Politics & Governance
Who funds them? The unanswered questions behind political money and foreign travel
Great Nicobar project: Between environmental concerns and strategic cost
The Great Nicobar project is strategically important but widely opposed. Nearly 30% of global trade passes through the Strait of Malacca to the island’s east.
Equating Nazi Germany and India: Comparing apples with oranges
Ayushman Bharat: Transforming India’s healthcare landscape, one life at a time
Often called the world’s largest government-funded healthcare scheme, Ayushman Bharat provides up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation, becoming a lifeline for millions.
Census-Delimitation Correlation: How Emergency Freeze Created disparities in India’s political dynamics
The 1976 freeze on delimitation suspended the upward revision in the representation to various States.
India maintains energy stability through strategy in a turbulent world
West Asia tensions strained routes; India secured supplies via diplomacy, naval escorts, diversified imports (US, Norway, Canada, Russia) and boosted domestic LPG production to ensure energy stability.
India’s Digital Census With Human Face
India’s 2026 Digital Census shifts to a combined digital–field model with self-enumeration, geo-tagging, caste detail, and 30 lakh app-equipped enumerators—balancing tech efficiency and human trust.
Amid debate, let’s understand the context of FCRA Amendment Bill
The FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 tightens oversight on foreign funding, closes accountability gaps, and targets misuse, amid legal precedents and pushback over timing and minority impact.
Women's Reservation Bill, 2023: Why Congress Is Opposing?
The Women's Reservation Bill (2023) mandates 33% legislative seats for women, tied to Census-led delimitation; debate centres on timing, political motives, and equitable implementation.
Counting for Change: Does More Data Mean Better Policy in India?
India’s 2027 Census is vital: updated population data will fix policy blind spots, enable targeted welfare, integrate datasets, and strengthen data-driven local governance for better delivery.
Jan Vishwas Act: Strengthening India’s Ease of Doing Business
Jan Vishwas Act 2026 advances trust-based governance by decriminalising minor offences, easing compliance, reducing litigation, and fostering a business-friendly, citizen-centric regulatory framework aligned with global standards.