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12 Jun 2026
16 articlesKendriya Vidyalayas to Run at Least One Sanskrit Batch in Classes 6 and 9
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathana has directed that every Kendriya Vidyalaya run at least one Sanskrit section in Classes 6 and 9 from 2026-27. Students choose …
Odisha Announces Free Education From KG to Post-Graduate Level in Government Institutions
On 12 June 2026, Odisha announced free education from kindergarten to post-graduate level in all government schools and colleges, aiming to remove fee barriers and …
Retail Inflation Rises to 3.9% in May 2026, a 16-Month High as Food Prices Climb
India's retail inflation (CPI) rose to about 3.9% in May 2026 from 3.5% in April, the highest in 16 months, driven mainly by costlier food, …
Pakistan Raises Defence Spending 18% to Rs 3 Trillion in New Budget Amid Regional Tensions
Pakistan's 2026 budget proposed about 18.77 trillion rupees in spending and raised defence by 18% to Rs 3 trillion, while squeezing development and chasing a …
US-Iran Conflict in West Asia: On-Again, Off-Again Strikes, the Strait of Hormuz, and What It Means for India
A three-month US-Israel war on Iran moved into an uncertain phase in June 2026, with strikes paused amid talks but no signed deal. The disputed …
Why Indian Cities Need More Shade: The Urban Heat Island and Climate Inequality
Indian cities are heating faster than rural areas due to the urban heat island effect, and the burden falls hardest on the poor and outdoor …
Should India Pay Families to Have More Children? Understanding the Fertility Debate
India's fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level, prompting some southern states to offer cash incentives for larger families. Experts are divided, with many …
SIPRI Yearbook 2026: Global Nuclear Stockpiles Rise as India's Arsenal Grows to 190 Warheads
The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 estimates the world held about 9,745 nuclear warheads in January 2026, with the US and Russia holding most of them. India's …
AI171 Crash Probe: AAIB Faces First-Anniversary Deadline as Pilots Seek Judicial Inquiry
One year after the AI171 crash near Ahmedabad killed 260 people, attention has turned to whether the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will issue an interim …
India and Israel Set to Resume Free Trade Agreement Talks After July
India and Israel are expected to resume free trade agreement talks after July 2026, reviving a pact discussed for over a decade. An FTA lowers …
Nipah Virus Resurfaces in Kerala: What It Is and How It Is Being Contained
Kerala reported its first Nipah virus case of the year on June 11, 2026, after a 43-year-old man tested positive in Kozhikode district. The state …
Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough: India's Strategic Lifeline to Ladakh Moves Closer
The Zojila tunnel, the world's longest high-altitude bi-directional road tunnel, has achieved its construction breakthrough, ending the excavation phase. The 13-km tunnel will give Ladakh …
Study Finds Droughts Can Fuel Antibiotic Resistance in Soil Bacteria
Researchers at Caltech found that droughts can increase antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, separate from the usual cause of antibiotic overuse. The study warns that …
Anti-Defection Law Explained: The Tenth Schedule and the Speaker's Role in Disqualification
The Anti-Defection Law in the Tenth Schedule lets legislators be disqualified for defecting, with an exception only for a two-thirds party merger. The Speaker decides …
Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls: How Voter Lists Are Updated
The Election Commission is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in several States, updating voter lists through fresh drafts and house-to-house verification. …
Higher Education and Indian Federalism: How the Centre and States Share Power
Higher education in India is governed under the Concurrent List, giving both the Centre and the States law-making power. In practice, bodies like the UGC …