25, Jun 2026
India’s Real Estate Sector Sees Strong Dollar 4.3 Billion Institutional Inflows in H1 2026
New Delhi, June 25: India’s real estate market has attracted institutional investments worth $4.3 billion in the first half (H1) of 2026, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained growth momentum in the sector.
According to industry data, the inflows were driven by robust demand across key segments, including commercial office spaces, residential developments, warehousing, and logistics infrastructure. The trend highlights India’s continued position as a preferred destination for global and domestic institutional investors.
Experts noted that stable economic fundamentals, improved regulatory frameworks, and growing urbanisation have contributed to increased investor participation in the real estate sector. The rise in demand for quality office spaces and expansion of e-commerce-driven logistics networks have also supported investment activity.
Analysts said the strong inflows indicate long-term confidence in India’s growth story, with both foreign and domestic investors actively participating in large-scale projects and development platforms.
The residential segment also witnessed steady interest, supported by improving affordability conditions and rising demand in major metropolitan regions. Meanwhile, the warehousing and industrial segments continued to benefit from supply chain expansion and infrastructure development initiatives.
Market observers believe that sustained institutional investments will further strengthen India’s real estate ecosystem, improve project execution, and enhance overall market stability in the coming years.
With $4.3 billion already invested in H1 2026, the sector is expected to maintain its growth trajectory, supported by policy stability and increasing demand across asset classes.
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- By Neel Achary
25, Jun 2026
EAM Jaishankar Calls for Cooperative Global Order at South Korea Forum
June 25: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has called for enhanced global cooperation to address shared challenges and promote a more balanced and inclusive international order, while invoking India’s ancient philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family) at the Jeju Forum in South Korea.
Speaking at the forum, the External Affairs Minister emphasised the importance of collaboration among nations in addressing pressing global issues such as economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, climate change, and technological transformation. He highlighted that no country can effectively tackle these challenges in isolation.
Dr. Jaishankar underscored India’s consistent advocacy for a rules-based, multipolar world order that reflects contemporary global realities and ensures equitable opportunities for all nations. He noted that dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect remain essential pillars for global stability and progress.
Invoking the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, he reiterated India’s belief in shared responsibility and collective action in addressing global concerns, stressing that the world must move towards greater unity and understanding in an increasingly interconnected environment.
He also highlighted India’s growing role in global affairs and its commitment to working with partner countries to strengthen multilateral institutions and promote sustainable development.
The address was well received by participants at the forum, which brought together policymakers, diplomats, and experts to discuss key global challenges and opportunities for cooperation.
Officials said India’s engagement at the Jeju Forum reflects its continued efforts to contribute constructively to global dialogue and reinforce partnerships in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
25, Jun 2026
Nitin Gadkari Reviews Highway Safety, Orders Urgent Monsoon Action Plan
New Delhi, June 25: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has directed officials to strengthen monsoon preparedness measures across the National Highway network to ensure smooth traffic movement and minimise weather-related disruptions.
During a review meeting, the Minister instructed highway authorities and implementing agencies to take proactive steps to address issues such as waterlogging, landslides, damaged road stretches, and weak drainage systems, which typically worsen during the monsoon season.
Officials have been asked to conduct urgent inspections of vulnerable highway stretches and identify accident-prone or flood-prone areas for immediate corrective action. Emphasis was also placed on ensuring proper maintenance of drainage systems to prevent accumulation of rainwater on roads.
The Minister directed that repair work on damaged sections should be completed on priority and that emergency response teams be kept on standby to deal with unforeseen situations during heavy rainfall.
He also stressed the importance of coordination between National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), state agencies, and local administration to ensure quick resolution of road blockages and restore connectivity at the earliest in case of disruptions.
Gadkari further instructed officials to deploy adequate machinery and manpower in sensitive zones and ensure real-time monitoring of traffic conditions through control rooms.
The Ministry stated that these measures are aimed at improving commuter safety, reducing travel delays, and maintaining uninterrupted connectivity across key highway corridors during the monsoon period.
Officials said that continuous monitoring and timely intervention will be crucial to managing weather-related challenges effectively in the coming weeks.
25, Jun 2026
India Launches AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 for Travellers from Ebola-Affected Countries
New Delhi, June 25: The Government of India has launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, a digital health declaration system for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries, to strengthen public health screening and border preparedness.
The upgraded platform will require travellers from identified high-risk countries to submit health and travel details online before arrival in India. This will help authorities assess risk in advance and streamline screening at airports.
Officials said the system is designed to improve early detection of potential health risks, support faster response measures, and enhance contact tracing if required. It is part of India’s broader efforts to strengthen surveillance against infectious diseases.
AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 is an upgraded version of the earlier system used during the COVID-19 pandemic and includes improved data tracking and integration features for better monitoring of international arrivals.
Passengers from Ebola-affected countries will need to complete the mandatory online form before travel. Airport health teams will conduct additional screening based on risk assessment protocols.
Health authorities said the initiative aims to balance public safety with smooth passenger movement while ensuring strict monitoring of arrivals from affected regions.
