Monsoon session of Parliament likely from July 20
The Monsoon session of Parliament is likely to commence from July 20 and is expected to go on for three weeks, officials said on Tuesday (June 30, 2026). The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) is yet to take a final decision. The Monsoon session comes after the ruling BJP’s victories in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
PM speaks to Iranian President ahead of state burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as Iran plans to start a week-long period of mourning for the state burial of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During the phone call, Mr. Modi welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran on June 17 that has brought a fragile peace in the Gulf region.
Monthly average rainfall expected to be below normal in July, deficit now 40%: IMD
Rainfall in July – the most important of the monsoon months – will be “below normal” or less than 94% of what is usual for the month, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director-General, India Meteorological Department (IMD), said on Tuesday (June 30, 2026). India’s current monsoon deficit is 40%.
Decks cleared for implementation of ₹12,642-crore VB-G RAM G in Tamil Nadu on July 1
The Tamil Nadu government has cleared the decks for the implementation of the ₹12,642-crore Vikshit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) in the State on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), by notifying the scheme in its gazette. As part of the funding arrangement, which is 60:40 for the Union and State governments, the former’s contribution will be ₹ 7,585 crore and the latter’s ₹ 5,057 crore, an official said.
U.P. Congress delegation allowed to pray at Ram Temple after face-off with Ayodhya administration
A delegation of Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh, led by State unit chief Ajay Rai, offered prayers at the Ram Temple shrine in Ayodhya on Tuesday evening (June 30, 2026). Heavy police force was deployed around the temple since morning amid a face-off between Congress leaders and the local administration.
Indus Waters Treaty remains ‘valid, binding and operative’: Pakistan Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday (June 20, 2026) said Pakistan rejects India’s decision to revoke the Indus Waters Treaty, adding that it “remains valid, binding and operative”. He also claimed that any attempt to deprive Pakistan of the waters “rightfully allocated” to it would have “profound consequences” for regional peace and security.
Tata Motors PV unveils Sierra.ev starting ₹18.79 lakh
Riding on the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) since the outbreak of the West Asia conflict, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPV) on Tuesday (June 20, 2026) launched the all-new Sierra.ev at price starting ₹18.79 lakh (ex showroom). The top most model is priced at ₹24.79 lakh. Deliveries will start from July 2026.
Serena Williams beaten at Wimbledon in first singles match in four years
Serena Williams’ bid for a fairytale return to Wimbledon was shattered by Australia’s Maya Joint as the American legend’s first singles match in four years ended in a 6-3, 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 defeat on Tuesday (June 30, 2026). Her Wimbledon adventure isn’t over yet as she is also playing in the doubles with her sister Venus.
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne show
France uncorked a Champagne performance on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) to sweep Sweden aside 3-0 with a display of attacking verve and precision and book their place in the World Cup last 16. The scoreline flattered Sweden. At the heart of it all was French captain and talisman Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe’s two goals lifted his World Cup finals tally to 18, one behind Lionel Messi on the all-time list.
