#India
India’s ‘Purvoday’: Economic recovery turning the eastern states into diplomatic players
Once fragile, India's eastern states are now drawing foreign dignitaries, billion-dollar investment pledges and G20 meetings. Here's what is changing and why.
Gadchiroli Model: turning ‘Red Corridor’ into ‘Growth Corridor’
Gadchiroli is transforming from a Naxal stronghold into an industrial hub through mining, infrastructure, rehabilitation, and locally rooted economic development.
The big AI race: Where does India truly stand?
India trails the US, China and the EU in AI investment and frontier models, but is rapidly building sovereign compute, data centres and indigenous capability.
BrahMos: The battle-tested missile behind India’s growing global influence
The rise of BrahMos is the story of how sustained investment, indigenous production and operational success combined to create one of India's most valuable strategic assets.
Vande Bharat goes global, expanding India's railway footprint
The large-scale domestic expansion of Indian Railways is helping build the manufacturing capacity needed to support future exports.
Can India become the world’s cleanest ship recycler too?
India leads global ship recycling at 35.4% market share. Can it also prove to be cleanest and the safest ship recycler to maintain dominance?
From 'Brazil of Asia' to watching from the sidelines
India, 140 crore strong, again missed the 2026 World Cup, now sits at 136th FIFA ranking and watches their own league nearly collapse.
Economy: Pakistan relies on conflict, India on confident partnerships
Pakistan brokers a Gulf ceasefire and claims global relevance while India looks sidelined. But which model actually lasts? Let’s take a look at the record.
Foreign funds widening domestic faultlines? Is that why India is reimagining FCRA?
The debate around FCRA is no longer ‘NGOs versus Government’. It’s about how a nation safeguards its sovereignty when funding casts greater influence than force.
Charity, activism & the debate over foreign funding in India
Debate over FCRA comes into play when foreign funding meant for charitable purposes is allegedly used to influence public policy, fund activism, and mobilise people.
FCRA Amendment Rules 2026: A structural shift with legal weight
India tightened FCRA rules in June 2026, restricting foreigners from leading NGOs, what they can spend foreign funds on, and where.
Counting What Counts: Understanding India’s Committee on Demographic Change
Globally, including in India, the majority’s share in population is declining. Indian neighbourhoods present a contrast. So, what’s the significance of the High-Level Committee on Demographic Change in India?