India's women's cricket team maintained a 'no handshake' policy against Pakistan during their T20 World Cup match. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana avoided handshakes at the toss. Pakistan's coach Wahab Riaz commented on the trend, stating it won't make a big difference.
India and Slovakia have upgraded their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic first visit to the country. The enhanced ties reflect shared beliefs and priorities, with both nations aiming to expedite the India-EU free trade agreement.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit India on June 23-24 to finalize an interim trade deal, aiming to conclude ongoing negotiations between the two nations.
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced new measures to attract foreign capital, including expanded access to government securities and tax exemptions. These steps aim to bolster forex reserves and support the rupee amidst geopolitical crises and rising import costs for oil and fertilizers.
The 54th Venice Theatre Biennale, under Willem Dafoe's creative direction, presents a diverse program featuring experimental theatre, cultural fusions, and a focus on marginalized voices. Highlights include Emma Dante's Golden Lion award, Davide Iodice's "Promemoria," and innovative reinterpretations of classic works.
Artificial intelligence is driving a surge in demand for skilled tradespeople like electricians and HVAC technicians in India, leading to higher wages and a "labour flip" where blue-collar salaries outpace entry-level white-collar positions.
A US-Iran peace deal offers India a near-term macroeconomic reprieve by lowering oil prices and stabilizing trade. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditions are emerging as the next major challenge for growth and price stability, shifting focus to domestic climate risks.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an official visit to Slovakia, the first by an Indian PM since the country's independence in 1993. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, investment, and manufacturing, with Modi receiving a traditional welcome and set to meet Slovakian leaders.
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the 2026 S-Class, featuring its first plug-in hybrid variant, the S 450e. Priced between Rs 2.20-2.38 crore, it offers a 3.0L petrol engine with an electric motor, 115 km electric range, and advanced MBUX Superscreen. Deliveries are expected around Diwali 2026.
Gold prices saw an upward trend across India on Monday, June 15, 2026. Consumers looking to buy 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k, and 14k gold jewellery will find updated rates from IBJA and leading brands, though prices may vary with making charges and taxes.
Indian students studying abroad show an 89% surge in interest in India-based jobs (2023-2024). This trend reflects reassessment of career growth, stability, and opportunities amid tightening global immigration and expanding Indian corporate landscape.
The Indian Army has chosen the Meprolight MEPRO X6 telescopic sight for its NEGEV machine guns after extensive testing. The sights will be manufactured in India via technology transfer, with Bharat Electronics Limited as the prime contractor.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu urged India to focus on building "sovereign tech" across the entire technology stack, not just AI, following US restrictions on foreign AI access. He emphasized the need for foundational capabilities beyond AI models.
India is making a significant impact at Eurosatory, the world's largest land and air-land defence exhibition in Paris, with 31 entities, including the Ministry of Defence, showcasing advanced technologies. This participation highlights India's growing ambition to be a major global defence supplier, supported by record export figures.
India began their Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India restricted Pakistan to 106 after posting 170/6, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 68.
Twenty dissident TMC MPs have merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a move they claim adheres to anti-defection laws and allows them separate parliamentary recognition. The previously obscure NCPI could gain a bloc of 20 MPs if the merger is recognized by the Lok Sabha Speaker.
India's wholesale inflation hit 9.68% in May under a new series, driven by elevated food and fuel prices. Geopolitical tensions, particularly the US-Iran conflict, are pressuring crude oil and global supply chains. The government also launched a new producer price index and revised the WPI base year to 2022-23.
TRAI's consultation paper on V2X communication proposes using cellular technology on highways, potentially shifting India's telecom focus from spectrum and tariffs to controlling future mobility infrastructure and data, with telecom operators, automakers, and tech platforms vying for dominance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm cultural welcome in Bratislava, Slovakia, on his first visit as India's PM. The event featured traditional Slovak customs like bread and salt offerings, folk music by the Lucnica Ensemble singing 'Vande Mataram', and a performance by Kopaniciarik.
Muslim women in India are increasingly targeted with AI-generated sexualised imagery and propaganda, causing real harm and fear. Researchers highlight a pattern of "pornification of politics" where generative AI transforms sexual fantasies into realistic visual material, amplifying existing misogyny and communal tensions.
India and France have elevated their defense partnership to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, focusing on co-design and co-production of advanced defense platforms. A key area of discussion is a potential collaboration on a sixth-generation fighter jet, with India seen as a natural partner following France's split with Germany on a similar project.
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined economic challenges including volatile forex and oil prices, rising fertilizer costs, and a potential weak monsoon. The government is preparing for a less favorable monsoon by maintaining adequate buffer stocks to ensure supply stability.
Twenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have merged with the obscure Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) to bypass anti-defection laws and maintain their parliamentary presence outside Mamata Banerjee's control. This move offers the BJP parliamentary support without immediate organizational integration in West Bengal.
A US-Iran peace deal ending a 107-day conflict is set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, expected to boost India's exports to West Asia, stabilize the rupee, and ease inflation.
