NEWS 18-06-2026. News For 19th-Jun (Friday) International 1. The 52nd G7 Summit took place in Evian, France from 15th to 17th Jun, where world leaders met to discuss major global issues like the war in Ukraine, economic stability, and security at sea. 2. A major focus of the G7 summit was creating safe rules for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Leaders emphasized using AI ethically and improving cybersecurity. 3. Tensions are still very high between China and Taiwan. China is increasing its military presence around the Taiwan Strait by deploying more fighter jets and warships. 4. The football World Cup is currently happening, hosted together by the US, Canada, and Mexico. For the first time ever, 48 teams are playing in the tournament. National 1. The Indian government temporarily blocked the Telegram app. This was done to stop people from using it to leak question papers and commit fraud in the NEET exams. 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Outreach meetings, where he spoke about India’s goals regarding clean energy, trade, and supporting developing nations. 3. India is getting ready for Census 2027. This will be the country's first fully digital census and will also count different castes for the first time since Independence. 4. India is celebrating 10 years of the Smart Cities Mission. The program has upgraded roads, transport, and digital services across 100 cities. Defence 1. India has released the Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026. The goal is to make India self-reliant in weapon manufacturing and make the Army, Navy, and Air Force work closer together. 2. India showed off its homegrown weapons at a massive global defense exhibition called Eurosatory 2026 in Paris to increase military exports. 3. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has been named the next Chief of Army Staff. He belongs to the Armoured Corps and will officially take charge on 30th June 2026. 4. The Indian Navy is adding three locally built warships to its fleet : INS Dunagiri, INS Agray, and INS Sanshodhak. The ceremony will take place on 21st Jun in Kolkata. Sports News 1. The Indian Women's Hockey Team won the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 by defeating China in the final match. 2. India was ranked number one at the World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad, winning a total of 114 medals. 3. The Indian women's hockey team also entered the semi-finals of the FIH Nations Cup after beating the USA and Japan. < < Back