Recently, China hosted the first-ever trilateral meeting with Pakistan and Bangladesh in Kunming, on the sidelines of the China-South Asia Exposition. It has far-reaching implications for South Asia — particularly for India.
In an era marked by rising protectionism and fractured global trade alliances, India needs to reconsider joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and deepen its integration with ASEAN and the European Union (EU) to safeguard its economic future.
For millions of internal migrants in India — workers who relocate for livelihood, education, or family — the right to vote remains a pressing concern for participatory governance in the world’s largest democracy.
The lack of gender equity in India’s municipal and urban administrative structures has a significant impact on India’s urban governance like urban planning, service delivery, and overall inclusivity.
South Asia, despite being home to over a fifth of the world’s population having cultural and historical linkages, remains one of the least economically integrated regions in the world.
As the global economy faces trade wars, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions, India’s ability to navigate these will depend on strategic recalibration by both policymakers and industry leaders.
The recent landmark Supreme Court judgment on K Uma Devi vs State of Tamil Nadu pronounced is significant for recognising maternity rights as a Fundamental Right under Article 21 of the Constitution.
The recent Israel and Iran conflict has plunged West Asia into its most dangerous crisis that has far-reaching geopolitical and humanitarian consequences since the Arab-Israeli War 1973.