Top Events of the Day: India and the EU will kick start the eighth round of free trade talks, IMD predicts the heatwave to abate, 1,563 candidates to retake NEET-UG, Australia faces Afghanistan in T20 World Cup, Sonakshi Sinha and Zahir Iqbal to register their marriage, and more.
India and the European Union (EU) will resume discussions on a free trade agreement (FTA) today. The eighth round of talks is set to address contentious issues such as the carbon tax, services, and India's request for the EU to ease pesticide residue rules on agricultural commodities.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that the heatwave conditions affecting Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan will ease between June 23 and 25. Despite recent thunderstorms, temperatures in some areas remain high, with Safdarjung recording 40.4 degrees Celsius.
A total of 1,563 NEET-UG candidates, previously awarded grace marks for time lost, will retake the exam today at various centres.
International Olympic Day, established in 1948, is celebrated globally today. The day commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and promotes sport and physical activity. This year's theme highlights Paris, the host city for the upcoming Games and the birthplace of Pierre de Coubertin, the IOC's founder.
Australia and Afghanistan will face off in a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match in Kingston today. The game is a must-win for Afghanistan to advance to the semifinals, while a loss will end their promising campaign.
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are set to register their marriage this month. An update about the wedding was shared by Shashi Ranjan, a close friend of Sonakshi's father, Shatrughan Sinha.
Google will shut down its Podcasts app today. Known for its frequent app and service closures, Google confirmed the discontinuation of the Podcasts app, adding it to the list of retired services.
