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05 Jun 2026

8 articles
International Relations

WHO Unveils $518 Million Six-Month Plan to Fight Ebola Outbreak

The WHO has announced a 518 million dollar, six-month plan, with the Africa CDC, to fight an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the …

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Science & Tech

Astronauts Shelter on Spacecraft After Fresh Leak on International Space Station

On June 5, 2026, NASA ordered ISS astronauts to shelter in a docked SpaceX capsule after a fresh leak was found on the station's Russian …

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Environment

Great Nicobar Project: Strategy, Economy and the Environmental Questions It Raises

The Rs 92,000 crore Great Nicobar project plans a transshipment port, airport, power plant and township on India's southernmost island. Supporters see strategic and trade …

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Economy

India's Economy Grows 7.7% in FY26, Lifted by Strong March Quarter

Provisional data released on 5 June 2026 showed India's economy grew 7.7% in FY26, above the expected 7.6% and up from 7.1% in 2024-25, helped …

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Economy

RBI and Government Announce Measures to Attract Foreign Capital into Bonds and Equities

On 5 June 2026, the RBI and the government jointly unveiled measures to attract foreign capital and support the rupee. These include wider foreign access …

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Economy

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25%, Cuts FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%

In its June 2026 meeting on 5 June, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral stance. …

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International Relations

Nepal Foreign Minister Visits India: Resetting Ties Under Neighbourhood First

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal visited India from June 5 to 7, 2026, at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, for talks on …

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Economy

Government Launches Rs 22,000-Crore Projects Across Gujarat, Daman and Lakshadweep

Development and infrastructure projects worth about Rs 22,000 crore were taken up on 5 June 2026 across Gujarat, Daman and Lakshadweep. They span expressways, airports, …

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04 Jun 2026

12 articles
Science & Tech

Global AI Governance: National Strategies and Calls for Coordinated Safety

In early June 2026, Canada unveiled a national AI strategy to cut dependence on foreign technology, while an AI company called for a coordinated global …

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Economy

Government Freezes Jet Fuel (ATF) Prices for Airlines Under Price Stabilisation Fund

On 3 June 2026 the Union Cabinet approved a scheme to freeze Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for Indian airlines at a fixed rate, backed …

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Economy

India's Renewable Energy Push: Solar, Wind and the Growing Role of Storage

As of April 30, 2026, India's installed solar capacity reached 154.24 GW and total renewable capacity stood at 279.25 GW, with wind at nearly 52 …

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Economy

India Stays Among Fastest-Growing Economies as May 2026 PMI Signals Strong Activity

India remains among the world's fastest-growing major economies despite global uncertainty, a Union minister said on 4 June 2026. May 2026 PMI data backed this, …

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Science & Tech

AI Cracks an 80-Year-Old Maths Puzzle: Why It Matters Beyond Mathematics

In May 2026, an AI model solved an 80-year-old mathematics problem first posed by Paul Erdos, not by proving the long-held guess but by disproving …

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Environment

Mangroves as Natural Coastal Shields: India's Ecosystem-Based Adaptation

Mangroves, seagrass meadows and coral reefs act as natural shields along India's 11,000-km coastline, often protecting communities better than costly seawalls. Ecosystem-based Adaptation offers cost-effective …

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Economy

India Targets Operationalising Nine Recent Free Trade Agreements Within 10 Months

India expects all nine Free Trade Agreements signed in the last three years to become operational within 9 to 10 months, the Commerce Minister said …

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Economy

RBI Confirms Gold Reserves Unchanged at 880.52 Tonnes

The RBI has clarified that its physical gold holdings remain unchanged at 880.52 tonnes, rejecting reports of any sale. Gold is a key part of …

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Polity & Governance

Census 2027: Why Accurate Enumeration Matters for Reliable Data

Census 2027 has begun with its houselisting phase, and the accuracy of enumeration is central to reliable national data. Census figures guide welfare schemes and …

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Environment

Scientists Retire the Worst-Case Climate Scenario, But Warn the Danger Is Not Over

Climate scientists have officially retired RCP8.5, the worst-case scenario that projected over 4 degrees Celsius of warming, calling it unrealistic thanks to the rise of …

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International Relations

US Proposes New 12.5% Tariff on Indian Goods Under Section 301

The United States has proposed a 12.5 percent tariff on imports from India under Section 301 of its Trade Act of 1974, citing forced-labour concerns. …

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Economy

India and Cambodia Link UPI for Cross-Border QR Payments

India and Cambodia have linked their payment systems so Indian travellers can pay by scanning QR codes using UPI at over 4.5 million Cambodian merchants. …

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