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15 Jun 2026
15 articlesIndia's Standoff with WhatsApp Over Username Feature Sparks Debate on Digital Privacy and Law Enforcement
India has paused WhatsApp’s username feature over concerns about cybercrime investigations, reigniting debate on digital privacy, state surveillance, and the need for clear laws on …
Gujarat's Initiative for Region-Specific Antivenom: Implications for Snakebite Treatment in India
Gujarat has begun producing a region-specific antivenom using local snake venoms, aiming to improve treatment outcomes. Research shows venom composition varies across regions, challenging the …
Ethanol Blending in Petrol: Technical Impact and Policy Roadmap for India
Ethanol blending up to E20 has negligible impact on vehicle performance, and E25 requires further testing. India must adopt a multi-technology approach to reduce fossil …
Government Raises Export Duties on Diesel and Jet Fuel
The finance ministry raised export duties on diesel to Rs 14 per litre and on jet fuel (ATF) to Rs 12.5 per litre, while keeping …
World Bank Raises India's FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%
The World Bank raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%, a small 0.1 point upgrade, even as it cut projections for many other large economies. …
India's Merchandise Exports Rise 18% in May; Trade Deficit Widens to $28.21 Billion
India's merchandise exports rose 18% in May 2026 to $45.20 billion, led by engineering goods, petroleum products and electronics. But because imports grew faster on …
India's Unemployment Rate Climbs to an 11-Month High of 5.5% in May
India's unemployment rate rose to an 11-month high of 5.5% in May 2026 from 5.2% in April, driven mainly by higher rural joblessness. Labour force …
Wholesale Inflation Surges to 9.68% in May 2026
India's wholesale inflation rose to a series high of 9.68% in May 2026, up from 8.26% in April, driven by costly fuel, crude, chemicals and …
US-Iran Ceasefire and the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
On 15 June 2026, the US and Iran agreed on a framework peace deal that extends their ceasefire by about 60 days and reopens the …
Supreme Court Flags Banks Casual Approach and Harassment of Small Borrowers
The Supreme Court criticised the State Bank of India and banks in general for being demanding with small borrowers while being casual with very large …
Heatwaves and Ozone Together Raise India's Cardiac Deaths, Study Finds
A study published on 12 June 2026 finds that heatwaves push surface ozone to dangerous levels across India, adding hundreds of heart and lung deaths …
Scientists Publish First Global Map of Underground Mycorrhizal Fungi
Researchers have published the first global map of underground arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, the soil networks that partner with plant roots. The study shows these fungi …
NCRB Crime in India 2024 Report: Key Findings
The NCRB released its Crime in India 2024 report, showing an overall fall in conventional crime but a sharp rise in cybercrime. This summary explains …
RBI Issues Master Directions on Authorisation to Operate a Payment System
The RBI has issued consolidated Master Directions on the authorisation needed to operate a payment system, effective immediately. Issued under the Payment and Settlement Systems …
Government Approves Regulations for E100 Ethanol Fuel
On June 14, 2026, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced approval of rules for E100, or 100 percent ethanol fuel, in vehicles. The step aims …