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June 28, 2026 27 articles View day →
28 Jun

During PM Modi’s visit, India & Seychelles ink pact for extradition, 8 others

India and Seychelles unveiled 19 outcomes following high-level talks between the two governments, marking a significant deepening of the bil...

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28 Jun

Modi meets Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Seychelles

On the sidelines of an official state visit to Seychelles, the Indian government held a bilateral meeting with Mauritius Prime Minister Navi...

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28 Jun

Government flags priority intervention need in 25 of 58 tiger reserves with low, absent tigers

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has identified 25 of India's 58 tiger reserves as needing priority intervention due to crit...

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28 Jun

July opens the biggest chapter in India-U.K. trade relations

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) — commonly described as the most ambitious bilateral trade deal of its kind —...

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28 Jun

North-East floods raise power, logistics and inflation risks

Severe monsoon floods in Northeast India, particularly across the Brahmaputra basin in Assam and adjoining states, have disrupted power gene...

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28 Jun

Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has warned commercial vessels that the only authorised transit routes through the Strai...

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28 Jun

Bengal set to table UCC, public safety bills today in Assembly

West Bengal introduced a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state Legislative Assembly during the ongoing budget session, aiming to replac...

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28 Jun

Indian humanitarian assistance reaches Venezuela: Jaishankar on Op Amistad

Indian humanitarian assistance under Operation Amistad — comprising a fully operational Army field hospital unit, two BHISHM Cubes, over 35 ...

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28 Jun

Assam Rifles, Indian Navy band to join Seychelles' Golden Jubilee Independence Day celebrations

India participated as Guest of Honour at Seychelles' 50th National Day (Golden Jubilee Independence Day), with an Assam Rifles marching cont...

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28 Jun

India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes spanning defence, digital payments, space, health

India and Seychelles concluded a landmark three-day state visit — the first in 11 years — coinciding with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic...

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28 Jun

Bengal braces for UCC battle as BJP government prepares to table Bill in assembly

The West Bengal Legislative Assembly saw the introduction of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, making West Bengal the fourth state (after Utt...

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28 Jun

Hamburg Sustainability Conference: India climbs to its highest-ever rank in the 2026 UN SDG Index, but hunger remains a major challenge

The 2026 Sustainable Development Report, released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) at the Hamburg Sustainability C...

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28 Jun

Health Ministry to launch revised Anaemia Mukt Bharat guidelines

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is set to release revised operational guidelines for the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (AMBA)...

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28 Jun

Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait following U.S. strikes, threatens to end talks to end war

US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted strikes on ten Iranian military targets at multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz, in re...

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28 Jun

What does the Centre’s Vision Document on Drug Control 2026-2029 propose?

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled the *Vision Document on Drug Control (2026–2029)*, a three-year national roadmap released at the...

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28 Jun

VB-G RAM G will guarantee only centralisation, financial stress on States: Congress

The Vikasit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act has come into force across India from July 1, 2026, r...

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28 Jun

Isro moves step closer to more powerful LVM-3 with key engine test

ISRO successfully conducted a hot test of its Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) achieving 175 tonnes of thrust — 88% of t...

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28 Jun

Indian Army will march in Seychelles as PM Modi attends nation's Golden Jubilee celebrations

India's Prime Minister attended the 50th National Day (Golden Jubilee) celebrations of Seychelles on June 29, 2026, as the Guest of Honour —...

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28 Jun

As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processes

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) completes ten years since its launch on 1 July 2017, marking a decade of the country's most significant...

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28 Jun

Operation Amistad: India sends IAF C-17s with BHISHM Cube, Army field hospital to quake-hit Venezuela

India launched Operation Amistad ("friendship" in Spanish) to provide humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following twin earthquakes of mag...

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28 Jun

PM Modi hands over Made-in-India patrol vessel, to Seychelles for maritime security

India handed over an indigenously built Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), PS LESPWAR, to the Seychelles Coast Guard, marking a significant step in b...

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28 Jun

India’s agristack moment: Building digital backbone of agriculture

The Digital Agriculture Mission, which includes AgriStack as its core Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) component, is scaling rapidly with...

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28 Jun

From dam to field: How water infrastructure is India’s answer to climate-driven agricultural risk

A detailed analysis highlights how water infrastructure — encompassing large dams, reservoirs, canal networks, and micro-irrigation systems ...

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28 Jun

Two BJP-led States question wage burden under VB-G RAM G

Several states — including Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand — have raised objections to the 60:40 Centre–State funding pattern under the...

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28 Jun

Telangana govt considering moving SC against VB G RAM G Act: Minister

Multiple state governments are considering filing a Supreme Court challenge against the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mi...

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28 Jun

'India needs to augment its strategic crude oil reserves': EY warns as import dependence crosses 90% in FY26

India's dependence on imported crude oil crossed 90% in FY26, rising sharply from 54.9% in FY1999, as domestic production fell to 26 million...

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28 Jun

EU carbon tax: Government to shoulder 90 per cent compliance bill of MSMEs

The Union government has committed to bearing 90 per cent of the compliance costs that MSMEs face under the European Union's Carbon Border A...

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June 27, 2026 30 articles View day →
27 Jun

Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Urges Companies to Build on India–UK CETA Momentum Through Sustained Business Engagement

A high-level India–UK business plenary titled "India–UK: Partners in Progress" was held in London to translate emerging opportunities under ...

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27 Jun

Digital India Nears 11 Years, Driving India's Next Phase of Technology-Led Growth through Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Digital Public Infrastructure and Affordable Digital Connectivity

The Digital India programme, launched on 1 July 2015, is completing eleven years, entering a new phase focused on artificial intelligence, s...

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27 Jun

Desi Gagan enables 1st satellite-guided jet landing in India

An Indian jet aircraft completed the country's first satellite-guided precision landing using the indigenous GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented ...

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27 Jun

Trump warns Tehran as U.S. military strikes ‘multiple targets’ in Iran

US military forces struck multiple targets inside Iran on or around June 26–27, 2026, in direct response to an Iranian drone attack on a com...

