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20 Jun 2026

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International Relations

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Exposes Gaps in India's Energy and Shipping Security

The Iran conflict and a new MoU have made the Strait of Hormuz — carrying about a fifth of world oil — a flashpoint. The …

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Economy

Critical Minerals Move to the Centre of India's Strategic and Industrial Policy

Critical minerals like lithium and rare earths have moved to the centre of India's strategy. With the Rs 16,300-crore National Critical Mineral Mission and a …

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Science & Tech

Why Global Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Matters: UN Sets Up International AI Panel

The UN has created a Global Dialogue on AI and an Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, with one Indian expert from IIT Madras among …

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Polity & Governance

Delhi High Court Upholds Government Block on Telegram Under Section 69A of IT Act

The Delhi High Court upheld the government's block on Telegram under Section 69A of the IT Act, ruling for the first time that an app's …

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International Relations

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Chooses Malaysia and China for First Foreign Visit, Bypasses India

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has chosen Malaysia and China for his first foreign visit since taking office, bypassing India — traditionally the first stop …

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International Relations

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Indian Oil Tankers Transit Amid US-Iran Peace Talks

Three Indian-flagged oil tankers carrying 8.6 lakh MT of cargo successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on 20 June 2026 amid a fragile US-Iran peace …

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