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National 6/30/2026

India Cracks Down: Government Bans Unapproved AI Tools for Official Work

The Modi government has just issued internal directives prohibiting its departments from using unapproved external Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for official duties, a critical move aimed at bolstering cybersecurity across government operations. This restriction, which applies to processing or sharing official, confidential, or sensitive data, comes hot on the heels of a fresh advisory from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) flagging increased cyber risks from advanced AI models. While not a blanket ban on generative AI, the directive underscores India's escalating concern over algorithmic vulnerabilities and data leakage in its digital bureaucracy.

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India Cracks Down: Government Bans Unapproved AI Tools for Official Work
National 6/30/2026

India Ends Commercial Fuel Restrictions, Boosting Business and Supply Stability

India is set to fully lift all temporary restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel for commercial buyers, effective July 1, 2026. This means businesses, including transport operators and industrial units, can once again purchase fuel without quantity caps from retail petrol pumps, signalling a crucial return to normal supply conditions across the country.

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India Ends Commercial Fuel Restrictions, Boosting Business and Supply Stability
National 6/30/2026

India Boosts Health: Nadda Unveils Key Plans for Maternal, Child, and Emergency Care

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched a suite of ambitious national health initiatives at the 16th Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) conference, signaling a major push to strengthen India's public health system. On June 29, 2026, Nadda unveiled the SUMAN Roadmap 2030, the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK), revamped Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan guidelines, and new Operational Guidelines on National Ambulance Services (NAS) 2026, all designed to dramatically improve maternal, child, and emergency healthcare nationwide.

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India Boosts Health: Nadda Unveils Key Plans for Maternal, Child, and Emergency Care
National 6/29/2026

Rajasthan's Energy Dream Realized: PM Modi to Inaugurate Mega Pachpadra Refinery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Pachpadra Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex in Rajasthan's Balotra district on July 4, a project Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has hailed as a 'game changer' for the state's economic landscape. This eagerly awaited launch comes after a brief delay due to a fire incident in April, but the facility is now fully operational, producing critical fuels and petrochemicals, marking a significant stride for India's energy independence.

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Rajasthan's Energy Dream Realized: PM Modi to Inaugurate Mega Pachpadra Refinery
National 6/29/2026

CBSE Softens Language Policy: Current Class 10 Exempt, Board Exams Eased for Juniors

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has just dropped new guidelines for its three-language policy, bringing some much-needed clarity and relief, especially for older students. In a big move, the current Class 10 batch for the 2026-27 academic session is completely out of the new policy's scope, meaning they'll stick with their existing two-language system. This decision comes after earlier announcements caused a stir among students and parents, making sure no one gets caught off guard by sudden changes.

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CBSE Softens Language Policy: Current Class 10 Exempt, Board Exams Eased for Juniors
National 6/29/2026

EPFO 3.0: Instant PF Withdrawals via UPI and ATMs Arriving Soon

Indian salaried employees are on the cusp of a major financial overhaul as the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is poised to roll out instant Provident Fund (PF) withdrawals via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and ATMs. While no official launch date has been announced, this highly anticipated EPFO 3.0 upgrade is widely expected to go live by the end of June or July 2026, transforming how millions access their retirement savings. This comes on the heels of a significant system upgrade that saw the EPFO portal temporarily offline from June 26-29, 2026, signaling the final preparations for the digital transformation.

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EPFO 3.0: Instant PF Withdrawals via UPI and ATMs Arriving Soon
National 6/29/2026

Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi Hunger Strike Demands Ladakh Safeguards, Education Accountability

Renowned education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has intensified his fight, commencing an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday, June 28, 2026. This powerful act of protest aims to pressure the government on two critical fronts: securing constitutional safeguards for the ecologically fragile region of Ladakh and demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in national examinations, particularly the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Wangchuk's protest joins an ongoing demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), drawing significant public attention to systemic governance issues.

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Sonam Wangchuk's Delhi Hunger Strike Demands Ladakh Safeguards, Education Accountability
National 6/29/2026

Assam's Dhemaji Drowned: Floods Halt Trains, Thousands Displaced Amid Heavy Monsoon

The first wave of monsoon floods has hit Assam hard, with Dhemaji district bearing the brunt as over 15,000 people from 69 villages find themselves displaced and grappling with severe disruption. A crucial railway bridge over the Simen River has been severely damaged by relentless riverbank erosion, forcing the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to suspend train services on the vital Archipathar-Simen Chapari route indefinitely, effectively cutting off a key transport link in the region.

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Assam's Dhemaji Drowned: Floods Halt Trains, Thousands Displaced Amid Heavy Monsoon
National 6/29/2026

Tripura Bans Private Practice, Doctors Demand Reforms

Tripura's state government, led by Chief Minister Manik Saha, has enacted a sweeping reform, banning private practice for doctors at the state's premier healthcare institutions, GB Hospital and Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC). This dramatic shift, announced on June 24, 2026, aims to funnel specialist expertise entirely into public service, backed by a 20% non-practicing allowance on basic salaries for affected medical professionals.

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Tripura Bans Private Practice, Doctors Demand Reforms
National 6/29/2026

India Launches Major Child Healthcare Overhaul for First 1,000 Days

In a significant move to bolster child healthcare nationwide, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda today launched the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) at the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) in New Delhi. This comprehensive national program aims to provide seamless health services for children from birth up to 36 months, critically integrating existing initiatives under a pioneering 'risk-stratified approach' to ensure targeted care for vulnerable infants.

