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India-Sri Lanka Fisherman Issue
The continuous detentions of fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by the Sri Lankan Navy in the Palk Bay, coupled with assaults on them at sea by armed civilians despite diplomatic interventions, are raising significant worries.
Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 – Limitations and Deficiencies
The 286th Law Commission Report recently suggested the formulation of an epidemic plan and a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to tackle future epidemic situations.
A global alliance to bridge the gender equity gap
The launch of the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality signifies India’s proactive role in driving collective action towards women-led development worldwide.
Why India needs deep industrialisation
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted nations, including India, to reconsider their economic strategies amidst challenges of industrial stagnation and inequality. The article emphasises the need for deep industrialization to address fundamental structural issues in the Indian economy.
Behind escalating human-animal conflict in Kerala
The recent incident in Wayanad, Kerala, where a wild elephant tragically killed a man, sheds light on the escalating human-animal conflict in the region.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs recently addressed a significant security flaw in its online portal. According to reports, this flaw had left the personal information of over 98 lakh directors of Indian companies exposed.
A privileged strategic partnership without a gulf
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 13-14, 2024. This visit marks Mr. Modi’s seventh to the UAE since 2015, reflecting the deepening bilateral ties between India and the UAE.
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.