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Arjun Mehta

Arjun Mehta

Arjun Mehta is a journalist whose work spans politics, economics, and culture across South Asia. Over the years, he has reported on a range of issues from election campaigns in rural India to economy. Mehta’s reporting often examines how global forces shape local realities, whether through infrastructure projects, environmental change, or shifting trade patterns.

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    India’s Patent Surge Signals a New Era of Homegrown Innovation

    by Arjun Mehta April 15, 2026
    by Arjun Mehta April 15, 2026

    India’s patent system reached a major milestone in FY 2025–26, with total patent applications climbing to 1,43,729, up 30.2% from 1,10,375 a year earlier. This is not just a statistical jump; …

  • FeaturedTech

    Why Computing Power Isn’t India’s Only AI Advantage

    by Arjun Mehta March 8, 2026
    by Arjun Mehta March 8, 2026

    India is entering the decisive phase of the AI era not as a late‑comer, but as a country that already stacks multiple asymmetric advantages. When NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang declares that …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    The GCC Shift: India Moves Up the Value Chain

    by Arjun Mehta March 1, 2026
    by Arjun Mehta March 1, 2026

    India’s economic story is often told through exports, startups, or manufacturing ambitions. Yet one of the most significant and underappreciated drivers of the country’s transformation is the rapid rise of …

  • FeaturedTech

    Why India is the True Epicenter of AI’s Next Chapter

    by Arjun Mehta February 17, 2026
    by Arjun Mehta February 17, 2026

    As the India AI Impact Summit 2026 unfolds in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, bringing together world leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio …

  • Opinion

    A Divergent Tale of Two Kashmirs: Why J&K Soards While POJK Stalls

    by Arjun Mehta February 4, 2026
    by Arjun Mehta February 4, 2026

    ‘gar firdaus bar-rū-e-zamīñ asthamīñ ast o hamīñ ast o hamīñ ast Whoever first uttered these words was surely envisioning the Jammu and Kashmir of today. A land where the world’s …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    Blueprint for a New India: Inside Budget 2026–27

    by Arjun Mehta February 2, 2026
    by Arjun Mehta February 2, 2026

    The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a decisive shift from incremental reform to strategic nation-building. Anchored around three guiding kartavyas—accelerating growth, building people’s capacities, and ensuring inclusive development—the Budget seeks to …

  • Opinion

    A Decade of Dreams & Disruption: The Rise of Startup India

    by Arjun Mehta January 18, 2026
    by Arjun Mehta January 18, 2026

    On January 16, 2016, India launched the Startup India initiative, a bold policy framework aimed at transforming India into a nation of job creators rather than job seekers. A decade …

  • OpinionTech

    PSLV-C62 Ushers in a Multipolar Space Era

    by Arjun Mehta January 13, 2026
    by Arjun Mehta January 13, 2026

    On January 12, 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scripted another chapter in its stellar ascent, successfully launching the PSLV-C62 mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. …

  • FeaturedTech

    India’s AI Moment: Power, Promise, and the People Who Matter Most

    by Arjun Mehta January 4, 2026
    by Arjun Mehta January 4, 2026

    India today stands at a rare inflection point. Artificial Intelligence, once the preserve of elite research labs and global technology firms, is being deliberately positioned as a public-good technology—one that …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    India’s Trillion-Dollar Leap: What Powered Its Rise Above Japan

    by Arjun Mehta January 3, 2026
    by Arjun Mehta January 3, 2026

    India has now overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy in nominal GDP terms, with output of around 4.18 trillion dollars, behind only the US, China and Germany. This …

  • FeaturedTech

    India’s Creative-Tech Leap Is Not Just Promising; It’s Transformational

    by Arjun Mehta December 9, 2025
    by Arjun Mehta December 9, 2025

    India’s media and entertainment sector is entering its most confident decade yet, not as a follower of global trends but as a producer, architect, and exporter of digital culture. What …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    India and Russia Unlock Global Military Access Under RELOS

    by Arjun Mehta December 4, 2025
    by Arjun Mehta December 4, 2025

    Russia’s State Duma ratified the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS) agreement with India on December 3, 2025, just ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi on December …

  • Opinion

    Fast, Green, Global: India’s Logistics Revolution

    by Arjun Mehta December 2, 2025
    by Arjun Mehta December 2, 2025

    India’s logistics sector is undergoing a quiet but powerful revolution—one that is reshaping how goods move across the country and how Indian industry connects with global markets. Drawing on the …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    Indo-US Narcotics Blitz: Deeper Ties, Deadlier Strikes

    by Arjun Mehta November 28, 2025
    by Arjun Mehta November 28, 2025

    India’s move to seek deeper anti-narcotics cooperation with the US marks a strategic shift within its foreign policy—recognizing that the accelerating threat from international drug networks now directly impacts both …

  • Opinion

    From LNG to Innovation: The Expanding India-Qatar Synergy

    by Arjun Mehta November 18, 2025
    by Arjun Mehta November 18, 2025

    Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s recent visit to Qatar in November 2025 represents a significant milestone in the deepening of bilateral relations between the two nations, building on …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    The Kunar Crossroads: How a River is Becoming South Asia’s New Flashpoint

    by Arjun Mehta November 3, 2025
    by Arjun Mehta November 3, 2025

    A quiet but consequential water dispute is taking shape in South Asia, centered around the Kunar River — a life-giving yet geopolitically charged waterway that links Afghanistan and Pakistan. Recent …

  • Culture

    A Story in Every Jingle: The Creative World of Piyush Pandey

    by Arjun Mehta October 27, 2025
    by Arjun Mehta October 27, 2025

    Piyush Pandey, often hailed as the creative titan who gave Indian advertising its true voice, stands as a beacon in the world of storytelling, emotion, and brand-building. His journey—from a …

  • Opinion

    Inside India’s ₹79,000 Crore Military Modernization Push

    by Arjun Mehta October 26, 2025
    by Arjun Mehta October 26, 2025

    India’s latest Rs 79,000-crore defence modernization package represents one of the most ambitious military upgrades in recent years, signaling a decisive push toward strategic autonomy and high-technology warfare readiness. Approved …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    Trade, Tech, and Trust: How Starmer’s India Trip Redefined UK-India Relations

    by Arjun Mehta October 11, 2025
    by Arjun Mehta October 11, 2025

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent visit to India marks a turning point in the trajectory of India-UK relations, reinforcing the strategic and economic partnership between the two countries. This …

  • EnvironmentFeatured

    Building a Climate-Resilient India: From Relief to Readiness

    by Arjun Mehta October 6, 2025
    by Arjun Mehta October 6, 2025

    India’s battle with climate change is no longer a distant crisis; it’s an everyday reality. The country swings between two extremes: scorching heatwaves and devastating downpours. In this unpredictable climate …

  • ExplainerFeatured

    How India’s Digital and Industrial Policies Converged to Create a Global Powerhouse

    by Arjun Mehta October 4, 2025
    by Arjun Mehta October 4, 2025

    On July 31, 1995, India’s first-ever mobile phone call was made between Delhi and Kolkata. What seemed like a modest technological milestone would ignite a communications revolution that reshaped how …

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