After the Central government clarified that a passport is a mere travel document, not proof of citizenship, the debate over citizenship documents has intensified, with opposition leaders questioning the Centre about which document will prove citizenship.



Here's what the Passports Act states 👇

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DA hike discussions are gaining momentum as central government employees await the next revision and updates from the 8th Pay Commission.

This article covers July 2026 DA expectations, inflation trends and the latest pay commission developments.
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FIFA today confirmed that fans will be allowed to bring rainbow flags to the Seattle Stadium for the Group G clash between Egypt and Iran on Friday.

https://www.livemint.com/sports/football-news/fifa-allows-rainbow-flags-at-egypt-vs-iran-world-cup-match-in-seattle-despite-opposition-from-both-countries-11782444601521.html

The Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Delhi'sJantar Mantar over alleged NEET-UG exam irregularities continued into its seventh day. Founder Abhijeet Dipke shared a gift for him, stating they will send him a resignation letter and he just needs to put his thumbprint on it.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/well-send-you-resignation-letter-put-thumbprint-on-it-cjps-abhijeet-dipkes-gift-for-dharmendra-pradhans-birthday-11782440520074.html

In an attempt to increase the transparency regarding the British monarchy's finances, King Charles and Prince William disclosed their personal tax obligations for the first time in their current roles.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/king-charles-becomes-first-british-monarch-to-disclose-tax-bill-in-modern-era-paid-17-million-in-20242025-11782437951635.html

A government statement that Indian passports are primarily travel documents and not conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked a nationwide debate on citizenship, identity documents and constitutional rights. The remarks have drawn reactions from opposition leaders, legal experts and former diplomats, including Nirupama Menon Rao.

Watch the full breakdown 📹
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India has told the UN Security Council that those people targeting schools and children must be held accountable, adding that efforts to protect children remains incomplete without accountability.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-tells-unsc-that-those-targeting-schools-children-must-be-held-accountable-11782452302896.html

How Kunal Shah ‘came in as an angel’ for Intervue founder Rahul Arora in 2021

A look at the power of ‘cold email’ 👇
https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/how-kunal-shah-came-in-as-an-angel-for-intervue-founder-rahul-arora-in-2021-a-look-at-the-power-of-cold-email-11782455586396.html

Who is Shankh Mitra? Indian-origin CEO with ₹7,000-crore pay package ranked world's second-highest paid executive

https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/who-is-shankh-mitra-indian-origin-ceo-with-rs-7-000-crore-pay-package-ranked-worlds-second-highest-paid-executive-11782474486421.html

Fresh tensions have erupted between the United States and Iran, days after they signed an interim deal to end their war. Iran targeted US positions in the Middle East after Washington struck Iranian targets following a drone attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-iran-peace-deal-donald-trump-washington-tehran-strikes-us-centcom-irgc-latest-attack-news-ceasefire-violation-11782530859770.html

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon promoting lasting peace, contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks and disarming. He mentioned that Israel's people deserve to live in peace and security.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/israel-lebanon-reach-framework-deal-us-mediator-says-agreement-first-step-toward-peace-releases-text-ceasefire-news-11782520791463.html

Roughly two days after Venezuela was rocked by twin powerful earthquakes that left more than 900 people dead, another earthquake struck off the country's northern coast on Friday afternoon (local time). Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/another-earthquake-of-4-9-magnitude-rocks-venezuela-death-toll-crosses-900-search-ops-underway-top-updates-11782523764544.html

President Trump unveiled a limited-edition US passport design celebrating the 250th anniversary of independence, featuring his portrait and elements of the Declaration of Independence. The White House termed it the 'PATRIOT PASSPORT.'

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-gets-new-patriot-passport-with-trumps-picture-welcome-but-be-good-amid-250th-anniversary-of-independence-11782524160256.html

Indian-origin executive Shankh Mitra has secured a place among the world's highest-paid corporate leaders after receiving a compensation package worth $821 million (around ₹7,061 crore), making him the second-highest paid chief executive among S&P 500 companies, according to The Wall Street Journal's annual ranking.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/who-is-shankh-mitra-indian-origin-ceo-with-rs-7-000-crore-pay-package-ranked-worlds-second-highest-paid-executive-11782474486421.html

#WATCH | Victoria, Seychelles: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Seychelles International Airport

At the invitation of the President of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie, PM Modi is on a State Visit to Seychelles from 27-29 June 2026 to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour.

Allegations of embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya have escalated into a major controversy. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said it is “shocked, hurt, and deeply saddened” by recent incidents reported at the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/ayodhya-ram-mandir-trust-shocked-by-donations-row-confirms-champat-rai-anil-mishra-resignations-11782560141810.html

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck offshore Aragua, Venezuela, on Saturday, just hours after a 4.8-magnitude tremor rattled the same region, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), as reported by Reuters.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/venezuela-hit-by-fresh-5-6-earthquake-after-twin-quakes-left-over-1-400-dead-11782589627371.html

#WATCH | US Navy, Air Force hit 10 Iranian military sites in fresh strikes over drone attack in Hormuz

BMW India CEO Warns Most Cars Sold Today Won't Be Compatible With Future E30 Higher Blended Fuel

India's planned transition towards higher ethanol-blended fuels has sparked fresh discussion after BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar warned that most cars currently on Indian roads are not compatible with future E30 or higher ethanol blends. The remarks come as the government expands its ethanol blending roadmap beyond E20, with new fuel specifications already in place for higher blends.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JKA1A_NgKM

14 people were killed in a Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura on Sunday, June 2, reported the state news agency.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/saudi-aramco-helicopter-crash-in-ras-tanura-leaves-14-dead-cause-unknown-11782646989619.html

#MintMarkets | Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 29 June.

Here’s his technical outlook and trade strategy 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/raja-venkatraman-recommends-three-stocks-for-29-june-11782692707703.html