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15 Jun 2026
5 articlesAnti-Defection Law Explained: The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution
A group of elected members switching parties in June 2026 has renewed focus on the anti-defection law. This explainer covers the Tenth Schedule, when a …
Noida International Airport Begins Commercial Operations
The Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh began commercial operations on June 15, 2026, giving the NCR two major airports. IndiGo operated the …
RBI Issues Master Directions on Authorisation to Operate a Payment System
The RBI has issued consolidated Master Directions on the authorisation needed to operate a payment system, effective immediately. Issued under the Payment and Settlement Systems …
Urea Price Crash Opens a Window for Fertiliser Reforms in India
Global urea prices crashed in June 2026, with fresh import bids falling below pre-conflict levels after China eased export curbs. Because India imports much of …
Government Approves Regulations for E100 Ethanol Fuel
On June 14, 2026, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced approval of rules for E100, or 100 percent ethanol fuel, in vehicles. The step aims …
13 Jun 2026
10 articles50 Years On: The Allahabad High Court Verdict That Set the Stage for the Emergency
On 12 June 1975 the Allahabad High Court set aside Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's 1971 election win over two electoral-law violations. The ruling, and the …
Why India Wants Faster Approvals for New Fertilisers
The government plans to speed up approvals for new fertilisers, which currently take over 800 days in India versus 90 days in the US. By …
Three Space Startups Picked for India's Technology Adoption Fund
India's space regulator IN-SPACe has chosen three private startups, two from Bengaluru and one from Hyderabad, as the first to receive money under its Technology …
Invisible Tropical Waves Linked to India's Extreme Rainfall: New Study
A new study by Indian, UK and French scientists finds that invisible tropical atmospheric waves strongly increase extreme rainfall along India's west coast, with Rossby …
Why Record Clean Energy Growth Has Not Yet Bent the Climate Curve
Clean energy overtook fossil fuels as the world's top power source in 2025, yet global warming still climbed to about 1.37 degrees Celsius. The reason …
El Nino Turns Active in 2026: Why a Weak Monsoon Could Hit Farms and Power
India's weather office says El Nino is now active and may strengthen during the 2026 monsoon, with rainfall forecast at about 90 percent of normal. …
A Decade of India's Employment Data: Why the Share of Working Indians with Jobs Has Fallen
Employment data over the past decade shows that the share of working-age Indians with a job fell from about 42.7% in 2016-17 to about 38.7% …
India Notifies Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 to Bring Market-Based Pricing to Coal
India's Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 set up regulated platforms to trade coal at market-determined prices. The aim is better price discovery, more transparency, and easier …
The 8th Central Pay Commission: A Chance to Reform How India Sets Government Pay
As India moves towards the 8th Central Pay Commission, the bigger question is not just how much salaries rise but whether the decade-old process of …
What's Behind the Protests in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)
Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in which at least 15 people have died, are driven by old grievances over power tariffs and underdevelopment and a new …
12 Jun 2026
5 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 …