July 12, 2026

Kautilya

Defense Diplomacy

Rajnath Singh–Amir Baram Meeting Signals Deeper India–Israel Defence Partnership

The meeting gains significance because India and Israel elevated their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Israel in February 2026. The joint statement from that visit placed defence platforms, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, space exploration, agriculture and water management among the major areas of cooperation.

By Kautilya / June 23, 2026
Economy Infrastructure

India’s Corn Exports May Rise to 2.4 Million Tonnes in 25-26 as Weak Prices Boost Overseas Demand

The rise in exports has been driven mainly by competitive Indian corn prices. Relatively weak domestic prices have made Indian corn attractive for buyers in nearby markets such as Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. Lower freight costs, shorter shipping distances and the ability to move smaller cargoes have added to India’s advantage in these destinations.

By Kautilya / June 23, 2026
Defense Economy

India’s Defence Production Crosses Record ₹1.78 Lakh Crore, Strengthening Atmanirbhar Bharat Push

India’s defence exports have also recorded impressive growth. From around ₹1,000 crore before 2014, defence exports have risen to nearly ₹40,000 crore, indicating growing international confidence in Indian-made defence platforms, systems and components. The rise in exports shows that India is moving from being a major defence importer to an emerging supplier in the global defence market.

By Kautilya / June 23, 2026
Governance

Aadhaar App Crosses 31 Million Downloads as Residents Embrace Mobile-Based Identity Services

Built to improve ease of living, the Aadhaar App allows residents to complete important Aadhaar-related tasks without depending entirely on physical visits. One of its most widely used services has been mobile number updating. So far, nearly 40 lakh people have updated their mobile numbers through the app, showing its growing role in simplifying a service that is essential for Aadhaar-linked authentication, digital payments, government benefits and online verification.

By Kautilya / June 23, 2026
Akhanda Bharath Art and Culture Heritage Research

Human Skeletal Remains from Rakhigarhi Transferred to Anthropological Survey of India for Advanced Scientific Research

Rakhigarhi, spread across approximately 550 hectares in Haryana, is widely recognized as the largest known settlement of the Indus-Saraswati Civilization. Archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of continuous habitation from the Early Harappan to the Mature Harappan periods, including planned settlements, drainage systems, craft production centres, trade networks, and burial grounds

By Kautilya / June 23, 2026

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