The government stated that the platform reflects its continued focus on preparedness, early warning systems, and safeguarding public health at international entry points.
25, Jun 2026
New Peer-Reviewed Study Published Ahead of World Vitiligo Day Demonstrates Improved Outcomes When GliSODin® Is Combined With Targeted Phototherapy
Research Published in Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine Shows Significant Improvements in Repigmentation and Quality of Life for Patients With Localized Vitiligo
PARIS, France, June 25: New clinical research published in the peer-reviewed journal Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine demonstrates that combining oral gliadin-protected superoxide dismutase (GP-SOD), the patented antioxidant technology behind GliSODin®, with targeted phototherapy significantly improves outcomes for patients with localized vitiligo compared to phototherapy alone.
The study, Combination of Oral Gliadin-Protected Superoxide Dismutase With Targeted Phototherapy in Vitiligo: A Prospective, Comparative, Randomized, Single-Blinded Study, was conducted by an international team of researchers led by Pr. Giovanni Leone of the Photodermatology and Vitiligo Treatment Center at Israelite Hospital in Rome, Italy, in collaboration with researchers from Nice University Hospital and Université Côte d’Azur in France, including renowned vitiligo expert Pr. Thierry Passeron.
Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the loss of skin pigment, affecting millions of people worldwide. Increasingly, researchers have identified oxidative stress as an important factor in the disease process, prompting interest in therapies that support the body’s natural antioxidant defenses.
The six-month randomized study evaluated 40 adults with localized non-segmental vitiligo. All participants received targeted excimer lamp phototherapy, while half also received oral GP-SOD. Researchers found that patients receiving the combination treatment experienced significantly greater repigmentation compared to those receiving phototherapy alone. In addition, patients receiving GP-SOD reported significantly greater improvements in quality of life. The treatment was also well tolerated, with no serious adverse events reported.
“These findings reinforce the growing body of evidence supporting the role of oxidative stress in vitiligo and suggest that addressing this pathway may help improve patient outcomes when combined with established treatment approaches, in particular the combination with phototherapy has been shown to be one of the best approaches to stabilize vitiligo and increase the pigmentation response,” said Pr. Giovanni Leone.
These findings add to a growing body of clinical research supporting the role of GP-SOD as an adjunct to phototherapy in vitiligo treatment. Previous research published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology demonstrated improved repigmentation outcomes when oral GP-SOD was combined with NB-UVB phototherapy. This latest study is among the first to specifically evaluate its use alongside targeted phototherapy for localized vitiligo. Researchers concluded that combining GP-SOD with UVB phototherapy resulted in significant improvements in repigmentation, quality of life, and overall treatment outcomes while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
“At GliSODin, our mission has always been to support the body’s natural ability to defend itself against oxidative stress,” said François Vix, CEO of GliSODin. “We are encouraged to see continued independent clinical research exploring the role of GP-SOD in conditions where oxidative stress is believed to play a key role.”
The publication arrives just ahead of World Vitiligo Day on June 25, an annual global initiative dedicated to raising awareness, advancing research, and supporting individuals living with vitiligo.
25, Jun 2026
Arunachal Flash Floods: Four Missing, Assam on Alert Over Downstream Impact
Guwahati/Itanagar, June 25: At least four people are missing after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, officials said.
Search and rescue operations are currently underway to trace the missing persons. Several areas have also reported damage due to rising water levels and sudden flooding.
In neighbouring Assam, authorities have issued a high alert as a precautionary measure due to the possible downstream impact of the floods. Disaster response teams have been placed on standby in vulnerable districts.
Officials said river water levels are being closely monitored, and people in low-lying and flood-prone areas have been advised to remain cautious and follow safety instructions.
Local administrations in both states are coordinating closely to manage the evolving situation and ensure timely response if conditions worsen.
The situation remains under continuous watch as rainfall continues in parts of the region.
25, Jun 2026
SIR Drive Launched in Telangana to Update Electoral Rolls
Hyderabad, June 25: Door-to-door enumeration has officially begun across Telangana under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, aimed at updating and verifying voter records.
Election officials said trained field staff have been deployed across districts to carry out the verification process, which involves collecting and updating voter details directly from households. The exercise is intended to ensure accuracy in the electoral rolls ahead of upcoming revisions.
According to officials, the enumeration drive will cover all eligible voters, with teams visiting homes to verify existing entries and include eligible new voters. The process is being carried out in coordination with local authorities to ensure smooth implementation.
Authorities have urged citizens to cooperate with enumeration teams and provide accurate information to facilitate error-free voter lists. Adequate arrangements have been made to ensure that the process is completed in a systematic and time-bound manner.
Officials stated that the SIR exercise is a key step in strengthening the electoral system by improving data accuracy and removing discrepancies in voter records.
The drive will continue over the coming weeks across all districts of Telangana.
