Editorial Analysis

The Prime Minister of India’s visit to Bhutan to honour the 70th birth anniversary of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan (K4), affectionately called the ‘Bodhisattva King’, highlighting the India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and its deep and enduring friendship between the two nations.

As the 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) to the UNFCCC begins in Belém, Brazil, absence of the United States and China, along with lower-level delegation sent by India casts a long shadow over proceedings.

The idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) is now emerging as a pragmatic policy imperative, as India grapples with widening inequality, technological disruption, and persistent welfare inefficiencies.

A clean, transparent, and accountable system needed for economic growth and national development, as India aspires to become Viksit Bharat (developed nation) by 2047.

For over a decade, the BRICS countries have been steadily working to reduce its dependence on the dollar-dominated Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) global financial system.

The ongoing wave of layoffs in India’s IT sector, often described as ‘silent exits’, reflects deeper structural changes, as IT giants like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro are aligning their workforces with a new digital reality driven by AI and automation.

As India approaches the 76th anniversary of the Constitution, there is renewed reflection on its core values and structural foundations. The Indian Federation continues to exemplify the balance between national unity and regional diversity.

India’s new Labour Codes, consolidating several existing laws into a unified, modern framework designed to foster clarity, consistency, and equity across the workforce.

Recent strikes by National Health Mission (NHM) staff and ASHA workers across multiple states, including Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Kerala, have highlighted a deep-rooted crisis in India’s public healthcare workforce.

The introduction of the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 aiming to enhance governance and accountability, along with serious risks to democratic principles and civil liberties.