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12 Jun 2026

8 articles
Economy

Retail Inflation Rises to 3.9% in May 2026, a 16-Month High as Food Prices Climb

India's retail inflation (CPI) rose to about 3.9% in May 2026 from 3.5% in April, the highest in 16 months, driven mainly by costlier food, …

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Economy

Pakistan Raises Defence Spending 18% to Rs 3 Trillion in New Budget Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistan's 2026 budget proposed about 18.77 trillion rupees in spending and raised defence by 18% to Rs 3 trillion, while squeezing development and chasing a …

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International Relations

US-Iran Conflict in West Asia: On-Again, Off-Again Strikes, the Strait of Hormuz, and What It Means for India

A three-month US-Israel war on Iran moved into an uncertain phase in June 2026, with strikes paused amid talks but no signed deal. The disputed …

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International Relations

SIPRI Yearbook 2026: Global Nuclear Stockpiles Rise as India's Arsenal Grows to 190 Warheads

The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 estimates the world held about 9,745 nuclear warheads in January 2026, with the US and Russia holding most of them. India's …

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Science & Tech

AI171 Crash Probe: AAIB Faces First-Anniversary Deadline as Pilots Seek Judicial Inquiry

One year after the AI171 crash near Ahmedabad killed 260 people, attention has turned to whether the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will issue an interim …

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Science & Tech

Nipah Virus Resurfaces in Kerala: What It Is and How It Is Being Contained

Kerala reported its first Nipah virus case of the year on June 11, 2026, after a 43-year-old man tested positive in Kozhikode district. The state …

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Geography

Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough: India's Strategic Lifeline to Ladakh Moves Closer

The Zojila tunnel, the world's longest high-altitude bi-directional road tunnel, has achieved its construction breakthrough, ending the excavation phase. The 13-km tunnel will give Ladakh …

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Science & Tech

Study Finds Droughts Can Fuel Antibiotic Resistance in Soil Bacteria

Researchers at Caltech found that droughts can increase antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria, separate from the usual cause of antibiotic overuse. The study warns that …

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