Export duty on diesel, ATF hiked with petrol unchanged

In the latest fortnightly review, the government late on Monday (June 15, 2026) increased the export duty on diesel to ₹14 per litre and that on export of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to ₹12.5 per litre whilst keeping the levy on petrol unchanged at ₹1.5 per litre.

Centre warns of potential drone attacks on vital installations

The Union government has warned of possible rogue drone attacks targeting vital installations along the borders, prompting security agencies to work on deploying counter-drone technology systems to safeguard critical assets across the country. 

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke manhandled during protest in Jaipur

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly manhandled and slapped by some people during a protest in Jaipur on Monday, triggering chaos and a brief struggle at the venue. Police detained two youths in connection with the incident.

Limited traffic through Hormuz, despite Trump’s announcement

Announcing the peace deal with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had authorised the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the U.S. naval blockade. He later indicated that ships were already moving along the route close to Oman.

Trinamool rebels avoided a long-drawn battle for ‘original’ party tag by merging with little known NCPI

The decision made by the rebel MPs of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to merge with the little-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) might not be a foolproof way of avoiding disqualification under the anti-defection law, but it can allow them to vote in the Lok Sabha, pending a decision from the Speaker in case the TMC files a petition seeking their disqualification.

NEET security measures reviewed, special focus on exam integrity

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday (June 15, 2026) reviewed the preparedness of the State governments for the upcoming National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate NEET (UG) Re-examination, 2026, with a special focus on student convenience, security arrangements, and the integrity of the examination process, a statement from the Union Home Ministry said.

Flight-test of indigenous, long-range land attack cruise missile successful

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday (June 15, 2026) successfully conducted the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous missile development programme.

In Manipur, mob protests hospital treatment of 3 Kukis injured in armed attack

Security personnel on Monday (June 15, 2026) wielded batons and fired tear gas shells to disperse a mob that gathered outside the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Manipur capital Imphal to oppose the treatment being given in the hospital to three Kuki persons injured in an attack.

Sikh clergy declares Punjab CM Mann anti-Khalsa, Panth over objectionable video

The Sikh clergy at the Akal Takht — the highest temporal seat of Sikhs — on Monday (June 15, 2026) declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ‘Guru Dokhi’ and ‘Khalsa Panth virodhi’, as he was accused of lying regarding a purported objectionable video.

Bangladesh PM’s adviser returns from Delhi airport; says he was ‘humiliated’ by immigration

After Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman returned from Delhi airport following what Dhaka described as “humiliating treatment”, official sources here said that Mr. Rahman was “held” on Sunday evening for “verification” because he has a history of combative comments on India-related issues.

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits seek structured engagement, genocide recognition, and property recovery

Kashmiri Pandits who were displaced from their homes in the Valley have been touring the State to gauge if conditions are suitable for the community’s return.

Women’s T20 World Cup: I don’t know what the reason behind not shaking hands was, says Pakistan head coach Wahab Riaz

Before and after every recent India-Pakistan cricket match, there is one certainty: a question on handshake. Before Sunday’s (June 14, 2026) Women’s T20 World Cup game, Harmanpreet Kaur had faced that query, as did Deepti Sharma after India’s comprehensive win.

Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared

Congolese authorities have reported one of the highest daily increases in Ebola cases in a month-old outbreak as the virus spreads quickly in a remote region whose shifting population challenges efforts to find those exposed.

Aditya-L1 data provides important evidence to unlock the mystery of energy budget in sun’s atmosphere

Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), using data obtained from the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload onboard Aditya-L1, found unambiguous observational evidence that interactions between the magnetic field lines are primarily responsible for maintaining the energy budget in the sun’s atmosphere.

Spain stunned in 0-0 draw with World Cup debutants Cape Verde

Cape Verde announced themselves on the World Cup stage with a stunning 0-0 draw against Spain on Monday (June 15, 2026), frustrating the European champions who dominated possession and ​had 27 goal attempts but could find no way past 40-year-old keeper Vozinha.