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27 Jun

War on Iran | The story of a shipwrecked hegemon

The United States and Israel launched a military campaign against Iran beginning February 28, 2026, targeting Iranian missiles, air defenses...

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27 Jun

'We're working on for first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission this year', says Isro chief V Narayanan

ISRO's chairperson confirmed that the first uncrewed test flight of the Gaganyaan programme — designated G1 — is being actively prepared for...

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27 Jun

Gaganyaan test flight delay: Will it stall India’s first human spaceflight launch?

ISRO's Gaganyaan-1 uncrewed test mission has been delayed multiple times; it is currently scheduled for the second half of 2026, with the fi...

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27 Jun

Protecting elephants helps safeguard India’s forests as powerful carbon stores: Study

A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa (Volume 18, Issue 6, 2026) quantified the relationship between Asiatic ele...

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27 Jun

New GST jurisdiction to handle pending cases after business shift: CBIC

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued a circular (No. 255/01/2026-GST, dated 25 June 2026) clarifying how GST jurisd...

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27 Jun

India’s first hydrogen-powered train successfully completes trial run between Delhi & Jind

India's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train successfully completed a final high-speed trial run on the Delhi–Jind route, reaching 120 km/...

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27 Jun

India’s first hydrogen train undergoes Delhi-Jind trial run ahead of launch

India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell train completed a trial run between Delhi and Jind (via Sonipat) on the Northern Railway zone, a...

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27 Jun

Why Europe’s worst-ever heatwave would have been impossible without climate change

Europe was struck by its worst ever recorded heatwave in June 2026 (approximately 18–29 June), with national temperature records broken in B...

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27 Jun

Explained | China, Bangladesh in talks over Teesta project

Bangladesh and China are actively advancing negotiations on the Teesta Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, with the Bangladesh...

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27 Jun

Explained | The Telecommunications Act, 2023 comes into force

The Government of India notified the subordinate rules under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, giving full operational force to the Act whic...

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27 Jun

Piyush Goyal announces deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel to help businesses maximise India-UK CETA benefits

The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the deployment of 1,000 advisory personnel across India to help businesses understand ...

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27 Jun

Iran Guards say targeted U.S. sites in response to strikes: state TV

An Iranian drone struck the M/V Ever Lovely, a Singapore-flagged commercial cargo vessel exiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani coast,...

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27 Jun

What is Israel-Lebanon Framework Agreement? Everything to know

Following four days of talks in Washington D.C., a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon was announced on 26 June 2026, brokered by...

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27 Jun

FEMA rules revision: Exporters flag at least half-a-dozen worries

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026, consol...

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27 Jun

Amid opposition's protest, NCERT denies dropping Preamble from Class 9 textbook

Reports circulated that the Preamble to the Constitution and the words "Secular" and "Socialist" had been dropped from the newly revised NCE...

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27 Jun

The Sunita Narain Show: El Niño, climate change and India’s monsoon

The Southwest Monsoon 2026 arrived in Kerala on 4 June 2026, three days later than normal (normal onset date: 1 June), and nine days after I...

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27 Jun

PM Modi leaves for Seychelles after 11 years: What's on agenda during three day visit?

A three-day State Visit to Seychelles began on 27 June 2026 — the first such high-level bilateral visit in 11 years — at the invitation of P...

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27 Jun

India makes satellite-based approaches using GAGAN for safer flights a reality

India has operationalised satellite-based approach procedures for commercial flights using the GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) sy...

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27 Jun

Japan PM Takaichi in Delhi from July 1-3 for annual summit: MEA

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to visit New Delhi from July 1 to 3, 2026, for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit — her f...

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27 Jun

Why post-harvest loss is a farmer income story — not just a food security one

Analysis highlights that post-harvest losses in India are fundamentally a farmer income problem: what a farmer earns is determined not only ...

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27 Jun

West Asia war LIVE: Lebanon, Israel and U.S. sign trilateral framework pact

Israel, Lebanon, and the United States signed a trilateral framework agreement in Washington on June 26–27, 2026, marking the first formal d...

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27 Jun

PM Modi leaves for Seychelles to attend golden jubilee of country's National Day

India's Prime Minister undertook a three-day state visit to Seychelles (June 27–29, 2026) at the invitation of President Dr. Patrick Hermini...

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27 Jun

Maharashtra RTI rules amendments trigger widespread criticism, Anna Hazare threatens hunger strike

The Maharashtra government notified revised Right to Information Rules effective July 5, 2026, significantly raising application and appeal ...

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27 Jun

How Trump’s posts on Iran zigzagged during the war

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessel traffic, citing Israeli strikes in southe...

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27 Jun

Explained | Netra AEW&C: India’s indigenous ‘eye in the sky’ that strengthens air power

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) issued the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) certificate for India's indigenous Net...

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27 Jun

Manipur CM says drug trafficking routes have changed after 2023 crisis, largely diverting through Mizoram

On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (26 June), state authorities revealed that drug traffick...

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June 26, 2026 18 articles View day →
26 Jun

IAF seeks minimum 40% indigenous content for 96 Rafale, final batch with 60%

The Indian Air Force has submitted a Letter of Request (LoR) to France for 114 Rafale F4* fighter jets under a government-to-government (G2G...

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26 Jun

Operation Amistad: India rushes Army medical contingent, humanitarian aid to quake-ravaged Venezuela

India launched Operation Amistad ("friendship" in Spanish) to provide humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following twin earthquakes that s...

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26 Jun

A human firmly in the loop: RBI proposes ‘kill switch’ for AI used by banks & NBFCs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft "Guidance on Regulatory Principles for Model Risk Management" (PR 2026-2027/528) on June 24, ...

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26 Jun

In a first, Canada intel agency blames ‘Khalistanis’ for 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing that killed 329

Canada's Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) issued a formal statement on June 23, 2026 — the 41st anniversary of the bombing — publicly at...

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26 Jun

NFSA amendments: 7 kg of foodgrains for a person, and maximum 35 kg for a household

The Department of Food and Public Distribution has circulated a draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026, inviting public comment...

