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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Makes Historic Visit to Slovakia

Introduction Significantly enhancing bilateral diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a highly historic official state visit to the nation of Slovakia. This marks a massive milestone as it is the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited the country since Slovakia gained its independence in 1993. Background India and Slovakia established formal diplomatic relations back in 1993.

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Environment

India Grants Full Legal Recognition to E100 Fuel

Introduction In a deeply significant and environmentally progressive policy move, India has officially granted full legal recognition to E100 (100% ethanol blend) fuel. This has successfully paved a firm path for the introduction of highly advanced Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) into the Indian market, promoting green energy.

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Science & Tech

First Made-in-India C-295 Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight

Introduction In a historic milestone for India's indigenous defense manufacturing sector, the first entirely Made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft has successfully completed its highly anticipated maiden test flight in Vadodara, Gujarat. This marks a massive leap for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in the aerospace domain.

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International

Telangana Signs Pact with Iran-Funded Noor International Microfilm Centre to Digitise Rare Manuscripts

Telangana's Department of Heritage signed an MoU with the Noor International Microfilm Centre to digitise and conserve rare manuscripts and archival records. The pact covers 737 manuscripts, 3,091 paintings, 14,522 library books and 101 Dastawazats (archival records) in Persian, Urdu, Arabic and other languages, with the cost borne by the Government of Iran.

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International

India–France ATL Bridge Launched at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice

The India–France ATL (Atal Tinkering Labs) Bridge was formally launched at the Bharat Innovates 2026 summit in Nice, France. It is a bilateral education and technology corridor linking school-level innovators and teachers of the two countries.

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National

National Institute of Urban Affairs Marks 50 Years; National Urban Learning Platform Launched

The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) celebrated its golden jubilee at Vigyan Bhawan under the theme "Resilient Urban India @2047." Set up in 1976, NIUA is a leading think tank under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

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Economy

SAPLING Dialogue 2026 Concludes in Ahmedabad; India's Food Processing Level Rises to 17%

The SAPLING (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) Dialogue 2026 concluded in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was jointly organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and the World Bank Group under the theme "Unlocking Value: Advancing Food Processing for Employment Generation and Sustainable Growth in South Asia." SAPLING is a World Bank-led regional platform promoting resilient…

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International

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026 Observed on 15 June

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed every year on 15 June to draw attention to the abuse and neglect faced by older persons. Such abuse can be physical, psychological or financial, and may also take the form of neglect by family members or caregivers.

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