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National 6/11/2026

India highlights success of new labour reforms at ILO conference in Geneva

India's recent presentation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva underscored its aggressive push to modernize labor laws, highlighting the 'success' of its consolidated four Labour Codes. Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, championed these reforms, which subsume 29 Central Labour Laws under the guiding principle of 'Antyodaya'—aiming to simplify compliance and enhance workers' welfare. This move, effective from November 2025 with targeted full operationalization by April 2026, aims to streamline India's historically fragmented labor regulatory landscape into a transparent and efficient ecosystem.

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India highlights success of new labour reforms at ILO conference in Geneva
National 6/11/2026

Government clears price hike for key cancer drugs to tackle nationwide shortage

The Indian government has greenlit a significant 10-50% price hike for critical platinum-based chemotherapy drugs cisplatin and carboplatin, alongside two anti-tetanus injections, invoking emergency powers under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order of 2013. This unprecedented move, formalized by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) and National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) on June 7, 2026, aims to alleviate a severe nationwide shortage that has crippled cancer treatment across the country, but immediately sparks concerns over patient affordability.

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Government clears price hike for key cancer drugs to tackle nationwide shortage
National 6/11/2026

PM's tenure distinguished by advancements in governance, economic resilience: President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially become India's longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record previously held by the nation's first premier, Jawaharlal Nehru. The milestone, reached on June 10, 2026, marks 4,399 uninterrupted days in office, a testament to the enduring public mandate across his three consecutive terms. President Droupadi Murmu extended heartiest congratulations, commending Modi's tenure for 'far-reaching advancements across governance, economic resilience and social transformation' and highlighting his commitment to welfare initiatives like PM-JANMAN and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.

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PM's tenure distinguished by advancements in governance, economic resilience: President
National 6/11/2026

GMDA CEO directs STP works to be completed in 18 months, 100 percent usage of tertiary water

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has issued a stringent 18-month deadline for the completion of all under-construction sewage treatment plants (STPs) and mandated 100% utilization of tertiary treated water within the next six months. The directive, issued by GMDA CEO PC Meena in a recent review meeting, aims to curb severe water scarcity and pollution in Gurugram, preventing any treated water from being diverted into drains. This aggressive timeline underscores a heightened governmental push to address the region's critical environmental and urban development challenges.

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GMDA CEO directs STP works to be completed in 18 months, 100 percent usage of tertiary water
National 6/11/2026

Mountain vs machine: After 17 yrs, India’s longest tunnel ready in MP’s Katni

After a grueling 17-year construction saga fraught with deadly accidents and formidable geological challenges, India's longest irrigation tunnel in Sleemanabad, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, is finally nearing completion. With just 92 meters of excavation remaining as of June 10, 2026, the 11.95-kilometer Sleemanabad Tunnel is poised to realize a centuries-old mythological dream by channeling Narmada waters into the Son basin, promising to transform the agrarian landscape of five drought-prone districts.

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Mountain vs machine: After 17 yrs, India’s longest tunnel ready in MP’s Katni
National 6/11/2026

Centre clears Rs 1,359 crore NH-62 upgrade to strengthen Nagaur-Bikaner connectivity

The Indian government has greenlit a substantial Rs 1,359 crore project to four-lane the Nagaur-Bikaner stretch of National Highway-62, a critical infrastructure push set to bolster connectivity and invigorate economic activity across western Rajasthan. This move, announced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, underscores a strategic effort to enhance the region's logistical backbone and unlock new avenues for growth.

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Centre clears Rs 1,359 crore NH-62 upgrade to strengthen Nagaur-Bikaner connectivity
National 6/11/2026

Dept to form spl team to curb wild elephant attacks

In a decisive move to stem escalating human-elephant conflict, the Kerala Forest Department has announced the immediate formation of a 500-member Special Reserve Force. This elite unit, comprising 100 five-member teams, will be strategically deployed in identified hotspots across the state to mitigate wild elephant attacks, following recent fatalities in Wayanad and Idukki that have intensified calls for urgent action.

