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23 Jun 2026

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Environment

International Seabed Authority prepares for election amid deep-sea mining debate

The UN-linked International Seabed Authority is set to elect its next leader amid an unresolved debate over whether to allow, ban or pause deep-sea mining …

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Science & Tech

Telegram access restored in India after court declines to stay blocking order

Telegram access was restored in India on June 23, 2026, after a week-long block tied to the NEET-UG re-examination expired and the Delhi High Court …

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Science & Tech

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS found to be older than the solar system

Studies using the James Webb Space Telescope show that 3I/ATLAS, only the third known interstellar object, formed 10-12 billion years ago, making it older than …

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Science & Tech

India hosts BRICS heads of space agencies meet in Bengaluru

India, as BRICS Chair for 2026, hosted the two-day Heads of Space Agencies meet in Bengaluru with all 11 member nations, focusing on space sustainability …

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Economy

Index of Eight Core Industries: What It Measures and Why It Matters

The Index of Eight Core Industries grew just 0.5% in May 2026 and about 1.1% over 2025-26, showing weak momentum in India's basic industries. The …

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Economy

India Private Sector Growth Slows in June as PMI Eases

India's private sector grew more slowly in June 2026, with the HSBC Flash Composite PMI falling to 57.4 from 59.3 in May, though it stayed …

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Economy

Government to Buy Back Dated Securities Worth Rs 30,000 Crore

The Government of India will buy back its dated securities worth about Rs 30,000 crore (face value) through an auction on the RBI E-Kuber platform …

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Economy

RBI Issues Final TReDS Rules to Help MSMEs Get Paid Faster

The RBI has issued the final TReDS (Trade Receivables Discounting System) Directions, 2026, after public feedback on an April draft. The rules simplify the framework, …

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Economy

RBI Lets Banks Lend Against FCNR Deposits to Boost Dollar Inflows

The RBI has clarified that banks can give loans against FCNR (Foreign Currency Non-Resident) deposits, encouraging NRIs to park dollars in India. The move, part …

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International Relations

Qatar Ras Laffan Gas Plant Blast Kills 12 Indians; Highlights Industrial Safety Risk

An explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG complex killed 12 Indian nationals and injured 66 others, confirmed on June 22, 2026. PM Modi spoke with …

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Economy

India and US Moving Decisively to Finalize Bilateral Trade Agreement

On June 23, 2026, the US Ambassador said India and the US were moving decisively to finalize their bilateral trade agreement. Top trade and finance …

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International Relations

China Calls to Speed Up Resumption of Stalled India-China Dialogue Mechanisms

On June 22-23, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged India and China to accelerate restarting their nearly 50 stalled dialogue mechanisms. Talks with NSA …

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International Relations

India Welcomes US-Iran Peace MoU; Strait of Hormuz Reopening to Ease Energy Supplies

India welcomed the US-Iran MoU to end hostilities in West Asia on June 23, 2026, saying it would boost energy security. The reopening of the …

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21 Jun 2026

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