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National 6/21/2026

Kerala’s Vizhinjam shipyard project could transform state into maritime hub

Kerala is making a bold move to solidify its position as a global maritime player, with the state budget officially unveiling plans for a massive new shipyard project linked to the already operational Vizhinjam International Seaport. This ambitious initiative, part of the newly launched 'Mission Samudra' with a ₹400 crore allocation, aims to transform the state into a comprehensive maritime hub within the next five years, capable of constructing and servicing mother ships. The Union Shipping Ministry has backed this vision, suggesting the acquisition of up to 3,000 acres of coastal land and allocating a hefty ₹20,000 crore package to bolster shipbuilding initiatives.

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Kerala’s Vizhinjam shipyard project could transform state into maritime hub
National 6/21/2026

Headquarters of AP Maritime Board shifted to Amaravati from Kakinada

The Andhra Pradesh government has declared Amaravati as the new headquarters for the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB), formally shifting its base from Kakinada. This move, finalized on June 20, 2026, aligns the crucial port development agency with the state's newly cemented sole capital and reverses a previous decision made by the YSRCP government that had designated Visakhapatnam as the APMB's base.

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Headquarters of AP Maritime Board shifted to Amaravati from Kakinada
National 6/21/2026

Northeast a vital pillar of India's security, strategic power: Rajnath

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently asserted from Shillong that the Northeast region is a 'vital pillar' of the nation's security, prosperity, and strategic power, underscoring its pivotal role in the Act East Policy amid a rapidly shifting global landscape. Speaking at the Eastern Air Command headquarters, Singh stressed that modern warfare demands technological agility and innovation, moving beyond traditional preparedness to counter evolving threats. He also lauded 'Operation Sindoor' as a testament to India's growing self-reliance in defense.

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Northeast a vital pillar of India's security, strategic power: Rajnath
National 6/20/2026

Super-speciality doctors in Himachal to receive non-practising allowance

Himachal Pradesh is rolling out a Non-Practising Allowance (NPA) for its super-speciality doctors, a fresh move announced by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday, June 19, 2026. This decision is a direct bid to beef up healthcare services, luring and keeping highly qualified medical professionals within the state's public health system. It signals a strategic shift aimed at addressing the persistent challenge of specialist shortages and ensuring advanced medical care is accessible locally.

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Super-speciality doctors in Himachal to receive non-practising allowance
National 6/20/2026

Stock Market Holiday: Why Will NSE and BSE Remain Closed for 3 Days Next Week?

India's benchmark stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), are gearing up for a three-day pause next week, beginning with a declared market closure on Friday, June 26, 2026, for the Muharram holiday. This extended break, combining the religious observance with the customary weekend shutdowns, means all major trading segments — including equity, derivatives, and currency markets — will remain suspended, forcing market participants to adjust their strategies ahead of Monday, June 29, when trading resumes.

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Stock Market Holiday: Why Will NSE and BSE Remain Closed for 3 Days Next Week?
National 6/20/2026

Gujarat Fixes 7-Day Deadline for Issuing Caste, Non-Creamy Layer and EWS Certificates

In a significant move aimed at streamlining bureaucracy and empowering citizens, the Gujarat government has mandated a strict seven-day deadline for the issuance of critical documents like Caste, Non-Creamy Layer (NCL), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificates. This directive, effective immediately and issued through the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, brings these vital services under the ambit of the Gujarat (Right of Citizens to Public Services) Act, 2013, ensuring swift delivery once all necessary documents are submitted.

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Gujarat Fixes 7-Day Deadline for Issuing Caste, Non-Creamy Layer and EWS Certificates
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
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