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Economy

Government Freezes Jet Fuel (ATF) Prices for Airlines Under Price Stabilisation Fund

On 3 June 2026 the Union Cabinet approved a scheme to freeze Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for Indian airlines at a fixed rate, backed …

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Economy

India's Renewable Energy Push: Solar, Wind and the Growing Role of Storage

As of April 30, 2026, India's installed solar capacity reached 154.24 GW and total renewable capacity stood at 279.25 GW, with wind at nearly 52 …

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Economy

India Stays Among Fastest-Growing Economies as May 2026 PMI Signals Strong Activity

India remains among the world's fastest-growing major economies despite global uncertainty, a Union minister said on 4 June 2026. May 2026 PMI data backed this, …

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Science & Tech

AI Cracks an 80-Year-Old Maths Puzzle: Why It Matters Beyond Mathematics

In May 2026, an AI model solved an 80-year-old mathematics problem first posed by Paul Erdos, not by proving the long-held guess but by disproving …

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Economy

India Targets Operationalising Nine Recent Free Trade Agreements Within 10 Months

India expects all nine Free Trade Agreements signed in the last three years to become operational within 9 to 10 months, the Commerce Minister said …

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Economy

RBI Confirms Gold Reserves Unchanged at 880.52 Tonnes

The RBI has clarified that its physical gold holdings remain unchanged at 880.52 tonnes, rejecting reports of any sale. Gold is a key part of …

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International Relations

US Proposes New 12.5% Tariff on Indian Goods Under Section 301

The United States has proposed a 12.5 percent tariff on imports from India under Section 301 of its Trade Act of 1974, citing forced-labour concerns. …

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Economy

India and Cambodia Link UPI for Cross-Border QR Payments

India and Cambodia have linked their payment systems so Indian travellers can pay by scanning QR codes using UPI at over 4.5 million Cambodian merchants. …

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Geography

Southwest Monsoon 2026 Reaches Kerala Three Days Late: How IMD Tracks Its Arrival

The southwest monsoon reached Kerala on June 4, 2026, three days late and beyond the IMD's own forecast window. The weather office uses strict rainfall, …

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Economy

India Backs Coal Gasification With Rs 37,500 Crore Push for Energy Self-Reliance

India has launched an incentive package worth around Rs 37,500 crore to fast-track coal gasification, which turns coal into syngas for fuels, fertiliser, and chemicals. …

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