Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesPut username feature on hold: govt. to WhatsApp, Pg1Union government orders WhatsApp to halt its new username feature, citing grave concerns over potential spam and impersonation risks.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges2 Jul, 2026Put username feature on hold: govt. to WhatsApp, Pg1Union government orders WhatsApp to halt its new username feature, citing grave concerns over potential spam and impersonation risks.2 Jul, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesOn curbing young adults on social media, Pg7UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks global debate on efficacy, data privacy, and urgent need for robust platform governance.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges2 Jul, 2026On curbing young adults on social media, Pg7UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s sparks global debate on efficacy, data privacy, and urgent need for robust platform governance.2 Jul, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsDozens killed as Pakistan targets Afghan militants, Pg1Pakistan launches deadly cross-border strikes in Afghanistan, killing dozens of militants and civilians, escalating regional tensions after Karachi attack, drawing strong condemnation.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors30 Jun, 2026Dozens killed as Pakistan targets Afghan militants, Pg1Pakistan launches deadly cross-border strikes in Afghanistan, killing dozens of militants and civilians, escalating regional tensions after Karachi attack, drawing strong condemnation.30 Jun, 2026
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateSurveillance boost: Army to raise ‘Baaz Battalions’, Pg12Indian Army establishes 'Baaz Battalions' to centralize and boost advanced drone surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response capabilities.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate30 Jun, 2026Surveillance boost: Army to raise ‘Baaz Battalions’, Pg12Indian Army establishes 'Baaz Battalions' to centralize and boost advanced drone surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response capabilities.30 Jun, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityHas RBI changed the rules for scam compensation?, Pg10RBI mandates new scam compensation rules, effective 2027, offering victims up to ₹25,000 for digital fraud and cyberattacks, amending 2017 circular.Vulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber Security30 Jun, 2026Has RBI changed the rules for scam compensation?, Pg10RBI mandates new scam compensation rules, effective 2027, offering victims up to ₹25,000 for digital fraud and cyberattacks, amending 2017 circular.30 Jun, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasPreparing India for China’s missile challenge, Pg8China's 200+ missile launchers threaten India; New Delhi must urgently establish a rocket force and fast-track hypersonic missile development to counter Beijing's missile superiority.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas30 Jun, 2026Preparing India for China’s missile challenge, Pg8China's 200+ missile launchers threaten India; New Delhi must urgently establish a rocket force and fast-track hypersonic missile development to counter Beijing's missile superiority.30 Jun, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismCaught in the middle, Pg8India, caught between Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle, battles surging drug trafficking via drones and darknet, demanding urgent policy shift from seizures to rehabilitation.Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism30 Jun, 2026Caught in the middle, Pg8India, caught between Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle, battles surging drug trafficking via drones and darknet, demanding urgent policy shift from seizures to rehabilitation.30 Jun, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasUnder the Vibrant Villages Programme, around 200 development projects are being executed, Pg7Vibrant Villages Programme launches 200 development projects across 51 border villages, investing over ₹270 crore for strategic growth.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas30 Jun, 2026Under the Vibrant Villages Programme, around 200 development projects are being executed, Pg7Vibrant Villages Programme launches 200 development projects across 51 border villages, investing over ₹270 crore for strategic growth.30 Jun, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateRajnath releases DFP-2026 for timely execution of R&D projects, efficiency, Pg10Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026, empowering DRDO with enhanced financial autonomy to accelerate critical R&D projects, bolstering Aatmanirbhar Bharat.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate30 Jun, 2026Rajnath releases DFP-2026 for timely execution of R&D projects, efficiency, Pg10Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils DFP-2026, empowering DRDO with enhanced financial autonomy to accelerate critical R&D projects, bolstering Aatmanirbhar Bharat.30 Jun, 2026
Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateArmy set to establish, operationalise first Integrated Battle Groups next month, Pg1Indian Army to operationalize first Integrated Battle Groups next month from XVII Corps, enhancing agile deployment in mountainous areas facing China.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate29 Jun, 2026Army set to establish, operationalise first Integrated Battle Groups next month, Pg1Indian Army to operationalize first Integrated Battle Groups next month from XVII Corps, enhancing agile deployment in mountainous areas facing China.29 Jun, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersRole of External State and Non State ActorsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersRole of External State and Non State ActorsWhat do the amended FCRA Rules say?, Pg11Union MHA amends FCRA Rules for tenth time, imposing stricter disclosure, activity restrictions, and higher fees on NGOs, sparking opposition concerns.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersRole of External State and Non State ActorsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersRole of External State and Non State Actors28 Jun, 2026What do the amended FCRA Rules say?, Pg11Union MHA amends FCRA Rules for tenth time, imposing stricter disclosure, activity restrictions, and higher fees on NGOs, sparking opposition concerns.28 Jun, 2026
