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Pakistan's proxy war intensifies in Kashmir
Dec 07, 2024

Pakistan's proxy war intensifies in Kashmir

Foreign terrorist activity has seen a rise in the J&K region, calling for increased collaboration between local agencies

Between decree and democracy: Muizzu's urban centres and the democratic deficit
Dec 05, 2024

Between decree and democracy: Muizzu's urban centres and the democratic deficit

President Muizzu’s problematic urban centres’ plan contradicts the Maldives’ democratic and decentralised frameworks

The Investment Facilitation Agreement: Resisting plurilateralism in global investment law
Dec 02, 2024

The Investment Facilitation Agreement: Resisting plurilateralism in global investment law

India is blocking the adoption of the IFDA as it will set a norm sidelining developing states from the decision-making process

स्थानीय शहरी निकायों को मज़बती प्रदान करने में केंद्र सरकार का योगदान!
Nov 21, 2024

स्थानीय शहरी निकायों को मज़बती प्रदान करने में केंद्र सरकार का योगदान!

प्रभावशाली शहरी स्वःशासन के लिए उपयुक्त मार्ग बनाने की द

Unlocking ocean innovation: A pathway to sustainable development goals
Nov 18, 2024

Unlocking ocean innovation: A pathway to sustainable development goals

Ocean conservation and sustainability are imperative in the current landscape, but the ocean technology ecosystem must be made more innovation-friendl

भारताच्या शहरांमध्ये महिलांचे नेतृत्व: भूमिका आणि प्रभावाचे मूल्यांकन!
Oct 25, 2024

भारताच्या शहरांमध्ये महिलांचे नेतृत्व: भूमिका आणि प्रभावाचे मूल्यांकन!

भारताच्या नागरी भागात महिलांचे नेतृत्व हळूहळू वाढत असल�

The role of the central government in strengthening urban local self-governance
Oct 22, 2024

The role of the central government in strengthening urban local self-governance

The central and state governments must step up efforts at creating pathways for effective urban self-governance

Chinese chatter links India-Canada row to BRICS’ de-dollarisation agenda
Oct 21, 2024

Chinese chatter links India-Canada row to BRICS’ de-dollarisation agenda

Is India’s participation in the Kazan Summit and its position on the BRICS 2024 agenda of expansion and de-dollarisation an important trigger point?

Coordinated governance for equitable, net-zero urban transport
Oct 14, 2024

Coordinated governance for equitable, net-zero urban transport

While national policies provide guidelines for achieving the net-zero targets, these seldom translate into effective strategies at the local level

The Union Government of India: From the margins to the centre of urban planning
Oct 08, 2024

The Union Government of India: From the margins to the centre of urban planning

The Indian government will have to comprehensively rethink its approach and empower ULBs if India is to achieve its promise of becoming an economic po

Mapping women’s leadership in cities in India
Oct 05, 2024

Mapping women’s leadership in cities in India

Women’s leadership in India’s urban governance has steadily increased but they continue to face barriers such as limited experience, social stigma

বালোচ জাগরণ
Oct 02, 2024

বালোচ জাগরণ

বালোচিস্তানে আত্মনিয়ন্ত্রণের অধিকারের জন্য একটি অসাধ�

Data for all: Promoting open source data utilisation in India
Sep 27, 2024

Data for all: Promoting open source data utilisation in India

Embracing open source data offers a pathway to unlock innovation, enhance governance, and foster economic growth

रूस की साइबेरिया-2 पाइपलाइन: चीन की ओर ऊर्जा आपूर्ति में रुकावटें
Sep 19, 2024

रूस की साइबेरिया-2 पाइपलाइन: चीन की ओर ऊर्जा आपूर्ति में रुकावटें

जिस प्रकार से मंगोलिया ने अपनी राष्ट्रीय कार्य योजना मे�

When the ‘flagship’ starts sinking: China’s CPEC is foundering in Balochistan
Sep 18, 2024

When the ‘flagship’ starts sinking: China’s CPEC is foundering in Balochistan

As Balochistan's unrest intensifies, China's calculus is being recalibrated: how useful is Pakistan and how much China needs to remain invested in it?