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Dept to form spl team to curb wild elephant attacks
National 6/10/2026

Business News | Consumer Staples Sector to Face Growth Normalization in 2nd Half of 2026, Updates on Pricing Power and Channel Efficiency Eyed

India's robust consumer staples sector is bracing for a period of 'growth normalization' in the latter half of Fiscal Year 2027, as favorable Goods and Services Tax (GST) benefits from earlier reforms phase out and challenging high base effects kick in. A recent report by brokerage firm Systematix Institutional Equities warns that while pan-India channel checks reveal improving distributor efficiency, the crucial volume recovery remains stubbornly uneven across product categories, signaling a tougher operating environment ahead.

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Business News | Consumer Staples Sector to Face Growth Normalization in 2nd Half of 2026, Updates on Pricing Power and Channel Efficiency Eyed
National 6/10/2026

Gold ETFs See First Outflow In A Year After PM Modi Urges Curb On Gold Purchases

India's gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their first net outflows in over a year in May, shedding Rs 725 crore, as investors cashed in on record prices. This significant reversal, following a year of consistent inflows, comes swiftly on the heels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal on May 11, 2026, for citizens to curb non-essential gold purchases and a sharp hike in gold import duties just two days later.

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Gold ETFs See First Outflow In A Year After PM Modi Urges Curb On Gold Purchases
National 6/10/2026

Shigella Outbreak Scare in Wayanad: Two Students Test Positive, Hundreds Fall Ill

A Shigella outbreak in Wayanad District has escalated significantly, with eight students now confirmed positive for the highly contagious bacterial infection, prompting widespread school closures and an urgent chlorination drive across critical water sources. While initial reports cited two positive cases, five additional children, all girls aged between five and eleven from Mar Baselios AUP School in Koliyadi, have since tested positive, bringing the total confirmed cases to eight. This surge has triggered a massive public health intervention, placing over 800 households and 13 educational institutions under stringent surveillance as authorities race to contain the spread.

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Shigella Outbreak Scare in Wayanad: Two Students Test Positive, Hundreds Fall Ill
National 6/10/2026

‘Causing massive stress’: CUET UG 2026 students flag discrepancies in marked answers, demand NTA review

India's Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026 is embroiled in fresh controversy as students report 'massive stress' over alleged discrepancies in the recently released provisional answer key, just hours before the objection window closes. Aspirants are flagging widespread mismatches between the question IDs in the key and those they encountered during the examination, casting a shadow over the integrity of the critical undergraduate admissions process. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which administers the exam, has opened a challenge facility until June 11, 2026, but the short deadline and technical issues are exacerbating student anxieties.

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‘Causing massive stress’: CUET UG 2026 students flag discrepancies in marked answers, demand NTA review
National 6/10/2026

Modi crosses Nehru’s landmark to become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister

India's political landscape witnesses a historic shift as Narendra Modi, on June 10, 2026, officially became the nation's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office and surpassing the record previously held by Jawaharlal Nehru. This unprecedented milestone, achieved through three successive electoral mandates, solidifies Modi's transformative impact on India's governance and its evolving democratic narrative.

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Modi crosses Nehru’s landmark to become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister
National 6/10/2026

Starlink says talks with Indian government continue, cites encouraging feedback

Starlink insists its discussions with the Indian government remain 'active and productive,' despite recent reports suggesting that New Delhi has frozen approvals for the satellite internet provider's commercial launch. Lauren Dreyer, Starlink's VP of Business Operations, publicly dismissed these 'misleading stories' on Wednesday, emphasizing the company's transparent engagement as it awaits final clearances, particularly spectrum allocation, to enter one of the world's largest underserved broadband markets.

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Starlink says talks with Indian government continue, cites encouraging feedback
National 6/10/2026

Centre announces ₹95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM G

In a critical move to bridge the transition to a revamped rural employment framework, India's central government has released an interim allocation of ₹95,692 crore (approximately $11.4 billion) under the newly enacted Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025. This significant infusion, announced by Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, ensures that financial flows to states and Union Territories remain uninterrupted for rural development and employment programs as the new legislation formally takes effect from July 1, 2026. The disbursement brings the total allocation for rural employment to over ₹1.25 lakh crore for the current fiscal year.

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Centre announces ₹95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM G
National 6/10/2026

Oman-Gujarat Deep-Sea Gas Pipeline On Cards: Ruling BJP Shares Details

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has thrown its weight behind the ambitious ₹40,000 crore Oman-Gujarat Deep-Sea Gas Pipeline, reviving a decades-old project now positioned as a critical pillar of India's long-term energy security. This proposed 2,000-kilometer subsea artery aims to forge a direct energy corridor beneath the Arabian Sea, significantly bypassing the geopolitically fraught Strait of Hormuz and its inherent vulnerabilities. The move signals New Delhi's proactive strategy to insulate its energy supply from escalating West Asian tensions and fluctuating global markets.

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Oman-Gujarat Deep-Sea Gas Pipeline On Cards: Ruling BJP Shares Details
National 6/10/2026

₹52,000 Crore Equity Supply Wave Tests India's Market Liquidity

India's capital markets are bracing for an unprecedented ₹52,000 crore (~$6.3 billion) equity supply surge over the next two months, driven by major IPOs, institutional placements, and government stake sales. This concentrated wave, coupled with ₹80,000 crore worth of shares potentially freed by expiring lock-up periods, is setting up a critical test for domestic liquidity, pushing the market to absorb a colossal ₹1.3 lakh crore in potential supply. The core question isn't the arrival of these deals, but whether India's robust domestic investor base can absorb them without unsettling broader valuations.

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₹52,000 Crore Equity Supply Wave Tests India's Market Liquidity
National 6/10/2026

Modi govt may revive delimitation push in Parliament amid opposition disarray

The Modi government is reportedly exploring a renewed push for the contentious delimitation exercise in Parliament, aiming to implement the women's reservation law by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. This legislative acceleration is being strategically timed to leverage significant disarray within the INDIA bloc, marked by a deep internal split in the Trinamool Congress and the DMK distancing itself from the Congress following recent political setbacks. This initiative follows the defeat of a constitutional amendment bill in April 2026, which sought to fast-track these changes.

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Modi govt may revive delimitation push in Parliament amid opposition disarray
National 6/10/2026

Government kicks off bourse-based coal trading; rules notified

India has formally ushered in a new era for its crucial coal sector, with the Ministry of Coal notifying the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, on June 4. This landmark regulation paves the way for bourse-based coal trading, fundamentally shifting the market from its traditional 'one-to-many' sales model to a dynamic 'many-to-many' platform, aiming to inject greater transparency and efficiency into the nation's largest energy market. The move is a direct consequence of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025, which introduced the concept of a mineral exchange.

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Government kicks off bourse-based coal trading; rules notified
National 6/10/2026

Gurugram: Open manholes, sewage choke key Sec 69 link road to SPR

A critical 800-meter stretch of Kushal Chowk Road in Gurugram's Sector 69, a vital artery connecting to the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), has been rendered perilous by open manholes, stagnant sewage, and foul odors for months, trapping thousands of commuters in hazardous conditions. Corporate employees and residents, including those in nearby Kushal Colony and Avenue 69, face daily health and safety risks, with ride-hailing services often refusing trips or levying exorbitant charges for the impassable route.

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Gurugram: Open manholes, sewage choke key Sec 69 link road to SPR
National 6/10/2026

How TMC’s internal rebellion will end up strengthening Modi govt in Parliament

In a dramatic political realignment, 20 out of the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) 28 Lok Sabha MPs have publicly declared their support for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), sending a formal letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to recognize their new, separate parliamentary bloc. This unprecedented move, spearheaded by senior TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, signals a critical weakening of the opposition and is strategically designed to bypass India's stringent anti-defection law.

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How TMC’s internal rebellion will end up strengthening Modi govt in Parliament
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