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India – making waves in the Indian Ocean
With axis of global power shifting to the Indo-Pacific, India is remedying old mistakes and assuming a prominent role in addressing maritime concerns in Indian Ocean region.
Smart Fencing System along India-Myanmar Border
Government has decided to construct smart fencing along the entire border with Myanmar.
R&D spend — golden intervention or smoke and mirrors
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the interim Budget a corpus of rupees one lakh crore dedicated to providing interest-free loans for long-term financing or refinancing in research and innovation
Equity concerns in banning fossil fuel extraction
This article discusses the imperative for equitable phasing out of fossil fuels, international legal considerations, and the situation in India amidst global efforts to mitigate climate change
Maritime Piracy
In less than two days, the Indian Navy promptly intervened and thwarted two piracy attempts off the coast of Somalia.
Fiscal federalism
The financial dynamics between the central and state governments in India have recently come under scrutiny due to various policies and decisions that affect fiscal federalism.
A critical view of the ‘sanitation miracle’ in rural India
India’s sanitation efforts have garnered global attention, but translating infrastructure gains into sustained behavioural change poses ongoing challenges.
Cheetah reintroduction
The recent birth of seven cheetah cubs in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park marks a significant milestone in India’s Project Cheetah, aimed at reintroducing cheetahs to the country.
Exposing India’s financial markets to the vultures
The article discusses India’s efforts to integrate its government bonds into global indices towards internationalisation of bond market and the potential benefits and risks associated with this move.
Interim Budget 2024
With the ‘mantra’ of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Vishwas’ and the whole of nation approach of “Sabka Prayas”, Interim Union Budget 2024-25 was presented in Parliament.
What makes the India-France strategic partnership tick
India – France partnership, which is now moving from government domains to commercial and civil spaces, reflects maturity and resilience.
India’s new possibilities amid China’s relative economic decline
The article examines the debate surrounding China’s economic future and its consequence for the global order. It thereby lays focus on the implications for India and Asia as a whole.