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India aims to lead in circular economy innovation, but sluggish progress and mounting waste—like Delhi’s toxic landfills—threaten its Sustainable Development Goals. Can policy reforms bridge the gap? ...
Overhauling Indian governance, Mission Karmayogi modernises and equips India’s civil servants with AI-enabled learning tools, leadership skills, and multidisciplinary expertise, building a future-ready government. ...
India’s 2025-26 Union Budget boosts urban development funding by 17 percent, prioritising transport and infrastructure while reducing allocations for housing ...
Successful SF operations against the Maoists at the beginning of 2025 will provide momentum to the enlarging security grid ...
Budget 2025 takes a two-pronged approach to technology, bridging the rural digital divide while reaffirming India’s global tech ambitions ...
India’s 2025 Budget effectively signals both domestic priorities and global intent as it aims to strengthen manufacturing and enhance its position in trade negotiations ...
The Union Budget tax cuts, by boosting disposable income and consumption, will drive economic growth while also reducing inequality ...
While this year’s budgetary allocation towards health signals a continued investment, it does little to address the long-standing resource gap in public health infrastructure ...
Budget 2025 focus is twofold: it aims to boost economic growth with targeted fiscal measures while fostering inclusive development and tackling structural bottlenecks ...
The 2025 Delhi elections should focus on air pollution, Yamuna cleaning, jobs, and women’s safety but are instead driven by freebies ...
To attain its goal of a Viksit Bharat, the government’s 2025-25 Budget must significantly increase its expenditure on public health and education ...
To boost India’s global export share, the government must shift its focus from the select cities that dominate exports, and develop the export capabilities in other districts ...
Taxes and economic governance have become an arena between honest taxpayers and corrupt rent extractors. Budget 2025 must take a trans-ministerial approach and fix this. ...
Skill mismatch in employment remains unresolved despite past policies. The new Budget should sustain investments in manufacturing and bridging skill gaps. ...
The 8th Pay Commission, which plans to boost pay scales, will improve salaries and wages across the nation, facilitating consumption-driven economic development ...
To reduce the fiscal deficit, the Budget is expected to pursue fiscal consolidation, but a strong framework emphasizing capex, federal cooperation, and agricultural reforms is key for long-term gains. ...
Without meaningful education, AI can allure humans with its promise of convenience, customisation and efficiency, leading them to adopt it without fully considering the autonomy they surrender. ...
India’s GDP growth estimates are projected to be slower next year; expanding India’s productivity could help tackle this slowdown ...
Kashmir’s regional political parties must move past rhetoric over Article 370 and address the needs of J&K’s youth ...
India’s demographic dividend can positively affect labour shortages internationally. Policies to develop a global workforce with market-ready skills are the need of the hour. ...
The slowdown in India’s GDP growth is not a cause for concern, but it underscores the need to amplify capital expenditure and enhance state efficiency ...
Growing scrutiny on Indian intelligence activity highlights the need for intelligence oversight, but the implementation might prove to be difficult ...
By implementing robust measures, IIBX can streamline India’s bullion trade, attract more international business, and solidify India's position as a key player in the global gold market ...
The rapid growth of Ed-Tech during the pandemic highlights gaps in quality, legal frameworks, and children's rights—India must adopt proper measures to address these challenges ...
Rear Admiral K. Raja Menon (Retd) is a career naval officer and submarine specialist who commanded seven ships and submarines during his service. He retired in 1994 as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations). ...
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S. Paul Kapur is currently on leave from ORF and is serving as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Between 2020-2021, Mr Kapur served on the State Department’s Policy Planning Staff, ...
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