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Japan visa fee hike: Cost to jump 5x from July 1; check new rates
Travellers to Japan will need to pay more from July 1 as the country updates its decades-old visa fee structure
 "Japan visa fee hike: Cost to jump 5x from July 1; check new rates")
Ireland changes family reunification rules, raises checks for migrants
New rules increase income, housing and relationship checks for migrants and refugees seeking to bring family members to country
 "Ireland changes family reunification rules, raises checks for migrants")
Canada changes citizenship rules, old family records may not be enough
Canada has raised the bar for citizenship-by-descent claims, requiring official records and stronger proof of family links across generations
 "Canada changes citizenship rules, old family records may not be enough")
China opens domestic stock markets to qualified foreign firms for listing
China will support eligible foreign-invested enterprises seeking listings on domestic stock exchanges
 "China opens domestic stock markets to qualified foreign firms for listing")
Decoded: What is 'sunset clause', why India may seek one in US trade deal?
Why is India considering a sunset clause in its proposed US trade deal? Here's what the provision means and how it could help New Delhi navigate tariff uncertainty
 "Decoded: What is 'sunset clause', why India may seek one in US trade deal?")
Weekly policy watch: PMI data, US trade talks, forex reserves in focus
India's policy calendar this week will track business activity, trade negotiations with the US and forex reserve trends amid global uncertainty
 "Weekly policy watch: PMI data, US trade talks, forex reserves in focus")
Delhi to see light rain, thunderstorms; heavy rain alert in northeast India
IMD forecasts light rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds in Delhi for today, while a red alert for heavy rainfall remains in place for several states, including Assam and Meghalaya
 "Delhi to see light rain, thunderstorms; heavy rain alert in northeast India")
Neet-UG retest today: 2.2 million aspirants to appear under tight security
The re-examination comes nearly seven weeks after the May 3 test was cancelled over paper leak allegations, triggering protests and calls for a fresh examination
 "Neet-UG retest today: 2.2 million aspirants to appear under tight security")
IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms as monsoon set to advance further
The IMD has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several states as conditions remain favourable for the monsoon to advance into more regions
 "IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms as monsoon set to advance further")
Bengal has broken its shackles, says PM Modi in first visit since polls
Addressing the Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Tarakeswar, Modi said the atmosphere in the state reflected a sense of change and renewed optimism
 "Bengal has broken its shackles, says PM Modi in first visit since polls")
Ahead of Neet re-test, 12 suicides in 37 days highlight student stress
Reports of suicides and rising anxiety among aspirants have renewed concerns over the psychological toll of exam uncertainty ahead of the Neet-UG re-examination on June 21
 "Ahead of Neet re-test, 12 suicides in 37 days highlight student stress")
Poor on paper, privileged in practice: UPSC EWS selections raise questions
Several EWS quota candidates in the Civil Services Examination 2025 attended elite schools, costly coaching institutes, and came from business families, raising questions over eligibility norms
 "Poor on paper, privileged in practice: UPSC EWS selections raise questions")
Restaurant bill dispute: Lawyer gets Rs 15,000 over Rs 151 service charge
Consumer court in Jalandhar says restaurants cannot add service charges without consent, highlighting what diners should know about their rights
 "Restaurant bill dispute: Lawyer gets Rs 15,000 over Rs 151 service charge")
NPS rule change explained: What new PFRDA audit rules mean for your savings
PFRDA has revised audit norms for NPS Points of Presence, bringing stricter checks on subscriber handling, fund processing, KYC and compliance.
 "NPS rule change explained: What new PFRDA audit rules mean for your savings")
EPF interest rate stays at 8.25% for FY26: What it means for your savings
EPFO will credit 8.25% interest on FY26 deposits in June, holding rates for the third straight year
 "EPF interest rate stays at 8.25% for FY26: What it means for your savings")
Why El Nino could become India's next growth and inflation challenge
With rainfall turning weaker and El Nino risks rising, India could face pressure on farm output, food inflation, rural demand and overall economic growth in FY27
 "Why El Nino could become India's next growth and inflation challenge")
RIL AGM: Reliance board approves Jio IPO; DRHP to be filed today with Sebi
Jio said its proposed IPO will consist of a fresh issue of up to 270 million equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each, with pricing to be decided through book building
 "RIL AGM: Reliance board approves Jio IPO; DRHP to be filed today with Sebi")
Rajasthan border travel rules change for foreigners, tourist spots exempt
Centre updates protected area rules near Rajasthan's Pakistan border, while keeping major cities and tourism destinations outside restrictions.
 "Rajasthan border travel rules change for foreigners, tourist spots exempt")
Qatar cuts residency cancellation grace period for expats to 14 days
Country shortens the exit window after residency cancellation for expats, with penalties applying for overstaying beyond the new 14-day deadline
 "Qatar cuts residency cancellation grace period for expats to 14 days")
Delhi under yellow alert; heavy rain in most states as monsoon advances
Delhi may witness light rain, thunderstorms and strong winds, while heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of northeast, east and southern India
 "Delhi under yellow alert; heavy rain in most states as monsoon advances")