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Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Indian-flagged oil tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz, Pg10

Indian-flagged oil tankers, Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor, Sanmar Herald, transit Strait of Hormuz post-US blockade lift, carrying 8.6 lakh tonnes cargo.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

21 Jun, 2026

3 Indian-flagged oil tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz, Pg10

Indian-flagged oil tankers, Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor, Sanmar Herald, transit Strait of Hormuz post-US blockade lift, carrying 8.6 lakh tonnes cargo.

21 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Protesters demand justice for six slain Naga villagers in Manipur, Pg8

Manipur erupts in protests demanding justice for six slain Naga villagers, accusing KNF-P, while CM links peace to Act East railway expansion.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

21 Jun, 2026

Protesters demand justice for six slain Naga villagers in Manipur, Pg8

Manipur erupts in protests demanding justice for six slain Naga villagers, accusing KNF-P, while CM links peace to Act East railway expansion.

21 Jun, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

What US Fed's rate hike signal could mean for struggling Indian markets, Pg11

US Fed's hawkish rate hike signal threatens Indian markets with foreign capital outflows, impacting rupee and equities amidst high crude.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

21 Jun, 2026

What US Fed's rate hike signal could mean for struggling Indian markets, Pg11

US Fed's hawkish rate hike signal threatens Indian markets with foreign capital outflows, impacting rupee and equities amidst high crude.

21 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Imapct of EL NINO, Pg23

Developing El Niño threatens India with 84% chance of sub-normal rainfall, risking crop damage and increased food inflation across the nation.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

20 Jun, 2026

Imapct of EL NINO, Pg23

Developing El Niño threatens India with 84% chance of sub-normal rainfall, risking crop damage and increased food inflation across the nation.

20 Jun, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

SEBI board reintroduces open-market buyback, Pg23

SEBI reintroduces open-market share buybacks, citing Union Budget 2026-27 capital gains tax reforms, easing corporate capital management and shareholder participation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

20 Jun, 2026

SEBI board reintroduces open-market buyback, Pg23

SEBI reintroduces open-market share buybacks, citing Union Budget 2026-27 capital gains tax reforms, easing corporate capital management and shareholder participation.

20 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

MPC minutes: Why central bank opted for status quo on repo rates, Pg23

RBI's MPC maintains repo rate at 5.25%, citing inflation vigilance amid West Asia conflict, monsoon risks, and lowering growth forecast to 6.6%.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

20 Jun, 2026

MPC minutes: Why central bank opted for status quo on repo rates, Pg23

RBI's MPC maintains repo rate at 5.25%, citing inflation vigilance amid West Asia conflict, monsoon risks, and lowering growth forecast to 6.6%.

20 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The key hurdle to climate targets: Electrification, Pg18

Turkey proposes ambitious 35% global electrification target by 2035 at COP31, highlighting critical hurdle for climate goals amid current 20% rate.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

20 Jun, 2026

The key hurdle to climate targets: Electrification, Pg18

Turkey proposes ambitious 35% global electrification target by 2035 at COP31, highlighting critical hurdle for climate goals amid current 20% rate.

20 Jun, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India must not wait for the next Hormuz crisis, Pg14

Iran's Hormuz closure triggered India's economic crisis, with surging inflation, rupee depreciation, and forex depletion, forcing RBI into a policy trilemma.

20 Jun, 2026

India must not wait for the next Hormuz crisis, Pg14

Iran's Hormuz closure triggered India's economic crisis, with surging inflation, rupee depreciation, and forex depletion, forcing RBI into a policy trilemma.

20 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY: PM, Pg12

PM Modi announces 70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY, disburses Rs 2000 crore incentives to 10 lakh youth, boosting Viksit Bharat vision.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

20 Jun, 2026

70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY: PM, Pg12

PM Modi announces 70 lakh jobs created under PM-VBRY, disburses Rs 2000 crore incentives to 10 lakh youth, boosting Viksit Bharat vision.

