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Science & Tech

Once-a-Month Obesity Injection: What the New Long-Acting GLP-1 Drug Means for Weight Management

A new long-acting drug in the GLP-1 class may require only 12 injections a year instead of 52, potentially improving long-term treatment adherence for obesity …

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Science & Tech

Quantum Randomness Amplification: A New Milestone in Cryptographic Security

Truly random numbers are essential for secure encryption, but even the best conventional systems have a slight bias that attackers can exploit. Researchers have now …

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Social Issues

Ayushman Bharat Rolls Out in West Bengal: What Changes for Swasthya Sathi Beneficiaries?

West Bengal is rolling out Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), which will cover 1.43 crore poor families, elderly, and frontline workers. Existing Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries will also …

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International Relations

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Art & Culture

Birsa Munda and the Making of Adivasi Identity: The Ulgulan and Its Legacy

Birsa Munda, the Adivasi leader revered as 'Dharti Aba', led the late-19th-century Ulgulan uprising against colonial rule and outsider landlords. His resistance helped secure tribal …

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International Relations

MEA Calls for International Accountability Over Police Crackdown in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

India's MEA on June 9, 2026, urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for a police crackdown on protesters in Rawalkot, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. MEA …

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International Relations

West Asia Conflict: Iran–Israel Exchanges Fire, US Apache Shot Down Near Strait of Hormuz, Crude Oil Eases on Pause

Iran and Israel exchanged military strikes on 8–9 June 2026, breaking the fragile ceasefire of 8 April 2026. A US Army Apache helicopter was shot …

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Economy

Farmers in Punjab and Other States Protest Over Reported Urea and DAP Fertiliser Shortage

Farmers in Punjab and four other states protested on 8 June 2026 over reported shortages of urea and DAP fertilisers as paddy sowing began. India …

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Social Issues

Ayushman 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 …

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International Relations

US Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Calls It Unconstitutional

A US federal court on June 8, 2026, struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee imposed by executive order, ruling it an unconstitutional tax that …

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Economy

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Science & Tech

Solar Storms and Auroras: Why the Northern Lights Reached Indian Skies

A strong solar storm on 8 June 2026 brought auroras to high-altitude parts of India such as Ladakh and the upper Himalayas. The explainer covers …

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Defence & Security

Zojila Tunnel: A Strategic Game-Changer for Ladakh Connectivity

The 13.14-km Zojila Tunnel will give Ladakh year-round road connectivity, replacing the Zojila Pass that stays shut for about six months each winter. It is …

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Defence & Security

SIPRI Yearbook 2026: India’s Nuclear Arsenal Estimated at Around 190 Warheads

SIPRI’s Yearbook 2026, released on 8 June 2026, estimated India’s nuclear arsenal at around 190 warheads, with modernisation focused on longer-range systems. It flagged the …

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Environment

Bonn Mid-Year Climate Talks Open With Fossil Fuels and Adaptation on Agenda

UN mid-year climate talks opened in Bonn on 8 June 2026, focusing on implementing the Global Stocktake, just transition and adaptation finance ahead of COP31 …

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International Relations

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 …

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International Relations

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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