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🔶⚪🟢 National News Highlights

  1. Defence Acquisition Council clears ₹52,000 crore defence procurement
    The Centre approved major defence purchases to strengthen the armed forces with advanced military equipment under the Make in India initiative.
  2. IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall in several states
    The India Meteorological Department warned of extremely heavy rainfall across parts of western, central and northeastern India, prompting emergency preparedness.
  3. Finance Minister invites French companies to invest in India
    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged French businesses to participate in India’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision during an investment outreach.
  4. Government orders removal of three EV applications
    The Centre directed app stores to remove three electric vehicle-related mobile applications over national security concerns.
  5. Information & Broadcasting Ministry pauses TV ratings
    The ministry instructed BARC to suspend television audience ratings until its licence renewal process is completed.
  6. Agriculture Ministry forms expert panel for Totapuri mango growers
    An expert committee has been constituted to address issues faced by Totapuri mango farmers and improve market support.
  7. Jaishankar begins six-nation diplomatic tour
    External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar embarked on visits to Gulf countries, the US and Belgium to strengthen bilateral ties and support India’s UN Security Council campaign.
  8. Orientation programme begins for newly elected West Bengal MLAs
    A legislative orientation programme was launched to familiarise new legislators with parliamentary procedures and governance.
  9. Steel Ministry announces open house on import issues
    The ministry scheduled discussions with industry stakeholders to address concerns regarding steel imports and domestic manufacturing.
  10. BCCI launches Emerging Men’s Red-Ball Tournament
    The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a new four-team tournament aimed at identifying future Test cricket talent.

 Top  🌍 International News Highlights

1. Iran begins week-long state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran launched a six- to seven-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing millions of mourners and foreign delegations from across Asia, the Middle East and beyond. The ceremonies, viewed as both a national mourning event and a major geopolitical moment, will conclude with his burial in Mashhad.

2. Europe battles intense heatwave

Several European countries experienced record-breaking temperatures as scientists reported the warmest June ever recorded in global oceans.

3.Venezuela declares national mourning after devastating earthquake

The country observed seven days of mourning following a powerful earthquake that caused thousands of fatalities.

4. NASA launches mission to boost Swift Space Observatory
NASA successfully launched a mission to raise the orbit of the Swift Space Observatory, extending its scientific operations.

5. Pakistan bus accident claims dozens of lives
At least 40 people were killed after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistan’s Sherani-Zhob region.

6. Thailand road tragedy kills nine monks
Nine Buddhist monks lost their lives after a pickup truck collided with a pilgrimage group in Thailand.

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