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12 Jun 2026

6 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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International Relations

India and Israel Set to Resume Free Trade Agreement Talks After July

India and Israel are expected to resume free trade agreement talks after July 2026, reviving a pact discussed for over a decade. An FTA lowers …

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Polity & Governance

Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls: How Voter Lists Are Updated

The Election Commission is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in several States, updating voter lists through fresh drafts and house-to-house verification. …

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