June 21, 2026

Kautilya

Heritage Indian Legends

Kerala Varma V of Kochi: The Quiet Administrator of a Changing Kingdom

Kerala Varma V was educated and proficient in English, which was significant in the political climate of nineteenth-century Kochi. A ruler under British influence needed more than traditional legitimacy. He needed the ability to understand colonial correspondence, communicate with officials, follow institutional procedure and work through a growing administrative machinery. English education gave Kerala Varma V a practical advantage in dealing with the British authorities and the modern departments of the state.

By Kautilya / June 11, 2026
Ayurveda Health

Clove in Ayurveda: The Tiny Flower Bud That Awakens Digestion, Breath and Oral Health

Clove is the dried flower bud of the Syzygium aromaticum tree. Its dark colour, intense aroma and piercing taste reveal its concentrated nature. In Indian homes, it is used in rice dishes, curries, masalas, herbal teas, kaashayams, pickles and festive preparations. It is also one of the most famous home remedies for tooth discomfort, bad breath, cold, cough and heaviness after meals. This wide use comes from its deep action on the mouth, stomach, lungs and channels of circulation.

By Kautilya / June 11, 2026
Defense

SURGE Drone Jammer Gun: Armory’s Indigenous Answer to the Low-Sky Threat

The strength of SURGE lies in its modular design. Armory has presented the system in handheld, tripod and vehicle-mounted forms. This gives commanders flexibility. A handheld or manpack version can move with soldiers in difficult terrain. A tripod version can protect gates, checkpoints, camps and perimeters. A vehicle-mounted version can move with convoys and patrol columns. This modular approach is important for India because drone threats appear across deserts, mountains, plains, coastal zones, cities and border belts.

By Kautilya / June 11, 2026
Economy

India’s Retail Auto Sales Rise 9.6% in May as Rural Demand Powers Market Momentum

Passenger vehicles emerged as the biggest growth driver. Retail sales in this segment rose 23.25% year-on-year to 4,02,591 units, supported by strong rural buying, new launches, healthy booking pipelines, a revival in small cars and sustained demand for SUVs. Rural passenger vehicle sales grew 30.35%, far ahead of the 18.80% growth recorded in urban markets. This is an important signal because it shows that India’s smaller towns and rural districts are now shaping the country’s car market with increasing force.

By Kautilya / June 11, 2026
Diplomacy Heritage Indian Legends

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Israel: A New Symbol of India-Israel Friendship

The proposal also reflects the growing warmth between India and Israel. Over the years, the relationship has expanded across defence, agriculture, technology, water management, innovation, homeland security and people-to-people engagement. A statue of Shivaji Maharaj in Israel adds a cultural and historical dimension to this partnership. It turns diplomacy into a visible public symbol that ordinary citizens can understand and remember.

By Kautilya / June 11, 2026
Defense Infrastructure

Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough: India’s Himalayan Lifeline to Ladakh Takes Shape

The main Zojila Tunnel is about 13.153 km long and runs between Baltal near Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir and Meenamarg in the Drass sector of Ladakh. It lies on the vital Srinagar–Kargil–Leh axis, the road that links the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh. NHIDCL lists the Zojila Tunnel Project on NH-01 as an ongoing Sonamarg–Kargil project involving a bi-directional tunnel across Zojila Pass in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

By Kautilya / June 11, 2026
Economy

Government Extends Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions, Raises Loan Limit to ₹1,000 Crore

CGSMFI-2.0 was introduced by the Central Government on March 20, 2026. The scheme provides guarantee cover to banks and financial institutions through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited against expected losses on financial assistance extended to NBFC-MFIs and MFIs. These institutions then lend the funds onward to small borrowers. As of the latest update, loans worth ₹770 crore have already been sanctioned under the scheme.

By Kautilya / June 11, 2026
Vidya

Skill India Completes 12 Years: Building a Workforce for Viksit Bharat 2047

The scale of India’s skilling network has grown sharply. The number of Industrial Training Institutes has increased from 9,776 in 2014 to more than 13,888 today. These ITIs, along with National Skill Training Institutes, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras and Jan Shikshan Sansthans, have widened access to practical training across the country. The Ministry has also established Indian Institutes of Skills in Gandhinagar, Mumbai and Kanpur to offer advanced, industry-aligned training for future-ready sectors.

By Kautilya / June 11, 2026
Diplomacy

India and Tajikistan Move to Deepen Trade, Pharma, Agriculture and Connectivity Ties

The meeting was co-chaired by Mohit Yadav, Joint Secretary in India’s Department of Commerce, and Nuriddinzoda Ahliddin Nuriddin, Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Tajikistan. Senior officials and representatives from ministries, departments and agencies of both sides participated in the discussions. Both countries reviewed the progress made after the 11th session of the Joint Commission and exchanged views on widening economic cooperation.

By Kautilya / June 11, 2026
Defense

India’s Navy Gets Indigenous GNSS Jammers in ₹449 Crore Defence Push

The new jammers are meant to protect Indian Navy warships in a maritime battlespace where satellite navigation, precision weapons, drones, unmanned platforms and networked sensors are becoming central to modern combat. Global Navigation Satellite Systems are used for positioning, timing, navigation and target coordination. In a high-threat environment, an adversary’s dependence on such signals becomes a point of vulnerability. The ECGNSS jammers are designed to degrade hostile satellite signal acquisition and tracking, while also supporting spoofing or deceptive jamming against enemy receivers.

By Kautilya / June 10, 2026