20 Jun, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's Russian oil imports at record high, set to remain core of crude diet, Pg3

India's Russian oil imports soar to record 2.6 million bpd, securing 53.5% of total crude amidst West Asia supply disruptions and expiring US waivers.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

20 Jun, 2026

India's Russian oil imports at record high, set to remain core of crude diet, Pg3

India's Russian oil imports soar to record 2.6 million bpd, securing 53.5% of total crude amidst West Asia supply disruptions and expiring US waivers.

20 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India’s cheapest power is here, the grid must catch up, Pg6

India's grid bottlenecks strand 50 GW of cheap solar and wind power, demanding smart upgrades and policy shifts to unlock 1000 GW clean energy potential.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

20 Jun, 2026

India’s cheapest power is here, the grid must catch up, Pg6

India's grid bottlenecks strand 50 GW of cheap solar and wind power, demanding smart upgrades and policy shifts to unlock 1000 GW clean energy potential.

20 Jun, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

DGCA calls for safety review of uncontrolled airstrips, Pg16

DGCA orders urgent safety review of uncontrolled airstrips nationwide after recent accidents, citing inadequate standards and non-compliance with Civil Aviation Requirements.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

19 Jun, 2026

DGCA calls for safety review of uncontrolled airstrips, Pg16

DGCA orders urgent safety review of uncontrolled airstrips nationwide after recent accidents, citing inadequate standards and non-compliance with Civil Aviation Requirements.

19 Jun, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System

Ration cards to be issued after deleting ineligible entries, Pg12

Union Food Minister announces 3 crore new ration cards after states delete 2.21 crore ineligible PDS entries.

Vulnerable Sections Public Distribution System

19 Jun, 2026

Ration cards to be issued after deleting ineligible entries, Pg12

Union Food Minister announces 3 crore new ration cards after states delete 2.21 crore ineligible PDS entries.

19 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Gold ore shoots found near KGF, Pg11

Geological Survey of India and Bharat Gold Mines Limited locate promising gold ore shoots near KGF, potentially extending mine life.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

19 Jun, 2026

Gold ore shoots found near KGF, Pg11

Geological Survey of India and Bharat Gold Mines Limited locate promising gold ore shoots near KGF, potentially extending mine life.

19 Jun, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Essential upgrades, Pg10

India overhauls economic data: Government updates GDP, CPI, WPI, IIP base years, introduces PPI for enhanced accuracy and global best practices.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

19 Jun, 2026

Essential upgrades, Pg10

India overhauls economic data: Government updates GDP, CPI, WPI, IIP base years, introduces PPI for enhanced accuracy and global best practices.

19 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The real barriers to trade are no longer tariffs, Pg10

Non-tariff barriers, not tariffs, now dominate global trade, impacting 90% of commerce and hindering India's FTA utilization, demanding new strategic approaches.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

19 Jun, 2026

The real barriers to trade are no longer tariffs, Pg10

Non-tariff barriers, not tariffs, now dominate global trade, impacting 90% of commerce and hindering India's FTA utilization, demanding new strategic approaches.

19 Jun, 2026

Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?, Pg11

India's higher education boom creates millions of graduates, but a widening skill gap and AI disruption fuel educated unemployment crisis.

Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

19 Jun, 2026

Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?, Pg11

India's higher education boom creates millions of graduates, but a widening skill gap and AI disruption fuel educated unemployment crisis.

19 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (Disburse Incentive of ₹2,400 Crore Employment to 15 Lakh Beneficiaries), Pg9

PM Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, disbursing ₹2,400 crore incentives to 15 lakh beneficiaries, boosting formal employment and social security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

19 Jun, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (Disburse Incentive of ₹2,400 Crore Employment to 15 Lakh Beneficiaries), Pg9

PM Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, disbursing ₹2,400 crore incentives to 15 lakh beneficiaries, boosting formal employment and social security.

19 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Money Laundering and its Prevention