Editorial Analysis

As India aims to achieve SDG-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and realise its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, strengthening water governance will be critical for economic growth, food security, and social stability.

The recent state visit of the Vietnamese President to India has elevated ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (ECSP) reflecting the growing strategic convergence amid rising geopolitical competition in the Indo-Pacific.

Recently, the Union Home Ministry decided to convene a multi-stakeholder conference to examine reforms required in India’s poorly functioning plea bargaining system.

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Concerns were raised that outdated cost estimates and weak procurement are distorting Minimum Support Price (MSP) effectiveness, prompting calls for reform in estimation and implementation.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