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20 Jun 2026
6 articlesCritical Minerals Move to the Centre of India's Strategic and Industrial Policy
Critical minerals like lithium and rare earths have moved to the centre of India's strategy. With the Rs 16,300-crore National Critical Mineral Mission and a …
Why Global Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Matters: UN Sets Up International AI Panel
The UN has created a Global Dialogue on AI and an Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, with one Indian expert from IIT Madras among …
Delhi High Court Upholds Government Block on Telegram Under Section 69A of IT Act
The Delhi High Court upheld the government's block on Telegram under Section 69A of the IT Act, ruling for the first time that an app's …
India Rejects Pakistan President Zardari's Remarks on Internal Matters
India's MEA on 20 June 2026 rejected comments by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on internal matters related to the Kashi railway station redevelopment project. …
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Chooses Malaysia and China for First Foreign Visit, Bypasses India
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has chosen Malaysia and China for his first foreign visit since taking office, bypassing India — traditionally the first stop …
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Indian Oil Tankers Transit Amid US-Iran Peace Talks
Three Indian-flagged oil tankers carrying 8.6 lakh MT of cargo successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on 20 June 2026 amid a fragile US-Iran peace …
19 Jun 2026
3 articlesFATF Asks Myanmar to Act Against Cyber-Scam Networks and Protect Trafficking Victims
The global money-laundering watchdog FATF has asked Myanmar, on its blacklist since 2022, to act against cyber-scam networks and protect trafficking victims. Thousands of Indians …
Supreme Court Recognises Right to Walk on Footpaths as a Fundamental Right
The Supreme Court has held that walking on demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right that overrides the privilege of motor vehicles, and urged a new …
Abhigyan App: India Equips Police with Mobile Fingerprint Identification Linked to National Database
India launched 'Abhigyan', a mobile app developed by the NCRB, that lets police officers match fingerprints against the national NAFIS database of 1.3 crore criminal …
15 Jun 2026
10 articlesIndia's Standoff with WhatsApp Over Username Feature Sparks Debate on Digital Privacy and Law Enforcement
India has paused WhatsApp’s username feature over concerns about cybercrime investigations, reigniting debate on digital privacy, state surveillance, and the need for clear laws on …
Gujarat's Initiative for Region-Specific Antivenom: Implications for Snakebite Treatment in India
Gujarat has begun producing a region-specific antivenom using local snake venoms, aiming to improve treatment outcomes. Research shows venom composition varies across regions, challenging the …
Ethanol Blending in Petrol: Technical Impact and Policy Roadmap for India
Ethanol blending up to E20 has negligible impact on vehicle performance, and E25 requires further testing. India must adopt a multi-technology approach to reduce fossil …
Government Raises Export Duties on Diesel and Jet Fuel
The finance ministry raised export duties on diesel to Rs 14 per litre and on jet fuel (ATF) to Rs 12.5 per litre, while keeping …
World Bank Raises India's FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%
The World Bank raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%, a small 0.1 point upgrade, even as it cut projections for many other large economies. …
India's Merchandise Exports Rise 18% in May; Trade Deficit Widens to $28.21 Billion
India's merchandise exports rose 18% in May 2026 to $45.20 billion, led by engineering goods, petroleum products and electronics. But because imports grew faster on …
India's Unemployment Rate Climbs to an 11-Month High of 5.5% in May
India's unemployment rate rose to an 11-month high of 5.5% in May 2026 from 5.2% in April, driven mainly by higher rural joblessness. Labour force …
Wholesale Inflation Surges to 9.68% in May 2026
India's wholesale inflation rose to a series high of 9.68% in May 2026, up from 8.26% in April, driven by costly fuel, crude, chemicals and …
US-Iran Peace Deal: What It Means for India's Economy
A US-Iran peace understanding is set to reopen normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, easing global crude prices. For oil-importing India, this could lower …
Dhakas Padma Barrage and South Asias Changing Water Map
Bangladesh has approved the Padma barrage on the Ganga, known there as the Padma, to manage seasonal water scarcity for about 6.5 crore people. Located …