UPSC Current Affairs 17 June 2026

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Education Sector GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Centre blocks Telegram app till NEET (UG) re-examination, Pg1

Centre blocks Telegram app in India until Monday, citing NTA's request to combat widespread NEET exam cheating rackets.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Education Sector GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Centre blocks Telegram app till NEET (UG) re-examination, Pg1

Centre blocks Telegram app in India until Monday, citing NTA's request to combat widespread NEET exam cheating rackets.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

World suffers from shortage of trust, PM tells G7 leaders, Pg1

PM Modi urges G7 for trust-based global partnerships, champions Global South, while India-US ties face strain over recent incidents.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

World suffers from shortage of trust, PM tells G7 leaders, Pg1

PM Modi urges G7 for trust-based global partnerships, champions Global South, while India-US ties face strain over recent incidents.

GS 1: Physical Geography GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India's monsoon deficit hits 35% as El Niño stalls progress, threatening kharif crops and food inflation; government prepares contingency plans.

GS 1: Physical Geography GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India's monsoon deficit hits 35% as El Niño stalls progress, threatening kharif crops and food inflation; government prepares contingency plans.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

GRAPES-3: A cosmic-ray tracker, Pg2

Ooty's GRAPES-3 telescope pioneers real-time, high-accuracy monitoring of Earth's upper atmosphere changes using cosmic-ray muons.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

GRAPES-3: A cosmic-ray tracker, Pg2

Ooty's GRAPES-3 telescope pioneers real-time, high-accuracy monitoring of Earth's upper atmosphere changes using cosmic-ray muons.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Limits of America, Pg8

US-Iran MoU ends conflict, lifts Strait of Hormuz blockade, signaling diplomatic shift after military failure, isolating Israel.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

Limits of America, Pg8

US-Iran MoU ends conflict, lifts Strait of Hormuz blockade, signaling diplomatic shift after military failure, isolating Israel.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Primed to treat, Pg8

Kerala's robust health system swiftly contains Nipah virus, a WHO priority pathogen, amidst ecological vulnerability and human encroachment, emphasizing 'One Health' approach.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Primed to treat, Pg8

Kerala's robust health system swiftly contains Nipah virus, a WHO priority pathogen, amidst ecological vulnerability and human encroachment, emphasizing 'One Health' approach.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: World GeographyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

The long-term implications of the U.S.-Iran deal, Pg9

US-Iran MoU offers cautious hope for West Asia peace, but nuclear program, Strait of Hormuz control, and global energy stability pose complex, long-term challenges.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: World GeographyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

The long-term implications of the U.S.-Iran deal, Pg9

US-Iran MoU offers cautious hope for West Asia peace, but nuclear program, Strait of Hormuz control, and global energy stability pose complex, long-term challenges.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive Growth GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Number of beneficiaries under PM-VBRY, Pg10

Centre's PM-VBRY scheme boosts employment for 60 lakh first-timers, including 18 lakh women, through its Employment-Linked Incentive program.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Inclusive Growth GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Number of beneficiaries under PM-VBRY, Pg10

Centre's PM-VBRY scheme boosts employment for 60 lakh first-timers, including 18 lakh women, through its Employment-Linked Incentive program.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Energy storage capacity added by India in first quarter, Pg10

India dramatically boosts battery energy storage capacity by 941% to 4.6 GWh in Q1, reaching 5.9 GWh cumulative.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Energy storage capacity added by India in first quarter, Pg10

India dramatically boosts battery energy storage capacity by 941% to 4.6 GWh in Q1, reaching 5.9 GWh cumulative.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

What does Tenth Schedule provide on party mergers?, Pg10

Trinamool MPs' proposed merger challenges Tenth Schedule's anti-defection law, exposing ambiguities in party merger provisions and demanding Supreme Court clarity.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

What does Tenth Schedule provide on party mergers?, Pg10

Trinamool MPs' proposed merger challenges Tenth Schedule's anti-defection law, exposing ambiguities in party merger provisions and demanding Supreme Court clarity.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector

Five solutions Indian cities need, to stop fighting for water week after week, Pg11

Indian cities like Delhi, Chennai face chronic water crisis; experts propose five urgent solutions including leak detection, wastewater management, and public emergency plans.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector

Five solutions Indian cities need, to stop fighting for water week after week, Pg11

Indian cities like Delhi, Chennai face chronic water crisis; experts propose five urgent solutions including leak detection, wastewater management, and public emergency plans.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

SC seeks response from Centre, States on Aadhaar ‘misuse’, Pg12

Supreme Court seeks Centre, States' response on Aadhaar misuse by illegal immigrants for benefits and voter registration, undermining electoral integrity.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

SC seeks response from Centre, States on Aadhaar ‘misuse’, Pg12

Supreme Court seeks Centre, States' response on Aadhaar misuse by illegal immigrants for benefits and voter registration, undermining electoral integrity.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Modi holds talks with Carney at G7; hopeful of trade deal, Pg12

