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India’s Digital Expansion and Internet Penetration

India’s internet subscriber base crossed 1.09 billion by March 31, 2026. Broadband users totalled 1,065.88 million; wireless subscribers were 1,046.26 million. 5G services reached 99.9% of districts by...

 June 23, 2026

El Niño and Monsoon Performance Concerns

As of 23 June 2026, WMO and NASA warned that El Niño 2026 could weaken the Indian monsoon; IMD has forecast a below‑average monsoon and reported a 40–46%...

 June 23, 2026

India–Iran Strategic and Security Cooperation

On 22 June 2026 NSA Ajit Doval met Ghadir Nezamipour, Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs at Iran's SNSC, in New Delhi during the BRICS NSA meeting. The visit...

 June 23, 2026

India’s Energy Security and LNG Supply Risks

On Sunday evening an explosion occurred at the Barzan gas supply facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City. The incident killed 13 people, including 12 Indian nationals; 66...

 June 23, 2026

Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Security

On 23 June 2026 Iran reaffirmed administrative control over the Strait of Hormuz and announced an agreement releasing USD 12 billion in frozen assets plus a ship‑movement communication...

 June 23, 2026

IAEA Inspections and Iran’s Nuclear Programme

On 22 June 2026 Iran agreed to allow IAEA inspectors back into the country after first‑round US–Iran talks at Bürgenstock, Switzerland; Tehran simultaneously stated no new commitments had...

 June 23, 2026

Apache Helicopters and M777 Howitzers for India

On 22 June 2026 the United States notified a proposed Foreign Military Sale to India for sustainment support services for AH-64E Apache helicopters and M777A2 Ultra‑Light Howitzers, with...

 June 23, 2026

BrahMos and Akashteer Defence Systems

As of 22 June 2026, the United Arab Emirates is in early, fast-progressing talks with India to purchase BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and the Akashteer air-defence system. Deal...

 June 23, 2026

Indigenous Warship Construction and Naval Modernisation

On 21 June 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built frontline naval warships at Kolkata — INS Dunagiri (stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (survey vessel large) and...

 June 23, 2026

India’s Emerging Precision Missile Ecosystem

On 22 June 2026 India showcased indigenous missile hardware at Eurosatory and reported recent DRDO flight tests validating BMD interceptors, an Agni missile with MIRV capability, cruise‑missile trials...

 June 23, 2026

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