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26 Jun

Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, says IAEA chief

A diplomatic agreement was reached between the United States and Iran, granting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) renewed inspec...

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26 Jun

A convert to Islam cannot claim the status of Backward Class Muslim, rules Madras High Court

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, through a Division Bench of two judges, ruled on June 25, 2026, that a person who converts to Is...

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26 Jun

Home Minister Amit Shah says next three years decisive in fight against drugs, releases vision document

The 10th apex-level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) was convened on June 26, 2026, bringing together representatives of 44 ...

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26 Jun

Goldman Sachs raises India's CY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.8%, cuts inflation, CAD estimates

Goldman Sachs revised India's calendar year 2026 (CY26) GDP growth forecast upward to 6.8%, from an earlier lower estimate. Simultaneously, ...

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26 Jun

Myanmar replaces Afghanistan as key opium source, impact seen on India’s eastern border: NCB

Myanmar has overtaken Afghanistan as the world's largest opium producer, according to UNODC data; Myanmar cultivated approximately 45,200 he...

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26 Jun

Those who target schools, children with impunity must be held into account: India tells UNSC

At an open debate of the UN Security Council on children and armed conflict, India called for holding accountable those who target schools a...

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26 Jun

IMO pauses its Gulf vessel evacuation plan after Iran attacks ship

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused its vessel evacuation plan for ships in the Gulf after Iran attacked a vessel in the re...

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26 Jun

'Seize the moment': Piyush Goyal sees India-UK trade pact unlocking 'floodgates' for business

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is set to enter into force on July 15, 2026, following its signing in London ...

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26 Jun

India initiates anti-dumping investigation into steel imports from China, Japan, Russia

India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) formally initiated an anti-dumping investigation on 25 June 2026 into imports of certai...

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26 Jun

Centre plans Rs 12,000 crore incentive scheme to spur private electric bus adoption

The central government is planning a ₹12,000 crore incentive package aimed at accelerating electric bus adoption by private fleet operators....

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26 Jun

Govt to amend NDPS Act to plug loopholes exploited by narco syndicates: Amit Shah

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced plans to amend the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, to close legal loopho...

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26 Jun

Govt gives India's envoy to Bangladesh status of Cabinet minister

The Union government has granted the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, the equivalent status of a Union Cabinet minist...

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26 Jun

Iranian oil may return, but Indian refiners eye concessions

Following the US Treasury's issuance of General License X on June 22, 2026 — a 60-day waiver authorising the production, sale, and import of...

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June 25, 2026 52 articles View day →
25 Jun

Iran oil minister in Delhi amid 60-day US sanctions waiver

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad visited New Delhi in late June 2026, arriving on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meet...

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25 Jun

Congress, Left urge Centre to withdraw amended FCRA rules

Following the notification of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 on June 22, 2026, opposition parties in Parliament...

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25 Jun

Union Finance Minister says State borrowing justified if spent on capex

The Union Finance Minister stated in June 2026 that borrowing by state governments is fully justified when the borrowed funds are deployed i...

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25 Jun

Centre urged to roll back FCRA amendments

Following the notification of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 on June 22, 2026, a broad coalition of civil socie...

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25 Jun

MoU signed for semiconductor research

India's semiconductor ecosystem strengthening continued in June 2026 with multiple MoUs signed between academic institutions and industry pa...

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25 Jun

Keeping humanity at the centre of the AI revolution

As AI systems proliferate across sectors — healthcare, finance, criminal justice, education — global institutions and governments face growi...

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25 Jun

Onerous rules: on the amended FCRA Rules, the fallout

The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 on June 22, 2026, introducing sweeping new...

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25 Jun

India’s shipbuilding ambitions can set sail with Korea

India and South Korea formalised the VOYAGES (Vision for Operation of Yard Assisted Growth with Efficiency and Scale) framework on April 20,...

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25 Jun

Health Ministry expands QR code-based drug traceability to vaccines, antimicrobials, and cancer medicines

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, expanding the QR code-based track-and-trac...

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25 Jun

Mint Explainer | Will water shortages derail India’s AI Data Centre boom?

India is pursuing an aggressive expansion of AI data centre capacity as part of its digital economy ambitions, attracting tens of billions o...

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25 Jun

FATF asks Myanmar to act against cyber scam threats, protect trafficking victims

Following its June 2026 Plenary meeting, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) retained Myanmar on its "blacklist" (officially: High-Risk J...

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25 Jun

E-sports registration form available, but no portal to file it. MeitY says it is loading

Over a month after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 came into effect (May 1, 2026), the Ministry of Electronics and...

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25 Jun

UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused its Strait of Hormuz ship evacuation initiative on June 25, 2026, after a containership...

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25 Jun

Three States have arrived at ‘historic consensus’, says D.K. Shivakumar as new gates of Tungabhadra dam are inaugurated

All 33 newly installed crest gates of the Tungabhadra Reservoir were inaugurated on June 25, 2026, at Munirabad (Hosapete), in the Vijayanag...

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25 Jun

Eighth Pay Panel may stay cautious on fitment factor

The Eighth Central Pay Commission (8th CPC), constituted by the Central Government, is in early discussion stages and has not yet finalised ...

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25 Jun

Watch: Passport, Aadhaar, voter ID — what proves your citizenship? | Above the Fold | 25.06.2026

A renewed public debate has emerged over whether commonly held documents — passport, Aadhaar card, and voter ID — actually prove Indian citi...

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25 Jun

Chhattisgarh sets up 5-member panel to prepare UCC draft; Justice Desai to head it too

The Chhattisgarh government constituted a five-member committee on June 25, 2026, tasked with preparing a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for...

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25 Jun

Centre asks Kerala to nominate new expert for Mullaperiyar dam safety panel

The Union government has asked the Kerala government to submit a fresh nomination for its representative to the Independent Panel of Experts...

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25 Jun

Delhi to get AI-powered system to forecast pollution, identify hotspots

The Delhi Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the AIRAWAT Research Foundation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) K...

