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Addressing Extreme Heat Challenges in Indian Cities: A Long-Term Perspective

Context: A study by the Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC) highlights that nine major cities lack adequate long-term strategies to combat...

Monsoon and ENSO Forecast for 2025

Context: India eagerly awaits the summer monsoon forecast each year, with a particular focus on whether it will be a...

Parliamentary Panel Criticises NITI Aayog

Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has strongly criticised NITI Aayog over discrepancies in its budget allocations and spending...

India’s Disinvestment Receipts

Context: The central government’s disinvestment receipts for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) are on track to be the lowest since...

Euro-Dollar Exchange Rate

Context: On November 5, 2024, the day of the U.S. presidential election, the euro stood at an exchange rate of...

Managing India’s Government Debt

Context: The Standing Committee on Finance has recommended a comprehensive and coordinated approach to monitor and manage general government debt...

Strengthening the TDSAT for Digital Data Protection Appeals

Context: In early January 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) introduced the draft Digital Personal Data Protection...

Ukraine’s Drone Warfare: A New Chapter in Modern Combat

Context: In a snow-covered forest just after dawn, a four-wheeled drone rumbled through the mud, heading toward its target: a...

Torture and India’s Justice System: Legal Gaps and Human Rights Concerns

Context: The issue of custodial torture has gained prominence due to recent extradition cases like Sanjay Bhandari (UK) and Tahawwur...

Revised Dairy Schemes: Boosting India’s Dairy Infrastructure and Rural Economy

Context:  The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) and the...

Aurangzeb’s Silent Grave: Echoes of Power, Piety, and the Politics of Memory

Introduction In the tranquil town of Khuldabad, Maharashtra, the unadorned grave of Emperor Aurangzeb lies open to the sky, a...

 India’s Real Consumption Story: Growth, Gaps, and the Road Ahead

Introduction India’s consumption landscape has transformed over the past decade, driven by demographic changes, digitalisation, and shifting socio-economic priorities. Though...

Taming the Titans: Rethinking Regulation in the Digital Age

Introduction: Power of the Digital Giants Beyond Products In today’s world, the biggest companies do not sell oil or steel—they...

Federalism, Funding, and Autonomy: Navigating India’s Governance Challenges

Introduction The Indian federal system is a dynamic and complex arrangement where power, funds, and responsibilities are shared among the...

The Struggles and Aspirations of Uttarakhand: A State Divided by Geography and Governance

Spiritual Haven of Uttarakhand Uttarakhand, a state nestled in the northern part of India, is often celebrated for its breathtaking...