Key facts
- India and Slovakia have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive partnership, signing 11 agreements.
- France and the UK are considering a joint naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
- Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete at the Doha Diamond League on June 19.
- US manufacturing output was flat in May, contrasting with April's gains.
- Delhi's Census Phase 1 recorded over 2.3 crore residents.
- A rival tutor accused Patna-based influencer Khan Sir of orchestrating his brother's murder.
India and Slovakia have elevated their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive partnership, formalizing 11 agreements across various sectors including migration, digital technology, and defense following discussions between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Robert Fico. Meanwhile, in international affairs, France and the United Kingdom are reportedly exploring the possibility of a multinational naval mission to ensure shipping safety through the Strait of Hormuz, should a ceasefire between the United States and Iran materialize. U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about the potential release of an agreement text this week concerning Iran. In domestic news, the first phase of Delhi's 2027 Census concluded, recording over 2.3 crore residents, 76 lakh houses, and 55 lakh households. A Patna-based tutor, Faisal Khan, also known as Khan Sir, faces accusations of orchestrating a murder from a rival tutor. In the U.S., manufacturing output remained unchanged in May, a shift from April's significant increase. Globally, drugmakers are increasing their presence and inventory in the United States amid potential tariff threats, while Tesla is under scrutiny for presenting potentially misleading safety data for its 'Full Self-Driving' system to European regulators. In sports, Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to return to competition at the Doha Diamond League on June 19, and Dhiraj Bommadevara secured an individual gold medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, also winning the mixed team title with Kumkum Mohod.