Recent news and analysis on India

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• NEET-UG retest experts isolated in secure location until June 21

  All experts involved in setting, moderating and translating the NEET-UG 2026 retest question paper have been moved to a secure, undisclosed location and placed under strict isolation protocols until the exam ends on June 21. The lockdown is part of a multi-tier security framework by India's education ministry and NTA for the pen-and-paper re-examination across 551 cities in India and 14 abroad. The government has also explored using Indian Air Force aircraft for secure paper transportation.

• Indian Railways electrifies 99.6% of broad gauge network

  Indian Railways has electrified 99.6% of its Broad Gauge network, leaving only 269 route kilometres across five states. Twenty-five states and union territories have achieved 100% electrification, marking a major milestone in the railway's modernization efforts.

• India hikes domestic LPG price by Rs 29 per cylinder

  India raised domestic LPG price by Rs 29 per 14.2kg cylinder, effective June 7, 2026, the second hike in three months. Oil marketing companies still face under-recovery of Rs 700 per cylinder due to a 46% rise in international LPG prices and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which affects 90% of imports.

• India expects $70B foreign fund inflow after tax, RBI reforms

  The Indian government and RBI's recent measures, including abolishing capital gains tax on FII bond investments and easing foreign borrowing norms, are expected to attract around $70 billion in foreign funds. The Economic Advisory Council, chaired by PM Modi, discussed the anticipated inflows.

• Judge's 'cockroaches' comment sparks political movement in India

  A judge's remark calling India's Gen Z 'cockroaches' has ignited a political movement. Ashish Savita, a 22-year-old factory worker earning $160/month, resigned after production quotas were raised by a fifth, fueling the backlash.

• Bihar BJP MLA convicted in celebratory firing death

  A Bihar BJP MLA was convicted in a case involving a death from celebratory firing. The conviction marks a significant legal action against an elected official in India.

• Indian bond inflows ease rupee depreciation fears

  Goldman Sachs analysts predict the Indian rupee's depreciation will be limited after recent measures by the Reserve Bank of India and the government to boost foreign inflows. The steps should limit depreciation pressure on the rupee, envisaging a plateau in the dollar/rupee cross rate.

• "Posh Delhi colony gets sewage in taps: How urban water systems fail, what needs to change"

  This commentary argues that sewage contamination of drinking water in Indian cities stems from systemic failures in aging infrastructure, intermittent water supply, and poor integration of local knowledge into institutional decisions. It contends that managing contamination risk requires simultaneous attention to both water supply and sewage systems, rather than isolated fixes.

• P Chidambaram: "The proof of the pudding is..."

  P. Chidambaram argues that the Supreme Court's observations on the electoral roll cleanup in Bihar highlight a fundamental tension between the Election Commission's administrative powers and the constitutional guarantee of universal adult suffrage. He contends that inclusion should be the norm and exclusion must follow strict procedures subject to judicial review.

• US becomes India's top LNG supplier in May 2026

  The US supplied 0.9 million tonnes of LNG to India in May 2026, tripling from previous months and capturing 41% of India's LNG imports. India's total LNG imports rose to 2.2 million tonnes, recovering to pre-war levels, as flows from Qatar and the UAE were disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz closure.