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Current affairs from 16 June across past years
US-Iran ceasefire agreement signed with immediate military operations halt; Strait of Hormuz reopening expected by Friday, reducing global oil prices and inflation concerns.
WPI surges to 9.7% in May 2026 driven by rising energy costs; new index series with 2022-23 base expands basket to 957 items.
Rebel TMC MPs merge with NCPI after meeting Speaker Om Birla; TMC strength halves from ~28 to ~8, altering NDA coalition dynamics.
Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile demonstrates advanced precision guidance; successor to failed Nirbhay program with extended operational range.
CJI Surya Kant declares textbook shows 'deep-rooted conspiracy' against judiciary; initiates contempt action against NCERT director and School Education Secretary.
Union govt temporarily restricts Telegram access across India to prevent organized cheating rackets targeting NEET candidates; feature disabling ordered.
Homegrown AI startup achieves unicorn status with multilingual models; HCLTech invests ₹1,427 crore in Series B funding round.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge seeks RSS registration documentation citing organizational footprint; challenges legitimacy of unregistered entity.
India's UN Ambassador argues UN reform must include permanent seat expansion; warns against selective reform approach.
Enhanced EPFO system introduces UPI payments, ATM withdrawals, faster claim processing; transforms subscriber access to PF savings.
Union Ministry of Health mandates doctor's prescription for all syrups effective immediately; addresses misuse and antibiotic resistance concerns.
Indigo operates inaugural flight carrying 170 farmers to Lucknow; airport to scale from 12 to 42 daily flights by July.
NCERT reverses decision to cover bare torso of Mohenjo-daro Dancing Girl bronze figurine in Class 9 arts textbook following institutional criticism.
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy after PM's adviser Zahed Ur Rahman flagged on security watchlist at Delhi IGI Airport, detained for hours.
Over 15% of India-UAE bilateral trade now invoiced in rupee-dirham after three-year mechanism; both nations intensify de-dollarization efforts.
Highest Sikh temporal authority declares CM Mann 'Guru Dokhi' and Khalsa Panth adversary; summons Punjab cabinet over alleged Akal Takht misrepresentation.
Slovakia confers highest national honor on PM Modi, first Indian PM visit since 1993; India-Slovakia ties elevated to comprehensive strategic partnership.
Fifth 1000-MW unit of Indo-Russian Kudankulam project crosses reactor pressure vessel erection milestone; expected operational by year-end.
SC overturns High Court order, allowing Himachal Pradesh MLAs voting rights in municipal body elections for presidents and vice-presidents.
Angel One pays ₹4.28 crore to SEBI for supervisory lapses involving two authorized persons, settling securities law violation case.