PM Modi and Canadian PM Carney discuss India-Canada FTA, energy security at G7, aiming for trade deal despite past diplomatic strains.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Modi holds talks with Carney at G7; hopeful of trade deal, Pg12

PM Modi and Canadian PM Carney discuss India-Canada FTA, energy security at G7, aiming for trade deal despite past diplomatic strains.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

IORA examining Canada’s request to be observer, Pg14

New Delhi meeting reviews Canada's bid for IORA observer status, leveraging its vast maritime domain expertise for regional cooperation.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

IORA examining Canada’s request to be observer, Pg14

New Delhi meeting reviews Canada's bid for IORA observer status, leveraging its vast maritime domain expertise for regional cooperation.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Air Force to take part in ‘Exercise Pitch Black’, Pg14

Indian Air Force to join Australia's 'Exercise Pitch Black 2026' with 19 nations, boosting Indo-Pacific interoperability and air combat tactics.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Air Force to take part in ‘Exercise Pitch Black’, Pg14

Indian Air Force to join Australia's 'Exercise Pitch Black 2026' with 19 nations, boosting Indo-Pacific interoperability and air combat tactics.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documents, Pg16

U.S. military plans permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, strategically countering China's regional influence.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documents, Pg16

U.S. military plans permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, strategically countering China's regional influence.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

At G7, Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil shipments, Pg16

Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil shipments at G7, linking action to Ukraine war and Strait of Hormuz.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

At G7, Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil shipments, Pg16

Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil shipments at G7, linking action to Ukraine war and Strait of Hormuz.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India seeks $900-mn steel quota to end UK trade deal logjam, Pg3

India pushes for a $900 million steel quota in the UK market, aiming to resolve the bilateral FTA deadlock by July 2025.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India seeks $900-mn steel quota to end UK trade deal logjam, Pg3

India pushes for a $900 million steel quota in the UK market, aiming to resolve the bilateral FTA deadlock by July 2025.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

54.9 lakh households listed in Capital, most in South West, North East districts, Pg5

Delhi completes Census 2027's first phase, enumerating 54.9 lakh households; South West and North East districts record highest numbers.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

54.9 lakh households listed in Capital, most in South West, North East districts, Pg5

Delhi completes Census 2027's first phase, enumerating 54.9 lakh households; South West and North East districts record highest numbers.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector

Strict regulatory oversight on sale of cough syrups, Pg7

Union Health Ministry mandates licensed pharmacy sales for cough syrups, revoking village exemptions after tragic child deaths.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector

Strict regulatory oversight on sale of cough syrups, Pg7

Union Health Ministry mandates licensed pharmacy sales for cough syrups, revoking village exemptions after tragic child deaths.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Great Nicobar project: Zoological Survey to soon seek nod for translocating corals, Pg8

ZSI seeks approval to relocate over 16,000 coral colonies for Great Nicobar project, sparking expert debate on feasibility and ecological success.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Great Nicobar project: Zoological Survey to soon seek nod for translocating corals, Pg8

ZSI seeks approval to relocate over 16,000 coral colonies for Great Nicobar project, sparking expert debate on feasibility and ecological success.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: E Governance

Har Ghar Jal Jal Jeevan Mission, Pg9

Uttar Pradesh spearheads India's rural water revolution, connecting 2.62 crore households with piped water under Jal Jeevan Mission, boosting sustainability and employment.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: E Governance

Har Ghar Jal Jal Jeevan Mission, Pg9

Uttar Pradesh spearheads India's rural water revolution, connecting 2.62 crore households with piped water under Jal Jeevan Mission, boosting sustainability and employment.

GS 1: Art & Culture GS 1: Modern History GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

How a Mohenjo-daro figurine became a 'dancer' — and a challenge to 'modesty', Pg11

NCERT shades Mohenjo-daro's "Dancing Girl" amidst ongoing debates on its identity, colonial interpretation, and India-Pakistan artifact ownership.

GS 1: Art & Culture GS 1: Modern History GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

How a Mohenjo-daro figurine became a 'dancer' — and a challenge to 'modesty', Pg11

NCERT shades Mohenjo-daro's "Dancing Girl" amidst ongoing debates on its identity, colonial interpretation, and India-Pakistan artifact ownership.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & Technology GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

'Like real life, kids need rules for social media use', Pg11

UK proposes social media ban for under-16s by 2027, following Australia's lead, igniting global debate on child online safety, addictive design, and parental roles.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & Technology GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

'Like real life, kids need rules for social media use', Pg11

UK proposes social media ban for under-16s by 2027, following Australia's lead, igniting global debate on child online safety, addictive design, and parental roles.

GS 1: Indian Geography GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Indian cities need to rethink water future, Pg12

India's urban water crisis deepens amid heatwave, exposing governance failures and demanding urgent policy shifts towards efficient management and nature-based solutions.

