Editorial Analysis

India’s governance challenges demand urgent reforms to modernise its bureaucracy, particularly the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), which has long served as the backbone of the country’s administrative machinery.

The Indian rupee recently crossed the 85-mark against the US dollar, continuing a long-term trend of weakening relative to the dollar. A decade ago, this rate was ₹61, and it was ₹83 earlier this year.

The India-Russia relationship has been a cornerstone of international diplomacy for decades, and its impact is set to grow even more significant in upcoming years.

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a comprehensive report on municipal finances that emphasizes the growing demand for high-quality public services in urban areas, driven by rapid urbanization.

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a critical goal for India, however, achieving UHC presents a complex array of challenges due to the diverse and multifaceted nature of the country’s healthcare landscape.

Green hydrogen has emerged as a crucial pathway to decarbonize its industrial sectors, as India aims for net-zero emissions by 2070. 

As the tourism sector in India continues to grow, it is crucial to ensure that this growth is sustainable, balancing economic benefits with environmental and social responsibilities.

India's G-20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO recently unveiled a report highlighting that over 1,16,000 cybersecurity incidents were reported in 2023, a significant increase from previous years.

The unfortunate death of an EY employee, allegedly due to work pressure has brought the discussion of bringing the right to disconnect in India.

While the ONOE debate focuses on synchronizing national and state elections, it often neglects the crucial third tier of governance – the ULGs. This is a missed opportunity to strengthen local democracy and ensure regular elections for these vital institutions.