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25 Jun

US trade deal to be on the day India secures tariff edge: Piyush Goyal

The Union Commerce Ministry has indicated that the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States will not come into force until Ind...

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25 Jun

India notifies QCO enabling flexible sourcing framework for some sectors

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notified the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, intr...

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25 Jun

Political will driving India-US trade deal, says ex-diplomat

Ministerial-level talks between India and the United States on the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) have intensified, with both sides aiming ...

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25 Jun

Congress calls new FCRA rules 'draconian', seeks rollback

The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 on June 22, 2026, amending the Foreign Con...

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25 Jun

DRDO-developed Netra AEW&C, India’s ‘eye in the sky’, is combat-ready as IAF gets final operational clearance

On 25 June 2026, the Indian Air Force received the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) for the Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C...

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25 Jun

Rescued from wildlife traffickers, 7 endangered golden langurs head back to the wild in Assam

On 20 June 2026, a coordinated operation by a Special Task Force (STF), Chirang Police, the Assam Forest Department, and the Sashastra Seema...

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25 Jun

Expert Explains | Historical arc of Iran-India ties, their significance in a changing West Asia

The 2026 US-Israel military conflict with Iran has placed India's strategic interests in a direct dilemma: New Delhi's significant connectiv...

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25 Jun

Storage in India’s 166 major reservoirs drops to 26% of capacity

Storage in India's 166 major reservoirs monitored by the Central Water Commission (CWC) has dropped to approximately 26.37% of total live st...

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25 Jun

Fresh dispute emerges over Strait of Hormuz transit routes despite ceasefire

The IRGC's Naval Force issued a formal warning requiring all commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to use only routes officiall...

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25 Jun

Anthropic says Alibaba illicitly extracted Claude AI model capabilities

Anthropic, a US-based AI safety company, sent a letter to the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs accusing entities a...

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25 Jun

Govt proposes 7 kg grain per beneficiary under Antyodaya Anna Yojana; family quota capped at 35 kg

A draft amendment to the National Food Security Act, 2013 proposes changing the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) entitlement from a flat 35 kg pe...

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25 Jun

Europe heatwave is 'price to pay for fossil fuel pollution': UN climate chief

A severe heatwave struck Western and Central Europe in June 2026 — the second major heat event of the year following an initial wave in late...

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25 Jun

India’s 77 paddy & 65 maize-growing districts prone to at least 10% yield loss on El Nino impact

A study of historical El Niño episodes found that 77 paddy-growing districts and 65 maize-growing districts in India are prone to yield loss...

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25 Jun

RBI’s digital scam compensation pilot | Explained

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has finalised a new customer protection framework that, for the first time, brings common online scams — whe...

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25 Jun

Why has India-U.S. trade deal been delayed? | Explained

India and the U.S. concluded a fresh round of trade talks in late June 2026, with India's trade minister meeting his U.S. counterpart, but n...

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25 Jun

Bangladesh, China agree to strengthen cooperation on Teesta river management: report

During Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's first official visit to Beijing, Chinese Water Resources Minister Li Guoying called on the...

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25 Jun

Rescued from wildlife traffickers, seven golden langurs released in Assam national park

Eight golden langurs — one of the world's most range-restricted primates — were rescued during a late-night anti-trafficking operation by th...

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25 Jun

Centre extends ₹7,280-crore rare earth magnet tender by a month as industry seeks more time

The Ministry of Heavy Industries extended the bid deadline for its Rs 7,280-crore Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) scheme from June 29, 20...

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25 Jun

Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a formal warning that vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz must use only routes of...

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25 Jun

What are Indian farmers’ concerns over impacts of India-U.S. BTA | Explained

Farmer groups and unions held demonstrations as the U.S. Trade Representative concluded his visit to India following meetings with India's C...

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25 Jun

China defends patrols east of Taiwan after three European nations raise alarm

China's Coast Guard conducted a "special maritime traffic law-enforcement operation" in waters east of Taiwan — the Pacific Ocean side of th...

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25 Jun

Strait of Hormuz: How months of closure creates challenges for ships

Even as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz begins to partially resume following the June 2026 ceasefire, hundreds of vessels that...

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25 Jun

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Introduces Jan Vishwas Reforms in Clinical Establishments Act to Reduce Compliance Burden and Strengthen Regulatory Efficiency

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has operationalised key reforms under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, s...

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25 Jun

Ministry of Civil Aviation & DIAL Launch AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal for Ebola Health Screening at Points of Entry (PoEs) in India

The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0, an upgraded contactless Passenger He...

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25 Jun

Complex carbon structures found by NASA's Perseverance rover boost hopes of past life on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover detected complex macromolecular carbon structures at the Bright Angel rock formation in Mars' Jezero Crater — desc...

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25 Jun

India’s poorest ration-card holders may see cereal quota tied to family size under new draft law

The Department of Food and Public Distribution has released a draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing to replace the ...

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25 Jun

Union Health Ministry Expands QR Code-Based Drug Traceability Framework to Vaccines, Antimicrobials and Anti-Cancer Medicines

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notified amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, bringing vaccines, antimicrobials, narcotic and psyc...

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25 Jun

India to begin 2% isobutanol-diesel trials to kickstart diesel biofuel push

India has commenced government-backed trials of a 2% isobutanol-diesel blend, involving Tata Motors (vehicle testing), HPCL (Hindustan Petro...

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25 Jun

Infra projects see Rs 5.4 lakh crore cost overrun: MoSPI

According to a government flash report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), India's major infrastructure proj...

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25 Jun

Centre extends MSP procurement deadline in UP to July 8, approves over 6.18 lakh rural houses

The Union government extended the Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement deadline for rabi crops — wheat, gram (chana), and masoor (lentils...

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25 Jun

PM Modi reviews four major projects worth Rs 30,000 crore, calls for timely completion under PM Gati Shakti framework

The Prime Minister chaired the 52nd edition of PRAGATI — the government's monthly ICT-enabled platform for reviewing infrastructure projects...

