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Three foreign universities get centres nod to set up Indian campuses...

 1.The varsities granted letters were the University of Bristol and the University of York from the United Kingdom, both of which will set up campuses in Mumbai, and the University of New South Wales from Australia, which will establish its campus in Bengaluru Representatives from the British High Commission, the Australian High Commission, and the British Council also attended the event.

https://www.deccanherald.com/india/three-foreign-universities-get-centres-nod-to-set-up-indian-campuses-4033214

2.China and India should stick to the "right strategic perception" that they are not rivals but cooperative partners and opportunities for each other's development, not threats, a top Chinese official said on Monday (June 8, 2026). Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a media briefing here in response to a question on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments on Sino-India relations and Moscow’s efforts to maintain close ties with both of them during an interaction with heads of leading global news agencies, including PTI, on Thursday (June 4, 2026).

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-china-should-stick-to-right-strategic-perception-of-being-cooperative-partners-beijing/article71076240.ece

3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet US President Donald Trump next week on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.This would be their first in-person bilateral engagement since PM Modi’s visit to the United States in February last year. PM Modi will attend G7 Summit in Evian on June 16-17, 2026, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Tuesday.

https://www.news18.com/india/pm-modis-france-visit-confirmed-for-g7-summit-is-trump-meet-on-agenda-ws-l-10139260.html

4.Economist Jean Drèze was awarded the Global Inequality Research Award at the World Inequality Conference held at the Paris School of Economics on Friday.Drèze was recognised for his work on poverty and inequality measurement in India, as well as his advocacy for the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and the National Food Security Act.

https://scroll.in/latest/1093441/welfare-economist-jean-dreze-wins-global-award-for-research-on-poverty-and-inequality-in-india

5.People wishing to visit Dubai can obtain a single-entry tourist visa within 48 working hours after completing the required application procedures, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai said, highlighting efforts to simplify entry for international visitors.The authority said single-entry tourist visas are available for 30 or 60 days and are expected to be issued within 48 working hours once all required documents have been submitted.

https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/dubai-offers-single-entry-visas-to-visitors-within-48-hours-1.500568392

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