India News LIVE Updates, 27 June 2026: PM Modi leaves for Seychelles, Venezuela death toll rises to 920

India News Today's LIVE Updates, 27 June 2026: Get the latest breaking news on an Indian Express investigation into Union Minister Bhagirath Choudhary receiving a Rs 99 lakh subsidy for his cucumber farm from a scheme run by his own ministry, Venezuela's earthquake death toll rising past 920 with over 50,000 still missing, and the Strait of Hormuz ceasefire in doubt after fresh drone and US strikes, along with top headlines, politics, business, sports, entertainment and city updates from India and around the world.

India News LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Seychelles to attend the country’s Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations. Calling Seychelles a valued maritime neighbour and an important partner in India’s Vision MAHASAGAR and Global South initiatives, Modi said he looks forward to talks with President Patrick Herminie, addressing the National Assembly, and interacting with the Indian community.

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary received a Rs 99 lakh subsidy for a cucumber farm in Rajasthan under a horticulture scheme run by his own ministry. As MoS Agriculture, Choudhary is ex-officio Vice-President of the board that approved his project — one of only 467 approvals issued last year. His aide has said further details will be disclosed to the government. The list of beneficiaries under the Centre’s scheme also includes the wife, son and mother of an IAS officer.

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Venezuela Earthquake: Toll Tops 920, Over 50,000 Missing

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Hormuz Ceasefire In Doubt After Drone Attack, US Strikes

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Jun 27, 2026 11:08 AM IST
PM Modi leaves for Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Seychelles to attend the country's Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations. Calling Seychelles a valued maritime neighbour and an important partner in India's Vision MAHASAGAR and Global South initiatives, Modi said he looks forward to talks with President Patrick Herminie, addressing the National Assembly, and interacting with the Indian community.

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