Morning Digest: Chinese Foreign Minister to attend BRICS NSAs meeting in Delhi; Fuel price cuts depend on global situation, says Centre, and more

Decision on fuel price cuts will be taken in line with evolving global situation: Petroleum MinistryThe government is aware of the decline in crude oil prices, and an appropriate decision on the corresponding change in fuel prices would be taken in line with the evolving global situation, Sujata Sharma, Joint-Secretary at the Union Petroleum Ministry, told reporters at the bi-weekly inter-ministerial briefing on Thursday (June 18, 2026).Governor’s address meant for social media reels of TVK, alleges Udhayanidhi StalinLeader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin (DMK) on Thursday said while the Governor’s Address is traditionally regarded as a blueprint of the government’s policies, the address delivered by Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar had merely become material and content for the ruling party to produce social media reels.PM Modi departs for New Delhi after concluding two-nation visit to France, SlovakiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (June 18, 2026) left for New Delhi after concluding his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia during which he attended the G-7 Summit and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders.

CBI questions former Trinamool MLA in R.G. Kar rape and murder caseFormer Trinamool Congress MLA from Panihati Nirmal Ghosh was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday (June 18, 2026) in connection with the rape and murder of a 31-year-old resident doctor at R.

G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in August 2024.Cross voting helps BJP-backed Independent candidate in Jharkhand win Rajya Sabha pollsBJP-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani on Thursday (June 18, 2026) won one of the two Rajya Sabha seats in Jharkhand, defeating Pranav Jha of the Congress.

Baidyanath Ram of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha was elected to the other seat.DGCA calls for immediate review of safety at uncontrolled airstripsThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has called for an immediate review of the operational conditions at uncontrolled airstrips across the country. Supreme Court seeks responses from Centre, BCI on plea for advocates’ registry, social media codeNearly a month after Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant expressed concern over the growing number of lawyers possessing dubious degrees, the Supreme Court on Thursday (June 18, 2026) sought responses from the Central government, the Bar Council of India (BCI), State Bar Councils, and the University Grants Commission (UGC) on a plea seeking the creation of an “authoritative national database” of enrolled advocates and a code of conduct governing lawyers’ use of social media and digital platforms.

PM Modi meets leading CEOs in France, discusses plans for IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (June 18, 2026) met leading business executives here and held discussions on investment opportunities and expansion plans in India.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to attend BRICS NSAs meeting in DelhiChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend a meeting of the National Security Advisors of BRICS countries to be held in New Delhi on June 22-23, Beijing announced on Thursday (June 18, 2026).Hegseth blasts NATO allies, says U.

S. will review forces in EuropeU.S.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO on Thursday (June 18, 2026) the Pentagon will review its force presence in Europe within six months, as he lashed out at allies over defence spending and their response to the Iran war.South Africa salvage draw with late penalty after Czechs take early leadSouth Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from fulltime as they fought back to draw 1-1 with ​the Czech Republic at the World Cup on Thursday (June 18, 2026) after falling behind early in the ‌Group A clash.Switzerland score 4 after 70th minute to rout Bosnia and HerzegovinaTwenty-year-old Johan Manzambi scored a late brace after coming on in the 71st minute, Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka also ​scored and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over 10-man ‌Bosnia and Herzegovina Thursday to go atop Group B at ​the World Cup.

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