*TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. PM Modi visited the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital in Gujarat yesterday and met those injured in the Air India plane crash which claimed the lives of 241 people. The Prime Minister also chaired a review meeting at Ahmedabad Airport with top authorities to assess the ongoing relief and recovery efforts. 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who tragically lost his life in the recent Ahmedabad air disaster. 3. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare organised the National Conference on ‘Agri Stack: Turning Data into Delivery’ in New Delhi. 4. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita presided over an event to flag off the first batch of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, 2025, in New Delhi yesterday. 5. The Ministry of Ayush will host Yoga Connect, a hybrid global summit on Yoga for One Earth, One Health, in New Delhi today. 6. Department of Posts has introduced ‘Gyan Post’, a dedicated postal service for affordable delivery of educational, cultural, social and religious books. This initiative aligns with the New Education Policy (NEP) objectives. 7. BJP's Kanad Purkayastha and Asom Gana Parishad's Birendra Prasad Baishya have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Assam. Assam has a total of seven Rajya Sabha seats. 8. The National Capital, Delhi is currently experiencing a severe heatwave. Temperatures have exceeded 45 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert. Residents face health risks due to extreme heat. 9. The India Meteorological Department has also issued a red alert for Rajasthan, saying the extreme heat wave conditions will continue for the next 2 to 3 days 10. Ustad Ghulam Nabi Shah, fondly remembered as Hamle Bulbul, passed away on 11 June 2025, leaving behind a towering legacy in Kashmir’s musical heritage. A master of sarangi and folk traditions, Shah was celebrated for his role in popularizing local music and cultural art forms. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. The investigation into the fatal plane crash in Ahmedabad continues, forensic experts visited the crash site to carry out a detailed examination. According to police sources, the black box has been recovered from the site. Earlier, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad had recovered a digital voice recorder from the location. 2. The Andhra Pradesh government imposed a ban on the entry of Totapuri mangoes from Karnataka into Chittoor district. This decision has led to tensions between the two states, impacting farmers and traders. The Totapuri mango, known for its unique shape and flavour, is crucial for local economies in both Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. ------- *MISHAPS*------------ Home Minister Amit Shah has said the Air India plane crash has left the entire nation in shock, and the government is standing with the kin of those who have lost their lives. Briefing media in Ahmedabad, Mr Shah said, DNA tests will be completed soon, after which the bodies will be handed over to the families. --------------------------------------- *FINANCE* --------------------------------------- *INDIAN RUPEE VALUE* *USD* ₹ 85 (Approx) 💷 *GBP* ₹115(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹ 96 Approx) *🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12 🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 23 🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.30 🇧🇹 *Bhutan ngultrum* : ₹ 1.00 🇧🇩 *B'desh Taka** : ₹ 0.70 🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka Rupee* : ₹ 0.28 🇳🇵 *Nepal Rupee* : ₹ 0.62 🇲🇻 *Maldives Rufiya* : ₹ 5.52 --------------------------------------- *BSE SENSEX* 81,118.60 −573.38 (0.70%)🔻 *NIFTY* 24,718.60 −169.60 (0.68%)🔻 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 101,400/ 10gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 1,10,100/KG 1. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to implement a new Unified Payment Interface (UPI) address mechanism by 1 October 2025. This initiative aims to protect investors from unregistered entities in the stock market. 2. India’s retail inflation rate fell below 3 per cent for the first time in over six years. This decline is primarily attributed to falling food prices, despite an increase in some vegetable costs. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data indicated a multi-year low of 3.16 per cent in April 2025, with forecasts suggesting a further drop to 2.7 per cent in May. --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- AKHANDA 2, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, The upcoming Akhanda sequel is scheduled to release on 25 September 2025. Since the predecessor was a big success in 2021. Akhanda sequel can become the top grosser among films of senior Telugu stars, thus helping Balayya to grab the no.1 spot among seniors like Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, and Nagarjuna, in terms of worldwide collection. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. Indian Navy has achieved a major milestone in its quest for self-reliance by inducting the first-ever indigenously manufactured anti-aircraft gun barrels for its frontline Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) systems. These barrels, now produced at the Field Gun Factory in Kanpur. 2. India is poised to make a significant leap in military technology with the imminent launch of the Extended Trajectory-Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM), developed under the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) classified Project Vishnu. This missile is engineered to transform India’s strategic capabilities, particularly in the context of its security environment. 3. Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi conducted a significant two-day visit to Nagpur, focusing on detailed inspections of both government and private defence manufacturing units. 