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The Economic Survey 2025–26, presented by V. Anantha Nageswaran, is in news for its balanced economic outlook, crisis warnings, and emphasis on an entrepreneurial State amid global uncertainty.
Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment (PCA) is in focus as it curtails the powers of the Supreme Court of Pakistan by transferring key constitutional jurisdiction to a new Federal Constitutional Court, raising concerns over judicial independence, executive dominance, and the rule of law in Pakistan.
The Supreme Court of India stayed the University Grants Commission’s Equity in Higher Education rules, terming them too sweeping. The stay has revived debate on caste discrimination, student protections, and the balance between effective redressal mechanisms and procedural fairness on campuses.
The government amended the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019, replacing mandatory test licences with a prior-intimation system to ease pharma research, speed up drug development, reduce approval timelines, and support India’s goal of becoming a global pharmaceutical hub.
State governments are increasingly scrutinising the Union Budget as Central tax devolution is failing to stabilise their finances, pushing them toward higher market borrowing through State Development Loans (SDLs).
U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on India’s Russian oil imports and tariff threats highlight the erosion of multilateral trade norms and signal a broader U.S. shift towards mercantilist, power-centric bilateral negotiations.
Despite global economic uncertainty, China’s resilient growth performance in 2025 reinforces its role as a key driver of global economic recovery and a significant stakeholder for India and the world.
The Tamil Nadu government has launched the Mamallan drinking water reservoir project near Mamallapuram to augment Chennai’s water supply.
India–European Union FTA marks a major trade milestone, reflecting India’s negotiating maturity with a powerful economic bloc.
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) made headlines after its IPO on January 19, becoming India’s largest-ever oversubscribed mainboard IPO despite weak global markets.
India’s PLI-led clean energy manufacturing push is under scrutiny as solar and battery schemes lag sharply, especially in upstream and high-technology segments.
Venezuela is witnessing an escalation of U.S. intervention that has sparked accusations of overt imperialism.
Gap in Science Communication: Despite advances in climate science, ineffective communication—driven by complex language and jargon—continues to limit public understanding and policy action.
The UN General Assembly adopted the Convention against Cybercrime in December 2024, the first multilateral criminal justice treaty in over two decades. India’s Non-Signature: India, along with the U.S., Japan, and Canada, did not sign the Convention, exposing fractures in global cyber governance.
A recent RBI report highlights India’s uneven demographic transition, challenging the narrative of a uniform demographic dividend across States.
The two sides have the capacity to shape a new phase of multilateral cooperation.
Governments must guarantee fair and equal wages for ASHA workers.
It is a critical necessity for the Global South, especially within an expanded BRICS framework.
India must resist the temptation to align itself with Trump’s peace board.
The Private Member’s Bill could reshape India’s juvenile justice system, influencing fairness and rehabilitation.
The advantages of cross-border CBDC payments are likely to outweigh the associated costs.
The ECI’s effort to clean the electoral rolls is ending up disenfranchising genuine voters instead.
India needs to proceed with caution while negotiating defence partnerships with Gulf countries.
With bilateral diplomacy remaining challenging, India’s strongest opportunities lie in diplomatic white spaces.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE should actively facilitate unity among all Yemeni factions by bringing them together for dialogue and cooperation.
Trump’s use of tariffs as a political weapon in the Greenland context risks weakening NATO unity and undermining alliance trust.
Higher education institutions require comprehensive systemic reforms.
It must focus on boosting domestic growth, ensuring policy certainty, and removing structural bottlenecks.
India’s interests can be protected only through a firm assertion of its strategic autonomy.
There will be no issue of The Hindu today as Pongal is a holiday.
India is discarding an outdated inflation dataset in favour of a more relevant measure.
India must leverage a country-by-country strategy to strengthen resilience across the entire value chain.
The rights of linguistic minorities must be safeguarded in all States.
There are several sustainable AI practices that India can adopt.
The “light but tight” framework of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 aims to transform higher education and strengthen India’s development.
ISRO must initiate a comprehensive overhaul of its quality assurance protocols.
U.S. isolationism is likely to intensify ethno-nationalism and stoke racist hostility.
The POCSO Act should not permit parental resistance that undermines the rights, autonomy, and protection of adolescents.
U.S. moves in the oil sector highlight its deepening anxiety over shifting global trade patterns and evolving financial structures.
Israel’s recognition has propelled Hargeisa into the centre of great-power competition in the Horn of Africa.
The Supreme Court should safeguard the environment by holding the State accountable and bringing it back within the framework of effective regulation.
The CDSCO guidelines must not degenerate into a “pay and pass” mechanism that weakens regulatory enforcement.
The Election Commission of India is mandated to ensure that no Indian citizen is denied the right to vote.
The December 2025 ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast will raise awareness, but expanding the AMR surveillance network remains essential.
Trump has weakened established norms governing conduct on the global stage.
Iran needs to undertake reforms and renew its engagement with the international community
Even as political engagement remains limited, institutional collaboration continues to broaden and deepen.
Those who misuse an AI model by making illegal requests must be held accountable and face appropriate action.
Social security for gig workers must move beyond intent and become genuinely accessible, reliable, and secure in practice.
Trump’s unlawful strikes on Venezuela mark the most recent chapter in U.S. imperial overreach.
Moscow and Kyiv must de-escalate tensions and actively pursue peace.
Growth-oriented capital expenditure can put pressure on fiscal targets
The quality of piped water supply must be rigorously tested at the point of delivery to ensure it is safe for consumption.
The manufactured narrative of “infiltration” is fueling xenophobia and triggering hate crimes across India.
India’s generics strength cushions risks, but diversification and reforms are essential.
Bangladesh needs a leader capable of restraining extremist forces and preserving stability.
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