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- Science Technology·The HinduGaganyaan mission update: Shubhanshu Shukla, IADT-02 and India’s human spaceflight timelineShubhanshu Shukla said Gaganyaan is a crucial stage for India’s human spaceflight programme, with the mission tentatively set for mid-2027.
- Economy·The HinduIndia-Oman CEPA enters force on June 1, 2026; key trade facts for TNPSCThe India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement came into force on June 1, 2026, boosting access for Indian exporters and marking a trade milestone.
- International·The HinduIndia-Australia defence dialogue 2026: maritime security, UNCLOS and joint roadmapIndia and Australia held their second Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on June 1, 2026, focusing on maritime security, defence industry and Indo-Pacific rules.
- Environment·The HinduIMD’s June 2026 Kerala monsoon onset forecast and the 60% station ruleIMD said on June 1, 2026 that the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Kerala around June 4, after missing its May 26 forecast window.
- Environment·The HinduIMD says southwest monsoon may begin on June 4, 2026, but Kerala rainfall could stay weakThe IMD expects the southwest monsoon to begin over Kerala on June 4, 2026, but warns of a subdued June due to El Niño conditions.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduTamil Nadu orders zero-tolerance on delays in building plan approvals; online-only scrutiny and paymentsTamil Nadu has ordered online-only processing for building plan approvals and warned officials of disciplinary action for delays or manual intervention.
- National·The HinduMadras High Court says undertrial can seek private-hospital treatment if custody and security are protectedThe Madras High Court allowed an undertrial in a ₹600-crore default case to undergo 10 weeks of treatment at a private hospital, while stressing that custody continues.
- Environment·The HinduSupreme Court orders time-bound eviction plan for encroachments in Agasthyamalai ecological landscapeThe Supreme Court directed a time-bound eviction plan for encroachments in the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape and action against 118 government servants.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduADR report on Tamil Nadu Assembly 2026: 220 winners got under 50% vote shareADR and Tamil Nadu Election Watch said 220 winners in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election secured less than 50% of votes in their constituencies.
- Economy·The HinduRBI Annual Report 2025-26 projects 6.9% GDP growth for FY27 despite West Asia conflict risksThe RBI’s Annual Report 2025-26 projects India’s real GDP growth at 6.9% in 2026-27, with CPI inflation at 4.6%.
- Economy·The HinduGST collections rise 3.2% in May 2026; net revenue crosses ₹1.67 lakh croreIndia’s gross GST collections rose to over ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, with net GST revenue at about ₹1.67 lakh crore after refunds.
- Economy·The HinduUPI hits record ₹29.90 lakh crore in May 2026 with 23.2 billion transactionsNPCI data showed UPI reached a record ₹29.90 lakh crore in value and 23.2 billion transactions in May 2026.
- Economy·The HinduGovernment to replace WPI with Producer Price Index from June 15; new base year 2022-23India will phase out WPI over five years and introduce a new PPI series from June 15 with base year 2022-23.
- Tamil Nadu·The HinduTamil Nadu White Paper on finances: Assembly presentation, 2001 precedent and key fiscal numbersTamil Nadu is finalising a White Paper on state finances, with Assembly presentation planned and several fiscal and welfare figures in focus.
- Schemes·The HinduJal Jeevan Mission 2.0 extended in Tamil Nadu till December 2028 with ₹2,177.27 crore initial Centre shareCentre and Tamil Nadu signed an MoU for JJM 2.0, with the scheme extended till December 2028 and ₹2,177.27 crore initially allotted to the State.
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