India’s solid waste crisis has long exposed the limits of landfill-centric urban governance. With the notification of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, the Union government has...
The 16th Finance Commission’s (FC) recommendations on vertical devolution have reignited an old but unresolved debate in Indian federalism: are States being fairly compensated for their constitutional responsibilities,...
On January 29, the Supreme Court of India stayed the University Grants Commission’s new regulations on promoting equity in higher education, observing that they were “vague and capable...
With the Union Budget approaching, the performance and future role of public-sector enterprises (PSEs) have once again come into focus. Far from the stereotype of inefficiency, India’s central...
As foreign ministers from the 22-member Arab League assemble in New Delhi for the second India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on January 30–31, 2026, the timing could hardly be...
The Union Budget plays a decisive role in shaping India’s infrastructure trajectory, but this year’s expectations go beyond headline capital expenditure figures. For Indian Railways, the Budget marks...
The recent plane crash involving Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has pushed India’s civil aviation safety framework into sharp public focus. Months earlier, a Parliamentary Standing Committee...
The free trade agreement between India and the European Union marks a turning point in India’s contemporary trade diplomacy. Its significance lies not merely in the economic weight...
Helium is often associated with balloons and squeaky voices, but in modern technology it is a strategic and irreplaceable resource. It is critical for MRI machines, semiconductor manufacturing,...
Even as the Centre pursues fiscal consolidation, the financial health of India’s States is emerging as a growing macroeconomic concern. Budget estimates for FY26 suggest that a significant...
