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15 Jun 2026

20 articles
International Relations

India-France Strategic Convergence Driven by Technology

India and France are deepening their Special Global Strategic Partnership through technology, AI and innovation. PM Modi and President Macron met around the G7 Summit …

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International Relations

India and Slovakia Elevate Ties to a Comprehensive Partnership

On 15 June 2026, India and Slovakia elevated ties to a comprehensive partnership during PM Modi's visit to Bratislava, signing agreements on defence, labour mobility, …

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Defence & Security

Six Years After Galwan: A Militarised LAC and a Redefined India-China Relationship

15 June 2026 marked six years since the Galwan clash that killed 20 Indian soldiers. The LAC is now heavily militarised, with about 50,000 troops …

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International Relations

Three Indian Sailors Killed in Strike on Oil Tanker in the Gulf of Oman

Three Indian sailors were killed in a US strike on the oil tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. India protested strongly and summoned …

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International Relations

US-Iran Ceasefire and the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

On 15 June 2026, the US and Iran agreed on a framework peace deal that extends their ceasefire by about 60 days and reopens the …

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Social Issues

Why India Prohibits Prenatal Sex Determination: The PCPNDT Act

On 11 June 2026, the Supreme Court dismissed a Maharashtra doctor's appeal in a case under the PCPNDT Act, 1994. The court reviewed the law's …

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Social Issues

Supreme Court Recognises the Economic Value of Homemakers Unpaid Work

The Supreme Court has created a new head of compensation called loss of domestic care, recognising the economic value of unpaid work done by homemakers. …

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Polity & Governance

Supreme Court Flags Banks Casual Approach and Harassment of Small Borrowers

The Supreme Court criticised the State Bank of India and banks in general for being demanding with small borrowers while being casual with very large …

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Polity & Governance

UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 Result Declared: 13,343 Qualify for Mains

The UPSC has declared the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 result, shortlisting 13,343 candidates for the Main Examination. The prelims were held on 24 May …

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Science & Tech

India's Dengue Vaccine DengiAll Under Scrutiny After Deaths in Brazil

After two deaths suspended Brazil's dengue vaccination drive on 8 June 2026, attention has turned to India's similar vaccine, DengiAll. A separate study has meanwhile …

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Environment

Heatwaves and Ozone Together Raise India's Cardiac Deaths, Study Finds

A study published on 12 June 2026 finds that heatwaves push surface ozone to dangerous levels across India, adding hundreds of heart and lung deaths …

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Science & Tech

Scientists Publish First Global Map of Underground Mycorrhizal Fungi

Researchers have published the first global map of underground arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, the soil networks that partner with plant roots. The study shows these fungi …

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Environment

El Nino Conditions Declared: What It Means for India's Monsoon and Food Inflation

On 11 June 2026, US forecasters declared the arrival of El Nino, with a high chance of it becoming a "very strong" event by early …

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Polity & Governance

Preventive Detention and Its Constitutional Safeguards (Article 22)

A High Court's sharp criticism of how preventive detention was being used has put the spotlight on this exceptional power. This explainer covers what preventive …

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Social Issues

NCRB Crime in India 2024 Report: Key Findings

The NCRB released its Crime in India 2024 report, showing an overall fall in conventional crime but a sharp rise in cybercrime. This summary explains …

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Polity & Governance

Anti-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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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