16 April, 2026
RUPEE DEPRECIATION
Rupee depreciation has mixed effects—boosting exports and investment inflows but increasing inflation, import costs, and financial instability—prompting RBI and government measures to stabilise the currencyRead More...
14 April, 2026
NARI SHAKTI
India’s Nari Shakti shift marks a transition from welfare-driven inclusion to institutionalised, outcome-oriented women-led economic growth, but its success now depends on last-mile delivery, effective implementation, and real impact measurement.Read More...
13 April, 2026
MSMES – THE BACKBONE OF INDIA’S ECONOMY
MSMEs are the backbone of India’s economy, driving GDP growth, employment, exports, and inclusive development, but require stronger credit access, technology adoption, and policy support to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.Read More...
10 April, 2026
MIGRANT LABOURERS
Rising LPG costs are driving migrant workers into economic distress and reverse migration, underscoring the need for portable welfare schemes, food security, and stronger labour protections.Read More...
8 April, 2026
CLIMATE CHANGE AS A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
Climate change has evolved into a multidimensional public health emergency in India, intensifying diseases, heat stress, air pollution impacts, and food insecurity, thereby demanding urgent integration of climate action with health policy.Read More...
6 April, 2026
INDIA’S DEFENCE EXPORTS
India’s defence exports hit a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025–26, driven by policy reforms, rising global partnerships, and a shift toward high-value indigenous platforms like BrahMos, supported by initiatives such as OGEL, DICs, and iDEX.Read More...
5 April, 2026
PNG
India is promoting Piped Natural Gas (PNG) as a cleaner, cost-effective alternative to LPG to enhance energy security, reduce import dependence, and support a gradual transition to a more sustainable fuel ecosystemRead More...
2 April, 2026
NAXAL-FREE-INDIA
India has nearly eliminated Left Wing Extremism through a combination of security operations, infrastructure expansion, digital connectivity, and welfare-driven governance, though residual challenges persist in core areasRead More...
29 March, 2026
MICROPLASTICS
Microplastics—tiny, non-biodegradable plastic particles—are widespread pollutants that harm marine ecosystems, enter the food chain, and pose serious long-term health risks to humans.Read More...
25 March, 2026
INDIA’S STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVES
India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves serve as a critical energy security buffer but remain underutilized and insufficient compared to global standards, necessitating expansion and full capacity utilization.Read More...
22 March, 2026
GREEN CREDIT PROGRAMME (GCP)
The Green Credit Programme is a market-based Central Sector scheme that incentivises eco-restoration and sustainable actions through tradable credits to enhance forest cover and environmental sustainabilityRead More...
21 March, 2026
INDIA’S WATER CHALLENGE & SOLUTIONS
India faces a growing water crisis due to limited freshwater, climate stress, and overuse, requiring sustainable solutions like efficient agriculture, wastewater reuse, and improved water governance.Read More...
19 March, 2026
INDIA MUST ELECTRIFY ITS KITCHENS
Electrifying kitchens in India can enhance energy security, reduce import dependence and costs, and support a cleaner, more efficient energy transition despite grid and infrastructure challenges.Read More...
18 March, 2026
ELECTRIFICATION IMPERATIVE
Rising West Asia tensions and gas import dependence are pushing India to accelerate electrification of industrial heat using renewable energy for efficiency, energy security and climate goalsRead More...
16 March, 2026
AI AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY
The reported use of Claude AI by the United States Armed Forces highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping national security by enabling faster targeting, surveillance, and strategic decision-making while prompting new governance initiativesRead More...
15 March, 2026
INDIA’S LPG SUPPLY
India continues to rely on LPG imports as domestic production does not meet the requirement due to rising demand, compounded by limited strategic storage and supply vulnerabilities.Read More...
13 March, 2026
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI)
The Union Cabinet has eased FDI rules by allowing up to 10% non-controlling beneficial ownership investment from neighbouring countries especially to boost priority electronics-related sectors.Read More...
12 March, 2026
NATURAL GAS & LPG SHORTAGE
India faced a short-term natural gas and LPG shortage due to rising global prices, import dependence, and longer shipping times, prompting the government to boost domestic production, diversify imports, and strengthen long-term energy security measures.Read More...
11 March, 2026
STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN INDIA, 2026 REPORT
The State of India’s Environment 2026 report by Centre for Science and Environment highlights the sharp rise in extreme weather events in India and stresses the need to shift from post-disaster relief to climate-resilient, nature-based environmental planningRead More...
9 March, 2026
SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR CHILDREN
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh plan to ban social media for children below certain ages to protect their mental health and reduce digital addiction.Read More...
2 March, 2026
COCONUT PROMOTION SCHEME
The Coconut Promotion Scheme (Union Budget 2026–27) aims to boost India’s coconut productivity through rejuvenation, high-yield varieties, and climate-resilient, disease-tolerant cultivation to address rising temperature and root wilt challenges.Read More...
2 March, 2026
CRITICAL MINERALS
India has prioritized critical mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission to strengthen exploration, processing, and supply chains while reducing import dependence and advancing technological sovereignty in EV, battery, and renewable sectors.Read More...
2 March, 2026
CRITICAL MINERALS
India has prioritized critical mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission to strengthen exploration, processing, and supply chains while reducing import dependence and advancing technological sovereignty in EV, battery, and renewable sectors.Read More...
28 February, 2026
NEW KASHMIR WHEAT VARIETIES
SKUAST-K has developed early-maturing wheat varieties (SW-3 and SW-4) to ensure timely rice transplantation, strengthen the rice–wheat cropping cycle, and improve productivity and food security in Kashmir.Read More...
27 February, 2026
APPLE TRADERS IN J&K
Lower import duties on U.S. and EU apples may hurt Jammu & Kashmir’s apple farmers by increasing cheap foreign competition and reducing their profitsRead More...
26 February, 2026
GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTRES (GCCS)
India’s transformation into a global “brain trust” is driven by the rapid evolution of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) from cost-focused back offices to innovation-led hubs handling R&D, AI, semiconductors, and strategic decision-making, boosting high-value employment, exports, and regional developmenRead More...
24 February, 2026
AI IMPACT SUMMIT, 2026
The AI Impact Summit concluded in New Delhi with 89 countries and international organizations endorsing the New Delhi DeclarationRead More...
21 February, 2026
“INDIA’S ‘THIRD WAY’ FOR AI GOVERNANCE”
At the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, India proposed a balanced “Third Way” in AI governance—positioning itself between strict regulation and unchecked market control—focusing on inclusive growth, strategic autonomyRead More...
20 February, 2026
FERTILISER SECTOR REGULATION
India’s fertiliser regulatory regime faces debate as strict price controls and branding ensure affordability and equity, but distort nutrient balance, discourage innovation, and call for reforms like direct farmer subsidies and promotion of green fertilisers.Read More...
19 February, 2026
COTTON FARMERS
Proposed zero-duty cotton imports from the U.S. have sparked farmer protests over price crashes and livelihood risks, highlighting a producer–processor conflict between agricultural self-reliance and textile export competitiveness in India’s cotton value chain.Read More...
