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AI Sovereignty and National Digital Infrastructure

Recently, several advanced economies moved to secure national control over AI systems and infrastructure. France announced a €655 million package for sovereign AI and civil‑service replacements of foreign...

 June 16, 2026

India–Slovakia Cooperation in AI and Scientific Research

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Slovakia, India and Slovakia elevated bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership and agreed to expand cooperation in AI, semiconductors, digital technologies,...

 June 16, 2026

Reforming the United Nations Security Council

India rejected a draft on Security Council reform as "grossly inadequate, bordering on failure" if expansion is confined to non‑permanent seats. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni made the remarks during...

 June 16, 2026

Rising Gold Reserves and Global Monetary Stability

Central banks have signalled a renewed run on gold. A World Gold Council survey shows 89% of respondents expect global central bank gold reserves to rise and a...

 June 16, 2026

Regulating Over-the-Counter Drug Misuse in India

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated prescriptions for all medicinal syrups, including cough syrups, ending their OTC sale nationwide under the Drugs (Fifth Amendment)...

 June 16, 2026

Narco-Terrorism and Internal Security Challenges

The NIA attached a residential property in Amritsar as "proceeds of terrorism" under UAPA on 16 June 2026. The property is registered in the name of the father...

 June 16, 2026

Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Global Trade

The UK announced 70 new sanctions at the G7 Summit targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, military procurement networks and illicit finance, including over 20 tankers, several LNG vessels linked...

 June 16, 2026

Energy Infrastructure as a Strategic Target in the Russia–Ukraine Conflict

On 16 June 2026 Ukrainian drones struck the Moscow Oil Refinery in Kapotnya, causing a fire and damaging the ELOU-AVT-6 unit. The attack forms part of an intensified...

 June 16, 2026

Consumer Protection and Insurance Mis-Selling in India

Reserve Bank of India issued the "Responsible Business Conduct Directions, 2026" recently; the framework defines mis‑selling, bans compulsory bundling of third‑party products, mandates explicit verifiable consent, and makes...

 June 16, 2026

Expanding 5G Connectivity and India’s Digital Transformation

On 16 June 2026 the Ericsson Mobility Report projected India’s 5G subscriptions to exceed 1.1 billion by 2031 (81% penetration). Rapid adoption follows affordable 5G handsets, near-national coverage...

 June 16, 2026

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