NEW News 18 Hindi Tue 30 Jun 2026 05:56:36 AM

India Likely To Push FATF To Put Pakistan Back On Grey List Over Terror Financing: Report

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Pakistan was removed from the FATF Grey List in October 2022 after satisfying the watchdog that it had implemented a 34-point action plan.
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NEW Markets-Economic Times Tue 30 Jun 2026 05:44:04 AM

India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisation

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India has surged back to the fifth spot globally in market capitalization, surpassing Taiwan. This marks India's second ascent in recent weeks, having previously overtaken South Korea. The shift comes as Taiwan's AI-driven rally cooled, trimming its market value. Investors are now reassessing...
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NEW Forbes India Mon 29 Jun 2026 10:52:45 PM

Electricity generation lifts India’s Industrial Growth to 5.1 percent in May

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India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) expanded 5.1 percent year-on-year in May 2026, driven by robust momentum in manufacturing, water supply and a surge in electricity generation, according to government data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI).The headline figure marks a pickup from the 4.9 percent growth recorded in April. The May figure is also higher than the 3.4 percent growth recorded in the same month last year.
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NEW Moneycontrol Mon 29 Jun 2026 08:33:06 PM

Yamuna Water Pact Explained: राजस्थान का हरियाणा संग खत्म हुआ 30 साल पुराना झगड़ा, यमुना का पानी कैसे और कितना मिलेगा सब जानिए

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राजस्थान और हरियाणा ने सोमवार को यमुना जल परियोजना को लागू करने के लिए एक अहम समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए। इस समझौते के साथ यमुना नदी के पानी के बंटवारे को लेकर करीब 30 साल से चला आ रहा विवाद खत्म हो गया। राजधानी दिल्ली में हुए इस समझौते पर केंद्रीय गृह एवं सहकारिता मंत्री अमित शाह, केंद्रीय जल शक्ति मंत्री सी.आर. पाटिल, राजस्थान के मुख्यमंत्री भजन लाल शर्मा और हरियाणा के मुख्यमंत्री नायब सिंह सैनी की मौजूदगी में हस्ताक्षर किए गए।
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NEW The Times Of India Mon 29 Jun 2026 08:26:16 PM

'Russia might launch limited war against Nato within ... ': Dutch intel sounds alarm

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A stark warning from Dutch defense intelligence suggests Russia might launch a limited military strike against a NATO member within a year of the Ukraine war's conclusion. This assessment, highlighting Russia's preparations for a prolonged European confrontation, echoes concerns from NATO's...
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NEW Prabhat Khabar Mon 29 Jun 2026 07:54:33 PM

तीस्ता के बहाने चिकन-नेक के पास चीन की दस्तक, भारत की चिंता के बीच ड्रैगन का आया बयान

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बीजिंग में प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस के दौरान चीनी विदेश मंत्रालय के प्रवक्ता गुओ जियाकुन ने कहा- चीन बांग्लादेश की ‘तीस्ता नदी व्यापक उपचार और पुनर्वास परियोजना’ को अपना समर्थन देने के लिए पूरी तरह तैयार है. उन्होंने इसे आम जनता के आजीविका से जुड़ा एक बेहद महत्वपूर्ण प्रोजेक्ट बताया, जिसे ढाका (बांग्लादेश सरकार) बहुत अधिक महत्व देता है. चीनी प्रवक्ता ने कहा, चीन, बांग्लादेश के साथ अपनी विकास रणनीतियों में अधिक तालमेल बिठाने के लिए तैयार है.
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NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 29 Jun 2026 07:44:06 PM

Why West Bengal’s New Law Is Called ‘Goonda Bill’: Is It Similar To UP Act? Explained

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Initial detention orders remain valid for 15 days unless ratified by the state government. Within three weeks, an Advisory Board chaired by a serving or retired High Court judge must review the grounds to determine if continued detention is justified. The bill extends the label of a habitual offender or “goonda" beyond violent criminals to include individuals who habitually commit, promote, or finance syndicate crimes.
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NEW News 18 Hindi Mon 29 Jun 2026 06:32:50 PM

