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National 6/20/2026

Nse Co-location Case Settlement Cleared Internally, Resolution Expected Soon: Sebi Chief

In a pivotal move for India's financial markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has internally approved the settlement in the protracted National Stock Exchange (NSE) co-location case. SEBI Chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey confirmed on June 19, 2026, that this significant internal clearance paves the way for NSE to finally move forward with its long-delayed Initial Public Offering (IPO), bringing a decade-long regulatory overhang closer to resolution.

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Nse Co-location Case Settlement Cleared Internally, Resolution Expected Soon: Sebi Chief
National 6/20/2026

RBI looks to revive NRI deposit growth through FCNR(B) route, NRO accounts grow fastest: Bank of Baroda report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is making a bold play to shore up India's foreign currency inflows, announcing a special forex swap facility that effectively eliminates hedging costs for banks raising fresh Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits until September 30, 2026. This move, aimed at reviving NRI deposit growth which largely flatlined in FY26, has already seen major banks like Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and HDFC Bank offer attractive interest rates as high as 7.1% on USD deposits. Simultaneously, a recent Bank of Baroda report reveals a significant underlying shift: Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) accounts are quietly emerging as the fastest-growing segment among NRI deposits, driven by increasing domestic income streams.

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RBI looks to revive NRI deposit growth through FCNR(B) route, NRO accounts grow fastest: Bank of Baroda report
National 6/20/2026

Leader's Premium: The math behind Jio Platforms' price

Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, has officially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI on June 19, 2026, setting the stage for what is expected to be India's largest-ever Initial Public Offering. The mega-listing is projected to raise approximately $3.8 billion, with a significant portion earmarked for prepaying its telecom subsidiary's foreign currency debt, a strategic move aimed at deleveraging the company. This long-anticipated public debut, led by the next generation of the Ambani family, underscores Jio Platforms' ambition to unlock substantial shareholder value and cement its position as a global digital powerhouse.

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Leader's Premium: The math behind Jio Platforms' price
National 6/20/2026

India's space economy to grow five-fold to $45 billion

India's space economy is rocketing towards an ambitious five-fold expansion, projected to hit $40-45 billion within the next decade, up from its current $8-9 billion valuation. This explosive growth, championed by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, underscores a strategic pivot towards private sector dynamism and an innovation-driven ecosystem, aiming for a significant 8% share of the global space market by 2030. The forecast highlights New Delhi's determined push to transform its space sector into a crucial enabler of overall national economic growth, moving beyond state-centric operations.

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India's space economy to grow five-fold to $45 billion
National 6/20/2026

Jio Platforms board approves DRHP, to be filed with SEBI soon: Mukesh Ambani

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecom powerhouse of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, has officially kick-started India's potentially largest-ever Initial Public Offering, filing its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with market regulator SEBI on June 19, 2026. This monumental step, announced by Ambani himself at RIL's 49th Annual General Meeting, signals a strategic move to raise up to $3.8 billion (approximately Rs 37,700 crore) through a 100% fresh issue of 27 crore equity shares, primarily to pare down its telecom subsidiary's substantial debt.

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Jio Platforms board approves DRHP, to be filed with SEBI soon: Mukesh Ambani
National 6/20/2026

Centre bans 16 Fixed Dose combos over safety concerns - ETPharma.com

In a decisive move to bolster patient safety and champion rational medication use, India's Union Health Ministry has immediately prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of 16 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs across the country. This sweeping ban, enacted under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, comes after a rigorous scientific review concluded these FDCs lack 'therapeutic justification' and their continued use presents potential risks that far outweigh any perceived benefits for public health.

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Centre bans 16 Fixed Dose combos over safety concerns - ETPharma.com
National 6/20/2026

SC bats for fund to support young lawyers

In a decisive move to stem a potential 'brain drain' from India's legal profession, the Supreme Court has mandated the creation of a 'Young Lawyers' Professional Assistance Fund' across all states and Union Territories. This fund aims to offer crucial financial lifelines to junior advocates grappling with early-career struggles, especially first-generation lawyers, ensuring they don't abandon the Bar for more financially stable avenues. The directive, issued by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana, responds to the escalating crisis of economic hardship faced by young legal talent.

