FRIDAY, 12 JUNE, 2026, INDIA
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TODAYS TOP NEWS GPN
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, India’s growth story continues to inspire the world as major economies are facing uncertainty; Chairs 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat @2047.

2. A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Centre and the Governments of Assam and Nagaland for exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas along the Assam-Nagaland border.

3. Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said that India’s textile market has grown from about 8.5 lakh crore rupees in 2014-15 to over 16 lakh crore rupees at present.

4. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated a 20-kilowatt FM transmitter at Ramgarh in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district during a programme held in Jaipur.

5. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expressed happiness over the maiden test flight of the first Made in India Airbus C295 from Vadodara in Gujarat.

6. The government has waived excise duty on certain variants of ethanol-blended petrol. In a notification, the Union Finance Ministry announced that petrol blended with 22 per cent, 25 per cent, 27 per cent, and 30 per cent ethanol have been exempted from central excise duty.

7. Ahmedabad street food vendors will display QR codes for customers to verify registrations and report hygiene issues. Learn how AMC’s new transparency initiative works.

8. The Secretary of Manipur Legislative Assembly Secretariat and Returning Officer declared the BJP candidate Adhikarimayum Sarda Devi elected unopposed in the biennial Rajya Sabha elections in Manipur.

9. BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh.

10. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has completed 12 years of Skill India, training over 1.64 crore youth, engaging 56 lakh apprentices, and expanding India’s skilling ecosystem for future-ready jobs.

11. Researchers from AIIMS, ICMR, and IARC have validated an indigenous HPV test that meets international standards, offering India an affordable solution for large-scale cervical cancer screening. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination helps to prevent the future infections.

12. In Jammu and Kashmir, the upcoming “Waste to Wonder Park” in Jammu is being fast-tracked for completion ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, with authorities aiming to develop it as a key attraction for pilgrims and tourists.

13.: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday urged the Centre to establish an “M6 Cities Taskforce” to transform India’s six metropolitan cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru — into globally-competitive urban centres.

14. J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah Thursday met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed restoration of statehood, among other issues.

15. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a wet spell over northwest parts of the country till Saturday with possibility of thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail storm.

16.Sleepyhead has launched a city-wide treasure hunt in Bengaluru, turning the city into an interactive playground for customers. Through a journey that spans digital and physical touchpoints, participants can solve clues, unlock rewards and compete to win a living room setup worth Rs2 lakh which is hidden in some secret corner of the city.

17. KKR, a leading global investment firm, today released “The Divergence Conundrum,” its 2026 Mid-Year Global Macro Outlook by Henry McVey, CIO of KKR’s Balance Sheet and Head of Global Macro & Asset Allocation.

18.DP World and NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) today honoured 10 women entrepreneurs at the culmination of We Rise, a nationwide initiative supporting women-led businesses with export readiness and market access. Launched in October 2025, We Rise (Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises) equips women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge and networks needed to scale their businesses and access new markets.The event was addressed by Former India captain Mithali Raj,Anna Roy, Programme Director, NITI Aayog, and Mission Director, Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), and Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager Subcontinent (India), DP World.

19.Enrission India Capital has invested in Recur Club, an AI-powered debt financing platform, as part of its extended USD 50 million Series A round.
The investment reflects the growing momentum behind AI-led lending solutions that are helping startups and SMEs access capital faster and more efficiently, with financing timelines reduced to as little as five days.

20. University of Galway and VIT Vellore Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Research, Innovation and Academic Collaboration ~Partnership reflects a shared commitment to fostering global research excellence, academic exchange, and innovation-led collaboration between India and Ireland~

21. TAPMI Elevates Academic Leadership with Appointment of Dr. Debasis Pradhan as Director. Veteran marketing academic and former XLRI professor to lead institute’s next phase of academic and global growth.