Delhi Approves New EV Policy: Only Electric Two-Wheelers From 2028, E-Autos Mandatory From 2027

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Transport Commissioner Niharika said buyers of electric vehicles will receive financial incentives of up to ₹30,000 for electric two-wheelers, ₹50,000 for electric autorickshaws and ₹1 lakh for N1 electric trucks. Additional incentives will also be offered to owners who scrap old vehicles while purchasing new electric ones. As part of the policy, Delhi plans to install 23,000 EV charging points across the city during the policy period.
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NEW Gadgets 360 Mon 29 Jun 2026 06:25:19 PM

Xiaomi, Apple, Google Reportedly Join Hands to Advance Qi 50W Wireless Charging Standard

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Xiaomi is said to have hosted a key industry meeting focused on the next generation of Qi wireless charging, bringing together Apple, Google, Huawei, and several other technology companies to advance the upcoming Qi 50W standard. The latest development could pave the way for future smartphones from multiple brands to support faster wireless charging through the same Qi-certified chargers and accessories.
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NEW The Indian Express Mon 29 Jun 2026 06:17:21 PM

Ayodhya Bar Association refuses to represent the accused in Ram Temple funds case. Is this legal?

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The Ayodhya Bar Association on Monday (June 29) announced that none of its lawyers will defend the eight accused booked for the alleged embezzlement of funds for the Ram temple. The association said it would impose a Rs 5 lakh fine on lawyers if they represent them. This is not the first time that lawyers’ bar associations have passed such resolutions despite Supreme Court rulings stating they were “against all norms of the Constitution, the statute and professional ethics”.
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NEW Firstpost Mon 29 Jun 2026 04:27:41 PM

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei thanks PM Modi for Eid greetings, calls for stronger bilateral ties

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Eid al-Adha greetings, while voicing confidence that the long-standing friendship between India and Iran will continue to grow. In a message addressed to the Indian Prime Minister, Mojtaba Khamenei thanked PM Modi for his greetings on the Islamic festival and extended his own best wishes to the Government and the people of India.


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NEW The Times Of India Mon 29 Jun 2026 04:23:47 PM

Centre arms DRDO with new financial powers to fast-track next-gen weapons

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In a significant move to bolster India's indigenous defense capabilities, the Centre has armed the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with enhanced financial powers. This strategic delegation aims to drastically fast-track the development and procurement of next-generation weapons systems, crucial for maintaining a technological edge and achieving self-reliance under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
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NEW The Hindu Mon 29 Jun 2026 03:57:48 PM

China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise

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China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to the country’s “remilitarisation” as tensions with Tokyo continue to rise. Twenty Japanese entities, including multiple divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, have been placed on a control list, which prohibits Chinese and foreign exporters from selling to them dual-use items made in China. Dual-use items can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
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NEW Mint Mon 29 Jun 2026 07:40:00 AM

Aarogya Setu 2.0 launch today: How India’s new digital health platform may cut healthcare costs

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Beyond Aarogya Setu 2.0, the government is also scheduled to launch the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), which aims to standardise health insurance claims between hospitals and insurers, as well as new health data standards and digital tools for healthcare providers. A back-end system to fast-track and standardize health insurance claims processing between private/public insurers and hospitals. 
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NEW The Indian Express Sun 28 Jun 2026 11:25:58 PM

June 2026 set to be fifth driest-ever since 1901; monsoon advance over parts of north likely in early July

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June was expected to bring 165.3 mm of rainfall, which is the long-period average, for the country as a whole. Since 1901, when rainfall records for India are available, June rainfall has been below 100 mm only for four years — 1905, 1926, 2009 and 2014. The driest June was in 2009 when India received just 87.5 mm rainfall. This year, until Sunday, the country has recorded only 85.2 mm rainfall.
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