1. Islamabad channel: India must stand for peace, whoever the broker may be
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GS 2: International Relations (India and its neighbourhood; India’s role in global diplomacy and regional geopolitics).

2. A nuclear leap amid renewed focus on energy security
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GS 3: Science & Technology (Nuclear Technology & Energy Security: India’s Three-Stage Nuclear Programme, Fast Breeder Reactors, Thorium Utilisation).

3. Waiting & watching, RBI does well to hold rates
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GS 3: Indian Economy: Monetary Policy (RBI, inflation–growth dynamics, repo rate, and impact of global shocks like oil prices and geopolitics on macroeconomic stability).

4. We owe it to Nari Shakti to come together to advance women’s representation
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GS 2: Polity & Governance: Issues related to representation of women in legislatures, constitutional provisions, and democratic inclusiveness (Women’s Reservation / Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam).

5. In West Asia, a realistic bargain may be in sight
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GS 2: International Relations: West Asia geopolitics, including the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear negotiations (JCPOA), and global energy security dynamics.

6. Crisis needs a national approach, talk to the Opposition
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GS 2: International Relations: India’s foreign policy in West Asia, global geopolitics, energy security, and role of major powers.

7. RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27
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GS 3: Indian Economy: Monetary Policy (Repo Rate, Inflation, GDP Growth, External Sector & Exchange Rate Management by Reserve Bank of India).

8. Iran’s Hormuz lever to Pakistan’s rising profile: The 5 key takeaways
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GS 2: (International Relations): India’s interests in West Asia, global geopolitics, and strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz.

9. How Tehran and Trump’s roads to ‘victory’ ended at negotiating table
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GS 2: International Relations (West Asia geopolitics, Iran–US relations, conflict resolution & diplomacy).

10. Shadow over talks: Dissent within US, from CIA chief to Vice President
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GS 2: International Relations: India & World / Effect of policies and politics of developed countries (especially the United States) on global geopolitics (West Asia conflicts involving Israel, Iran, and Lebanon).