Why the Iran ceasefire and Modi–Trump talks could redefine India’s strategic outlook: HT decodes
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Summary
India must stop viewing the world through US, Chinese or Russian lenses and adopt an ‘India First’ approach, says Shishir Gupta
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Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Monday, 15 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right