12 Jun 2026 : Indian Express Important Articles Today
Trump calls off Iran strikes, claims progress in talks towards a deal
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GS 2: (International Relations): Developments in West Asia and their implications for India's energy security, maritime trade, diaspora, and foreign policy interests.
ED in dock again, needs to be held to account
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GS 2: (Polity & Governance): Separation of powers, accountability of investigative agencies, criminal justice system, Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty), bail and speedy investigation/trial under the Constitution.
R&D underspending in India has no one cause. It's systemic as well as cultural
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GS 3: (Indian Economy / Science & Technology): Issues relating to Research & Development (R&D), Innovation Ecosystem, Industrial Growth, Technology Development, Investment Patterns, and Economic Development.
Green energy can't yet bend climate curve
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GS 3: Environment & Ecology: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, climate change; Environmental impact assessment; Renewable energy and sustainable development.
Dowry deaths are about patriarchy and much more
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GS 1: Indian Society: Salient Features of Indian Society, Social Empowerment, Marriage and Kinship Systems, Regional Diversity, Issues Related to Women and Social Customs (Dowry, Patriarchy, Gender Relations).
Implosion of Trinamool Congress raises a question: How relevant are regional parties today?
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GS 2: (Polity & Governance): Federalism, Centre–State Relations, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Political Parties and Pressure Groups.
How NRIs can make equity-like returns - from bank deposits
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GS 3: (Indian Economy): Mobilization of Resources, Banking, Financial Markets, Capital Flows, RBI Policies, and Effects of Liberalization on the Economy.
In PoK protests, weight of history, woes of the present
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GS 2: (International Relations): India and its neighbourhood relations, issues relating to border areas, India–Pakistan relations, and developments concerning Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan.
GS 2: (Polity & Governance): Fundamental Rights, Judiciary, Criminal Justice System, Anti-Terror Laws (UAPA), and issues relating to protection of human rights under the Constitution.
World Bank raises India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%
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GS 3: (Indian Economy): Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it; Effects of globalization on the Indian economy.
Local cell mandate may hit solar scheme
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GS 3: (Economic Development, Environment & Energy): Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, and Government Policies & Interventions for Development of the Energy Sector.