Following the deadly Lucknow fire the government has ordered states to conduct safety audits of commercial buildings especially those hosting educational centres.
Month: June 2026
India-US Trade Dynamics: Impact of Trump Tariffs on India’s Export Sector Under Scrutiny in Parliament
Parliamentarians and economists are debating the tariff-related pressure on India’s export industries as bilateral trade talks continue.
Zubeen Garg Death Case: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Assam Police on Bail Plea of Event Organiser
The apex court sought a response from Assam Police in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the death of the Assamese singer.
CBFC Chairman Shashi Shekhar Vempati Also Conferred Padma Shri at Rashtrapati Bhavan Ceremony
The former Prasar Bharati CEO and current Censor Board chief was honoured for contributions to India’s broadcasting and information ecosystem.
Georgian Coach Vladimir Mestvirishvili Honoured Posthumously with Padma Shri for Mentoring Olympic Wrestlers
The coach of Indian wrestling legends Sushil Kumar Yogeshwar Dutt and Ravi Dahiya received the honour posthumously; his wife accepted the award.
Carnatic Musicians Ranjani and Gayatri Receive Padma Shri Counted as One Joint Award
The iconic South Indian classical music duo received India’s highest arts honour in a joint recognition counted as a single Padma Shri.
India: West Bengal Politics Continues with Calcutta HC Hearing Mamata Banerjee’s Election Petition
The high court admitted the Chief Minister’s petition against rival Suvendu Adhikari’s constituency win and ordered evidence preservation.
India: Dalit Author Asok Kumar Haldar Who Wrote Literature as a Railway Guard Receives Padma Shri
The railway guard turned literary figure was honoured for his extraordinary contribution to Dalit literature composed while performing a blue-collar job.
India NEET-UG Re-Exam: Over 20 Lakh Students Appeared at 5440 Centres in 13 Languages on June 21
The NTA confirmed a smooth re-examination and said students can expect the provisional answer key around June 28 for raising objections.
Centre Notifies New National Policy for Private Students from Gulf Countries Affected by CBSE Disruption
The policy addresses the concerns of students studying in Indian schools in Gulf countries whose Class XII boards were disrupted by the Iran war.