End the free rein of junk food advertising in India
The article highlights the unchecked advertising of High in Fat, Sugar, and Sodium (HFSS) foods and Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) in India, despite government intentions to regul...
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22 June 2026
The lack of accountability within the NTA
The article critically analyzes the lack of accountability within the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the cancellation and re-examination of NEET-UG. It highlights that ...
Just truths: On DNA evidence and rights
The article traces the evolution of the Supreme Court's stance on DNA evidence in paternity disputes, balancing the protection of children from the stigma of illegitimacy, the r...
21 June 2026
Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days
The article details escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed to close the strait due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. breaches...
Bangladesh issues countrywide alert fearing unrest on anniversary of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League
Bangladesh has issued a nationwide security alert ahead of the founding anniversary of the now-disbanded Awami League, fearing unrest. The Awami League, led by deposed Prime Min...
What does the U.S.-Iran agreement say? | Explained
The article details a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the U.S. and Iran, aimed at ending a recent conflict and initiating further negotiations on contentious issues. K...
Insuring the informal worker against the heat
The article discusses the emergence of 'parametric' heat-insurance products for informal workers in India, where payouts are triggered automatically when temperatures cross a pr...
Group of Seven | A platform for the globalised elite
The article traces the origin and evolution of the Group of Seven (G7), initially formed in 1975 as the Group of Six, to address global economic and financial challenges among i...
India rejects Pakistan President Zardari’s remarks on Kashmir
India categorically rejected remarks made by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Kashmir, asserting that he has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters. India'...
20 June 2026
EU passes law allowing offshore deportation centres
The European Parliament has passed a new 'Return Regulation' allowing EU countries to establish offshore deportation centres in non-EU nations through bilateral agreements. This...
Census 2027: The pressures of counting India
The article details the ongoing Census 2027, highlighting the challenges faced by enumerators in its first phase, Houselisting and Housing Operations (HLO). It describes the dig...
Vivek Aggarwal appointed Financial Action Task Force vice-president
Vivek Aggarwal, currently Secretary in the Culture Ministry, has been appointed as the Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the 2026-2027 term. This appo...