Ukraine war to Hormuz: 5 key takeaways from the G7 Summit in France ๐
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๐June 18, 2026 at 05:52PM
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Ukraine war to Hormuz: 5 key takeaways from the G7 Summit in France
The three-day summit in France focused on the Russia-Ukraine war, the US-Iran standoff, migration and artificial intelligence. Here are the key outcomes, and what they mean for India and the wider world.
Iran-US MoU a setback, what are the options now for Israel, and for Netanyahu ๐
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๐June 18, 2026 at 07:08PM
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Iran-US MoU a setback, what are the options now for Israel, and for Netanyahu
Can Israel keep fighting in Lebanon, endanger the deal, and potentially infuriate Trump? Can Netanyahu survive politically if the MoU is seen as a surrender that fritters away hard-fought gains? We explain.
US-Iran MoU: An expert gives a point-by-point breakdown, from nuclear issue to Strait of Hormuz ๐
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๐June 19, 2026 at 06:00AM
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Expert Explains | A point-by-point breakdown of US-Iran MoU, from nuclear issue to Strait of Hormuz
A final agreement would both address the Iranian nuclear programme, and set the terms of the US-Iran political relationship. But it also points to a stronger Iran, with implications for West Asia.
Modi-Trump G7 meet: Conciliatory signs from Trump, but his unpredictability is a challenge ๐
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๐June 19, 2026 at 07:00AM
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Modi-Trump G7 meet: Conciliatory signs from Trump, but his unpredictability is a challenge
It has been a difficult year for India-US ties. The strategic trust, developed over the last two-and-half decades, has taken a beating. Both sides will have to put in work to mend fences.
US Fed signals rate hikes this year: What this means for Indian markets ๐
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๐June 19, 2026 at 12:55PM
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๐June 19, 2026 at 12:55PM
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US Fed signals rate hikes this year: What this means for Indian markets
The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a fourth straight meeting but has sent hawkish signals. Higher interest rates in the US could lead to foreign outflows from the Indian capital market.
Accenture warning sparks IT rout: Are tougher days ahead for Indian tech? ๐
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๐June 19, 2026 at 01:53PM
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Accenture warning sparks IT rout: Are tougher days ahead for Indian tech?
Accenture's subdued outlook sparked fears in the already battered Indian tech industry that demand conditions could remain challenging for outsourcing and digital transformation projects.
Referee as the cameraman: How the World Cup is putting you right next to the action ๐
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๐June 19, 2026 at 02:23PM
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Referee as the cameraman: How the World Cup is putting you right next to the action
FIFAโs new referee-view camera offers fans a first-person perspective of the action. Hereโs how the technology works, where it has been used before, and what makes this version different.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MPsโ likely switch: Can they escape anti-defection law, avoid disqualification? ๐
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๐June 19, 2026 at 03:00PM
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๐June 19, 2026 at 03:00PM
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Shiv Sena (UBT) MPsโ likely switch: Can they escape anti-defection law, avoid disqualification?
The Supreme Court in a 2023 judgment had said that โa split is no longer a defenceโ under the anti-defection law, and that members of multiple factions may continue only if the requirements relating to merger with another party are satisfied.
Why Indiaโs largest power trader cannot trade electricity on the exchange it helped create ๐
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๐June 19, 2026 at 08:05PM
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Why Indiaโs largest power trader cannot trade electricity on the exchange it helped create
PTC India cannot trade on the HPX power exchange unless it first dilutes its stake. Yet, that may prove difficult. It also comes amid proposals for changes in how electricity is bought and sold on power exchanges in India.
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Want to cross the Strait of Hormuz? Fill out this form first ๐
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๐June 19, 2026 at 09:15PM
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๐June 19, 2026 at 09:15PM
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Want to cross the Strait of Hormuz? Fill out this form first
After the signing of the 14-point MoU with the US, Iran has announced a new permit procedure for vessels to cross the Strait of Hormuz. This is what it entails.
