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Current affairs from 17 June across past years
SC assigns notional ₹30,000 monthly value to household work, significantly increasing motor accident compensation payouts for homemakers.
Speaker Om Birla to adjudicate competing claims over rebel MPs' party affiliation—Shiv Sena (UBT) facing potential split via 9 MPs; TMC 20 MPs seeking merger with NCPI.
Indian Air Force initiates development of indigenous long-range kamikaze drones with Indian companies to enhance future warfare preparedness and reduce import dependency.
India's annual defence production surged to all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore with 15.6% growth, marking major milestone in Atmanirbhar Bharat and self-reliance goals.
Police dismantle ISI-patronized terror network recruiting Indians for militant activities; arrests from UP and Punjab; national security implications.
Monsoon progress stalls with severe rainfall deficit; Central India worst-hit (63%); government initiates contingency plans for 200 districts under priority monitoring.
Modi addresses global conflicts' impact on Indian seafarers; advocates free navigation in Strait of Hormuz with UAE President; bilateral talks with UK, Trump.
NEET-UG retest features unprecedented security including aircraft delivery of question papers, Telegram ban before exam, and NTA reforms under parliamentary scrutiny.
Hindustan Machine Tools' revival prioritizes producing capital goods for ISRO's space technology needs, advancing India's space-tech self-reliance.
India's Permanent Representative P. Harish states UNSC reform limited if only non-permanent seats added; permanent membership expansion essential for meaningful change.
SC addresses petition claiming 'infiltrators and illegal immigrants' obtaining Aadhaar cards and misusing them as citizenship proof; constitutional concerns raised.
Drugs Rules amendment requires prescription for cough syrups; lozenges/pills remain OTC. Response to adulteration deaths and misuse.
PM holds bilateral talks with UAE President on energy and bilateral ties; meets UK PM to advance India-UK trade agreement negotiations on margins of G7 summit.
Pentagon reverts Indo-Pacific Command to original Pacific Command designation, signaling potential shift in US regional strategic framing and geopolitical messaging.
Border Guard Bangladesh returns Assam farmer Ranjit Das with torture injuries within hours of alleged abduction; raises cross-border cooperation and safety questions.
Daughter of former Kerala CM appears before ED in ₹2.78 crore CMRL illegal payment probe, involving former IT firm Exalogic; highlights governance and anti-corruption scrutiny.
Central government finalizes labour code rules with three major employee protections including flexible working conditions, enhanced safety standards, and improved grievance mechanisms.
High Court holds political realignment not criminal misconduct; rejects CBI probe demand for AIADMK MLAs' resignation citing absence of foundational evidence of corruption.
SC orders September 27 single-phase election for village committees after AG recommendation, ensuring uniform election conduct and preventing administrative delays.
SC judgment in Rifilis Engineering case establishes employee responsibility for maintaining current address with employer for legal notice validity and service compliance.