The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 results, with 13,343 candidates advancing to the Main Examination. The exam, held on May 24 for 1,016 vacancies, saw a slight decrease in qualifiers compared to the previous year. Qualified candidates must complete online formalities by June 28.
Former President Barack Obama expressed skepticism that any new Iran deal brokered by Donald Trump would be a significant improvement over the 2015 JCPOA, which Trump previously abandoned. Obama highlighted the JCPOA's success in international inspections and restrictions on Iran's nuclear program. Trump's current approach, while aiming for Iran's nuclear material eradication, lacks clear differentiation from the original deal's terms.
Abhishek Banerjee urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to recognize the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) as a single party, rejecting any separate factions. Rebel MPs met the Speaker seeking recognition, but Banerjee's letter, citing constitutional provisions and Supreme Court judgments, argued against forming separate groups within a party.
Nacho Campos logró una victoria por sumisión en el primer asalto contra Wasi Adeshina en PFL África en Lagos, Nigeria. El peleador español demostró su élite muay thai y grappling para asegurar su puesto en la compañía.
Uttar Pradesh government forms a three-member SIT to investigate alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, following a request from the temple trust and allegations by a former SP MLA. The SIT will submit a preliminary report in seven days.
The Madhya Pradesh government offers a housing assistance scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students pursuing higher education away from home. Eligible SC students in rented accommodation can receive monthly stipends of up to Rs. 2,000, with amounts varying by location. Applications are submitted online via the MPTAAS portal.
Chinese investors in Indonesia's nickel industry have formally protested new government policies, including proposed royalty increases and stricter foreign exchange rules. The China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia cited increased operational costs and undermined investment certainty, potentially impacting the future of Chinese capital in the nation's industrialization program.
Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel announced a broad package of economic reforms affecting tourism, foreign trade, investment, and the private sector. The measures aim to liberalize the economy, re-open tourism to new players, reform state import companies, and reduce ministries, while acknowledging US economic pressure and calling for unity.
The SEC is proposing to rescind Rule 611 of Regulation NMS, the trade-through rule, which has governed Wall Street for 20 years. This move is seen by crypto firms as a significant step towards enabling blockchain-based stock trading by removing a major structural barrier.
A federal judge in Virginia extended her block on the DOJ's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' deeming Acting AG Todd Blanche's verbal assurance insufficient. Judge Leonie Brinkema ordered written declarations from Blanche and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by next week, citing concerns raised by Trump's reaction and the fund's potential to compensate Jan. 6 rioters.
Hong Kong will permit dogs in 1,000 restaurants from July 9, a scheme expected to boost business by up to 20%. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department selected the eateries via a ballot, with successful applicants including diverse restaurant types across various districts.
President Trump canceled planned airstrikes on Iran just hours after threatening escalation, including seizing oil facilities. He cited high-level discussions with Iran and international intermediaries for the reversal, while maintaining a blockade.
BlackRock filed an updated prospectus for its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA), set to launch soon. This move intensifies competition with Goldman Sachs, as both firms aim to attract yield-seeking investors with novel Bitcoin ETF strategies.
President Trump threatened to escalate attacks on Iran, potentially seizing oil facilities and deploying ground troops. He compared the move to actions in Venezuela, while also expressing doubts about public support for the ongoing conflict.
Italy's opposition parties are flooding the electoral law reform committee with nearly a thousand amendments, primarily aimed at reshaping the proposed changes. The majority plans only minor technical adjustments, leaving key issues like preferential voting and gender quotas for parliamentary debate.
President Trump threatened further "VERY HARD" attacks on Iran, including seizing Kharg Island and oil infrastructure. He compared the potential move to Venezuela, expressing doubt about US public tolerance for such an escalation.
Halkbank announced on KAP that it has submitted its compliance report to the US Department of Justice and OFAC as part of the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) signed on March 11, 2026.
Industry leaders in Hong Kong are calling for the government to expand its planned mandate for driver-monitoring systems on public buses to other transport modes and upgrade road infrastructure to reduce traffic accidents.
Candace Owens is escalating her FOIA request for a White House Correspondents' Dinner email allegedly calling Erika Kirk an "emotional asset" post-shooting. She claims agencies initially rejected her request as too broad, but her team has narrowed it down, accusing Andrew Colvett of misleading the public.
The White House opposes the UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s, citing disproportionate burdens on US tech firms and advocating for parental tools instead.
Sir Keir Starmer announces tech giants must block nude images on children's phones by September, part of a broader push to regulate tech and protect minors, following criticism of delayed action on tech regulation.
CBSE processed over 1.6 lakh re-evaluation requests from students for Class 12 exams via its verification portal, addressing concerns over the new On-Screen Marking system, despite facing cyber security threats and heavy traffic.
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party (DP) and opposition People Power Party (PPP) have submitted separate requests for a parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages during local elections, differing on the probe's scope.
Hong Kong's government has proposed subsidiary legislation to clarify what constitutes national security cases, introducing a certification mechanism by the Chief Executive to classify such cases, affecting trial procedures.