22. L&T Technology Services (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a global leader in AI, Digital & ER&D Consulting Services, today announced a strategic go-to-market partnership with Databricks, the leading Data and AI company, to co-develop and deliver Industrial AI solutions that advance Engineering Intelligence (EI) for asset-intensive enterprises. Julien Debbard, Director for Energy and Utilities, Databricks, said, “The bottleneck in energy and utilities has never been data; it’s been context. This is more than a technology partnership, it is an outcomes-driven collaboration focused on delivering measurable business impact for our global clients,” said, Alind Saxena, Executive Director & President – Strategic Initiatives & Growth Markets, L&T Technology Services.

23.India Ratings & Research Affirms RSWM at IND A rating to Stable on Rs 2,156 Cr Credit Facilities with Outlook Revised: Commenting on the rating revision, Mr. Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman & Managing Director and CEO, RSWM Limited, said, “The revision of our outlook to Stable reflects the strength of RSWM’s business fundamentals, financial discipline, and resilience. Mr. Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Limited, said, “This positive rating action is a recognition of our continued focus on operational excellence and financial prudence under the RSWM 2.0 initiative.

24. SAMCO Securities Launches India’s First Research-Backed Global Investing Platform Through GIFT City.

25. As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, Kaspersky researchers are warning fans about a surge in cyber scams exploiting the tournament’s excitement. The company has uncovered multiple fraudulent schemes, including fake ticketing platforms, counterfeit merchandise stores, phishing campaigns, and bogus prize offers worth up to $500,000, all designed to steal users’ money and personal information.

26. Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited (“ABSLI”), the life insurance subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital, India’s leading diversified financial services company, today announced the launch of ABSLI Anmol Akshaya, a savings-oriented participating life insurance plan designed to help customers achieve future goals while safeguarding their families against life’s uncertainties.Mr. Kamlesh Rao, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited, said, “Financial planning today is increasingly centered around life goals rather than standalone products.

27. Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), one of India’s leading spirits companies, has earned global recognition once again as ICONiQ White Whisky has been named the world’s fastest growing millionaire whisky brand for the third consecutive year in Drinks International’s Millionaires’ Club 2026 report.

28.With Father’s Day around the corner, Candere Lifestyle Jewellery – A Kalyan Company is delighted to present “Father’s Day Jewellery Gifting Guide: Timeless Pieces for Every Dad” a thoughtfully curated edit featuring sophisticated jewellery and accessory picks designed to celebrate fathers and father figures.With Shah Rukh Khan representing the brand, Candere celebrates a modern expression of masculinity defined by confidence, authenticity, and timeless appeal—qualities that resonate deeply with fathers across generations.
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LEGAL – LAW AND ORDER NEWS
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1. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully secured the deportation of Ganesh Balaso Kale from Thailand to India in connection with a cybercrime fraud case.

2. The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh over the reported death of eight workers in a blast at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited in Andhra Pradesh.

3. Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Baraik has resigned as a member of the Rajya Sabha.

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All three Indian seafarers who were initially reported missing after the tragic incident aboard the commercial vessel Palau-flagged MT Settebello have now been confirmed dead. The tanker was hit off the coast of Oman in a suspected US missile strike.
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DEFENCE NEWS 
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1. The Indian Navy has successfully completed a complex high-risk operation to recover an unexploded missile warhead from a commercial oil tanker that had departed from Fujairah in the UAE, highlighting its maritime emergency response capabilities in the Indian Ocean region.

2. Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed the ₹449 crore deal with the Accord Software and Systems Private Limited (ASSPL), Bengaluru for the procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy. This deal is signed under the on Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy.

3. Indian authorities carried out a large-scale precautionary evacuation ahead of a planned missile test from Launch Complex-3 (LC-3) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Balasore district, Odisha.The operation involved moving over 11,000 residents, precisely 11,442 people, along with livestock, to temporary shelters.

4. The Ministry of Defence has intensified its scrutiny of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) over delays in delivering the TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force. During a high-level review chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the issue of missed deadlines and technical shortfalls was discussed in detail.

5. A crucial high-level meeting recently took place between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh. The core agenda focused on outlining the future of India’s fifth-generation combat aircraft capabilities.

