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Thu, 18 Jun 2026
PM Modi and President Macron attend VivaTech 2026 in Paris, with India as AI Country Partner
On 18 June 2026 in Paris, PM Narendra Modi, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron, took part in VivaTech 2026, where India is the AI Country Partner.
INST scientists develop electrolyte additive for safer, longer-lasting aqueous zinc batteries
The Department of Science and Technology said on 18 June 2026 that scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology have developed an electrolyte additive, BDIM, for aqueous zinc ion batteries.
Centre approves procurement of pulses and oilseeds under PSS in UP, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Haryana
On 18 June 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
GeM and CSC sign MoU to set up 50 GeM Suvidha Kendras for sellers
On 18 June 2026 at the GeM Office in New Delhi, the Government e-Marketplace signed an MoU with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited to widen access to government procurement, including 50 GeM Suvidha Kendras.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
India's defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26
On 17 June 2026, the Ministry of Defence said India's annual defence production reached an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, up 15.6% from ₹1.54 lakh crore.
Saibal Chattopadhyay appointed Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission
On 17 June 2026, MoSPI announced that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Dr. Saibal Chattopadhyay as Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission, with three new Members.
PM Modi at G7 Summit in Evian: meets President Trump, sets out four AI suggestions
On 17 June 2026 at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, PM Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump and addressed the outreach session on the safe, rapid and efficient rollout of Artificial Intelligence.
Pralhad Joshi launches Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India
On 17 June 2026, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) at an MNRE workshop on the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
ARIES study finds remote Himalayan site Munsyari shifting from clean to polluted air
DST said on 17 June 2026 that researchers from ARIES measured non-methane hydrocarbons at Munsyari for a year and found even remote Himalayan air is affected by pollution.
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
PM Modi at G7 Evian: meets Canada's Mark Carney, addresses session on new partnerships
On 16 June 2026 at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, PM Narendra Modi met Canadian PM Mark Carney and addressed the outreach session 'Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity'.
DDWS holds 9th District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad on Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
On 16 June 2026, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation held the 9th District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad by video conference to speed up Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
10th Thailand–India Defence Dialogue in Bangkok agrees to deepen defence industry collaboration
On 16 June 2026 in Bangkok, India and Thailand held the 10th Thailand–India Defence Dialogue and agreed to deepen collaboration in defence manufacturing, research, innovation and capability development.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
New WPI series with base year 2022-23 released, along with Producer Price Indices
On 15 June 2026, the Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT, released the revised WPI series with base year 2022-23, replacing the 2011-12 series, along with new Producer Price Indices.
PM Modi's State Visit to Slovakia: ties elevated to Comprehensive Partnership; Order of the White Double Cross conferred
On 15 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to Slovakia, the first by an Indian PM since Slovakia's independence in 1993, and received the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class.
Kavach sanctioned on 811 route km of Northern Railway's Ambala Division at ₹201 crore
Indian Railways has approved Kavach on the balance broad-gauge sections of the Ambala Division of Northern Railway, covering 811 route km at a cost of ₹201 crore.
India's April–May 2026-27 exports estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, up 14.66%
India's cumulative merchandise and services exports for April–May 2026-27 are estimated at US$ 162.69 billion, up 14.66% from US$ 141.89 billion a year earlier, per data released on 15 June 2026.
PLFS monthly bulletin for May 2026: LFPR 54.4%, urban unemployment rate 6.4%
The PLFS monthly bulletin for May 2026, released on 15 June 2026, put LFPR at 54.4%, WPR at 51.4% and the urban unemployment rate at 6.4%.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Modi–Macron talks at Villa Kerylos, Nice: Innovation Roadmap 2030, AI governance working group and ISRO–CNES pact
On 14 June 2026 at Villa Kerylos in Nice, PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron held talks; outcomes include the India–France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and a joint AI Working Group on AI governance.
PM Modi and President Macron inaugurate maiden Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice
On 14 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions, Nice.
Six new urea plants since 2014 add 76.2 LMT capacity; urea output hit record 314.07 LMT in 2023-24
A Department of Fertilizers note of 14 June 2026 says six new mega urea plants added 76.2 LMT of annual capacity since 2014, and urea production rose from 225 LMT in 2014-15 to a record 314.07 LMT in 2023-24.
National Highway network grows from 91,287 km in 2014 to 1,46,572 km; Delhi–Mumbai Expressway to be longest access-controlled expressway
A MoRTH note of 14 June 2026 says the National Highway network grew from about 91,287 km in 2014 to over 1,46,572 km in FY 2025-26, nearly 61% more.
Ministry of Ayush sets Guinness World Record for most viewers of a YouTube live Yoga stream
On 14 June 2026, the Ministry of Ayush set a Guinness World Record for the most viewers of a YouTube live Yoga stream, with 4,35,831 viewers, ahead of International Day of Yoga 2026.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Chief of the Army Staff from 30 June 2026
On 13 June 2026, the Government appointed Vice Chief Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff with effect from the afternoon of 30 June 2026, when General Upendra Dwivedi retires.
Start-ups grew from about 350 to 2.3 lakh, creating nearly 25 lakh jobs: Dr Jitendra Singh
On 13 June 2026, Dr Jitendra Singh said India's start-ups grew from around 350 to about 2.3 lakh, making India the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem and creating nearly 24–25 lakh jobs in a decade.
National Biodiversity Authority reconstitutes Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity under Dr P. L. Gautam
The National Biodiversity Authority has reconstituted its Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity for one year under Section 13(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, with Dr P. L. Gautam as Chair.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Retail inflation at 3.93% in May 2026 on new CPI base 2024; food inflation 4.78%
CPI data released on 12 June 2026 put all-India retail inflation for May 2026 at 3.93% (provisional) on the new base year 2024, with food inflation at 4.78%.
3,011 trainees of Batch 01/26, including 116 women Agniveers, pass out at INS Chilka
On 12 June 2026, 3,011 trainees of Batch 01/26, including 2,746 Agniveers (116 of them women) and 265 Coast Guard Naviks, passed out at INS Chilka after 16 weeks of training.
ARIES study of supernova SN 2023zcu could help build the cosmic distance scale
A study by ARIES scientists and international researchers, released on 12 June 2026, examines supernova SN 2023zcu in the galaxy NGC 2139, about 90.7 million light-years away.
AAIB issues interim statement on one year of Air India Flight AI-171 accident investigation
On 12 June 2026, one year after the Air India Flight AI-171 accident, the AAIB issued an interim statement on its investigation under the 2017 rules and ICAO Annex 13.
Government notifies order to curb diesel hoarding at retail outlets, with a 200-litre cap
On 12 June 2026, the Petroleum Ministry announced that it has notified the Motor Spirit and High-Speed Diesel (Temporary Regulation of Supply through Retail Outlets) Order, 2026, to curb black marketing and hoarding of diesel.