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Trump threats shake up U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland; negotiators expect to work through night

U.S. President Donald Trump continued to threaten Iran on Sunday (June 21, 2026) even as talks began in Switzerland between his vice president and Iranian officials on next steps in the interim agreement signed last week to end the war. The U.S. team is led by Vice President J.D. Vance and includes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The Iranian negotiators are led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Pakistan and Qatar are mediators.

India-U.S. interim deal requires only ‘final touches’; Greer to visit New Delhi on June 23-24

In the run-up to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer’s visit to meet officials in the Commerce Ministry, including Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, on June 23-24, two separate sources in the government have told The Hindu that an interim trade deal requires only “final touches” and that the U.S. is keen to see a deal in place. However, while the provisions of the deal are nearing completion, Mr. Goyal has indicated that the deal’s implementation would still require the U.S. to first finalise various tariffs.

Ram temple probe: SIT asks trust and temple functionaries not to leave Ayodhya

The SIT probing the alleged embezzlement of funds in the Ram Temple has instructed its trust and temple functionaries not to leave Ayodhya, according to temple sources who claimed that investigators found discrepancies in documentation of offerings like gold, silver and precious stones. The instruction by the three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) was issued before they left for Lucknow on Sunday (June 21, 2026).

Amid global uncertainties, parliamentary panel to study evolving economic conditions in India

As conflicts and geopolitical uncertainties around tariffs cloud domestic growth, a key parliamentary committee has decided to examine the evolving economic condition of the country. According to a Lok Sabha bulletin, the Standing Committee on Finance has chosen ‘Evolving Economic Conditions in the Country’ as an additional subject for detailed examination during the year 2025-26.

Yoga has become world’s largest community celebration, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 21, 2026) said yoga unites and brings everyone together, and has become the world’s largest community celebration. “June 21, in some parts of the Earth marks the longest day, and because of International Yoga Day, this day has also become the day of the world’s largest collective celebration,” the Prime Minister said participating at an event on International Yoga Day in Kolkata.

Shweta Menon-led AMMA leadership steps down, Ramesh Pisharody to head ad-hoc panel

The executive committee governing the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), headed by actor Shweta Menon, resigned on Sunday (June 21, 2026) amid intense internal turmoil that led to a series of controversies and even police complaints recently. Ms. Menon also quit the association, alleging an agenda to push her panel out. The 17-member panel decided to step down after a section of the association moved a no-confidence motion against the leadership at a general body meeting held.

Madras High Court takes up suo motu case to protect people from stray dogs in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

The Madras High Court has taken up a suo motu, a public interest litigation (PIL) petition to ensure strict implementation in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry the recent orders passed by the Supreme Court for protecting people from stray dogs. Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan will be hearing the case on Monday (June 22, 2026). The Chief Secretaries and secretaries to the Animal Husbandry, Health and Municipal Administration departments in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have been arrayed as respondents to the case.

CBSE announces Class 12 re-valuation results

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the revaluation results for students who applied for verification and re-evaluation of their Class 12 board exam answer sheets. “CBSE has commenced the release of Class XII Verification of issues observed and Re-evaluation outcomes,” CBSE said in a post on X. The declaration of revaluation results comes amid an anxious wait from students seeking revised scores for admission and other academic purposes.

India boosts Russian, UAE oil purchases in June ahead of full Hormuz recovery

India’s crude oil imports from Russia surged in June, while shipments from the United Arab Emirates were near-record levels as refiners sought to secure supplies ahead of the full restoration of flows from Gulf producers following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, analysts said. India imported an average of 2.66 million barrels per day of crude oil from Russia in June, through Friday (June 19, 2026), compared to 1.91 million bpd in May,

Stokes to return as England captain for 3rd New Zealand Test: McCullum

Ben Stokes will return as England captain for next week’s third Test against New Zealand in Nottingham, England, head coach Brendon McCullum announced on Sunday (June 21, 2026). Stokes was stood down from England’s 253-run defeat by New Zealand in the second Test at the Oval for breaching a team curfew following his side’s win in the series opener at Lord’s.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Cape Verde fights back for second draw against Uruguay

World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday (June 21, 2026) in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain. Cape Verde took a surprise 21st-minute lead as Kevin Pina scored their first World Cup goal from a free-kick, only for Uruguay to strike twice shortly before half-time through Maximiliano Araujo and Agustin Canobbio.

India’s ODI team for England tour: Kohli named in squad, subject to fitness clearance

Star batter Virat Kohli was on Sunday (June 20, 2026) named in India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against England next month, subject to fitness clearance, as the BCCI announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming white-ball assignment. The Shubman Gill led ODI team didn’t have any surprises except that young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been dropped after being a part of short Afghanistan series.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Red card tally reaches 8, equals combined total of 2018 and 2022 editions

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already matched the combined red card tally of the 2018 and 2022 editions, with the total number of dismissals reaching eight, according to Fox Sports. The latest addition came during Belgium’s Group G clash against Iran on Sunday (June 21, 2026), when Nathan Ngoy was shown a straight red card in the 66th minute for bringing down Iran forward Mehdi Taremi. The match eventually ended in a 0-0 draw, with Belgium playing the final stages with 10 men.

Seven women killed in ammonia gas leak in Tiruvallur factory

Seven women died during treatment on Sunday (June 21, 2026) after being affected in a major ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Manjangaranai near Periyapalayam, police said. A total of 67 affected workers were rushed to local medical centres immediately, Thiruvallur District Collector S. Kavitha said. According to her, 46 are being treated at Vels Hospital and 21 at Venkateshwara Hospital. Nine of the most critically ill patients have since been mobilised via ambulances to the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital in Chennai.

India-EU trade pact to be signed by December; implemented from Feb-Mar next year: Piyush Goyal

India and the 27-nation European Union will sign the free trade agreement by December and are likely to implement the pact during February- March next year, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday (June 21, 2026). On January 27 this year, India and the EU announced the conclusion of negotiations for the ‘mother of all deals’. “Now, with almost zero duty, almost the entire European market will be open for us. The EU’s FTA (free trade agreement) will be signed by December and will be effective by February-March,” Mr. Goyal said during an interaction with chartered accountants in Mumbai.

Mediator Qatar confirms launch of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland

The mediating country, Qatar, on Sunday (June 21, 2026) confirmed the start of talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland aimed at a permanent end to the West Asia war. In a statement, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry announced “the launch of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of the high-level committee with the participation of representatives from the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the two mediating states, the State of Qatar and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan”.