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25 Jun

Inside the Emergency: The ‘mess’ that triggered India’s darkest hours

Fifty years ago, on 25 June 1975, an internal Emergency was proclaimed under Article 352 of the Constitution — the only time in independent ...

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25 Jun

El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chain

El Niño conditions, declared onset in 2026, are threatening to disrupt India's agricultural supply chain, estimated at approximately $300 bi...

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24 Jun

PM chairs 52nd PRAGATI Meeting

The Prime Minister chaired the 52nd PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) meeting, reviewing infrastructure projects and...

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24 Jun

Secretary, Rural Development Chairs High-Level Inter-Ministerial Consultation on Convergence Framework under VB–G RAM G Act, 2025

The Secretary, Department of Rural Development chaired a high-level inter-ministerial consultation on Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PM...

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24 Jun

Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Responsible Business Conduct) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India issued the Third Amendment to the RBI (Commercial Banks — Responsible Business Conduct) Directions, 2025, on June ...

GS Paper Economics 4m
24 Jun

Commerce Minister Goyal to travel to U.K. to review preparedness for rollout of trade deal

India's Commerce and Industry Minister visited the United Kingdom from June 25–27, 2026, for high-level meetings and industry outreach ahead...

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24 Jun

Foreign funding reboot: How govt has tightened FCRA rules

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 on June 22, 2026 — the tenth amendme...

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24 Jun

Not just a borderline difference: China’s readout on Doval-Wang meet differs from India’s

The National Security Advisor and China's Foreign Minister met on the sidelines of a BRICS NSA meeting in New Delhi in June 2026, in their c...

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24 Jun

S&P cuts India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%, sees inflation at 5.1%

S&P Global Ratings revised India's real GDP growth forecast for FY27 (2026-27) downward to 6.6%, from a higher earlier estimate, citing ener...

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24 Jun

India, US inch closer to interim trade pact after fresh talks

India's Commerce Ministry and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) concluded two days of ministerial-level talks in June 2026, repo...

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24 Jun

RBI says no to special exposure relaxations for state NBFCs

The Reserve Bank of India declined requests from state government-owned Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) for special exposure relaxat...

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24 Jun

RBI in wait-and-watch mode, no certainty on rate hike: Governor Sanjay Malhotra

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that an interest rate hike is premature, as inflation has not yet broadly impacted consumer prices acros...

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24 Jun

India-US trade talks are nearing the finish line. What’s at stake?

With India-US ministerial talks concluded in New Delhi on June 23–24, 2026, both sides are nearing the end of negotiations on a first-phase ...

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24 Jun

Why government has tightened FCRA rules, and put religious conversion in focus

The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 on June 22, 2026, introducing the most sig...

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24 Jun

No breakthrough in India-US interim trade deal talks after Greer-Goyal meeting

Ministerial talks between India and the US on the first phase of the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) concluded on June 24, 2026, without a f...

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24 Jun

India, Mauritius to partner in container terminal development

India and Mauritius have formalized a partnership for joint development of a container terminal at Port Louis, Mauritius, reinforcing region...

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24 Jun

Oman opens temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping routes, says no tolls will be charged

Oman coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to establish a temporary maritime corridor enabling vessels to transit t...

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24 Jun

India pharma sector shifts from generics to high-value innovation and biologics

India's pharmaceutical sector is undergoing a strategic shift: moving beyond bulk generics — the traditional strength — into complex generic...

GS Paper Economics 6m
24 Jun

India, U.S. note ‘substantial progress’ on trade deal talks as U.S. Trade Representative Greer ends two-day visit to Delhi

The US Treasury Secretary's visit to India in June 2026 coincided with high-level trade talks between both countries' commerce and economic ...

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24 Jun

U.N. nuclear agency boss signals that inspectors will visit Iran’s nuclear sites

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that inspectors would visit Iran's nuclear enrichment sites ...

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24 Jun

FTA impact, import substitution, rupee payments at SEZ reforms panel meet June 30

A government-constituted committee reviewing India's Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy is scheduled to hold a stakeholder consultation meet...

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24 Jun

What constitutes a ‘workplace’ under POSH Act?

A High Court judgment delivered on June 16, 2026 set aside the findings of an Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) against an employee of the...

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24 Jun

Global giants backing India’s shipbuilding boom, says shipping secretary

India's domestic shipbuilding sector is attracting global partners and investment interest, driven by a comprehensive ₹69,725 crore policy s...

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24 Jun

Piyush Goyal to visit London before India-UK CETA comes into force

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) are scheduled to come into force...

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24 Jun

Service output index to debut next month with FY25 base

India is set to debut its Index of Service Production (ISP) in July 2026, establishing the first formal high-frequency measurement mechanism...

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24 Jun

India, US move closer to interim trade deal after Goyal-Greer talks

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer concluded two days of ministerial-level talks in New Delhi ...

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24 Jun

India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after 6 yrs

Border trade between India and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China via the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district is set to re...

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24 Jun

India to release first-ever monthly index tracking services sector output from July 14

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will release India's first-ever Index of Services Production (ISP) on July 1...

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24 Jun

As FCRA restricts NGOs, Supreme Court had agreed that right to associate is not carte blanche for foreign funds

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 were notified on June 22, 2026 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, significantly ti...

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24 Jun

India calls for Brics shared space economy

India's Space Ministry, under India's BRICS Chairship for 2026, proposed the creation of a "BRICS Space Economy" framework at a two-day Head...

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24 Jun

Goyal heads to UK ahead of India-UK trade pact rollout

Senior officials from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry undertook a visit to the United Kingdom from June 25–27, 2026, to finalize pre-i...

GS Paper International Relations 4m
24 Jun

Bangladesh joins International Big Cat Alliance as new member, count reaches 27

Bangladesh officially joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), a treaty-based international conservation body headquartered in New ...

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24 Jun

India targets $100 billion textile exports by 2030, focus on sustainability, FTAs

India has set a target of USD 100 billion in textile and apparel exports by 2030–31, up from USD 35.14 billion recorded in FY2025–26 — requi...

