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20 Jun 2026

6 articles
Economy

Critical 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 …

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Science & Tech

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 …

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Polity & Governance

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 …

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International Relations

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. …

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International Relations

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 …

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International Relations

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 …

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Economy

India'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 …

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Science & Tech

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Economy

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. …

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Economy

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Geography

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 …

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