The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) took place in October 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was one of the largest global climate gatherings with nearly 56,000...
The Pashtun Taliban has re-emerged as a dominant force in Afghanistan. From their roots as Mujahideen fighters against the Soviet invasion in 1979, they first seized Kabul in...
India’s trade relations in 2025 are marked by developments in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Negotiations with the United States are nearing a deal, but it will not be...
The banking sector in India is witnessing cautious deliberations on the future of Public Sector Banks (PSBs). Despite talks about further consolidation at the 2025 Manthan-bankers conclave, the...
Recent fiscal reviews show the complexity of managing public debt across Indian States. The 15th Finance Commission and earlier committees have set targets to reduce debt relative to...
The Government of India introduced the Constitution (One Hundred And Thirtieth Amendment) Bill in 2025. It seeks to amend Articles 75, 164, and 239AA. These relate to the...
The world marks ten years since the Paris Agreement was adopted at COP21 in 2015. Despite ongoing challenges, this global pact has altered the climate change trajectory. Emissions...
China filed a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against India. The dispute centres on India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for advanced chemistry cell (ACC) batteries,...
Tropical cyclones are among the most powerful natural phenomena on Earth. Recently, advances in meteorology have further improved our understanding of how these storms form, develop, and are...
The Indus River basin remains important water system in South Asia facing unprecedented challenges in 2025. The suspension of the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan has...