‘Push-in’ issue to feature in upcoming BGB-BSF talks: Bangladesh
The article reports on the upcoming 57th bi-annual Director General-level border coordination conference between India's Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh ...
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08 June 2026
Testing times: On India’s GDP growth data
The article analyzes India's provisional GDP growth data for 2025-26, pegged at 7.7%, noting resilience despite global headwinds. It highlights strong growth in manufacturing an...
Missed call: On India and the southwest monsoon
The article discusses the delayed onset of the southwest monsoon in Kerala and the India Meteorological Department's pessimistic forecast of a deficient year, largely due to the...
The great despair: why are students dying
The article highlights the alarming rise in student suicides in India, which reached a record high of 14,488 in 2024, now exceeding farmer suicides. It attributes this crisis no...
07 June 2026
Children from Bihar learn in Kannada at Hassan government school
The article highlights the challenges faced by children of migrant workers from Bihar in accessing formal education in Hassan, Karnataka. It details the efforts of a dedicated t...
Shut but open
The article analyzes the Tamil Nadu government's recent closure of 717 liquor shops (Tasmac outlets) near schools and places of worship, a move intended to address public nuisan...
Beaufort Castle | Besieged history
The article details the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, highlighting its strategic importance and rich history under various rulers including Crusaders, Saladi...
Domestic LPG price hiked by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder
Domestic cooking gas (LPG) prices have been hiked by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder, marking the second increase in three months. This rise, along with increases in petrol, diesel, an...
06 June 2026
Putin rules out meeting Zelenskyy and vows to pursue war goals
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for direct peace talks, stating there is 'no point' until a peace deal is agreed upo...
U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military announced it shot down four Iranian drones launched towards the Strait of Hormuz and subsequently attacked Iranian coastal radar sites. This action was taken i...
India needs innovative strategies to eliminate TB
The article highlights India's urgent need for innovative strategies to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB), which remains a leading infectious killer. It discusses the limitations of c...
Incomplete truce: On the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
The article discusses a new, fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. This diplomatic intervention is primarily aimed at ...