Census 2027: The Powerful Count That Could Change India
India is preparing for one of its most consequential statistical exercises in decades. Census 2027 will not simply count the country’s population; it could influence welfare planning, resource allocation, caste policy, electoral representation and…
The Hidden Route Behind CBN’s 18.6 Kg Heroin Bust
A major CBN heroin bust near Lucknow has exposed an inter-state trafficking network moving narcotics from the Northeast toward Uttar Pradesh. The operation resulted in 18.64 kg of crude heroin being seized and three suspected members of the network being…
India-EU CBAM: 5 Critical Risks and Trade Safeguards
Europe’s climate policy is rapidly becoming a trade issue for India. The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has entered its definitive phase, creating new compliance and cost considerations for Indian exporters of…
India’s Population 2026: The Next Demographic Challenge
The India population 2026 story is no longer simply about being the world’s most populous country. India’s demographic structure is changing rapidly, with population growth slowing, fertility rates declining and life expectancy increasing. At the same…
UP Maternity Leave Twice: What Changes Now?
Uttar Pradesh’s decision to remove the two-year gap between two leave periods marks a significant change for women government employees. Eligible women can still avail themselves of 180 days of leave on two occasions, but they no longer need to wait two…
Siliguri Corridor: Security, Borders and Gorkha Demands
India’s Northeast depends on one narrow land link to the rest of the country. That makes Siliguri Corridor security a national priority, not merely a regional concern. The corridor, widely known as the “Chicken’s Neck,” connects mainland India with…
Semicon India 2.0: Can India Become a Chip Powerhouse?
India is entering a semiconductor race that could reshape its economic and strategic future. From smartphones and electric vehicles to artificial intelligence, satellites and defence systems, modern technology depends on tiny chips that have become one…
India’s Defence Has a Critical Minerals Problem
India is rapidly expanding its defence manufacturing capabilities. From Tejas fighter jets and missiles to warships, helicopters and drones, New Delhi wants more military equipment to be designed and produced at home. But beneath this push for defence…
India’s HADR Strategy: Relief, Logistics and Influence
When disaster strikes across the Indian Ocean, India is increasingly expected to do more than deliver emergency supplies. Its armed forces can rapidly deploy naval ships, aircraft, medical teams and engineering units to affected areas. This growing…
INS Mangrol: India’s New Answer to Shallow-Water Threats
The INS Mangrol delivery gives India another specialised tool for a difficult maritime battlefield: shallow coastal waters. These waters can complicate submarine detection while increasing risks around ports, shipping routes and naval facilities. Cochin…