The Power of Siberia-2 saga: Russia’s energy pivot to China faces roadblocks
Sep 16, 2024

The Power of Siberia-2 saga: Russia’s energy pivot to China faces roadblocks

Mongolia's exclusion of the Soyuz Vostok pipeline from its national action plan raises concerns about the future of Russia’s gas exports in the East

The emergence of Timor-Leste in Southeast Asia
Aug 28, 2024

The emergence of Timor-Leste in Southeast Asia

Timor-Leste's strategic location between the Indian and Pacific Oceans positions it as a vital player in India’s Act East Policy

बलुच आंदोलन
Aug 27, 2024

बलुच आंदोलन

स्वशासनाच्या हक्कासाठी बलुचिस्तानमध्ये दीर्घकाळ संघर�

पाकिस्तान के पश्चिमी प्रांत बलूचिस्तान में ‘जन-जागरण’!
Aug 22, 2024

पाकिस्तान के पश्चिमी प्रांत बलूचिस्तान में ‘जन-जागरण’!

बलूचिस्तान में आत्मनिर्णय के अधिकार के लिए एक असाधारण सं

शहरांमधील बांधकाम आणि डिमॉलिशन वेस्टचे मॅनेजमेंट
Aug 22, 2024

शहरांमधील बांधकाम आणि डिमॉलिशन वेस्टचे मॅनेजमेंट

शहरांचा विस्तार होत आहे आणि अधिकाधिक लोकांना सामावून घे�

Addressing feedstock challenges to unlock India’s biofuel potential
Aug 20, 2024

Addressing feedstock challenges to unlock India’s biofuel potential

To sustain the growth seen in India’s biofuel sector, there's a pressing need to diversify beyond first-generation biofuels and improve the supply c

The Baloch awakening
Aug 19, 2024

The Baloch awakening

An epic struggle for the right to self-determination is underway in Balochistan and the world needs to pay far more attention to this critical geostra

कारगिल युद्धाचे आण्विक आयाम आणि त्याचा वारसा
Aug 12, 2024

कारगिल युद्धाचे आण्विक आयाम आणि त्याचा वारसा

कारगिल संघर्षामुळे भारत आणि पाकिस्तान दोन्ही देशांच्या

Managing construction and demolition waste in cities
Aug 09, 2024

Managing construction and demolition waste in cities

As cities expand and indulge in construction to accommodate more people, the question of dealing with construction and demolition waste becomes increa

जम्मू-काश्मीरसाठी दहशतवादविरोधी सक्रिय रणनीती आवश्यक
Aug 07, 2024

जम्मू-काश्मीरसाठी दहशतवादविरोधी सक्रिय रणनीती आवश्यक

जम्मूमध्ये झालेला दहशतवादी हिंसाचार पाहता अशा हिंसेला �

The nuclear dimension of the Kargil War and its legacy
Aug 06, 2024

The nuclear dimension of the Kargil War and its legacy

The Kargil War highlighted the need for clear nuclear doctrines and strong command systems to manage escalation risks for both India and Pakistan

Union Budget 2024: Evaluating fiscal policy shifts and financial market implications
Aug 02, 2024

Union Budget 2024: Evaluating fiscal policy shifts and financial market implications

The Budget's tax changes aim to curb speculative trading and align with economic conditions but have temporarily dampened market sentiment due to poli

Potential rift: US blocks British court's access to Diego Garcia
Aug 01, 2024

Potential rift: US blocks British court's access to Diego Garcia

America blocking a British judge and her team from holding a court hearing in Diego Garcia could possibly trigger a diplomatic row between the US and

The European Parliament’s new kid on the block
Jul 31, 2024

The European Parliament’s new kid on the block

The emergence of the new far-right Patriots for Europe (PfE) is a significant victory for Orbán, as it amplifies his influence both within the Europe