GS 1: Indian Geography GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Indian cities need to rethink water future, Pg12

India's urban water crisis deepens amid heatwave, exposing governance failures and demanding urgent policy shifts towards efficient management and nature-based solutions.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The first trillionaire and a question for democracy, Pg13

Elon Musk's trillion-dollar fortune exposes alarming global wealth inequality, sparking urgent questions on its corrosive influence over democratic institutions and political processes.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The first trillionaire and a question for democracy, Pg13

Elon Musk's trillion-dollar fortune exposes alarming global wealth inequality, sparking urgent questions on its corrosive influence over democratic institutions and political processes.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: World GeographyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Hidden naval mines might still stymie Gulf shipping after war, Pg16

Hidden naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global oil shipping post-war, prompting US calls for European mine-clearing assistance to avert an energy crisis.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: World GeographyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Hidden naval mines might still stymie Gulf shipping after war, Pg16

Hidden naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global oil shipping post-war, prompting US calls for European mine-clearing assistance to avert an energy crisis.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International RelationsEthicsPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Robotics and Nanotechnology GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

How Ukraine uses AI to knock out deadly Russian drones, Pg16

Ukraine deploys AI-powered F1-Sun Long interceptor drones, revolutionizing air defense against deadly Russian Shahed attacks amidst ethical concerns.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International RelationsEthicsPrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Robotics and Nanotechnology GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

News Analysis

Centre blocks Telegram app till NEET (UG) re-examination, Pg1

Centre blocks Telegram app till NEET (UG) re-examination, Pg1

World suffers from shortage of trust, PM tells G7 leaders, Pg1

World suffers from shortage of trust, PM tells G7 leaders, Pg1

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

GRAPES-3: A cosmic-ray tracker, Pg2

GRAPES-3: A cosmic-ray tracker, Pg2

​Limits of America, Pg8

​Limits of America, Pg8

Primed to treat, Pg8

Primed to treat, Pg8

The long-term implications of the U.S.-Iran deal, Pg9

The long-term implications of the U.S.-Iran deal, Pg9

Number of beneficiaries under PM-VBRY, Pg10

Number of beneficiaries under PM-VBRY, Pg10

Energy storage capacity added by India in first quarter, Pg10

Energy storage capacity added by India in first quarter, Pg10

What does Tenth Schedule provide on party mergers?, Pg10

What does Tenth Schedule provide on party mergers?, Pg10

Five solutions Indian cities need, to stop fighting for water week after week, Pg11

Five solutions Indian cities need, to stop fighting for water week after week, Pg11

SC seeks response from Centre, States on Aadhaar ‘misuse’, Pg12

SC seeks response from Centre, States on Aadhaar ‘misuse’, Pg12

Modi holds talks with Carney at G7; hopeful of trade deal, Pg12

Modi holds talks with Carney at G7; hopeful of trade deal, Pg12

IORA examining Canada’s request to be observer, Pg14

IORA examining Canada’s request to be observer, Pg14

Air Force to take part in ‘Exercise Pitch Black’, Pg14

Air Force to take part in ‘Exercise Pitch Black’, Pg14

U.S. military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documents, Pg16

U.S. military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documents, Pg16

At G7, Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil shipments, Pg16

At G7, Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil shipments, Pg16

India seeks $900-mn steel quota to end UK trade deal logjam, Pg3

India seeks $900-mn steel quota to end UK trade deal logjam, Pg3

54.9 lakh households listed in Capital, most in South West, North East districts, Pg5

54.9 lakh households listed in Capital, most in South West, North East districts, Pg5

Strict regulatory oversight on sale of cough syrups, Pg7

Strict regulatory oversight on sale of cough syrups, Pg7

Great Nicobar project: Zoological Survey to soon seek nod for translocating corals, Pg8

Great Nicobar project: Zoological Survey to soon seek nod for translocating corals, Pg8

Har Ghar Jal Jal Jeevan Mission, Pg9

Har Ghar Jal Jal Jeevan Mission, Pg9

How a Mohenjo-daro figurine became a 'dancer' — and a challenge to 'modesty', Pg11

How a Mohenjo-daro figurine became a 'dancer' — and a challenge to 'modesty', Pg11

'Like real life, kids need rules for social media use', Pg11

'Like real life, kids need rules for social media use', Pg11

Indian cities need to rethink water future, Pg12

Indian cities need to rethink water future, Pg12

The first trillionaire and a question for democracy, Pg13

The first trillionaire and a question for democracy, Pg13

Hidden naval mines might still stymie Gulf shipping after war, Pg16

Hidden naval mines might still stymie Gulf shipping after war, Pg16

How Ukraine uses AI to knock out deadly Russian drones, Pg16

How Ukraine uses AI to knock out deadly Russian drones, Pg16

A $300-billion 'fund' for Iran, Pg16

A $300-billion 'fund' for Iran, Pg16

States' development, welfare spending surges 131% in 10 years: CAG, Pg17

States' development, welfare spending surges 131% in 10 years: CAG, Pg17

RBI relaxes ECLGS 5.0 norms, Pg17

RBI relaxes ECLGS 5.0 norms, Pg17

The memory chip problem that is slowly feeding into inflation, Pg17

The memory chip problem that is slowly feeding into inflation, Pg17

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Limits of America, Pg8

Limits of America, Pg8