GS Paper Economics 6m
24 Jun

India, US conclude two-day trade talks

India and the United States concluded two days of ministerial-level talks in New Delhi on June 23–24, 2026, focused on finalising the first ...

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24 Jun

Speaker Birla to decide on TMC, Sena (UBT) defections before Monsoon Session

The Lok Sabha Speaker is examining disqualification petitions against MPs who have broken away from their parent parties — twenty of a major...

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24 Jun

RBI Issues Amendment Directions on ‘Review of Framework of Limiting Customer Liability in Digital Transactions’

The Reserve Bank of India issued final Amendment Directions to its existing customer liability framework for digital transactions, effective...

GS Paper Economics 6m
24 Jun

Fields of work by foreign-funded NGOs outlined, proselytisation excluded

The Ministry of Home Affairs notified amended Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2026, introducing for the first time a comprehensive ...

GS Paper Polity & Governance 5m
24 Jun

Rainfall 43% deficit so far, kharif crops likely to be hit: Government

The 2026 southwest monsoon deficit has deepened to 43% below the Long Period Average (LPA), intensifying concerns about kharif crop output, ...

GS1 (Physical GS3 (Agriculture, Geography 6m
24 Jun

Oman announces temporary maritime corridor for ships transiting through Hormuz

Oman announced the creation of a temporary maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate the phased transit of vessels that h...

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23 Jun

Rice, maize, or sugarcane? India’s ethanol push triggers debate over agricultural concerns, subsidies

India's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has achieved its flagship 20% blending target (E20) in 2025, five years ahead of the original...

GS Paper Economics 6m
23 Jun

Engine core by 2030, test flight by 2034, production by 2036: Rolls-Royce makes final pitch to power AMCA

A leading British aerospace firm submitted its final proposal to co-develop a 120 kN-class jet engine for India's fifth-generation Advanced ...

GS Paper Science & Technology 5m
23 Jun

Goyal, US Trade Representative Greer begin talks on trade pact

High-level ministerial talks on the first phase of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) formally commenced in New Delhi on June 23, ...

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23 Jun

Illegal immigrants from Banglaesh, Myanmar | Pushback, detention and deportation laws explained

India has intensified action against illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar, with authorities using three distinct but often conflat...

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23 Jun

Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory released a report in June 2026 finding that Isr...

GS2 (International International Relations 6m
23 Jun

BRICS can play a key role in tackling terrorism: PM

At the BRICS National Security Advisors (NSA) conclave hosted by India in New Delhi (June 22–23, 2026), BRICS NSAs and heads of delegation m...

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23 Jun

El Nino effect: Centre says 111 districts with ‘poor irrigation facilities’ are a concern

The Central government's assessment has identified 315 districts as monsoon-vulnerable in 2026, of which 111 districts across 12 states are ...

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23 Jun

11 ships headed to India after crossing Hormuz. At least 12 Indian-flagged vessels still in region

Eleven ships headed to India successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran MoU signed on June 17, 2026; at least twelve In...

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23 Jun

UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2823 (2026) on June 23, 2026, strengthening accountability for crimes committed again...

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23 Jun

Japan PM Takaichi to give Assam a miss next month, New Delhi to host India-Japan summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India from July 1–3, 2026, for her first overseas visit to India since taking office. The ...

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23 Jun

No bar for granting leave to convicts pending appeals against their conviction, orders five-judge Larger Bench of Madras High Court

A five-judge Larger Bench of the Madras High Court — comprising Chief Justice S.A. Dharmadhikari, Justice C.V. Karthikeyan, Justice A.D. Jag...

GS Paper Polity & Governance 5m
23 Jun

India should look beyond generics if it wants bigger share of global pharma pie, says NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly report (June 2026) highlighted that India, despite being the world's third largest pharmaceutical produce...

GS Paper Economics 5m
23 Jun

IMO, Oman announce plan to evacuate ships, 11,000 seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Oman jointly announced a phased plan to evacuate over 11,000 seafarers stranded aboard ves...

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23 Jun

Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi (UAE) on June 23, 2026, on the first leg of a three-nation Gulf tour (UAE, Kuwait, Ba...

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23 Jun

Ladakh observes shutdown over Centre’s ‘missing’ draft, new policy push

Ladakh observed a complete shutdown to protest the Union government's failure to release a promised draft on statehood and Sixth Schedule st...

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23 Jun

NSA Doval meets Russian counterpart Shoigu, discusses bilateral ties

India's National Security Advisor (NSA) met Russia's Secretary of the Security Council Sergei Shoigu on 23 June 2026 on the sidelines of the...

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23 Jun

11 India-bound ships transited Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran MoU: MEA

Following the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on June 17, 2026, eleven India-bound vessels successfully transited the Strai...

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23 Jun

Wang calls for China, Russia to strengthen cooperation for making BRICS leading force of Global South

On the sidelines of India's BRICS National Security Advisors conclave (June 22–23, 2026, New Delhi), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Ru...

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23 Jun

India-US trade talks gather pace as tariff clock ticks

India and the United States held high-level trade negotiations in New Delhi on June 23–24, 2026, focused on finalising key aspects of an int...

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23 Jun

Ladakh observes complete shutdown, accuses Centre of 'dilly dallying' over pending demands

A region-wide shutdown was observed across Ladakh on June 23, 2026, called by two civil society bodies — the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kar...

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23 Jun

Govt draws up contingency plans for 315 districts amid 42% rain deficit

India is facing a 42% rainfall deficit in the early phase of the 2026 southwest monsoon, attributed in part to a developing El Nino event. T...

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23 Jun

MHA notifies FCRA rules defining religious activities, tightens compliance

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified amended Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2026, introducing for the first time a formal s...

GS Paper Polity & Governance 5m
23 Jun

India to resume train coach exports to Bangladesh, first shipment since Sheikh Hasina's ouster likely in July

India is set to export a rake of up to 20 broad-gauge passenger coaches to Bangladesh in July 2026 — the first export shipment since the pol...

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23 Jun

India's private sector growth slows to three-month low in June as demand weakens, costs rise: HSBC PMI

India's HSBC Flash Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 57.4 in June 2026 from 59.3 in May — a three-month low, marking the we...

