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India-US Relations: Strategic Moves to Future-Proof Bilateral Ties from Trump Shocks

India-US Relations: How India Can Master Trump-Era Diplomatic Challenges Context: India–US relations have historically evolved through mutual trust, strategic cooperation,...

Misinformation Crisis in India

The role of the Internet in spreading misinformation Context: During the recent India-Pakistan crisis, misinformation spread rapidly across social media...

US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement

African islands under threat: What to do about Trump’s withdrawal from climate change agreement   Context: The recent executive order...

Northeast-Kolkata Connectivity Boost: India’s Bold Move Through Myanmar

Northeast-Kolkata Connectivity Enhanced: India’s Powerful Pivot Beyond Bangladesh Context: The recently approved 166.8-km Shillong–Silchar four-lane highway marks a critical advancement...

New Oil War: OPEC+, Saudi Arabia and India

The ongoing oil price tensions Context: At a time when the world reels from the devastation of violent geopolitical conflicts,...

India-EU FTA Talks

India-EU Free Trade Agreement: Obstacles, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead Context: India and the European Union (EU) are accelerating negotiations...

Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)

Getting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level Context: India’s journey toward evidence-based governance faces significant roadblocks, with experts highlighting persistent...

Presidential Reference Explained: Unlocking Its Powerful Role in Indian Democracy

Context: President Droupadi Murmu, in a rare move, sought the opinion of the Supreme Court through a Presidential Reference, on...

Online Abuse in India

Laws and Cyber-Bullying Cases  Context: In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the widow of slain Navy Lieutenant Vinay...

India–Bangladesh Trade Tensions

India–Bangladesh Trade Ties: China Gaining Ground? Context: With Bangladesh set to graduate from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC)...

Supreme Court Slams Illegal Environmental Clearances as Gross Violation

Supreme Court Declares Retrospective Environmental Clearances Unlawful Context: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Friday declared the grant...

83rd Session of the International Maritime Organisation: Bold Steps to Cut Shipping Emissions

83rd Session of the International Maritime Organisation: Bold Steps to Cut Shipping Emissions

83rd Session of the International Maritime Organisation: Powerful Push for Greener Shipping Solutions Context: After more than ten years of...

India-UK Free Trade Agreement: A Transformative Leap for India’s Textile Sector and Global Trade Integration

India-UK Free Trade Agreement: A Game-Changing Opportunity for India’s Textile Sector and Trade Context: Recently,  India and the UK concluded...

Kerala’s ‘Vruthi’ Campaign

How is Kerala handling its waste problem? Context: Since October 2, 2024, Kerala has been leading an ambitious and inclusive...

Caste Census: A Powerful Step Towards Inclusive and Just Governance

Caste Census: Empowering Social Justice with Real Numbers Context: The Government of India’s decision to include caste enumeration in the...