It discusses the ethical, legal, and social aspects of assisted dying and the right to die with dignity in India and globally.
UN’s declining effectiveness amid global crises and India’s opportunity to revive multilateralism and global governance.
Recent student suicides have triggered a debate on the widening gap between children’s needs and the support offered by homes, schools, and society.
The recent Johannesburg G20 Summit highlighted the declining relevance of the grouping due to the absence of major powers.
The 26/11 Mumbai attacks exposed India’s vulnerabilities to transnational terrorism and highlighted the need for intelligence-driven counter-terrorism.
The Indian government has proposed a scheme to repatriate Indian-origin faculty and researchers to strengthen the nation’s research and development ecosystem.
The era of unrestricted internet usage is ending, as governments worldwide increasingly regulate online platforms to protect minors and ensure safety.
The Indian Constitution, adopted 76 years ago, envisioned rights and equality in a manner far ahead of its time, addressing structural inequalities in society beyond the state.
India is reconsidering its approach to genetically engineered and genome-edited crops amid rising concerns related to food security, climate change, and stagnating agricultural productivity.
The recent Red Fort blast investigation revealed the use of highly potent improvised explosive devices (IEDs), highlighting the urgent need for a national strategic framework to prevent, detect, and neutralize IED threats.
Air pollution in India continues to be treated as an environmental and seasonal issue rather than a structural, year-round public-health emergency with deep socioeconomic consequences.
Completion of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya symbolizes a transformative moment in India’s sacred infrastructure development, reshaping cultural identity, pilgrimage networks, and regional socio-economic revival.
Recently, India implemented the four Labour Codes, consolidating 29 labour laws to simplify compliance, expand social security, and boost formal job creation. Success depends on effective state-level implementation.
A recent student suicide highlights the urgent need to prioritise emotional safety and mental health support over academic pressure in schools.
Parliamentary scrutiny of the Election Commission is essential to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in India’s electoral process.
SC clarified that fixed timelines cannot be imposed on Governors/President for Bill assent, but indefinite delays are unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court has reopened the debate on legality of post-facto environmental clearances, raising concerns about diluting environmental safeguards.
India’s long battle against Left-Wing Extremism appears to be entering its final phase, supported by improved security operations and development-driven governance.
The article discusses the rise of parasocial relationships in the digital age and their psychological and social implications.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MbS) visit to Washington indicates a major shift in US–Saudi relations, with Israel emerging as the key strategic variable shaping the regional order.
Focusing on the operational autonomy of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the institutional mechanisms of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS), and crucial facts about the India-Bangladesh border.
The Supreme Court (SC) has allowed reconsideration of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues of Vodafone, softening the impact of the 2019 SC verdict that imposed massive financial liabilities on telecom operators.
China’s rise as an economic superpower faces structural vulnerabilities that may weaken its long-term global dominance.
India has expanded the Local Currency Settlement System (LCSS) to reduce reliance on the US dollar and make bilateral trade more stable and cost-effective.
Global Carbon Project data warns that the world is on track for dangerously high warming, underscoring the urgency of investing in clean energy and climate resilience.
Birsa Munda’s anniversary highlights India’s historical and contemporary efforts to protect tribal identity, rights, and dignity.
Air pollution in India has long been recognized as a severe public-health and environmental challenge, but recent years mark a significant shift in public mood and political engagement with the problem.
A government shutdown in the United States represents one of the most visible consequences of political gridlock in the federal budgeting process.
The Indian economy is currently navigating a challenging phase shaped by domestic policy decisions, global uncertainties, and evolving consumption patterns.
Rare earth elements (REEs), comprising 17 critical minerals, lie at the centre of modern technological manufacturing.
The Red Fort explosion exposes the persistent and evolving threat of terrorism in India’s cities and highlights the need for a constantly adapting, whole-of-nation security response.
The debate centres on a recent Supreme Court directive ordering removal of street dogs from key public premises, and whether this departs from India’s statutory and science-based dog-population management norms.
