Editorials

INDIA TO CONSIDER EXPANDING RELAXATION IN OCI CARD NORMS  India has been deliberating on extending the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Card benefits to overseas Indians in Fiji and other

CANDIDATES HAVE A RIGHT TO PRIVACY FROM VOTERS: SC JUDGMENT  The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgement concerning the declaration of movable assets by candidates contesting elections.  

DRYING RIVERS IN INDIA The Central Water Commission (CWC) has reported alarming water storage levels in several river basins, particularly in east-flowing rivers between Mahanadi and Pennar. This crisis poses

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN INDIA Domestic violence remains a significant issue in India, affecting women from all backgrounds and perpetuating cycles of abuse and inequality. Despite legal frameworks in place, enforcement

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS The recent Supreme Court ruling on the Chandigarh mayoral election brings attention to the challenges faced by India's local urban body electoral processes. Despite robust national and state

COTTON CULTIVATION IN NORTH INDIA As the 2024-25 kharif cotton planting season approaches in North India, stakeholders anticipate a potential decline in cotton acreages due to various challenges. These challenges

TIANTONG PROJECT The Tiantong Project signifies China's strategic response to the evolving landscape of telecommunications, especially in remote and disaster-prone regions. It aims to enhance communication resilience, particularly in emergencies

INDIA ALLOWS 'REVOCATION ORDER' FOR GOANS WITH PORTUGUESE CITIZENSHIP TO APPLY FOR OCI CARDS Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a memorandum leading to the revocation of passports

GLOBAL FOREST WATCH Global Forest Watch (GFW) provides crucial insights into global forest cover changes, emphasizing the environmental impact and regional trends. The latest data highlights significant tree cover loss

MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are vital international financial institutions established to provide funding and expertise for economic and social development projects in developing countries. They play a

RESERVATION FOR MUSLIMS IN ANDHRA PRADESH Religion-based reservation in India has been a topic of debate, particularly in states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, where quotas for Muslims have been

ONLY 16% OF INDIAN STEM FACULTY MEMBERS ARE WOMEN In recent years, there has been growing concern about the significant gender gap in Indian STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)