Editorial Analysis

Recent draft Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) Norms proposed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) raise serious concerns regarding India’s long-term EV ambitions.

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), many routine white-collar tasks especially in sectors such as IT services, finance, customer support, and administration are increasingly being automated, raising concerns about job displacement and the future of employment.

Recent policy shifts, particularly the implementation of the four Labour Codes and the proposed Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 replacing MGNREGA have reignited debates on inequality, labour welfare, and rural distress.

Recently, Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR imaging satellite developed by Galax Eye in India, has been successfully launched by placing a 190-kg satellite into a 500-km orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from California.

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor flagged that geo-economic fragmentation (GEF) driven by tariffs, trade restrictions, and industrial policies  is not only reshaping global supply chains but also disrupting the free movement of capital and fragmenting financial flows globally.

Concerns were raised that outdated cost estimates and weak procurement are distorting Minimum Support Price (MSP) effectiveness, prompting calls for reform in estimation and implementation.

May marks the 169th anniversary of the 1857 Revolt and historical evidence shows that India’s struggle against British colonialism began much before 1857, especially with early 19th century revolts in South India.

Recently, the Union government urged the Supreme Court to reconsider the framework of Public Interest Litigation (PIL), citing concerns over “agenda-driven litigation.”

Recently, the Delhi High Court observed that social media posts can ‘transcend mere free expression and act as a catalyst for public shaming’ and social media platforms are emerging as a parallel space for justice delivery. It has revived debate on digital vigilantism in India.

Recently, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the vision of Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, symbolising ‘equality of status’ under Article 14 and 21A of the Constitution.