Role of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismNIA chargesheets 3 more accused in Red Fort blast case, Pg6NIA chargesheets three more, including absconder and AGuH founding member, in 2025 Red Fort blast case, revealing terror module's IED plot.Role of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism28 Jun, 2026NIA chargesheets 3 more accused in Red Fort blast case, Pg6NIA chargesheets three more, including absconder and AGuH founding member, in 2025 Red Fort blast case, revealing terror module's IED plot.28 Jun, 2026
Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityUS allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' US firms, Pg11US partially reverses AI ban, allowing Anthropic's Mythos 5 for critical infrastructure firms amid national security fears, sparking debate on tech oversight.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security28 Jun, 2026US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' US firms, Pg11US partially reverses AI ban, allowing Anthropic's Mythos 5 for critical infrastructure firms amid national security fears, sparking debate on tech oversight.28 Jun, 2026
Conservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismFrom Ganga to global pet markets: Police in MP map rail route of protected turtles, Pg1MP police expose vast interstate railway network smuggling protected turtles from Ganga basin to global pet markets, prompting coordinated crackdown.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism28 Jun, 2026From Ganga to global pet markets: Police in MP map rail route of protected turtles, Pg1MP police expose vast interstate railway network smuggling protected turtles from Ganga basin to global pet markets, prompting coordinated crackdown.28 Jun, 2026
Role of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismIndia’s eastern borders affected by flow of opium from Myanmar: NCB, Pg8NCB report reveals Myanmar's opium surge impacts India's eastern borders, with porous mechanisms and drone trafficking from Pakistan escalating internal security threats.Role of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism27 Jun, 2026India’s eastern borders affected by flow of opium from Myanmar: NCB, Pg8NCB report reveals Myanmar's opium surge impacts India's eastern borders, with porous mechanisms and drone trafficking from Pakistan escalating internal security threats.27 Jun, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismAmendments to anti-drug law will address emerging challenges, says Amit Shah, Pg8Home Minister Amit Shah announces NDPS Act amendments, unveils 'Vision Document' for 2026-29, promising reformative approach and AI-enabled interdiction to dismantle drug networks.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism27 Jun, 2026Amendments to anti-drug law will address emerging challenges, says Amit Shah, Pg8Home Minister Amit Shah announces NDPS Act amendments, unveils 'Vision Document' for 2026-29, promising reformative approach and AI-enabled interdiction to dismantle drug networks.27 Jun, 2026
Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismTelegram key platform for drug ads, Myanmar route a concern: NCB, Pg1NCB report exposes Telegram as key platform for drug advertising, highlighting Myanmar route's growing threat to India's internal security.Communication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism27 Jun, 2026Telegram key platform for drug ads, Myanmar route a concern: NCB, Pg1NCB report exposes Telegram as key platform for drug advertising, highlighting Myanmar route's growing threat to India's internal security.27 Jun, 2026
Basics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionCBI searches 80 locations, nabs 2 over ‘digital arrests’, Pg1CBI's 'Operation Chakra-VI' busts massive 'digital arrest' cyber scam network, conducting 80 searches, arresting two, and uncovering ₹2 crore money laundering.Basics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention26 Jun, 2026CBI searches 80 locations, nabs 2 over ‘digital arrests’, Pg1CBI's 'Operation Chakra-VI' busts massive 'digital arrest' cyber scam network, conducting 80 searches, arresting two, and uncovering ₹2 crore money laundering.26 Jun, 2026
Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateNetra, India’s airborne surveillance platform, gets final operational nod, Pg14India's indigenous Netra AEW&C system receives final operational clearance, boosting IAF's strategic surveillance capabilities after pivotal roles in Balakot.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate26 Jun, 2026Netra, India’s airborne surveillance platform, gets final operational nod, Pg14India's indigenous Netra AEW&C system receives final operational clearance, boosting IAF's strategic surveillance capabilities after pivotal roles in Balakot.26 Jun, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityRelief to digital fraud victims: How losses up to Rs 50K can be recovered, Pg13RBI's new compensation mechanism offers digital fraud victims up to 85% recovery on losses up to Rs 50,000, effective January 2027.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security26 Jun, 2026Relief to digital fraud victims: How losses up to Rs 50K can be recovered, Pg13RBI's new compensation mechanism offers digital fraud victims up to 85% recovery on losses up to Rs 50,000, effective January 2027.26 Jun, 2026