Editorial Analysis

Recent tragic incidents involving contaminated cough syrup and the resulting deaths of several children have placed India’s reputation as the ‘pharmacy to the world’ under scrutiny.

India is moving beyond reactive relief efforts to a proactive, multi-layered strategy that integrates prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and recovery, reflecting a growing recognition of the complex risks posed by climate change, urbanization, and natural hazards.

India is positioning itself as a global leader in climate action with ambitious targets for renewable energy, green hydrogen, and decentralized power systems.

India is reimagining its military doctrine, structure, and technology to build a future-ready force, from cyber warfare to space-based operations driven by artificial intelligence, automation, drones, and precision-guided weaponry.

Recently, US President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point peace proposal, dubbed as ‘Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict’ aimed at ending the protracted war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

The South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) has emerged as a transformative force in global development in shifting geopolitical landscapes, widening inequalities, and dwindling development aid.

The recent announcement of 100% tariffs on imports of patented medicines by the United States (US) has effectively weaponised access to healthcare in the US.

The recent launch of BharatGen marks a transformative mission toward technological sovereignty and culturally rooted artificial intelligence systems, aiming to embed AI into the very fabric of India’s digital future.

The recent Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan marks a seismic shift in South Asian geopolitics, including India that challenges long-held assumptions about its regional security architecture and its diplomatic outreach to the Gulf.

Transgender individuals in India remain disconnected from policy promises and continue to face systemic neglect, as the lack of inclusive, enforceable, and humane policies results in a persistent denial of dignity.