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The visit produced a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation that included a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Australia's Maritime Border Command and the Indian Coast Guard, and adopted an India-Australia Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap to address shared threat perceptions. These mechanisms aim to deepen interoperability between the two nations.

The Lowy Institute Poll found trust in the United States at a record low of 31%, with a narrow margin of Australians suggesting that Canberra should distance itself from Washington under U.S. President Donald Trump. This reflects the strain on Australia's alliance dependence and its push for diversification in strategic partnerships, including with India.

The Chief Election Commissioner inaugurated the 2nd National Conference of ECI Counsels at IIIDEM (Indian Institute for Democratic Election Management) in New Delhi. This venue hosted advocates representing the Commission before the Supreme Court and various High Courts.

All eligible electors whose Enumeration Forms are received by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) on or before 28 June 2026 will be included in the Draft Electoral Rolls during the SIR Enumeration Phase.

The Election Commission ordered SIR in 16 States and 3 Union Territories on May 14, 2026, as per the official order to ensure eligible citizens are included and ineligible persons excluded from Electoral Rolls.

Prime Minister Modi addressed the 134th Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' as highlighted in his X posts dated 31 May 2026.

The HLC on 'One Nation, One Election' was chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind. It submitted its report in March 2024, recommending simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

Om Birla (BJP, Kota) was re-elected as Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha in June 2024, having served as Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha as well.

Following the Pahalgam attack in April 2026 killing 26 tourists, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled Pakistani diplomats, and closed the Attari-Wagah border.

The NDA led by BJP won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections securing 293 seats (BJP: 240), forming the government with PM Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term.

Jagdeep Dhankhar became the 14th Vice President of India in August 2022. He also serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

NEP 2020 introduced the 5+3+3+4 curricular structure: Foundational (5 years), Preparatory (3 years), Middle (3 years), and Secondary (4 years) stages.

The Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250 members — 238 elected by State/UT legislatures and 12 nominated by the President for their expertise.

BJP won the Delhi Assembly Elections in February 2025, ending AAP's decade-long rule. Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Chief Minister.

Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement the UCC, with rules notified in 2025, covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.

PM Narendra Modi visited Washington DC in February 2025 and held bilateral talks with President Trump, discussing defence, trade, and technology cooperation.

Droupadi Murmu became the 15th President of India in July 2022 — the first tribal woman and second woman to hold the position.

Rekha Gupta was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi after BJP won the February 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections, ending AAP's decade-long rule.

The Chief Electoral Officer of Arunachal Pradesh reviewed preparedness for Rajya Sabha polls scheduled for June 18, 2026. This election is necessitated by the expiry of the term of one Rajya Sabha member from the state on June 23, 2026.

Malkajgiri SHE Teams conducted a mega counselling programme after arresting 760 persons including 137 minors. Such initiatives aim at rehabilitating offenders, especially juveniles, and preventing recidivism.