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- Bangladesh has approved the construction of the Padma Barrage Project on the Padma River in the Rajbari district.
- The Padma River is the Bangladesh stretch of the Ganga River, and the project aims to reduce water scarcity in the drought-prone southwest region of the country.
- India's first drone-based mail and parcel transmission service has been launched by the Department of Posts in Himachal Pradesh between Mandi Head Post Office and Rehardhar Branch Post Office to provide faster postal connectivity in remote hilly areas.
- The Regional Horticultural Research Station (RHRS), Lam Farm, Guntur of Andhra Pradesh released two new chilli varieties, LCA-625 and LCA-643.
- The Indian Navy’s INAS 330 (“The Harpoons”) was decommissioned after 55 years of service, retiring its Sea King Mk 42B helicopters to be replaced by MH-60R Seahawks.
- The International Day for Countering Hate Speech is observed every year on 18 June to raise awareness about the dangers of hate speech and promote actions to prevent and counter it worldwide.
- The theme for the year 2026 is “The Power of Partnerships in Countering Hate Speech.”
- International Picnic Day is observed every year on 18 June to celebrate outdoor dining and the enjoyment of food, nature, and social gatherings.
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