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The Freedom Struggle World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Ghosts of 1945 are being recruited in US-China contest over Asia, Pg16

US and China strategically reinterpret World War II history to shape Asian geopolitics, challenging existing alliances and regional order, with India's forgotten contributions.

The Freedom Struggle World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

30 Sep, 2026

Ghosts of 1945 are being recruited in US-China contest over Asia, Pg16

US and China strategically reinterpret World War II history to shape Asian geopolitics, challenging existing alliances and regional order, with India's forgotten contributions.

30 Sep, 2026

World Wars Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

'Enemy state' in UN charter: What is it, why Japan wants it removed, Pg4

Japan urges UN to remove 'enemy state' clause from Charter, facing opposition from China and Russia amidst rising tensions and calls for UN reform.

World Wars Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

25 Sep, 2026

'Enemy state' in UN charter: What is it, why Japan wants it removed, Pg4

Japan urges UN to remove 'enemy state' clause from Charter, facing opposition from China and Russia amidst rising tensions and calls for UN reform.

25 Sep, 2026

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues World Wars Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators

Jaishankar pays tribute to Indian rulers who sheltered Polish refugees during WWII, Pg5

EAM Jaishankar honors Indian rulers, Maharaja Digvijaysinhji Jadeja and Kolhapur, for sheltering Polish refugees during WWII, strengthening India-Poland ties.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues World Wars Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators

6 Sep, 2026

Jaishankar pays tribute to Indian rulers who sheltered Polish refugees during WWII, Pg5

EAM Jaishankar honors Indian rulers, Maharaja Digvijaysinhji Jadeja and Kolhapur, for sheltering Polish refugees during WWII, strengthening India-Poland ties.

6 Sep, 2026

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues World Wars Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time, Pg12

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers, unrecognised for a century, are finally added to WWI casualty records, correcting colonial-era historical omissions and racial inequities.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues World Wars Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

9 Aug, 2026

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time, Pg12

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers, unrecognised for a century, are finally added to WWI casualty records, correcting colonial-era historical omissions and racial inequities.

9 Aug, 2026

World Wars Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Extreme-event materials, Pg2

Researchers discover a unique metal alloy with a novel crystal structure, formed by the extreme heat of the Hiroshima atomic bomb blast.

World Wars Science and Technology in Everyday Life

3 Aug, 2026

Extreme-event materials, Pg2

Researchers discover a unique metal alloy with a novel crystal structure, formed by the extreme heat of the Hiroshima atomic bomb blast.

3 Aug, 2026

World Wars Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The crisis at the heart of non-proliferation, Pg7

Global non-proliferation order faces crisis as Iran's nuclear program exposes hypocrisy, unequal rules, and the NPT's inherent flaws amidst stalled Doha talks.

World Wars Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

16 Jul, 2026

The crisis at the heart of non-proliferation, Pg7

Global non-proliferation order faces crisis as Iran's nuclear program exposes hypocrisy, unequal rules, and the NPT's inherent flaws amidst stalled Doha talks.

16 Jul, 2026

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Ukrainian drones hit southern Russian refineries and Azov port, Pg14

Ukrainian drones hit southern Russian oil refineries and Azov port, causing fuel shortages and emergency evacuations, intensifying the ongoing conflict.

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11 Jul, 2026

Ukrainian drones hit southern Russian refineries and Azov port, Pg14

Ukrainian drones hit southern Russian oil refineries and Azov port, causing fuel shortages and emergency evacuations, intensifying the ongoing conflict.

11 Jul, 2026

World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Bad for both, Pg8

Ukraine escalates drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, while Russia gains territory; both sides urged to negotiate ceasefire amidst escalating conflict.

World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

7 Jul, 2026

Bad for both, Pg8

Ukraine escalates drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, while Russia gains territory; both sides urged to negotiate ceasefire amidst escalating conflict.

7 Jul, 2026

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Russia rains missiles, drones on Kyiv in major offensive, 21 killed, Pg14

Russia's deadliest missile and drone assault on Kyiv kills 21, devastates 130 buildings; Zelenskyy faults allies for air defense shortfalls.

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3 Jul, 2026

Russia rains missiles, drones on Kyiv in major offensive, 21 killed, Pg14

Russia's deadliest missile and drone assault on Kyiv kills 21, devastates 130 buildings; Zelenskyy faults allies for air defense shortfalls.

