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G7 Evian Backs Trump's Iran MoU as Russia Sanctions Tighten
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G7 Evian Backs Trump's Iran MoU as Russia Sanctions Tighten

Trump and Iran's Pezeshkian signed the Islamabad MoU at Versailles on June 17 - a 14-point deal lifting sanctions, unfreezing assets, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. India's crude economics and Chabahar port stand to benefit.

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Jun 24, 20261 reads
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group Stage Halfway Report

FIFA World Cup 2026: Group Stage Halfway Report

Nine days, 36 matches, Messi equals Klose's record and Spain are held by Cape Verde. Full group standings for all 12 groups, top scorers, and India viewing guide.

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Jun 24, 20262 reads
Iran Fires on Israel for First Time Since April Ceasefire
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Iran Fires on Israel for First Time Since April Ceasefire

Iran launched ~10 ballistic missiles at northern Israel on June 7, the first direct strike since the April 8 truce, triggering Israeli counterstrikes across Tehran, Isfahan and Mahshahr.

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Jun 8, 20261 reads
China's Special Maritime Operation East of Taiwan: Explained
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China's Special Maritime Operation East of Taiwan: Explained

Beijing sent four civilian maritime-authority ships east of Taiwan on June 6, asserting jurisdiction over Pacific waters and citing Japan-Philippines border talks as the trigger.

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Jun 8, 20263 reads
RBI Holds Repo at 5.25%, Cuts GDP Forecast to 6.6%
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RBI Holds Repo at 5.25%, Cuts GDP Forecast to 6.6%

RBI kept repo at 5.25% for a third straight meeting on June 5 - but revised GDP down to 6.6% and lifted CPI projection to 5.1%, signalling a hawkish hold with no near-term easing path.

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Jun 5, 20263 reads
Gaganyaan G1: What Still Stands Between Now and Launch

Gaganyaan G1: What Still Stands Between Now and Launch

ISRO's Gaganyaan-G1, carrying humanoid robot Vyomitra, targets H2 2026 - after 8,000+ ground tests, two TBRL parachute qualifications, and an April 28 Vyomitra integration start.

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Jun 5, 20264 reads
The Khan Year: Bollywood's Three Biggest Names Are Back in 2026

The Khan Year: Bollywood's Three Biggest Names Are Back in 2026

For the first time since 2018, all three Khans have theatrical releases in the same year - three very different bets on what superstardom looks like past 60.

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Jun 5, 20263 reads
RBI MPC Decision Eve: What Consensus Prices Before 10 AM
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RBI MPC Decision Eve: What Consensus Prices Before 10 AM

Repo rate at 5.25%, CPI at 3.48%, WPI at 8.3% - here is the final analyst consensus, four scenarios, and the exact signals to watch when Governor Malhotra speaks at 10 AM on June 5.

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Jun 4, 20264 reads
DRDO Rudram-2 Test: India's Mach 5.5 Anti-Radiation Missile
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DRDO Rudram-2 Test: India's Mach 5.5 Anti-Radiation Missile

DRDO and the IAF successfully tested the RudraM-II anti-radiation missile on June 2, 2026, from a Su-30MKI off Odisha. Here is what the test validates and what comes next for IAF SEAD capability.

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Jun 3, 20263 reads
Russia Fires 656 Drones, 73 Missiles at Ukraine Overnight
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Russia Fires 656 Drones, 73 Missiles at Ukraine Overnight

Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight June 1-2, killing 22 civilians, even as US envoys signal a return to peace talks.

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Jun 3, 20262 reads
Nvidia Chips in the PLA: What the Procurement Records Show
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Nvidia Chips in the PLA: What the Procurement Records Show

Two investigations - Wirescreen and Bloomberg - document over 500 PLA procurement attempts for Nvidia AI chips since 2019, and seven military-linked universities seeking the H200.

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Jun 3, 20263 reads
India GST May 2026: Import Surge Masks a Domestic Slowdown
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India GST May 2026: Import Surge Masks a Domestic Slowdown

Gross GST hit Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May 2026 (+3.2% YoY), but the real story is a 20.2% surge in IGST on imports - led by 387% growth in processing units - while domestic collections fell 2.6%.

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Jun 2, 20263 reads