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15 Jun 2026

9 articles
Economy

US-Iran Peace Deal: What It Means for India's Economy

A US-Iran peace understanding is set to reopen normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, easing global crude prices. For oil-importing India, this could lower …

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Social Issues

Why India Prohibits Prenatal Sex Determination: The PCPNDT Act

On 11 June 2026, the Supreme Court dismissed a Maharashtra doctor's appeal in a case under the PCPNDT Act, 1994. The court reviewed the law's …

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Social Issues

Supreme Court Recognises the Economic Value of Homemakers Unpaid Work

The Supreme Court has created a new head of compensation called loss of domestic care, recognising the economic value of unpaid work done by homemakers. …

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Science & Tech

India's Dengue Vaccine DengiAll Under Scrutiny After Deaths in Brazil

After two deaths suspended Brazil's dengue vaccination drive on 8 June 2026, attention has turned to India's similar vaccine, DengiAll. A separate study has meanwhile …

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Environment

El Nino Conditions Declared: What It Means for India's Monsoon and Food Inflation

On 11 June 2026, US forecasters declared the arrival of El Nino, with a high chance of it becoming a "very strong" event by early …

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Polity & Governance

Preventive Detention and Its Constitutional Safeguards (Article 22)

A High Court's sharp criticism of how preventive detention was being used has put the spotlight on this exceptional power. This explainer covers what preventive …

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Polity & Governance

Anti-Defection Law Explained: The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution

A group of elected members switching parties in June 2026 has renewed focus on the anti-defection law. This explainer covers the Tenth Schedule, when a …

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Economy

Noida International Airport Begins Commercial Operations

The Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh began commercial operations on June 15, 2026, giving the NCR two major airports. IndiGo operated the …

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Economy

Urea Price Crash Opens a Window for Fertiliser Reforms in India

Global urea prices crashed in June 2026, with fresh import bids falling below pre-conflict levels after China eased export curbs. Because India imports much of …

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