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Today, June 26th, marks a busy day for India with several significant events taking place. From the election of the Lok Sabha Speaker to the Supreme Court’s decision on Arvind Kejriwal’s plea, the day promises to be filled with crucial developments. The new Telecom Act also comes into effect, replacing a century-old law. Additionally, the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi will be heard, and the International Sugar Organisation meeting kicks off in Delhi. Other events include the Orissa High Court’s deadline for jail decongestion, Assam’s cabinet meeting, and the Essel Group’s appeal hearing.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleaded guilty to breaking US law by encouraging classified leaks, but maintains the law violates free speech rights. He will be deported to Australia after reaching a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, ending a years-long international legal battle stemming from the release of sensitive US documents in 2010 and 2011.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts across India, predicting heavy rainfall in various regions. Delhi is under a yellow alert for heavy rainfall until July 1, while Sikkim and West Bengal are under a red alert for exceptionally intense rainfall. Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are under an orange alert, signifying significant precipitation. The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into parts of North Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and southeast Rajasthan.

The article delves into the economic implications of the monsoon in India, exploring how variations in rainfall impact agricultural production, inflation, and overall economic growth.

The first spectrum auction in India after two years began on Tuesday with telecom operators bidding a total of ₹11,000 crore for 150 Mhz of spectrum. This is significantly lower than the ₹96,320 crore worth of airwaves on offer. While bidding is expected to continue for the remaining bands, the initial response suggests a more subdued auction compared to the record-breaking 2022 sale.

Thousands of protesters in Kenya stormed the parliament building, setting part of it on fire, in a demonstration against a new finance bill. The unrest, the most direct assault on the government in decades, resulted in five deaths and over 30 injuries after police opened fire on the crowd.

The Maharashtra government has suspended IPS officer Quaiser Khalid, the former Commissioner of Government Railway Police, for approving an illegal hoarding that collapsed in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar, killing 17 and injuring over 70. The hoarding, erected without proper permission and found to be structurally weak, collapsed due to strong winds.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Russia in July, marking his first trip to the country since the start of the Ukraine conflict. While a specific date has not been revealed, preparations for the visit are underway.

A new survey highlights the devastating impact of climate change on Indian marginal farmers, revealing significant crop losses, income reductions, and livelihood shifts. The study, conducted by the Development Intelligence Unit (DIU) and Forum of Enterprises for Equitable Development (FEED), surveyed 6,615 marginal farmers across 21 states and union territories, painting a stark picture of the challenges they face.

Tuesday, June 25, saw a flurry of news, from politics and business to social controversies and legal developments. The Indian stock market reached record highs, while Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal faced a setback with his bail being stayed in a money laundering case. The Lok Sabha Speaker election saw nominations filed by Om Birla and K Suresh, representing the NDA and INDIA blocs respectively. The day also saw controversy surrounding a BJP MP’s use of ‘Jai Hindu Rashtra’ during his oath-taking ceremony.