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News & Analysis · 30 June 2026

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30 June 2026

News & Analysis30 Jun 2026thehindu.com

Surveillance boost: Army to raise ‘Baaz Battalions’

The Indian Army is establishing 'Baaz Battalions' to significantly enhance its Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) capabilities for battlefield surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response. This move is driven by operational lessons from recent border standoffs along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, aiming to centralize and specialize drone operations.

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GS-3News & Analysis30 Jun 2026thehindu.com

Italy and Balkans endure heatwave, U.S. also faces soaring temperatures

The article reports on a record-breaking heatwave impacting Italy, the Balkans, and parts of the U.S., causing hundreds of excess deaths, disrupting daily life, and increasing the risk of wildfires. It highlights the strain on healthcare systems and infrastructure, with scientists linking the extreme heat to human-caused climate change, making such events significantly more likely.

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