1) 🇮🇳National

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations from the Red Road in Kolkata, following the 2026 theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”.
• The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare banned 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, including specific antibiotics, analgesics, and skin medications, citing health risks and a lack of therapeutic justification.
• Over 2.2 million medical aspirants appeared for the nationwide NEET-UG re-examination held across thousands of centres under heightened security protocols.

2) 🌍International

• High-level 60-day technical talks between delegations from the United States and Iran commenced at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland to deliberate on an interim peace agreement.
• Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is scheduled to visit Panama to lead Canada's delegation at the 56th regular session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States (OAS).

3) 💰Economy

• India and the European Union (EU) are on track to sign a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by December 2026, aiming for implementation by February–March 2027, according to Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
• India significantly boosted its crude oil imports from Russia, reaching an average of 2.66 million barrels per day (bpd) in June, reinforcing Moscow's position as the nation's top oil supplier.

4) 🗓️Date’s importance

• June 22 – World Rainforest Day: Observed globally to raise awareness about the preservation of rainforests and to highlight their crucial role in maintaining global biodiversity and climate stability.

5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Anita Anand: The Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs who is taking centre stage in regional diplomacy, leading the official state delegation to the high-profile OAS General Assembly in Panama City to address regional security and economic growth.

6) 🏅Sports

• Wimbledon: American tennis legend Serena Williams is set to return to the grass courts after being officially announced as a wildcard entry for the ladies' singles draw.
• FIFA World Cup: Intense global qualifiers and group matches conclude as elite teams secure their berths for the upcoming Round of 32 stage.

7) 🏆Awards

• Yoga Excellence Recognitions: On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, several grassroots fitness pioneers and wellness organisations across India were honoured by state governments for promoting community health and traditional practices.

8) ⭐️Other important significance

• The worldwide celebrations of the International Day of Yoga highlighted India's soft power and cultural heritage, with diplomatic missions and armed forces participating from high-altitude zones like the Siachen Glacier to naval ships at sea.

📚Word of the day

• Resilience (Noun) – The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; mental or physical toughness.
• Usage: The training regimen of the Indian armed forces builds incredible mental resilience to withstand extreme weather conditions.