The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha commenced with enthusiasm as new and returning Members of Parliament (MPs) took oath, including notable figures like Chirag Paswan, Chandrasekhar Azad, Bansuri Swaraj, and Arun Govil. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other senior leaders, attended the swearing-in ceremony at the Parliament House complex. The atmosphere was marked by camaraderie and anticipation as MPs from various constituencies gathered, exchanging greetings and posing for photographs. The session signifies the beginning of parliamentary duties amid expectations of robust discussions and legislative actions in the coming sessions.              

NASA and Boeing postponed the return of the Starliner spacecraft due to additional helium leaks identified after its June 5 launch. Originally considered minor, the leaks became significant in orbit, disabling one thruster. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, aboard the ISS, now await a revised landing date after July 2. Despite challenges, NASA assures that the astronauts can undock if necessary. Boeing faces scrutiny for this issue, adding to its recent troubles. NASA’s Steve Stich stated the return plan follows standard procedures, and confidence in Starliner remains intact despite the complications.

Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, was hospitalized on June 23, 2024, following an incident at her Gatcombe Park estate. Buckingham Palace reported she sustained minor head injuries and a concussion, possibly from an impact with a horse. Currently under observation at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, the 73-year-old is expected to recover fully. The King and the Royal Family have extended their well-wishes. Princess Anne, known for her equestrian prowess, has been kept comfortable as a precaution. The incident occurred while she was walking on the grounds of her home estate.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of "attacking" the Indian Constitution, asserting that the Opposition will protect it against any attempts to undermine it. Speaking on June 24, 2024, during the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, Gandhi held a copy of the Constitution and stated that no power can undermine its sanctity. This came in response to PM Modi's criticism of the Emergency imposed in 1975 by Indira Gandhi. Opposition leaders gathered in Parliament, holding copies of the Constitution and pledging to safeguard democracy.

ISRO successfully completed its third Landing Experiment (LEX-03) for the Pushpak Reusable Launch Vehicle on June 23, 2024, at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka. This final test demonstrated Pushpak's precise horizontal landing under challenging conditions, including a higher degree of deviation from the intended orbit and severe wind conditions. The vehicle, dropped from an altitude of 4.5 km by an Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter, executed autonomous maneuvers and landed precisely on the runway centerline. This success advances ISRO's development of a reusable vehicle capable of orbital missions, reducing launch costs and enhancing competitiveness.

Gautam Gambhir is reportedly the frontrunner to replace Rahul Dravid as India's head coach after the 2024 T20 World Cup. According to Navbharat Times, Gambhir has outlined five conditions for accepting the role, including full control over cricket operations, the right to select his support staff, and the authority to drop senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami if they underperform in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Gambhir also seeks separate Test and ODI teams and an early roadmap for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Gambhir remains cautious about his potential future in the role.

BJP President JP Nadda has been appointed as the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, succeeding Piyush Goyal, who has been elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from North Mumbai. Nadda, elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha in February, takes over as Goyal transitions to his new role in the lower house. Additionally, Nadda has been allocated the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the new NDA government. With this change, the BJP also retained three other key Rajya Sabha members: Ashwini Vaishnaw, L. Murugan, and Sudhanshu Trivedi. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge remains the Leader of the Opposition.

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred ruling on Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in the Delhi liquor policy case, advising the Delhi Chief Minister to await the High Court's decision. Kejriwal's legal team, led by Abhishek Manu Singhvi, argued that the High Court paused the bail granted by a lower court without waiting for its order. Justices Manoj Misra and SV Bhatti emphasized the need to respect the High Court's process and declined to intervene immediately. The High Court is expected to issue its decision on June 25, with the Supreme Court resuming the matter on June 26.

SpaceX successfully conducted two Falcon 9 launches on June 23, deploying a total of 42 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The first launch from Cape Canaveral, carrying 22 satellites, occurred at 1:15 p.m. ET, with the reusable booster landing on the A Shortfall of Gravitas drone ship. The second launch at 8:47 p.m. PT from Vandenberg Space Force Station deployed 20 satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities. This marks SpaceX's 65th mission of 2024, pushing towards a goal of 148 for the year, aiming to expand global internet service coverage.

The NEET-PG 2024 exam, set for June 23, was unexpectedly postponed just hours before its start, provoking a wave of outrage among candidates. A widely shared video captures a student's heated criticism of the Ministry of Education, accusing it of "ruining lives" with its last-minute decision. The student decries the authorities' lack of foresight and responsibility, questioning their competence in handling such critical exams. Many candidates echoed these sentiments, lamenting the disruption to their plans and preparation. The Union Health Ministry defended the postponement, citing student well-being and exam integrity, and promised to announce new dates shortly.