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India Launches Major Child Healthcare Overhaul for First 1,000 Days
National 6/29/2026

Polio immunisation drive begins from Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar's house

Karnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar kicked off the state's latest Pulse Polio immunisation drive from his home in Bengaluru on Sunday, June 28, 2026, aiming to protect over 60 lakh (6 million) children under the age of five. This significant health campaign, also launched by Health Minister U.T. Khader, marks a crucial step in India's ongoing battle to keep the crippling disease at bay and ensure every child receives the vital Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV).

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Polio immunisation drive begins from Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar's house
National 6/29/2026

Delhi to get relief from ammonia spike as Hry drain project nears completion

Delhi is finally seeing a significant win in its long fight against frequent ammonia spikes in the Yamuna River, with Haryana's crucial project to convert the polluting Diversion Drain No. 6 (DD-6) into a closed conduit system now 98% complete. This move, detailed in a June 25, 2026, affidavit to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), means industrial waste from the drain, which previously threatened Delhi's drinking water, will soon be fully contained.

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Delhi to get relief from ammonia spike as Hry drain project nears completion
National 6/29/2026

1 in 2 urban women in J&K now carries excess weight: NFHS-6

Jammu & Kashmir is facing a rapidly escalating lifestyle health crisis, with a startling nearly one in two urban women now carrying excess weight, according to the latest National Family Health Survey – 6 (NFHS-6) data for 2023-24. This 7 percent jump in just five years signals a major shift towards obesity and related Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the region, demanding urgent attention from health authorities.

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1 in 2 urban women in J&K now carries excess weight: NFHS-6
National 6/29/2026

CM Devendra Fadnavis Reviews Delhi-Mumbai Expressway; Maharashtra Stretch Set To Open By August-End 2026 | Video

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis just announced a major win for India's infrastructure, confirming that the critical Vadodara-Mumbai section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway within Maharashtra is set to open by August 31, 2026. This 157-kilometer stretch, costing approximately ₹24,000 crore, is poised to slash travel time between Vadodara and Mumbai from around eight hours to just four, marking a significant leap in regional connectivity.

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CM Devendra Fadnavis Reviews Delhi-Mumbai Expressway; Maharashtra Stretch Set To Open By August-End 2026 | Video
National 6/29/2026

Monsoon Delay Worries Odisha Farmers; Rain Deficit Hits Sowing Activities

Odisha is grappling with a severe monsoon delay and an alarming rainfall deficit, with June 2026 poised to be one of India's driest in 146 years. Despite the Southwest Monsoon covering the state by late June, many districts, especially those reliant on rain-fed agriculture, are reporting a staggering 52 percent shortfall, stalling crucial Kharif crop sowing and leaving farmers anxious.

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Monsoon Delay Worries Odisha Farmers; Rain Deficit Hits Sowing Activities
National 6/29/2026

In Gujarat, ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme empowers lakhs of women

Gujarat is making significant strides in women's economic empowerment, announcing that nearly six lakh women in the state have become 'Lakhpati Didis' under the central government's ambitious scheme. This milestone, revealed in late June 2026, highlights Gujarat as a frontrunner in achieving financial independence for rural women, enabling them to earn a sustainable annual household income of at least ₹1 lakh. The 'Lakhpati Didi' initiative, which functions under the broader Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), provides crucial skill training, financial assistance, and market access, transforming lives across the state.

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In Gujarat, ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme empowers lakhs of women
National 6/28/2026

Upcoming IPOs: Aastha Spinex IPO, Knack Packaging IPO among new issues scheduled for next week; check list

Get ready, investors! India's primary market is buzzing with activity as eleven new initial public offerings (IPOs) are set to launch next week, including two significant mainboard issues: Aastha Spinex and Knack Packaging. Aastha Spinex, a textile manufacturer, opens its Rs 170 crore fresh issue on June 29, while packaging solutions provider Knack Packaging will kick off its Rs 439.50 crore offering on July 1.

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Upcoming IPOs: Aastha Spinex IPO, Knack Packaging IPO among new issues scheduled for next week; check list
National 6/28/2026

State govt clears 24×7 liquor sales at airports

The Andhra Pradesh government just greenlit round-the-clock liquor sales at airports across the state, excluding Tirupati, marking a significant policy shift aimed at boosting tourism and state revenue. This new, dedicated excise policy allows liquor bars and retail shops to operate 24x7 within airport premises, subject to security protocols and operational requirements.

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State govt clears 24×7 liquor sales at airports
National 6/28/2026

Siddharthnagar News: रजिस्ट्री कार्यालय व राजस्व न्यायालयों में काम ठप

Advocates and document writers in Siddharthnagar have brought government services to a grinding halt, joining a wider Uttar Pradesh-wide protest against the state's new e-registration system. Since Monday, work at registry offices and revenue courts has been completely stalled, driven by fears that the digital shift amounts to privatization and threatens the livelihoods of thousands of legal professionals. This isn't just a local issue; it's a direct confrontation over the future of land governance and legal professions across India's most populous state.

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Siddharthnagar News: रजिस्ट्री कार्यालय व राजस्व न्यायालयों में काम ठप
National 6/28/2026

Freemasons Wheel Watershed Moment

In a truly refreshing move, the Freemasons of Nagpur's Lodge Trimurty No. 294 have brought a 'watershed moment' to drought-hit Bramhapuri in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, by distributing innovative 'WaterWheels'. This simple yet powerful tool is changing lives, especially for women and children who once spent exhausting hours carrying heavy water pots on their heads in the scorching heat. The WaterWheels allow them to roll up to 50 litres of water with ease, a stark contrast to the 20kg they previously struggled with.

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Freemasons Wheel Watershed Moment
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