Budget 2024: Viksit Bharat’s ‘aid’ diplomacy
Jul 27, 2024

Budget 2024: Viksit Bharat’s ‘aid’ diplomacy

The government’s intentions to push India as a pertinent development provider are well-reflected in its budgetary allocations for this year

Budget cuts: The ripple effect on social welfare schemes
Jul 27, 2024

Budget cuts: The ripple effect on social welfare schemes

This year’s budget has been particularly disheartening, with reduced allocations for crucial social welfare programmes for women and children

Beyond response: J&K needs proactive strategies for counter-terrorism
Jul 26, 2024

Beyond response: J&K needs proactive strategies for counter-terrorism

Containing the recent bout of terrorist violence in Jammu is imperative, as its persistence can undo the gains made post-August 2019 in the region

Budget 2024 through a climate lens: Potential hits and a few misses
Jul 25, 2024

Budget 2024 through a climate lens: Potential hits and a few misses

Despite a few gaps, Budget 2024 has incorporated various climate-focused interventions, offering hope for navigating the challenges of climate change

Health in the Union Budget 2024: Interim Budget redux with tweaks
Jul 25, 2024

Health in the Union Budget 2024: Interim Budget redux with tweaks

The Union Budget 2024 saw interesting reallocation decisions within the health sector, which moved funds from schemes with low utilisation to those wi

Budget 2024: New directions for India’s green energy future
Jul 24, 2024

Budget 2024: New directions for India’s green energy future

If the proposed energy transition pathway provides a stable long-term vision for India's energy future, it could provide important direction to develo

Budget 2024: Hard to abate, hard to ignore
Jul 24, 2024

Budget 2024: Hard to abate, hard to ignore

The FM, in her Budget speech, emphasised the imperative to develop a roadmap for transitioning ‘hard to abate’ industries

A critical budget for critical minerals
Jul 24, 2024

A critical budget for critical minerals

That critical minerals are getting much needed attention is indicative of a pragmatic view of what will drive productivity and growth in the country

Defence Budget 2024: A tough balancing act
Jul 24, 2024

Defence Budget 2024: A tough balancing act

The Modi government in its third term has remained faithful to its commitment to develop a robust domestic defence industry

Budget 2024: Catalysing technology for development
Jul 24, 2024

Budget 2024: Catalysing technology for development

India has increasingly utilised technology as a force for growth and development, and Budget 2024 continues this trend

National Budget 2024-25: Urban development at priority No.5
Jul 24, 2024

National Budget 2024-25: Urban development at priority No.5

At the very outset, the Finance Minister clearly recognises that since urban development is constitutionally a state subject, progress in the urban fi

Social priorities in the Union Budget 2024-25: A snapshot
Jul 24, 2024

Social priorities in the Union Budget 2024-25: A snapshot

The current budgetary allocations and the overall design of social sector expenditures, coupled with the prospective strategies, align well with India

Budget @ 2024: Unleashing India's youth capital
Jul 23, 2024

Budget @ 2024: Unleashing India's youth capital

Budget 2024 presents a comprehensive plan to enhance India’s human capital, addressing both domestic and global economic challenges

Budget 2024: Reforms the core, politics the crust
Jul 23, 2024

Budget 2024: Reforms the core, politics the crust

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman balances welfare and jobs with growth and private sector incentives

Union Budget 2024-25: Incremental step towards Viksit Bharat
Jul 23, 2024

Union Budget 2024-25: Incremental step towards Viksit Bharat

Overall, the Budget has its pluses and minuses – but there is no denying that it keeps in mind the longer-term vision of India’s grand plan of Vik

Budget 2024-25: Realigning India’s sectoral priorities
Jul 23, 2024

Budget 2024-25: Realigning India’s sectoral priorities

Having correctly identified the need for innovation to bolster employment, this budget has sowed the seeds for the transition towards a people-centric