India’s Bold Push to Rebuild Afghanistan Trade Links
India and Afghanistan are giving their economic relationship renewed attention. The latest talks focus on practical issues that have long shaped the flow of goods and investment between the two countries. The India Afghanistan trade relationship has…
SCO Summit 2026: Modi’s Strong Message on Terrorism and Peace
The SCO Summit 2026 in Bishkek was more than a routine diplomatic gathering. Held on 31 August and 1 September, the summit marked 25 years of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and came as Eurasia faces growing strategic competition, wars, sanctions…
Sugar Prices Next: What the New Stock Cap Could Trigger
A sugar price shock could become more than a domestic inflation problem for India. With retail prices already significantly above last year’s levels, the government has halved the sugar stock limit for dealers from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals. The…
42 Kg Gold, 10 Kg Silver: What DRI Uncovered
More than 42 kg of foreign-origin gold and around 10 kg of silver have been seized in a nationwide crackdown by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). The seizures were valued at more than ₹65 crore. Meanwhile, 25 people, including five foreign…
India GDP Growth Hits 7.8% as Economy Gains Momentum
India has begun FY2026-27 on a strong note, with real GDP growth reaching 7.8% in Q1, up from 6.9% a year earlier and above the earlier 7.0% estimate. The latest GDP figures put India among the fastest-growing major economies, but the headline number…
Indus Waters Treaty: Why India Rejects the Award
The Indus Waters Treaty has endured wars, diplomatic breakdowns and decades of hostility between India and Pakistan. Yet, the decades-old water pact now faces one of its most serious legal and geopolitical challenges. On August 31, 2026, the Court of…
CPS and India’s Next Technology Revolution
The machines shaping the next phase of the digital economy will not exist only on computer screens. They will drive vehicles, operate factories, monitor crops, assist doctors, manage energy systems and increasingly interact with people in real time. This…
iFMS Enters a New Era of Smarter Fertilizer Planning
India’s Fertilizer Network Is Moving Beyond Simple Tracking India’s fertilizer management system is entering a significant digital phase. The iFMS fertilizer network is increasingly being used to connect supply, stock, sales and subsidy data. This shift…
India’s Nuclear Gamble: The Power Shift Behind 2047
India is preparing for a major shift in the way it powers its economic rise, and nuclear power is moving closer to the centre of that strategy. For years, India’s energy story was dominated by coal, followed by an extraordinary expansion of solar…
Malaria Elimination by 2030: India’s Critical Battle
India’s fight against malaria has reached a critical stage. The country has sharply reduced its malaria burden over the past decade, but eliminating the disease entirely is a much harder task. As the Union Health Ministry reviews progress towards…