1.Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, announced his resignation on Monday (June 22, 2026), with a timetable of his expected departure from power, in a televised address from 10 Downing Street in London.His resignation comes on the heels of his visit to the U.S. as part of the G7 Summit and discussions with leaders about the future of the wider crisis in West Asia.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uk-pm-resigns-keir-starmer-leaders-who-have-resigned-full-list-england-united-kingdom/article71132482.ece
2.India and the US have reviewed the core issues of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), including enhanced market access, digital trade, and reduction of non-tariff barriers, during the two-day ministerial-level meeting here, an official statement said on Wednesday.The meeting was held between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer here.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/non-tariff-barriers-market-access-india-us-review-core-trade-pact-issues-11681502
3.A heatwave gripping western Europe has led to a series of unprecedented temperature highs, with France experiencing its hottest day ever, the UK seeing record heat for June and Spain reaching its highest daily average since 1950.Tens of millions of people are grappling with punishing temperatures, which hit almost 41C in Paris and have led to red heat alerts across swathes of the continent.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78y4102n1zo
4.Amid growing public confusion over the use of passports as proof of citizenship and eligibility for government benefits, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is strictly a travel document and should not be treated as conclusive proof of citizenship.The clarification came during a detailed briefing on India's rapidly expanding passport and mobility ecosystem, which highlighted major reforms aimed at making passports more accessible, secure and globally accepted while facilitating overseas employment and international travel for millions of Indians.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/passport-travel-document-not-proof-of-citizenship-centre-11682989
5.Manglam Group, one of Rajasthan's leading real estate developers, has announced the signing of a Sheraton Hotel with Marriott International in Jaipur. The upcoming project will feature 220 keys and is being developed with an investment of approximately ₹350 crore across more than 3 lakh sq. ft. on the Jaipur–Ajmer Highway.. Read more at
https://hospitalitynews.in/news/manglam-group-to-invest-350-crore-in-sheraton-hotel-on-jaipurajmer-highway
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