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Japan’s decision to set up a dedicated office in India to support Japanese investment is, on the surface, a technical upgrade in bilateral economic coordination. Deeper down, it is a …

India’s Women’s Reservation Bill—formally the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023, and its latest follow‑up in 2026—seeks to reserve 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies for …

Public procurement represents one of the largest organized markets in India, historically dominated by established suppliers with the capacity to navigate complex bureaucratic systems. The emergence of digital platforms such …

India’s First Fast Breeder Reactor Goes Critical — and Vindicates Seven Decades of Strategic Patience On the evening of 6 April 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Prototype …

India’s quiet yet decisive moves in recent months to ink rare earth partnerships with Canada and Brazil signal a maturing recognition: the future of sovereignty will rest as much on …

India’s energy transformation is entering a decisive phase. With the launch of the Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) Round-XI, the nation is taking a strategic leap in unlocking new hydrocarbon …

Over the past five years, Manipur has witnessed significant advancements in infrastructure development, particularly in railway connectivity, road networks. A major portion of the project, the 55-kilometre stretch from Jiribam …

India’s infrastructure story is no longer one of aspiration; it is one of acceleration, innovation, and confidence. Over the past decade, the country has fundamentally reimagined how it builds, finances, …

Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to launch a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy for agriculture. This landmark initiative is more than just a policy document—it’s a …

President Alexander Stubb of Finland kicked off a four-day state visit to India on March 4, 2026, marking his first trip in that capacity. Invited by Indian Prime Minister Narendra …

The outbreak of direct American and Israeli military strikes against Iran in February 2026 can be one of the most consequential escalations in Middle Eastern geopolitics. What distinguishes this episode …

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 …

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s state visit to India (February 18-22, 2026) has profoundly advanced the 2006 Strategic Partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral meeting on February 21 …

The India-U.S. trade deal has been one of the most discussed topics in recent weeks. From the beginning, the negotiations were conducted in the face of significant political pressure from …

With French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India, both countries announced an elevation of their ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership”, signalling that Paris is moving into the very …

India’s electronics manufacturing industry has entered a transformative phase driven by strong policy initiatives and sustained investment. The Union Budget 2026–27 significantly enhanced the outlay for the Electronics Components Manufacturing …

The recent official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Malaysia marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. This is PM Modi’s first foreign …

The signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) yesterday marks a pivotal moment in one of …

The recent India-US trade deal, announced on February 2, 2026, by President Donald Trump following talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, slashes US tariffs on Indian goods from an effective …

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 …

India’s Union Budget for 2026–27, to be presented today, on February 1, comes at a delicate moment: growth is reasonably strong, but the space for fiscal largesse is narrowing, and …