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Why a parliamentary bypoll result raises questions about Keir Starmerโs future as British PM ๐
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๐June 20, 2026 at 05:30AM
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๐June 20, 2026 at 05:30AM
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Why a parliamentary bypoll result raises questions about Keir Starmerโs future as British PM
Labour leader Andy Burnhamโs win in Makerfield has evoked a fresh debate on a potential change of the partyโs leadership. Hereโs what to know about the byelectionโs significance and what might follow.
The world must electrify rapidly to meet climate goals. The challenge is bigger than you think ๐
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๐June 20, 2026 at 07:00AM
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The world must electrify rapidly to meet climate goals. The challenge is bigger than you think
Electricity meets only a small fraction of the worldโs energy needs. And most of this electricity comes from fossil fuels. A radical shift to renewables is required.
US-Iran talks: Why Switzerlandโs image of neutrality is more complicated than it appears ๐
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๐June 20, 2026 at 02:21PM
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US-Iran talks: Why Switzerlandโs image of neutrality is more complicated than it appears
Switzerland has been a 'neutral' country for centuries now, making it an attractive financial destination and the preferred facilitator of mediation. This doctrine, however, has been repeatedly stretched and adapted to changing geopolitical realities andโฆ
Right to walk on footpaths: Behind Supreme Court order, a surge in pedestrian deaths ๐
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๐June 20, 2026 at 04:22PM
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Right to walk on footpaths: Behind Supreme Court order, a surge in pedestrian deaths
Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users in India. Deaths have more than doubled in a decade and now account for the second-highest share of road fatalities after two-wheeler users.
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Why Google DeepMind thinks AI agents need to be treated like โinsider threatsโ ๐
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๐June 20, 2026 at 05:46PM
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Why Google DeepMind thinks AI agents need to be treated like โinsider threatsโ
As increasingly autonomous AI agents are deployed in software development, cybersecurity, scientific research and business operations, traditional techniques may not be enough to manage the risks they pose.
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From Ukraine to Lebanon, how โinvisibleโ drones are redefining the rules of asymmetric warfare ๐
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๐June 20, 2026 at 06:10PM
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From Ukraine to Lebanon, how โinvisibleโ drones are redefining the rules of asymmetric warfare
The wars in Ukraine and southern Lebanon have put the spotlight on fibre-optic drones. These are connected to operators through fibre-optic cables rather than radio signals, making them far less vulnerable to jamming.
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How undersea cables helped Britain rule its global empire ๐
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๐June 20, 2026 at 09:13PM
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How undersea cables helped Britain rule its global empire
On the 186th anniversary of Samuel Morse receiving a patent for the telegraph, a look at how Britain used undersea cables to build a global communications network.
What are the three ships with three different strategic roles that Navy inducted today ๐
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๐June 21, 2026 at 10:57AM
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What are the three ships with three different strategic roles that Navy inducted
Here is why the 'tri-commissioning' of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray is significant, and why these three platforms are crucial.
With NEET re-exam today, hereโs how China holds its biggest college entrance exam ๐
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๐June 21, 2026 at 10:58AM
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๐June 21, 2026 at 10:58AM
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With NEET re-exam today, hereโs how China holds its biggest college entrance exam
From a pause in construction activities to the likes of David Beckham wishing Chinese students success in the exam, the โGaokaoโ sees the state and private entities participate actively. It also reflects the governmentโs priorities.
Why Delhi HCโs upholding of Telegram block has larger implications beyond โinformationโ itself ๐
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๐June 21, 2026 at 02:38PM
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๐June 21, 2026 at 02:38PM
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Why Delhi HCโs upholding of Telegram block has larger implications beyond โinformationโ itself
The courtโs order expands the scope of Section 69A of the IT Act by holding that the government can block entire applications or platforms and not just online content. But questions remain whether it addresses the underlying problem.
An expert member of the worldโs first global scientific body on AI explains why regulation matters ๐
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๐June 21, 2026 at 03:17PM
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As AI development advances, an expert explains why its regulation matters
Professor B Ravindran, head of the Centre for Responsible AI at IIT Madras, is the lone Indian among the 40 people appointed to the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI.