Comprehensive Partnership deepens India-Slovakia cooperation across trade, defence, labour migration and energy security.
India and Slovakia elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership and finalised agreements covering labour migration, defence, digital technologies, higher education and quantum communication. The talks also focused on energy security, strategic cooperation and support for the earliest implementation of the India-European Union free trade agreement. Both sides endorsed orderly, safe and legal mobility of skilled professionals and agreed to work towards an early Social Security Agreement to support welfare and social protection for mobile workers.

India's external trade growth trends show higher exports, rising imports, and expanding services surplus in May 2026.
India's external trade for May 2026 and April-May 2026-27 showed growth in merchandise and services exports, but imports also rose and trade deficits persisted. Total exports were estimated at US$ 81.96 billion in May 2026 and US$ 162.69 billion for April-May 2026-27, while imports were estimated at US$ 92.47 billion and US$ 182.83 billion respectively. Services exports, non-petroleum exports, and several commodity categories recorded positive growth, with petroleum products, engineering goods, chemicals, electronic goods, and gems and jewellery identified as major drivers of merchandise export growth.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code reform advances focus on cross-border insolvency, creditor-led resolution, and technology-driven restructuring.
A national conference on India's restructuring ecosystem marked a decade of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and highlighted institutional capacity building through the convocation of insolvency professionals. The discussions stressed coordinated judicial, regulatory and institutional action for timely and value-maximising resolution, with cross-border insolvency, the UNCITRAL Model Law, the Creditor-Initiated Insolvency Resolution Process, pre-packaged insolvency, ADR, distressed asset markets, rescue financing and technology-driven reforms identified as key areas of future development.

Logistics modernisation drives the India Logistics Conclave 2026, spotlighting digital customs, infrastructure, and trade facilitation.
The Brihanmumbai Custom Brokers' Association will host the India Logistics Conclave 2026 in Mumbai on 17 June 2026 as its second flagship policy forum, bringing together government, ports, customs and industry leadership under the theme of logistics-led national development. The programme is positioned as a dialogue on India's trade-and-logistics ecosystem, including the Viksit Bharat 2047 roadmap, digital customs, geopolitical realignments, infrastructure delivery and the evolving role of licensed intermediaries. The conclave presents customs brokers and freight forwarders as front-line partners in trade facilitation and focuses on trade policy, infrastructure and logistics modernisation.

Algorithmic excellence and STEM inclusion drive India's first-ever gold at the European Girls Olympiad in Informatics.
Sasken Technologies announced support for the Indian team that won India's first-ever gold medal at the European Girls Olympiad in Informatics 2026. The release links the achievement to the Indian Computing Olympiad ecosystem and highlights long-term support for algorithmic excellence, foundational computing skills, deep-tech talent, and the participation of young women in STEM.

Wind energy capacity expansion and supply chain transparency drive India's domestic manufacturing and export competitiveness.
India's wind energy sector is being positioned for rapid capacity expansion, with the stated target of reaching 100 GW of installed wind capacity by 2030 and 155 GW by 2035. The sector has already crossed 56.1 GW of installed capacity and added a record 6.1 GW in FY 2025-26, while stakeholders have identified more than 100 GW as necessary for an affordable and sustainable energy transition. The industry is also described as supporting the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat objective through a resilient domestic supply chain and increasing manufacturing capability.

Exports and imports data show higher trade deficit amid strong export growth and rising petroleum-driven imports.
Exports rose to a six-month high in May, while imports also increased, causing the trade deficit to widen on a year-on-year basis even though it eased slightly from April. Export growth was driven by electronic goods, petroleum products, engineering items and pharmaceuticals. For April-May 2026-27, exports and imports both recorded double-digit growth, leaving a larger cumulative trade deficit. Gold and crude oil imports rose sharply during the period, while exports to West Asia remained close to the previous year's level despite regional disruption.

Luxury residential hospitality redefined through a private rooftop restobar, resident-exclusive experiences, and integrated lifestyle ecosystems.
Luxury residential development is being repositioned around experience-led amenities rather than apartment size alone, with Horizon introduced as a private rooftop restobar at the crown of Raheja Imperia-I in Worli. The concept is presented as a resident-exclusive social destination on the 60th floor, designed to enhance privacy, prestige and lifestyle value within a residential address. The project is also described as part of a broader portfolio strategy centred on integrated lifestyle ecosystems and collaboration with a hospitality operator.

Fertiliser supply security remains comfortable as government finalises urea imports and reviews Kharif-season availability.
The government said it is finalising imports of 17 lakh tonnes of urea to strengthen domestic supply while maintaining that fertiliser availability for the ongoing Kharif season remains comfortable. The Department of Fertilizers said stocks are above the usual level, domestic production and imports have supplemented supply after the West Asia crisis, and more than 50 lakh tonnes of urea and P&K fertilisers have been secured from multiple countries. The department also said subsidy bills are being paid weekly and adequate budget support is available.

India-US trade talks advance as both sides seek to finalise an interim framework amid shifting tariff conditions.
Interim India-US trade agreement discussions are scheduled to continue, with talks centred on finalising the framework deal and advancing the broader bilateral trade agreement. The framework covers trade in goods, non-tariff measures, customs and trade facilitation, economic security alignment and related areas of mutual interest. The article also notes that changes in the US tariff landscape may require recalibration of the agreement, while Section 301 investigations and a proposed tariff measure linked to forced labour remain under consideration.

Aadhaar identity proof dispute seeks limits on its use for citizenship, address and voter registration verification.
A public interest plea seeks directions to ensure that Aadhaar is used strictly as proof of identity and not as proof of citizenship, domicile, residential address or date of birth. The petition invokes the Aadhaar Act, the Representation of the People Act and Article 14 to challenge Aadhaar-based verification in new voter registration forms, and alleges that the existing electoral verification mechanism is inadequate. It also seeks a comprehensive overhaul of the framework and a monitoring committee to oversee reforms.

Wholesale price inflation and producer price indices show energy shocks, a revised index base, and a shift toward PPI tracking.
Wholesale price inflation rose to a record high in May, driven mainly by sharp increases in fuel and power costs and other energy-linked inputs. The government revised the wholesale price index base year to 2022-23, expanded the WPI basket, and released producer price indices for the first time, including services PPI for selected service sectors. The stated objective is to track output and input price movements and gradually replace WPI data with PPI in line with global practice.

Rupee appreciation gains support from softer crude, weaker dollar and improved risk sentiment after the US-Iran deal.
Rupee appreciation in the foreign exchange market was driven by improved global risk sentiment after a US-Iran deal eased geopolitical tensions and pushed down crude oil prices. A weaker US dollar, lower treasury yields and a sharp rise in domestic equity markets also supported the local currency, with traders noting that softer energy prices may ease inflation pressure and improve external balance conditions.

Credit card disclosure and payment flexibility shape AU Small Finance Bank's customer-first card range.
AU Small Finance Bank's credit card range is structured around customer-first features, variant-specific rewards and spending patterns, with clear disclosure of interest rates, finance charges and fees. The cards offer multiple bill payment channels, including mobile banking, net banking, BBPS, UPI, NEFT, IMPS, auto-pay and assisted digital channels. Card benefits, eligibility, issuance, charges and terms remain subject to the cardholder agreement, internal policy and periodic review.

Merchandise exports rise as imports climb further, widening the trade deficit in May.
Merchandise exports increased in May, while imports also rose, resulting in a larger trade deficit. Commerce ministry data showed exports at USD 45.2 billion and imports at USD 73.41 billion for the month. For April-May 2026-27, merchandise exports rose to USD 88.91 billion, reflecting growth over the corresponding period of the previous year.

Digital governance and Aadhaar access are highlighted as key tools for making public services more efficient and inclusive.
Digital governance in Delhi should demonstrate efficiency, inclusivity and accessibility, with institutions adapting to rising expectations for transparency and service delivery. An Aadhaar Seva Kendra was inaugurated to improve access to Aadhaar enrolment, biometric updates and related services. The availability of operational Aadhaar centres is part of the broader effort to make governance more accessible and transparent for residents.

Money laundering probe over alleged suspicious payments and loans linked to CMRL and associated entities.
Enforcement Directorate questioning was undertaken in connection with a money laundering probe involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited, its associated entities, and persons linked to the Kartha family and Veena Vijayan. The probe concerns allegations that CMRL made payments to Exalogic Solutions Private Limited without receiving services in return and that related lending transactions were extended despite alleged repayment defaults. The agency has alleged that these dealings generated proceeds of crime and registered the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Wholesale price inflation surges as fuel, food and manufactured goods costs rise amid global energy pressures.
Wholesale price inflation rose to 9.68 per cent in May, driven by higher fuel and power, manufactured products, and food articles. The WPI inflation data was released with the base year revised to 2022-23 from 2011-12. Retail inflation also increased, while the Reserve Bank of India continued to focus on consumer price inflation for monetary policy and raised its inflation projection for the current fiscal year because of higher global energy prices and mounting input costs.

PMLA money trail scrutiny drives questioning in the primary school recruitment probe, with financial records and digital evidence cross-checked.
Enforcement Directorate questioning in a PMLA probe into alleged irregularities in primary school recruitments focused on tracing the alleged proceeds of crime and the movement of funds through accounts and entities. The interrogation was to be videographed and cross-checked against financial documents, digital records and statements of other accused persons, with clarification sought on inconsistencies between earlier submissions and materials recovered during searches.

Foreign capital inflows get tax and forex support through RBI swap facilities and concessional borrowing measures.
Measures to attract foreign capital included tax exemptions for foreign investors in government securities and RBI-backed swap facilities for banks and public sector undertakings. The framework allowed banks access to the FCNR(B) swap facility for currency risk management and offered a concessional forex swap facility to encourage external commercial borrowings, with currency hedging borne by the RBI as part of a calibrated approach to support market inflows.