4. During Operation Sindoor, conducted between May 6–7, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) reportedly inflicted significant losses on the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in one of the most intense air engagements in recent years. According to top defense sources, the IAF shot down at least seven Pakistani fighter jets in a series of dogfights and precision strikes, and India is preparing to release concrete evidence—including satellite imagery, radar data, and social media visuals—to substantiate these claims. 5. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh presided over the closing ceremony of the India-Mongolia joint military exercise, Nomadic Elephant, held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on 13 June 2025. The event was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Brigadier General Baatar Baljid, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of Mongolia. 6. The Indian Army has successfully conducted trials of the indigenous hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) named Rudrastra, developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), at the Pokharan Firing Range on 11 June 2025. 7. The Indian Air Force and US Air Force conducted their first-ever joint special operations exercise, "Tiger Claw", from May 26 to June 10, 2025, marking a new phase in bilateral military cooperation. The exercise brought together elite commandos from both air forces to strengthen operational synergy. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun WeidongIndia and China have taken significant steps toward rebuilding and stabilising their bilateral relationship, with a renewed focus on people-centric engagements. During Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong's two-day visit to New Delhi on June 12-13, 2025, he met with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. 2. Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has firmly expressed Israel’s support for India’s right to self-defence in the wake of Operation Sindoor, a military campaign launched by the Indian Armed Forces on 7 May 2025. 3. Prime Minister Modi with Italian PM Giorgia MeloniItaly’s Chamber of Deputies has unanimously approved a landmark military cooperation pact with India, marking a significant step in deepening bilateral defence ties between the two nations. The agreement, signed in Rome on 9 October 2023, now awaits approval from the Italian Senate. 4. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held talks with French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot in Marseille yesterday. In the talks, Dr Jaishankar welcomed France’s strong condemnation of terrorism and India’s right to defend itself. 5. Israel conducts unprecedented strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and top military leaders; India urges both sides to avoid escalatory steps. Indian embassies issue advisories to its nationals in both countries to stay vigilant: Sixteen international flights of Air India affected amid growing conflict. 6. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that he is in touch with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Foreign Minister of Portugal Paulo Rangel and Foreign Minister of Canada Anita Anand regarding the Ahmedabad plane crash. Fifty-Three British Nationals, Seven Portugese National and One Canadian National had also lost their lives in the plane crash in Ahmedabad. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. Israel’s military launched a wave of strikes on Iran yesterday morning, targeting key nuclear facilities. According to Iran’s Tasnim state news agency, the assault also hit residential areas, injuring at least 50 people. 2. US President Donald Trump has once again called on Iran to reach a nuclear agreement with the United States, warning that attacks will only get worse. He further cautioned that the next planned attacks on Iran will be even more brutal if Tehran continues to resist diplomatic engagement. 3. Ukraine and Russia completed the second phase of a prisoner exchange yesterday, involving seriously ill and wounded soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that troops from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and Border Guard were among those released. 4. World Bank has projected a slowing of Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in 2025, with growth projected to ease to 3.5%. 5. Gross foreign exchange reserves of Nepal stood at 18.40 billion US Dollars, which is an all-time high, driven largely by a surge in remittance inflows. According to a current macroeconomic and financial situation report released by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Remittances increased 10.5 per cent in USD terms. ------------------ ------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- 1. The sensational Suruchi Singh dominated a quality field to win her third straight individual ISSF World Cup gold medal in a thrilling women's 10m air pistol final in Munich on Friday, reaffirming her position as Indian shooting's latest golden girl. 2. Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra secured a bronze medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions event at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich, Germany, yesterday. 23-year-old Sift shot 453.1 in the final to claim third place. Norway’s Jeanette Hegg Duestad won gold with 466.9, while Switzerland’s Emely Jaeggi took silver with 464.8. 3. In the FIH Hockey Pro League, India suffered a narrow 1-2 loss to Argentina at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands. 4. ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 1 Test Jun 11 - Jun 15 Final • London, Lord's Australia AUS: 212 & 207 South-Africa RSA: 138 & 213-2 Day 3: Stumps - South Africa need 69 runs -------------------------------------- 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT INDIA* 🇮🇳 ======================= *THE INDIA GATE* (originally the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, New Delhi. It stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in between 1914–1921 in the First World War. Designed by Edwin Lutyens in 1921.  Following the Bangladesh Liberation war in 1972, a structure consisting of a black marble plinth with a reversed rifle, capped by a war helmet and bounded by four eternal flames, was built beneath the archway. This structure, called *Amar Jawan Jyoti*  ====================