3 Jul, 2026

World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Drones, tech, European backing: How Ukraine is punching above its weight, Pg18

Ukraine, leveraging advanced drones, AI, and €90-billion EU aid, repels Russian offensive, showcasing technological prowess in asymmetrical warfare against a major power.

World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

20 Jun, 2026

Drones, tech, European backing: How Ukraine is punching above its weight, Pg18

Ukraine, leveraging advanced drones, AI, and €90-billion EU aid, repels Russian offensive, showcasing technological prowess in asymmetrical warfare against a major power.

20 Jun, 2026

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Sport during a war, Pg8

FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest ever, faces geopolitical turmoil with US visa denials and US-Iran stand-off, challenging its unifying global spirit.

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11 Jun, 2026

Sport during a war, Pg8

FIFA World Cup 2026, the largest ever, faces geopolitical turmoil with US visa denials and US-Iran stand-off, challenging its unifying global spirit.

11 Jun, 2026

World Wars Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Was US seizure of Iran ship legal? What maritime framework says, Pg12

US-Iran maritime conflict escalates with ship seizure; legality hinges on ceasefire status and international maritime laws.

World Wars Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

22 Apr, 2026

Was US seizure of Iran ship legal? What maritime framework says, Pg12

US-Iran maritime conflict escalates with ship seizure; legality hinges on ceasefire status and international maritime laws.

22 Apr, 2026

The Freedom Struggle World Wars Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Subhas Chandra Bose: the paradox of a revolutionary’s theory and praxis, Pg9

Subhas Chandra Bose's revolutionary ideology promoted equality, scientific planning, and a unified humanity, influencing post-independence India's egalitarian ideals and development.

The Freedom Struggle World Wars Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

15 Apr, 2026

Subhas Chandra Bose: the paradox of a revolutionary’s theory and praxis, Pg9

Subhas Chandra Bose's revolutionary ideology promoted equality, scientific planning, and a unified humanity, influencing post-independence India's egalitarian ideals and development.

15 Apr, 2026

World Wars Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Iran war and the looming prospect of stagflation, Pg16

Iran war threatens global stagflation: Supply shocks and energy crisis loom, echoing 1970s economic downturn, impacting India's growth.

World Wars Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

6 Apr, 2026

Iran war and the looming prospect of stagflation, Pg16

Iran war threatens global stagflation: Supply shocks and energy crisis loom, echoing 1970s economic downturn, impacting India's growth.

6 Apr, 2026

World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

A path to peace in West Asia beyond Pakistan talks, Pg8

Pakistan spearheads West Asia peace talks amidst US-Iran tensions, seeking ceasefire and UN intervention for lasting stability.

World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

3 Apr, 2026

A path to peace in West Asia beyond Pakistan talks, Pg8

Pakistan spearheads West Asia peace talks amidst US-Iran tensions, seeking ceasefire and UN intervention for lasting stability.

3 Apr, 2026

Architecture World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The West Asia cauldron of conflict and its fallout, Pg6

Netanyahu's war escalates as US-Israel military operations against Iran continue, risking global oil crisis and wider conflict across West Asia.

Architecture World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

1 Apr, 2026

The West Asia cauldron of conflict and its fallout, Pg6

Netanyahu's war escalates as US-Israel military operations against Iran continue, risking global oil crisis and wider conflict across West Asia.

1 Apr, 2026

World Wars India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Sri Lanka eyes Trincomalee project to ease energy woes, Pg14

Sri Lanka, India, and UAE collaborate to redevelop Trincomalee oil tank farms amidst global energy crisis, aiming for long-term energy security.

World Wars India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

22 Mar, 2026

Sri Lanka eyes Trincomalee project to ease energy woes, Pg14

Sri Lanka, India, and UAE collaborate to redevelop Trincomalee oil tank farms amidst global energy crisis, aiming for long-term energy security.

22 Mar, 2026

World Wars Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Environment: yet another casualty of the West Asia war, PgII

West Asia conflict exacerbates environmental damage via emissions, oil fires, and disrupted energy transitions, impacting climate goals and global stability.

World Wars Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

17 Mar, 2026

Environment: yet another casualty of the West Asia war, PgII

West Asia conflict exacerbates environmental damage via emissions, oil fires, and disrupted energy transitions, impacting climate goals and global stability.

17 Mar, 2026

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