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Strategic Significance of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement

India and the UK announced that their Free Trade Agreement (CETA) will enter into force on 15 July 2026, accompanied by a Double Contribution Convention (DCC). The pact...

 June 20, 2026

Sustainability Challenges in India’s AI Data Centre Expansion

India’s AI data-centre expansion is under strain from rising thermal stress and resource demands. Rapidly growing rack densities and heat generation increase cooling, electricity and water needs, while...

 June 19, 2026

Global University Rankings and India’s Higher Education Competitiveness

India’s representation in global rankings has improved markedly. The QS World University Rankings 2027 list a record 52 Indian universities, led by IIT Delhi at 118, reflecting gains...

 June 19, 2026

Public Sector Banks and Government Dividend Receipts

State Bank of India presented a dividend cheque of ₹8,813 crore to the Central government for FY26 after declaring a dividend of ₹17.35 per share. SBI reported net...

 June 19, 2026

Rehabilitation and Employment Opportunities for Ex-Agniveers

Delhi has directed a 20% reservation for ex‑Agniveers in Group C direct recruitment across selected departments, with departments required to amend rules and complete procedures by 30 June...

 June 19, 2026

India’s Humanitarian Engagement with Afghanistan

On 17 June 2026 India delivered five tonnes of essential medicines to Kabul, reaffirming sustained humanitarian support to Afghanistan. This follows recent shipments of vaccines, medical equipment and...

 June 18, 2026

Legal Recognition and Rights of Interfaith Marriages

On 17 June 2026 the Delhi High Court waived the one‑year waiting period under the Special Marriage Act for an interfaith couple seeking divorce by mutual consent; a...

 June 18, 2026

Judicial Accountability and Court Record Management

On 17 June 2026 the Supreme Court ordered a probe after an allegation that its Registry mislaid an appeal file against a Punjab and Haryana High Court order....

 June 18, 2026

India Heatwaves 2026 Climate Tipping Point Crisis

Recently, IMD reported widespread above‑normal maximum temperatures and forecast Delhi highs of 39–41°C. Northern India has experienced unusually warm nights and isolated heatwave pockets. Policy analysis points to...

 June 17, 2026

Marine Heatwaves Impacting India’s Fisheries Governance

INCOIS issued marine heatwave alerts recently; nearly 36% of the Arabian Sea is under heat stress and forecast models show higher El Niño risk. Marine heatwaves are shifting...

 June 17, 2026

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