The eighth round of India-EU Free Trade Agreement talks will commence today, focusing on contentious issues such as the carbon tax, services, and India’s request for the EU to ease pesticide residue rules on agricultural commodities. Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the heatwave affecting Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan will ease between June 23 and 25.
A total of 1,563 NEET-UG candidates, who were previously awarded grace marks for time lost, will retake the exam today at various centres. Today also marks International Olympic Day, celebrated globally to commemorate the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and promote 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.
On the sporting front, 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.
In Bollywood news, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are set to register their marriage this month. The update about the wedding was shared by Shashi Ranjan, a close friend of Sonakshi’s father, Shatrughan Sinha.
Finally, 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.