6. The Indian Army is moving forward with one of its most substantial artillery upgrades in recent history, seeking to acquire over 300 additional K9 Vajra-T 155mm/52 calibre tracked self-propelled howitzers. Estimated at a massive Rs 23,000 crore, this ambitious procurement plan will significantly expand the military’s arsenal.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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1. India strongly condemns US strikes on oil ship which three Indian sailors off the coast of Oman; Summons US Chargé d’Affaires to lodge protest.

2. India has dispatched a consignment of 20 thousand doses of measles vaccines and approximately three tonnes of medical supplies to support the Government of Maldives in strengthening immunization coverage and safeguarding public health.

3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a visit to France and Slovakia from 14th to 18th of this month to participate in the upcoming G7 Summit.

4. Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay wrote an article in a national daily, congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister.

5. India and Nepal launched a cross-border peer-to-peer remittance link by integrating the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Nepal’s National Payments Interface (NPI) on 6 June 2026. The system became operational on 6 June 2026 and was announced by India’s finance ministry on 11 June 2026.
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WORLD NEWS
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1. Sri Lanka has climbed 14 places to rank 67th in the 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), securing the second position in South Asia and marking one of the most significant improvements in the region. The ranking reflects the country’s continued recovery after nearly three decades of civil conflict, which ended in 2009.

2. The United States has carried out a second consecutive night of what it described as “self-defence” strikes against Iranian military infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions in West Asia. Explosions were reported in and around Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island, as the confrontation entered a more dangerous phase.

3. In China, Seven people were killed and 17 others injured in an explosion in Xing’an County in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

4. UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, accusing the government of being unwilling to commit the resources needed to safeguard the country.

4. Iran has launched a sweeping retaliatory military operation against American bases across West Asia, hours after US forces struck Iranian air defence infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz.
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SPORTS NEWS 
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1. In Badminton, PV Sindhu and Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Women’s Singles quarterfinals of the Australian Open in Sydney.

2. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway from June 11 to July 19, 2026, kicking off with co-hosts Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 in the opening match.

3. India retained the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings after the annual update on 11 June 2026. India’s rating stood at 118 points, while New Zealand held second place with 113 points and Australia remained third with 109 points.
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FINANCE
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INDIAN RUPEE VALUE

💷 *GBP* ₹129(Approx)
€ *Euro* : ₹112(Approx)
 *USD* ₹ 96(Approx)
🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹69
🇦🇺 *Australia* : ₹ 69
🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 26
*🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 14
🇲🇻 *Maldives Rufiya* : ₹ 6.16
🇧🇹 *Bhutan ngultrum* : ₹ 1.00
🇳🇵 *Nepal Rupee* : ₹ 0.63
🇧🇩 *B’desh Taka** : ₹ 0.78
🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.34
🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka Rupee* : ₹ 0.30
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*BSE SENSEX*
73,832.55 −150.63 (0.20%)🔻

*NIFTY*
23,161.60 −53.35 (0.23%)🔻
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*Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai*

*GOLD* : ₹ 14,560/ 01gm (24 krt)

*SILVER* : ₹ 2,50,000/KG

1. India’s Gross Domestic Product growth has been projected at 6.6% for fiscal year 2026-27 by the World Bank in its Global Economic Prospects report released on 11 June 2026.

2. The Central Government nominated Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, as a director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). His nomination took effect from 11 June 2026 and remains in force until further orders.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1.Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit opens up about her latest project Maa Behen, why she has always enjoyed comedy, and how the film delivers an important social message without targeting any gender. Madhuri also speaks about Triptii Dimri’s evolution as an actor, the audience’s reaction to the Choli Ke Peeche reference, balancing motherhood and parenting, and why today’s romantic films lack the music, glamour and emotional depth that once defined Bollywood.

2.On 5 June 2026, 51 artistes received Sangeet Natak Akademi awards at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow. The awards covered the years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and the recipients were associated with music, dance, theatre and folk arts.

Sangeet Natak Akademi
The Sangeet Natak Akademi is India’s national academy for music, dance and drama.

