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- Economy·The Hindu - EconomyRBI says India’s forex reserves at $682.3 billion, enough for 11 months of importsRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on June 5, 2026 that India’s forex reserves stood at $682.3 billion with about 11 months of import cover.
- Tamil Nadu·Hindu Tamil ThisaiTamil Nadu transfers 56 police officers, including new SPs for 17 districtsThe Tamil Nadu Home Department has transferred 56 police officers, including new Superintendents of Police for 17 districts.
- Tamil Nadu·Hindu Tamil ThisaiTamil Nadu government to let CMDA grant planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings in Chennai regionThe Tamil Nadu government has issued an order allowing CMDA to grant planning permission for multi-storeyed buildings in the Chennai metropolitan area.
- Tamil Nadu·The Hindu - Tamil NaduHR&CE to appoint non-hereditary trustees in 214 Tamil Nadu temples; applications open till 22 July 2026HR&CE has invited applications for non-hereditary trustees in 214 temples, including Palani and Samayapuram, with the deadline fixed for 22 July 2026.
- Tamil Nadu·The Hindu - Tamil NaduNLCIL and CSIR-CECRI sign MoU on rare earth extraction and critical mineralsNLCIL signed an MoU with CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, to study rare earth element recovery from Neyveli mine overburden and tailings.
- International·The Hindu - EconomyIndia and U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory in June 2026India and the U.K. launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory on June 5, 2026 to improve cooperation, data-sharing and supply-chain monitoring.
- International·The Hindu - EconomyIndia-U.S. interim trade pact first phase may be signed by July 2026Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on June 5, 2026 that India and the U.S. may execute the first phase of their bilateral trade pact by mid-July 2026.
- Economy·The Hindu - EconomyIndia to replace WPI with PPI; revised WPI series from June 15, 2026The government will phase out WPI over five years and introduce a new Producer Price Index series from June 15, 2026.
- Economy·The Hindu - EconomyRetail inflation rises to 3.9% in May 2026, highest in 16 monthsCPI inflation climbed to 3.9% in May 2026, driven mainly by food prices and rising transport costs.
- Economy·The Hindu - EconomyIndia’s merchandise exports hit $45.2 billion in May 2026; trade deficit widensIndia’s merchandise exports touched a record $45.2 billion in May 2026, but the trade deficit widened to $10.5 billion as imports rose faster.
- Economy·The Hindu - EconomyIndia’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth revised to 7.7%; Q4 at 7.8%Government data released on June 5, 2026 estimated India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7% and Q4 growth at 7.8%.
- Schemes·The Hindu - EconomyUjjwala scheme subsidised LPG refills cut from 9 to 4 in June 2026The Centre reduced subsidised PMUY refills from nine to four a year amid global LPG supply pressure.
- Economy·The Hindu - EconomyRBI MPC kept repo rate at 5.25% in June 2026; FY27 growth cut to 6.6% and inflation raised to 5.1%The RBI MPC on June 5, 2026 kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and revised FY27 growth and inflation projections.
- Economy·The Hindu - EconomyWPI inflation rose to 9.7% in May 2026; fuel and food drove the spikeWholesale inflation climbed to 9.7% in May 2026, with crude oil, natural gas, mineral oils and food pushing prices higher.
- Economy·The Hindu - EconomyProducer Price Index launched in June 2026; India to phase out WPI in 5 yearsIndia released PPI data for goods and services on June 15, 2026, and said WPI will be discontinued after five years.
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