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12 Jun 2026
3 articlesSIPRI 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 …
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 …
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. …
11 Jun 2026
3 articlesAssam and Nagaland Agree to Oil and Gas Exploration Along Their Disputed Border
On 11 June 2026, the Union government, Assam, and Nagaland signed an MoU to resume oil and gas exploration along their disputed border after three …
US-Iran Escalation and Hopes of a Deal: A West Asia Explainer
The US-Iran-Israel war escalated in early June 2026 with direct strikes, before the US President abruptly announced cancelled attacks and possible talks. This explainer covers …
El Nino Returns in 2026: How the ENSO Cycle Could Shape India's Monsoon and Farming
Scientists confirmed on June 11, 2026, that an El Nino has formed in the Pacific and may become one of the strongest on record. This …
10 Jun 2026
5 articlesRecord Remittances Crossed $110 Billion in FY26 and Cushioned India's External Finances
Indians working abroad sent home a record 110.47 billion dollars in FY26, the first time workers' remittances crossed 100 billion dollars in a year. These …
Delhi High Court Quashes NewsClick Foreign-Funding and Cheating Case
The Delhi High Court, in an order made public on June 10, 2026, quashed the FIR and money-laundering case against NewsClick and its founder over …
India's Fertilizer Subsidy Demand for FY27 Doubles to ₹3.5 Trillion
India's Department of Fertilizers has sought a 100% increase in the fertilizer subsidy allocation for FY27 to ₹3.5 trillion, up from ₹1.77 trillion budgeted in …
EU Proposes 21st Russia Sanctions Package; Indian Entities Among Those Listed
The European Commission's 21st Russia sanctions package includes Indian entities among 50 firms listed under new export control measures. The package, pending final EU member-state …
RBI Announces Premature Redemption Price for SGB 2019-20 Series VII at ₹15,275 per Unit
RBI has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2019-20 Series VII at ₹15,275 per unit for the redemption due on 10 June …
08 Jun 2026
8 articlesAyushman Bharat PM-JAY: How the Health Assurance Scheme Works
West Bengal joined Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY on June 8, 2026, becoming the 36th State or UT and completing the scheme's nationwide rollout. The programme offers …
Bombay High Court Quashes Retrospective Spectrum Usage Charges on Telecom Operators
The Bombay High Court on June 8, 2026 quashed retrospective one-time spectrum charges (OTSC) levied by the Department of Telecommunications, providing relief exceeding Rs 24,000 …
Recycling Gold: India’s Opportunity to Cut Import Dependence
With gold prices surging and the current account under pressure, an editorial argues India should recycle its vast domestic gold stock instead of relying on …
US Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful
A US federal court struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee on 8 June 2026, calling it an unlawful tax. The decision is …
Iran and Israel Trade Fresh Strikes; India Urges De-escalation in West Asia
Iran and Israel traded fresh direct strikes over 7–8 June 2026 before Iran announced a halt. India expressed deep concern and urged immediate de-escalation and …
Why RBI Is Reviving the FCNR(B) Swap Scheme to Attract Foreign Inflows
The RBI is weighing a revival of the FCNR(B) deposit swap scheme to attract foreign currency and support the rupee. The same tool brought in …
Centre Meets 4.4% Fiscal Deficit Target for FY26 Despite Subsidy Surge
The Centre met its 4.4%-of-GDP fiscal deficit target for FY26 even as the fertiliser subsidy bill surged to about Rs 2.1 lakh crore. The target …
India Records 0.7% Current Account Surplus in Q4 FY26
India reported a current account surplus of 0.7% of GDP in Q4 FY26, reversing the previous quarter’s deficit, on the back of strong services exports …