Editorial Analysis

In recent years, the role of social media in democratic societies has become a hotly debated topic. While social media platforms have revolutionised communication and information dissemination, they have also introduced significant challenges to democratic processes.

In a world where societal norms often dictate the boundaries of acceptance, sex workers remain one of the most marginalised communities, marked by profound mental health challenges, exacerbated by societal stigma, violence, economic pressures, and isolation.

The recent Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marks a significant shift in India's approach to investment treaties which replaces the 2014 India-UAE investment treaty, reflecting India's evolving stance on balancing investment protection with the state's sovereign right to regulate.

Recent trends in government health spending across Low Income Countries (LICs) and Lower Middle Income Countries (LMICs), including India, reveal worrying shifts as nations approach the deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released its World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) Report 2024, highlighting significant trends and developments in global intellectual property (IP) filings. 

Recently, it was highlighted that the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform governance is immense, particularly in a rapidly digitalising nation like India, as it is poised to revolutionise governance, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, inclusivity, and responsiveness in public administration.

Recently, National Press Day was observed with the theme ‘Changing Nature of the Press’, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the media landscape, and marking the day the Press Council of India (PCI) began its operations in 1966.

The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has underscored the centrality of climate finance in achieving global climate goals.

The recent imposition of the Net Borrowing Ceiling (NBC) by the central government has sparked significant debate and controversy, particularly in the context of federalism and fiscal autonomy in India. 

As the world’s largest democracy, India stands at a pivotal moment where the inclusion of women in political spheres is not just a matter of representation but a necessity for holistic development and true democracy.