China’s proposal to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) aims to reshape global AI governance, signaling Beijing’s ambition to become a global rule-maker in the emerging AI-driven world order.
The piece examines the enduring partnership between Bhutan and India — a relationship marked by size and power asymmetry — and draws lessons on how India should manage its smaller neighbours in the evolving regional order
A recent global clinical trial has shown that a combination therapy of leuprolide and enzalutamide significantly reduces mortality in men with high-risk, recurring prostate cancer, marking a major advancement in cancer therapeutics and personalized medicine.
The geopolitical implications of the 2025 Trump–Xi meeting at the APEC Summit in Busan, marking a pause in escalating U.S.–China tensions. It examines how India should recalibrate its foreign policy amid shifting global power dynamics and renewed great-power diplomacy.
COP 30 must prioritise climate justice and protect the world’s most vulnerable from worsening climate impacts.
The Supreme Court’s landmark judgment reinforcing personal liberty by making written communication of arrest grounds mandatory to curb arbitrary arrests.
"Vande Mataram" (meaning "Mother, I Bow to Thee") is a poem composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in the 1870s and later included in his 1882 novel, Anandamath. It became a powerful, emotional slogan and an unofficial anthem for the anti-British freedom struggle, especially during the Swadeshi movement following the 1905 partition of Bengal.
Jawaharlal Nehru’s early tenure as Chairman of the Allahabad Municipal Board in 1919 exemplifies how grassroots governance can shape democratic values and strengthen India’s political foundation.
Pakistan’s attempt to balance ties with both China and the United States to maximize strategic and economic benefits has turned into a risky geopolitical gamble.
The election of Zohran Mamdani, an Indian-origin and first Muslim American to hold the mayoral position in New York City, highlights how strategic consistency, inclusiveness, and authenticity can outweigh identity-based politics.
The United States’ sanctions on Russian oil exports, officially justified as a response to Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, reveal a deeper layer of strategic economic interest the protection and promotion of its own shale oil industry. While sanctions are typically tools of geopolitical coercion, in this case they also serve as a mechanism to influence global energy markets, stabilize domestic production, and secure long-term economic advantages for the US.
The global conversation on climate change has long been dominated by the urgency of mitigation reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit global temperature rise. However, in recent years, Bill Gates has emerged as an influential voice reshaping this discourse, emphasizing climate adaptation, technological innovation, and practical strategies that address immediate vulnerabilities, particularly in developing countries.
The idea of a “G2”, a global order led jointly by the United States and China, has long intrigued strategic thinkers. The G2 concept envisaged the world’s two largest economies jointly managing global economic and political stability. However, the evolution of global geopolitics, coupled with the reassertion of middle powers like India, has significantly altered this equation.
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified the limits of investigative agencies in summoning lawyers and seeking disclosure of confidential communications between advocates and their clients. The verdict underscores the sanctity of attorney–client privilege, the constitutional protection of professional independence, and the balance between investigation and individual rights.
The recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, on the sidelines of the APEC Summit, marked a key moment in the trajectory of U.S.–China relations. The meeting reflected both sides’ desire to stabilize ties amid an era of economic and technological rivalry. Despite the conciliatory tone from both leaders, many analysts believe China emerged from the dialogue with a strategic advantage.
The signing of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban treaty marked the watershed moment, as it banned nuclear tests almost in any form. Recent developments weaken this consensus; India needs to revaluate its nuclear testing strategy to adapt it to changing global scenarios.
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), one of India’s most significant social welfare programmes, has recently become the center of a major legal and political battle in West Bengal. The Supreme Court’s intervention in the case has brought the scheme, its implementation challenges, and the Centre-State dynamics under renewed scrutiny.
Recently PM stated that India could become a $30 trillion economy within the next 20 to 25 years. While this vision represents the country’s growing economic ambition, a deeper analysis reveals that achieving such a target will demand unprecedented, sustained growth, robust reforms, and resilience against both domestic and global challenges.
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