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Government BudgetingBuffer Stocks and Food Security
23 Jun, 2026

Onion Check, Pg5

Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi reviews onion procurement progress, buffer stock strategies to stabilize prices and ensure market intervention.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jun, 2026

Should strong hybrids be cheaper? Key question as EV policy call nears, Pg4

Delhi's new EV Policy 2026-30 sparks fierce debate over 50% road tax exemption for strong hybrids, balancing revenue and green transition.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBuffer Stocks and Food Security
23 Jun, 2026

'Monsoon shortfall could weigh on growth, inflation', Pg13

RBI warns monsoon shortfall threatens India's growth and inflation outlook, citing El Niño risks and global economic fragility.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
23 Jun, 2026

Grid India proposes to repurpose underutilised thermal power plants, Pg13

Grid India proposes repurposing 9 underutilized thermal plants into synchronous condensers, strengthening grid reliability for India's rapidly expanding renewable energy.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
23 Jun, 2026

Goyal-Greer talks start today, trade surplus with US down over 40%, Pg1

Piyush Goyal and Jamieson Greer commence crucial India-US trade talks amid 40% surplus decline, sparking farmer fears over agricultural imports.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
23 Jun, 2026

From farms to factories, trade pact with UK opens new opportunities in India, Pg10

Landmark India-UK CETA, effective July 15, eliminates 99% tariffs, unlocking massive market access for Indian farmers, manufacturers, and services, accelerating job creation.

Inclusive GrowthPoverty and HungerIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
23 Jun, 2026

Economy is growing, but that isn't translating to well-being, Pg10

India's economic growth fails to uplift well-being; 30% face food deprivation, youth unemployment soars, as rising food prices erode real wages.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
23 Jun, 2026

Amid peace talks, US waives sanctions on Iran oil for 60 days, Pg1

US waives Iran oil sanctions for 60 days after peace talks, allowing Tehran to resume global exports; Indian refiners eye renewed crude purchases.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security
23 Jun, 2026

As El Niño looms, guard against food inflation, Pg10

Monsoon deficit and intensifying El Niño threaten India's food security, raising fears of future food inflation and demanding urgent government action.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
22 Jun, 2026

Maritime sector a major engine of economic growth, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval ships, declares maritime sector vital for economic growth and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, boosting defense self-reliance.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
22 Jun, 2026

India-U.S. interim trade deal needs ‘final touches’: officials, Pg1

USTR Jamieson Greer visits India for 'final touches' on interim trade deal, facing hurdles over U.S. forced labor tariffs and India's competitive demands.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jun, 2026

Biochar offers a way to turn India’s farm smoke into ‘black gold’, Pg2

Biochar: India's 'black gold' solution to stubble burning, enhancing soil health, crop productivity, and farmer income via carbon credit markets.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
22 Jun, 2026

India-EU trade pact to be signed by December: Goyal, Pg12

India-EU Free Trade Agreement set for December signing, promising 93% duty-free access for Indian goods, boosting $11 trillion bilateral trade.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
22 Jun, 2026

​Changed reality, Pg8

Iran's new control over the Strait of Hormuz exposes India's critical energy security vulnerability, demanding urgent diversification of supply chains and strategic partnerships.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
22 Jun, 2026

The curious case of Kerala’s committed expenditure, Pg9

Kerala's new UDF government reveals alarming 78% committed expenditure, sparking fiscal crisis concerns and challenging welfare state model.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology
22 Jun, 2026

'We will never allow China to affect our ties with India, which remain a high priority in our foreign policy', Pg14

Russia vows unwavering India ties, dismissing China's influence, while detailing Ukraine war stance, defence cooperation, and trade challenges.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
22 Jun, 2026

Global nuclear players turn to NTPC for N-tech partnerships, Pg13

NTPC emerges as India's nuclear pivot, attracting global firms like Holtec and EDF for SMR and advanced reactor tech, post-SHAKTI Act, challenging NPCIL.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jun, 2026

A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development, Pg11

Expert proposes a '10 per cent rule' for sustainable development, urging a policy pause if ecological costs exceed this threshold in critical tiger habitats.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
22 Jun, 2026

Road to energy security passes through our farms, Pg10

Agri-PV offers a dual solution, potentially boosting farmer incomes tenfold and halving India's massive Rs 2.35 lakh crore agricultural power subsidy.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
21 Jun, 2026

Why have India’s statistical databases been upgraded?, Pg13

India overhauls GDP, CPI, IIP, and introduces PPI, updating base years and methodologies after IMF 'C' grade, ensuring robust economic data for policy.

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