but an entirely new genus named Spathaspina.
This beetle, formally described by Indian entomologists, adds a fresh marvel to the growing list of unique life forms found in India's northeast.
Named Spathaspina noohi, this rare weevil sports a dramatic sword-like spine on its back—an anatomical feature so unique that it led researchers to assign it to an entirely new genus within the subfamily Ceutorhynchinae.
SEBI Opens Settlement Window for Stock Brokers in Algo Trading Violation Cases
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced a three-month settlement scheme for stock brokers facing regulatory proceedings for associating with unregulated algorithmic trading (algo) platforms. Open from June 16 to September 16, 2025, the scheme allows brokers to resolve ongoing cases and avoid further litigation. This move follows SEBI's findings that several brokers collaborated with third-party algo platforms offering assured returns, a practice violating market conduct norms.
Mumbai Ranks 6th Globally in Under-Construction Data Centre Capacity
Mumbai secured the 6th position globally among 97 cities in terms of under-construction data centre capacity, as per the latest 'Global Data Center Market Comparison 2025' report by Cushman & Wakefield. With 335 MW of capacity currently being built, the city leads the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and is poised to boost its operational capacity by 62%. The surge is driven by rising demand from hyperscalers, the rapid expansion of cloud computing and AI-based workloads, and the city's robust digital and power infrastructure.
Maharashtra Introduces Geo-Tagged Unique ID for All Infra Projects
The Government of Maharashtra mandated the assignment of a geo-tagged 13-digit alphanumeric unique ID to all infrastructure development projects in the state. This ID will serve as the primary reference once administrative approval is granted. The initiative aims to bring digital uniformity, prevent duplication, and enable real-time tracking of infrastructure projects across departments through the Infra ID portal, with a target to register all projects sanctioned in the last five years by March 2026.
China Starts Producing World-First Non-Binary AI Chips
China started mass production of the world's first non-binary AI chips, adding this new technology to important industries like aviation and manufacturing.
The new chip merges conventional binary logic with stochastic, or probabilistic, logic to offer an alternative method for data processing. Importantly, the chip avoids reliance on US-restricted components.
Sana Mir the First Female Cricketer from Pakistan to be Inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame
One of the names to stand out in the inductees in the ICC Hall of Fame was Pakistan's Sana Mir. She became the first female cricketer from Pakistan to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
Sana became Pakistan's captain at 23 and led them for seven years, including winning two Asian Games gold medals in 2010 and 2014. Having enjoyed a 15-year international career, she retired as her country's leading wicket-taker in ODI cricket and second-highest in T20I cricket. Having started out as a pace bowler, a stress fracture forced her to switch to off-spin, and in October 2018 she became the first Pakistani woman to reach the summit of the ICC rankings when she went top of the ODI bowling table.
NaMo App Launches 'Jan Man Survey' to Mark 11 Years of PM Modi's Leadership
The Narendra Modi App (NaMo App) launched the 'Jan Man Survey' to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11 years in office.
The survey garnered significant traction, receiving over 500,000 responses from citizens across India within 26 hours of its launch.
The Jan Man Survey allows individuals to directly share feedback and opinions with the government.
Hosted on the NaMo App, the survey covers various topics, including national security, governance, cultural pride, and youth development.
The 1st Meeting of Task Force on Textiles Exports held
The first meeting of the Task Force on Textiles Exports was held under the Chairpersonship of Commerce Secretary, Sunil Barthwal at Vanijya Bhawan in Delhi to discuss issues & strategies for enhancing textiles exports from India.
Sunil Barthwal mentioned that the primary objective of the Task Force is to create a unified platform for addressing critical issues concerning the textile sector by involving all relevant stakeholders.
Coal India inks MoU with Kolkata Port for dynamic lighting of Howrah Bridge
Coal India Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), to support the dynamic illumination of the iconic Howrah Bridge, also known as Rabindra Setu.
According to the agreement, the lighting design will include volumetric and skeleton lighting techniques, paired with synchronised music shows. This immersive audio-visual experience will highlight the bridge's unique architectural elements, while also celebrating the cultural heritage of Kolkata.
The MoU was signed at Coal Bhawan, Coal India's headquarters, in the presence of Chairman P. M. Prasad, SMPK Chairman Rathendra Raman, Deputy Chairman Samrat Rahi, and other senior officials.
BEML Signs Licensing Agreements with DRDO to Manufacture Advanced Combat Support Vehicles for Army
BEML Limited entered into three licensing agreements with the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE), a premier DRDO laboratory, for the Transfer of Technology to manufacture critical mobility and support systems for the Indian Army's Armoured Corps.
Under these agreements, Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) will indigenously develop and produce the Unit Maintenance Vehicle (UMV) and Unit Repair Vehicle (URV) for MBT Arjun, and the Full Trailer for 70T Tank Transporter equipped with an Advanced Hydraulic Suspension System.
Key NSG Counter-Terror Event Held, Focus on Unified Response
In the wake of the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and India's response in the form of Operation Sindoor, the 23rd edition of the National Security Guard's (NSG) Counter-Terror International Seminar was held in New Delhi. The seminar saw key steps taken towards framing a unified Standard Operating Procedure for counterterrorism coordination.
The two-day event, inaugurated by Junior Home Minister Nityanand Rai, was themed 'Forging Collaboration and Innovation to Counter Terror Threats and Address the Complexities of Modern Terrorism'.
A major highlight of the seminar was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the NSG and police forces of states and Union Territories. This landmark agreement lays the groundwork for a unified CT coordination standard operating procedure (SOP), institutionalised joint training, and enhanced First Responder interoperability across the nation.
In a First, Centre Caps MGNREGS Spend at 60% for First Six Months of FY 2025-26
For the first time, the government capped spending under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) at 60 per cent of its annual allocation for the first half of the financial year 2025–26. Until now, the rural jobs guarantee scheme has operated as a demand-driven programme with no such spending limit.
The Ministry of Finance informed the Ministry of Rural Development that it will now be brought under the Monthly/Quarterly Expenditure Plan (MEP/QEP), a spending control mechanism from which it had been exempt so far.
Sri Lanka Celebrates Poson Poya: Honouring 2000 Years of Buddhism
Sri Lanka observed the sacred Poson Poya festival, which commemorates the arrival of Buddhism on the island nation over 2,000 years ago. Celebrated on the full moon day in June, this festival marks the momentous occasion when Arahat Mahinda, son of Emperor Ashoka of India, preached the first sermon to King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale.
Justice N. S. Sanjay Gowda Sworn in as Gujarat High Court Judge
Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda officially taken charge as a judge of the Gujarat High Court. Earlier serving in the Karnataka High Court, his transfer is part of the Supreme Court's plan to bring diversity and better administration across Indian High Courts.
The oath of office to Justice Gowda was administered by Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, Justice Sunita Agrawal. The event was attended by Advocate General Kamal Trivedi, senior lawyers and other important guests.
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