3.TADKA on JioHotstar has crossed the landmark milestone of 100 million users, establishing premium micro-content as a mainstream entertainment category.Commenting on the milestone, Ambuj Kashyap – Executive Vice President for Micro Content at JioStar, said, “Crossing 100 million users is not just a milestone for TADKA; it represents a larger inflection point in the evolution of streaming. Consumer behaviour is expanding beyond traditional viewing formats, creating new opportunities for storytelling to fit naturally into more moments throughout the day.

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FACTS ABOUT INDIA (BHARAT)
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Pamban Bridge is a railway bridge which connects the town of Mandapam in mainland India with Pamban Island, and Rameswaram. Opened on 24 February 1914, it was India’s first sea bridge, and was the longest sea bridge in India until the opening of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in 2010. The rail bridge is, for the most part, a conventional bridge resting on concrete piers, but has a double-leaf bascule section midway, which can be raised to let ships and barges pass through. Until 1988, the Pamban bridge was the only surface
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THOUGHT OF THE DAY 
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A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him

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JOKE OF THE DAY
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*लड़की* – मैं ऐसे लड़के से शादी करूंगी, जिसका कारोबार ऊंचा हो..!

*लड़का* – तो फिर मुझसे कर लो, मेरी पहाड़ों पर चाय ☕ की दुकान है…!!!🤪😜
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TELL ME WHY❓
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Why does my heart beat fast when i argue

Emotions such as anger and hostility ramp up our “fight or flight” response. When that happens, stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, speed up our heart rate and breathing. We get a burst of energy. Our blood vessels tighten & Our blood pressure soars.
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LEARN SANSKRIT 
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हठं मा करोतु । = Don’t be arrogant.

किमर्थं भवान् क्षुभ्यति ? = Why are you shouting ?
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HOW IT WORKS ⁉

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How Salt is prepared.
Salt is processed from salt mines, and by the evaporation of seawater (sea salt) and mineral-rich spring water in shallow pools.

Process of Evaporation: Seawater is trapped in large, shallow pools and allowed to stand there. The sun’s heat evaporates the water slowly and common salt is left behind. This salt is further collected, purified and packed for domestic use.

Salt is normally found as the mineral halite, commonly called rock salt. Not surprisingly, the word halite is derived from the Greek word halos meaning “salt.” Halite is usually found in and around salt springs, salt lakes, and in the ocean.
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GK TODAY
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*12 June* – World Day Against Child Labour

This day is launched by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to focus attention on the worldwide extinction of child labour, efforts and the action required to eliminate it. In 2015, world leaders adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in which they have included a clause to end child labour.
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BORN TODAY
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Narendra Singh Tomar (born 12 June 1957) is an Indian politician and a member of the 17th Lok Sabha. He was the former Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Minister of Rural Development. 15th Speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
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IDIOMS & PHRASES
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To take the bull by the horns

To face a problem head on
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ANTONYMS
Atmosphere X Terrain

SYNONYMS
Challenge – dispute, question

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VEDIK SPIRITUAL GYAN
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SAMA VEDA , सामवेदः, sāman means “melody” and veda “knowledge”, is one of the four Vedas.

The Samaveda is shortest of all the four Vedas. It is closely connected with the Rigveda. It is about Chants.
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🧬 HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES🩺
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According to Ayurveda, water stored in a copper vessel has the ability to balance all the three doshas in your body, (vata, kapha and pitta) and it does so by positively charging the water. … It can kill all the microorganisms like molds, fungi, algae and bacteria, present in the water that could be harmful for the body.
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ASTROLOGY TODAY
*12 June(Friday)*
*Vedic Ritu/* Grishma
*Drik Ritu* : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: *Krishnapaksh*
(In Purnimanta calendar)
*Vikram Samvat – 2083*
*Month* : Jyeshta 27,
(In Amanta calendar)
*Shaka Samvat – 1948*
*Month* : Jyeshta 27
*Tithi :* Dwadashi
*Nakshatra*: Revati (up to 8:16 am)Ashwini
*Rahu* : 10:46 AM – 12:26 PM
*Yamaganda* : 03:47 PM – 05:28 PM