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SC bats for fund to support young lawyers
National 6/20/2026

Type 2 diabetes patients increasingly diagnosed with liver fibrosis: Lancet Study

A groundbreaking Lancet South Asia study has just sounded a major alarm: one in four Type 2 diabetes patients in India is silently developing significant liver fibrosis, a severe scarring that often progresses without noticeable symptoms. This startling finding, uncovered by the DiaFib-Liver Study which screened over 9,000 individuals, positions the liver as the critical 'fourth vulnerable organ' in diabetes care, alongside the eyes, heart, and kidneys, demanding urgent attention from healthcare systems and patients alike.

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Type 2 diabetes patients increasingly diagnosed with liver fibrosis: Lancet Study
National 6/20/2026

IPO king size: Jio Platforms valued at $137 billion, to mobilise about Rs 37,700 crore

Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, has officially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI, initiating a colossal Initial Public Offering (IPO) anticipated to raise approximately Rs 37,700 crore (about $4 billion) and valuing the company at a staggering $137 billion. This landmark offering is poised to be the largest in Indian history, dwarfing previous records like Hyundai Motor India's $3.3 billion debut in 2024.

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IPO king size: Jio Platforms valued at $137 billion, to mobilise about Rs 37,700 crore
National 6/20/2026

India targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 amid energy diversification plan

India is dramatically accelerating its nuclear power ambitions, targeting a monumental 100 GW capacity by 2047, a more than tenfold increase from its current 8.8 GW, as evidenced by recent critical milestones. This month, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) successfully installed the Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) at Kudankulam Unit-5, marking a pivotal step in expanding its Light Water Reactor fleet. This follows the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieving 'first criticality' in April 2026, propelling India into the second stage of its strategic Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme and bolstering its long-term energy self-reliance.

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India targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 amid energy diversification plan
National 6/20/2026

Delhi Police Bust Inter-State Child Trafficking Racket, Arrest 13 and Rescue Five Infants

Delhi Police have dismantled a sophisticated inter-state child trafficking syndicate, arresting 13 individuals, including a private hospital owner, and rescuing five infants in a sweeping operation that revealed the sale of at least 30 babies across five states over the last 18 months. The arrests, stemming from a June 5 decoy operation in Paharganj, expose a deeply entrenched network that allegedly procured newborns from vulnerable families for as little as Rs 10,000-20,000 and resold them for up to Rs 10 lakh to childless couples, often with forged documentation.

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Delhi Police Bust Inter-State Child Trafficking Racket, Arrest 13 and Rescue Five Infants
National 6/20/2026

RBI opts for ‘wait-and-watch’ amid inflation uncertainties

India's central bank has drawn a cautious line, with the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously opting for a 'wait-and-watch' approach on benchmark interest rates earlier this month, explicitly attributing the decision to persistent inflation uncertainties exacerbated by the West Asia conflict. Despite projections of retail inflation nearing the upper tolerance band, all six members voted for a status quo, signaling a delicate balancing act between price stability and safeguarding economic growth amid global headwinds.

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RBI opts for ‘wait-and-watch’ amid inflation uncertainties
National 6/20/2026

Inflow to Hogenakkal surges to 4,000 cusecs

Water inflow into Hogenakkal, the critical entry point of the Cauvery River into Tamil Nadu, surged to 4,000 cusecs on Friday morning, doubling from the previous day, following concentrated rainfall in the Cauvery catchment areas across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This uptick offers a marginal, albeit temporary, reprieve to Tamil Nadu amidst an acute water crisis that has severely hampered agricultural prospects and deepened inter-state tensions.

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Inflow to Hogenakkal surges to 4,000 cusecs
National 6/20/2026

Jio Platforms IPO: Reliance Board approves DRHP, set to file with SEBI today

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) has officially initiated what is poised to be India's largest-ever Initial Public Offering, filing its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday. The digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries aims to raise approximately $4 billion, primarily to significantly reduce debt and fuel an aggressive expansion into 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and a broader suite of digital services.