GS Paper Economics 5m
23 Jun

NITI Aayog proposes pharma chapter for future FTAs, urges India to move up value chain

NITI Aayog's Trade Watch Quarterly report (June 2026) proposed a standardised pharmaceutical chapter as a mandatory component in all future ...

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23 Jun

Hormuz reopening to ease supply chains, strengthen energy security: Doval

India's National Security Adviser expressed cautious optimism about a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on June 17, 2026, whi...

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23 Jun

NSA Ajit Doval, Wang Yi discuss ties; imperative to respect each other’s core interests, says China foreign minister

On June 22, 2026, India's National Security Adviser and China's Foreign Minister held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS...

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23 Jun

315 districts mapped for contingency measures to rescue farming operation as rain deficit rises to 43%

The Union government has drawn up district-level contingency plans for 315 districts identified as vulnerable to a weak monsoon, as the 2026...

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23 Jun

56 critical and strategic mineral blocks auctioned till date: Government

The Ministry of Mines has completed the auction of 56 critical and strategic mineral blocks across seven tranches, achieving an overall succ...

GS1 (Geography GS3 (Economics Economics 6m
23 Jun

FCRA Rules tightened: NGOs must declare social media accounts, stick to specified activities; political content barred

The Central Government has amended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules under the FCRA, 2010, introducing several new compliance requ...

GS2 (Polity Polity & Governance 6m
23 Jun

West Asia war LIVE updates: India welcomes U.S.-Iran peace MoU, says Hormuz opening will boost energy supplies

India welcomed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran that aims to reduce tensions, reopen the Strait of Hor...

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23 Jun

RSS-affiliated farmer body seeks denotification of Bt cotton seeds

Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), an RSS-affiliated farmers' and economic nationalist organisation, has formally demanded the denotification (wit...

GS3 (Agriculture, GS2 (International Economics 7m
23 Jun

Indian children among most exposed to extreme heat, drought, and multiple climate hazards: UNICEF Report

The UNICEF Children's Climate Risk Report 2026, released on 16 June 2026, identifies Indian children as among the world's most exposed to ex...

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23 Jun

India-US trade talks begin amid farmers’ concerns over agriculture market

As India-US trade talks commenced in New Delhi (June 22–23, 2026), farmers' organisations and agricultural stakeholders raised concerns abou...

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23 Jun

Goyal, US Trade Representative Greer begin talks on trade pact

US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer arrived in New Delhi on June 22, 2026 for a two-day official visit — the first in-person minis...

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23 Jun

Wang Yi calls for India, China to accelerate resumption of stalled dialogue mechanisms

China's Foreign Minister called on India and China to "accelerate the resumption of stalled dialogue mechanisms" during a bilateral meeting ...

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23 Jun

India, US begin high-level trade talks as two nations rework deal amid tariff changes

High-level trade talks between India and the US have reopened to rework the bilateral trade framework after a US Supreme Court ruling in Feb...

GS2 (International GS3 (Indian International Relations 5m
23 Jun

Analysis: Stretching ‘information’ to include Telegram

The Delhi High Court has upheld a temporary government-ordered blocking of the Telegram messaging platform in its entirety, invoking Section...

GS2 (Polity, GS3 (Science Polity & Governance 7m
23 Jun

Iran-U.S. MoU has had a positive impact on energy, fertiliser flow to India: MEA

On June 17, 2026, the United States and Iran signed the Islamabad Memorandum — a framework agreement formally ending the 2026 Iran war — whi...

GS2 (International GS3 (Energy International Relations 5m
23 Jun

Daily Quiz | On history of the treaties and territory of Antarctica

23 June 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty entering into force (23 June 1961), making it one of the longest-standing in...

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23 Jun

Congo’s Ebola outbreak has most cases in first month of any African outbreak, WHO says

An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus was declared in the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D...

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23 Jun

Iran says UN watchdog will not be allowed to inspect bombed nuclear sites

Iran's Foreign Ministry has stated that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will not be permitted to inspect Iran's nuclear facili...

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23 Jun

Moving decisively towards finalizing trade deal with India, says US Ambassador Gor

The US Ambassador to India stated that the US is moving "decisively" toward finalising a bilateral trade agreement with India, with active h...

GS3 (Indian GS2 (International Economics 5m
23 Jun

Delayed rains likely to hit sowing of kharif crops, advance preparations underway: Chouhan

Deficient rainfall — running 43% below the long-period average — is threatening on-time sowing of kharif crops across at least 315 districts...

GS1 (Geography GS3 (Food Economics 6m
23 Jun

India prepares contingency plans for 315 districts as monsoon falters

The Union Ministry of Agriculture has mapped 315 districts across twelve states — including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh —...

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23 Jun

India launches anti-dumping probe into electrical steel imports from China, 3 other nations

India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Cold Rolled Grain Oriented ...

GS3 (Indian GS2 (International Economics 6m
23 Jun

"Got to build on that and not go backwards": British MP Bob Blackman on India-UK FTA

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) — India and the UK's first comprehensive Free Trade Agreement — will enter in...

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23 Jun

Piyush Goyal, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer begin talks on trade pact

India's Commerce and Industry Minister and the US Trade Representative held two-day ministerial-level talks to advance the first phase of th...

GS2 (International GS3 (Indian International Relations 5m
23 Jun

WTO to set up dispute panel in China's case against India's solar, IT goods measures

A WTO Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) panel has been established to adjudicate China's challenge to Indian measures covering solar cells, sola...

GS2 (International GS3 (Indian International Relations 6m
23 Jun

Shah directs Nafed, NCCF to eliminate middlemen, buy pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers

The Ministry of Cooperation directed NAFED and NCCF to procure all pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers within two years, eliminating i...

GS3 (Agriculture, GS2 (Government Economics 5m
23 Jun

Shutdown across Ladakh as LAB, KDA push for 'credible dialogue' with Centre

Ladakh observed a complete shutdown on June 23, 2026, called jointly by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) — t...