25, Jun 2026
Wood Mackenzie acquires LandGate to deliver connected intelligence for the new era of US power markets
Acquisition of 150 million parcel-level land intelligence dataset strengthens Wood Mackenzie’s leading market position and will drive faster, higher-confidence capital allocation decisions for power, renewables, and data center developers
LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, June 25: Wood Mackenzie, a global leader in data, analytics and insights for the energy and natural resources industry, today announced the acquisition of LandGate. The deal combines Wood Mackenzie’s power market forecasting and supply chain analytics with LandGate’s proprietary land and grid intelligence, as electricity demand grows at an unprecedented pace.
“Wood Mackenzie is committed to providing the data, analytics and insights our clients need to make critical decisions in an increasingly complex energy world,” said Jason Liu, CEO of Wood Mackenzie. “The system is becoming more interconnected and companies that rely on siloed approaches will be left behind. This acquisition advances our strategy by bringing LandGate’s granular land and infrastructure data into our platform, giving customers a uniquely connected view of where demand is growing, how the grid must respond, and where capital should flow.”
Power generation investment in the US is expected to reach $1.36 trillion through 2035. Data centers are at the forefront of this growth and Wood Mackenzie estimates they will account for roughly 68% of US load growth through 2030. That concentration of large-scale, location-specific load is shifting power markets from a supply-led model to one defined by demand and whether grid infrastructure can respond in time. Decisions made at the earliest stages of project development are more crucial than ever and require data connecting power market fundamentals to ground-level site conditions within a single workflow.
Founded in Denver, Colorado in 2016, LandGate offers a highly differentiated and proprietary data and analytics solution, leveraging insights on the US power transmission grid and more than 150 million land parcels in the US to support critically important capital allocation decisions for data centers, power and renewables projects, and other energy infrastructure assets.
“The energy industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and our customers are at the heart of it,” said Yoann Hispa CEO of LandGate. “By combining our proprietary data and insights with Wood Mackenzie, we are creating a unified ecosystem that will strengthen our offerings and accelerate the growth and innovation our clients rely on.”
“The future of power market analysis requires connecting demand, supply, networks and infrastructure in a single decision-making framework,” said Xizhou Zhou, Executive Vice President and Head of Power & Renewables at Wood Mackenzie. “LandGate adds a critical layer of high-resolution data across land, transmission and large-load demand that allows us to model and understand markets from the ground up and significantly enhances our ability to support clients through the full investment lifecycle, from screening and siting to development and financing.”
KippsDeSanto & Co., KPMG, and Brach Eichler LLC served respectively as financial, tax, and legal advisors to LandGate in connection with the transaction.
25, Jun 2026
Massive Earthquake Devastates Venezuela; International Aid Teams Mobilised
June 25: A powerful earthquake in Venezuela has claimed at least 32 lives and left more than 700 people injured, according to interim President Delcy Rodríguez. The tremor has caused widespread destruction, with severe building collapses reported in La Guaira and surrounding regions.
Describing the situation as a “true tragedy,” Rodríguez said emergency response teams are working continuously to carry out search-and-rescue operations, locate survivors trapped under debris, and provide urgent medical care to the injured.
Authorities confirmed that extensive structural damage has disrupted normal services and slowed access to some affected areas. Despite these challenges, rescue operations remain underway with full mobilisation of emergency personnel across the impacted regions.
The government has prioritised relief measures, including deployment of medical teams, restoration of essential services, and evacuation support for displaced residents. Efforts are also being made to ensure timely delivery of food, water, and emergency supplies.
Rodríguez expressed gratitude to international partners, including US President Donald Trump, for extending support in response to the disaster. She also confirmed that international rescue teams are expected to arrive in Venezuela within hours to assist ongoing operations.
Humanitarian agencies and global relief organisations are closely monitoring the situation as rescue and recovery efforts intensify. Priority remains focused on saving lives, supporting the injured, and stabilising affected communities.
Experts have warned that the scale of destruction highlights the region’s vulnerability to seismic activity and underscores the urgent need for stronger disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure.
25, Jun 2026
Fresh Plea in Odisha High Court Seeks CBI Probe into Missing Naidu Commission Report in Swami Laxmanananda Murder Case
Cuttack, June 25 (UDN): A fresh petition has been moved in the Odisha High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged disappearance of the Justice A.S. Naidu Commission report pertaining to the murder of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati.
The petition, filed by advocate Debashish Hota, has raised serious concerns over the whereabouts of the commission report and sought an independent probe to ascertain the circumstances under which the document allegedly went missing.
According to the plea, the disappearance of the report has cast doubts over transparency in the handling of one of Odisha’s most sensitive and high-profile cases. The petitioner has urged the court to direct the CBI to investigate the alleged lapse and identify those responsible.
The Justice A.S. Naidu Commission was constituted to inquire into various aspects related to the killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and the subsequent communal violence that rocked Kandhamal district in 2008.
Swami Laxmanananda, a prominent Hindu seer and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader, was assassinated along with four associates at his Jalespeta Ashram in Kandhamal district on August 23, 2008. The incident had triggered widespread communal unrest in the region.
The latest petition has once again brought the case into the spotlight, with legal experts and civil society groups closely watching the proceedings in the High Court.
The matter is expected to come up for hearing in the coming days.
