The emerging diplomatic exchanges between India and the Taliban-led Afghanistan mark one of the most consequential and pragmatic shifts in South-Asian geopolitics. The deployment of an Indian technical team in Kabul and the restoration of a limited diplomatic presence signal the end of India’s two-decade-long reliance on the Afghan Republic and the beginning of a […]
In recent weeks, Nepal has plunged into turmoil as violent Gen Z–led protests swept across the country, leaving 72 people dead and over 2,000 injured. Government offices, police posts, and public property were set ablaze, while security forces resorted to force in an attempt to quell the unrest. At the center of the uprising are […]
India’s BRICS Moment: From Tariff Threats to Trade Leadership “With $825 billion in exports and rising global clout, India has the tools—and now the imperative to rally BRICS as an alternative trade engine.” Tariffs as a Geopolitical Lever The global economic landscape is currently witnessing a significant escalation in trade tensions, exemplified by the recent […]
“Every journey to prosperity needs fuel; for India’s development path, GST reform may well be the octane we require.” Second Gen GST Reforms: The Diwali Gift Since its inception on July 1, 2017, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been hailed as one of the most significant tax reforms in the nation’s history. It […]
“Trade agreements are not merely about the exchange of goods they are the architecture of geopolitics, development, and aspiration.” On July 24, 2025, India and the United Kingdom formalized the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a landmark pact that redefines their economic relationship. For the UK, CETA is its most significant bilateral agreement post-Brexit, […]
India’s federal structure is built upon a finely balanced distribution of powers between the Centre and the States, ensuring both unity and regional autonomy. While the Constitution delineates legislative and executive powers through the Union, State, and Concurrent Lists. But the political differences—particularly when rival parties govern at the Centre and in a State—often lead […]
Last week, the White House announced yet another extension of its self-imposed 90-day deadline for enacting reciprocal tariffs, highlighting the growing recognition even within Washington that broad, across-the-board duties risk inflicting collateral damage on American households and producers. Yet this tactical reprieve belies a strategic imperative: tariffs are not an end in themselves but a […]
The world is no longer what it was at the turn of the century. The unipolar dominance of the United States after the Cold War has steadily eroded. Today, global power is fragmented, dynamic, and often unpredictable — welcome to the era of multipolarity. In this shifting landscape, India’s role is growing — not with […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming economies and societies worldwide, and India is no exception. As one of the fastest-growing economies and a global hub for technology and innovation, India is uniquely positioned to harness the potential of AI for inclusive growth and development. From healthcare and education to transportation and governance, AI is driving […]
In an era where digital technologies govern nearly every aspect of life, data has emerged as the new oil, driving economic growth, governance, and personal interactions. With India rapidly transforming into a digital economy—bolstered by initiatives such as Digital India, Aadhaar-linked services, and an expanding fintech ecosystem—data protection has become a critical concern. The exponential […]