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23 Jun

RBI issues Final directions on Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)

The Reserve Bank of India issued final Reserve Bank of India (Trade Receivables Discounting System) Directions, 2026 on June 23, 2026, follo...

GS3 (Indian Economics 5m
23 Jun

Reserve Bank of India (Trade Receivables Discounting System) Directions, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India issued the Reserve Bank of India (Trade Receivables Discounting System) Directions, 2026 on June 23, 2026, consoli...

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23 Jun

Piyush Goyal-Greer talks start today, trade surplus with US down over 40%

Ministerial-level India-US trade negotiations commenced on 23 June 2026, with the Commerce Ministry and the US Trade Representative's office...

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23 Jun

Plassey: Remembering the 1757 battle that birthed the British empire in India

The 269th anniversary of the Battle of Plassey falls on June 23, 2026 — the battle was fought on 23 June 1757 in Palashi village (present-da...

Modern History 6m
23 Jun

Western Ghats: What is the ESA plan for conservation, why states are opposing it

The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has issued successive draft notifications to declare parts of the Western ...

Environment & Ecology 5m
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22 Jun

Aim is for India-EU FTA to be signed by end of the year, in effect by early 2027—Envoy Herve Delphin

Negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement were concluded in January 2026, when European Commission President and European Council P...

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22 Jun

HC: Personal Liberty Under Article 21 Not Absolute, Can’t Outweigh Public Safety

A High Court has ruled that the right to personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution is not absolute and can be curtailed in the i...

["GS2"] Polity & Governance 5m
22 Jun

MEA: Doval, Wang hold 'forward looking' talks

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on June 22, 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS Natio...

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22 Jun

SC: Collegium's selection process is not open to judicial scrutiny, RTI

The Supreme Court has affirmed that the internal deliberations and selection rationale of the Collegium — the body of senior judges that rec...

["GS2"] Polity & Governance 5m
22 Jun

PM Modi likely to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand in July

India's Prime Minister is expected to undertake a three-nation Indo-Pacific tour in July 2026, visiting Indonesia, New Zealand, and Australi...

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22 Jun

U.S. waives sanctions on Iranian oil, ships

The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a general licence authorising activities related to the extracti...

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22 Jun

The challenge of India’s digital sovereignty

A detailed analysis has highlighted the structural challenge facing India's pursuit of digital sovereignty: while India generates vast quant...

["GS3" "GS2"] Science & Technology 6m
22 Jun

The world that China desires and is shaping

China's State Council Information Office released a white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Propo...

GS Paper International Relations 5m
22 Jun

Rate cuts transmission moderated in May 2026: RBI

Recent RBI data shows that the transmission of rate cuts to bank lending rates moderated in May 2026, meaning banks passed on a smaller shar...

GS Paper Economics 5m
22 Jun

Ambuja Cements partners with U.K.’s Leilac Ltd to build low-carbon cement project in Gujarat’s Kutch

Ambuja Cements (part of the Adani Group) has partnered with UK-based Leilac Ltd to demonstrate advanced carbon capture technology at its San...

["GS3"] Environment & Ecology 6m
22 Jun

Indian children among most exposed to extreme heat, drought, and multiple climate hazards: UNICEF Report

UNICEF's Children's Climate Risk Report 2026 finds that nearly every child in India — approximately 97% — is exposed to two or more overlapp...

Environment & Ecology 6m
22 Jun

U.S. notifies sale of support services for India’s Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzers

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), which administers the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme, issued a formal arms sales ...

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22 Jun

Over 2.13 lakh Anganwadi posts vacant, 5,000 centres did not open for a day in 6 months—House panel

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports found that more than 2.13 lakh Anganwadi worker and hel...

GS Paper Polity & Governance 5m
22 Jun

New tribunal on Mekedatu won’t affect T.N.’s interest, says Water Resources Minister

Tamil Nadu's Water Resources Minister has stated that the constitution of a new tribunal on the Mekedatu project will not adversely affect T...

Geography 6m
22 Jun

Facial recognition cameras at airports, vital sites to be linked to data fusion centre: CISF DG

The Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) announced that facial recognition systems already deployed at six major...

["GS3"] Internal Security 5m
22 Jun

Jaishankar meets Mongolian leaders, reviews bilateral cooperation

India's External Affairs Minister visited Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital, as part of a two-nation diplomatic visit (Mongolia and South Kore...

GS Paper International Relations 6m
22 Jun

India leads world in ship recycling, captures 35.4% global share

According to the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India increased its share of global ship ...

Economics 5m
22 Jun

Centre amends rules for receiving foreign funds

The central government has notified amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011, tightening how non-governmental organis...

GS Paper GS Paper Polity & Governance 6m
22 Jun

Meet with Jamieson Greer today; Piyush Goyal says India seeking export edge in US trade deal

India's Commerce Ministry is engaged in ministerial-level trade talks with the US Trade Representative (USTR) in New Delhi, with the focus o...

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22 Jun

Reclaiming Tamil Nadu’s fiscal autonomy and sustaining its growth model

Tamil Nadu faces a structural fiscal squeeze: the state's inclusive growth model — which involves heavy investment in welfare schemes, publi...

GS Paper GS Paper Polity & Governance 5m
22 Jun

Adverse monsoon may pose headwinds for domestic growth, inflation outlook: RBI Bulletin

The RBI's June 2026 Monthly Bulletin flagged a weak southwest monsoon as a significant headwind for both domestic growth and the inflation o...

GS Paper Economics 5m
22 Jun

RBI MPC: Growth rate could top 7% if oil prices fall further

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its June 2026 bi-monthly re...

GS Paper Economics 4m
22 Jun

India-UK FTA sparks partnership rush among boutique law firms

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, signed in July 2025 and entering into force on 15 July 2026, has triggered a wave of partnership discussi...

GS Paper GS Paper Economics 6m
22 Jun

Keir Starmer turned India-UK FTA into his tenure defining deal. Here's how

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), concluded after 14 rounds of negotiations spanning over three years, will en...

GS Paper International Relations 6m