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Jio Platforms IPO: Reliance Board approves DRHP, set to file with SEBI today
National 6/20/2026

Over 70 lakh employed under PM-VBRY so far, say PM; transfers Rs 2,400-cr sops for 15 lakh jobs

India's aggressive push for formal employment achieved a major milestone yesterday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that over 70 lakh jobs have been created under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) since its launch in August 2025. The announcement was coupled with the direct transfer of Rs 2,400 crore in incentives, supporting 15 lakh new jobs and underscoring the government's commitment to boosting the formal workforce and expanding social security.

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Over 70 lakh employed under PM-VBRY so far, say PM; transfers Rs 2,400-cr sops for 15 lakh jobs
National 6/19/2026

NEET Re Exam Date 2026

The Supreme Court of India today decisively refused to urgently halt the upcoming NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21, despite a torrent of petitions citing extreme student anxiety, inadequate preparation time, and persistent allegations of compromised exam integrity. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified that all pending NEET-related matters would be consolidated and heard by Justice P.S. Narasimha's bench in July, effectively clearing the path for the controversial re-test. This ruling maintains the National Testing Agency's (NTA) timeline, placing millions of medical aspirants under immense pressure just two days before the high-stakes exam.

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NEET Re Exam Date 2026
National 6/19/2026

Dumped Imports Continue To Erode MSME Manufacturing Capacity: C-DEP Report

A new report from India's Centre for Domestic Economy Policy Research (C-DEP), released on June 19, warns that rampant dumped imports are systematically dismantling the manufacturing capacity of the nation's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The study, 'Impact of Anti-Dumping Duties in India,' urgently calls for the timely implementation of anti-dumping duties to stem a projected economic loss potentially soaring to INR 2.70 lakh crore by 2030, highlighting that critical sectors like sublimation paper and mobile phone back covers are already facing severe shutdowns and market share erosion. This comes as the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recently recommended duties in multiple cases, including a final ruling for nylon filament yarn in March 2026, yet implementation often faces delays.

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Dumped Imports Continue To Erode MSME Manufacturing Capacity: C-DEP Report
National 6/19/2026

'Not me in viral video': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann cites forensic review of 1,191 frames, alleges conspiracy

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has vigorously rejected the authenticity of a viral video central to a raging controversy, presenting two independent forensic reports that meticulously reviewed 1,191 frames and concluded the individual depicted is not him but a look-alike actor. This counter-narrative directly challenges the Akal Takht, the supreme temporal authority of Sikhs, which had previously declared Mann 'Guru Dokhi' and 'Khalsa Panth Virodhi' based on its own forensic findings asserting the video's genuineness. Mann and his Aam Aadmi Party have now launched a full-frontal assault, alleging a 'well-planned conspiracy' by political rivals to tarnish his image and exploit religious sentiments.

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'Not me in viral video': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann cites forensic review of 1,191 frames, alleges conspiracy
National 6/19/2026

Nifty 24,000: Support or Breakdown?

India's benchmark Nifty 50 index concluded Friday's session just above the critical 24,000 psychological mark, breaking a five-day winning streak with a 0.64% decline to settle at 24,013.10. The sell-off was primarily triggered by a sharp correction in heavyweight IT stocks, which plummeted following disappointing Q3 revenue guidance from global IT bellwether Accenture Plc., signaling potential headwinds for the sector.

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Nifty 24,000: Support or Breakdown?
National 6/19/2026

India stands out in WEF Energy Transition Index, shows great gains

India has defied a global slowdown in energy transition readiness, vaulting two places to 70th in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) 2026 Energy Transition Index (ETI), marking it as one of the strongest improvers worldwide. This ascent comes as the broader global shift towards cleaner energy systems faces unprecedented headwinds, with overall transition readiness declining for the first time in over a decade due to intensifying geopolitical fragmentation, supply chain vulnerabilities, and weakened financing conditions. New Delhi's proactive investments in robust infrastructure and a skilled workforce have been pivotal in this exceptional performance, positioning the nation as a crucial player in the next phase of the global energy transformation.

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India stands out in WEF Energy Transition Index, shows great gains
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