Policy Briefs
April 27, 2026
Rural mobility in Karnataka remains unreliable despite significant investments into road connectivity and affordability interventions such as the Shakti Scheme. Increased ridership has not been matched by expanded supply, resulting in chronic overcrowding, limited route coverage, and service gaps that […]
April 24, 2026
In Short: The resurgence of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, punctuated by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, has exposed the structural vulnerabilities inherent in India’s energy supply chains. With significant volumes of crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), […]
April 24, 2026
In Short For most of the past five decades, the grammar of energy security was written in barrels and British Thermal Units (BTUs). Policymakers conceptualised vulnerability through import dependence ratios, the politics of producer regions, and the chokepoint geography of […]
April 24, 2026
Introduction The upcoming state elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in 2026 present two distinct yet deeply consequential political contests that reflect broader shifts in India’s electoral landscape. While Tamil Nadu continues to be shaped by its entrenched Dravidian […]
April 16, 2026
In Short: India is racing toward a high-tech, clean-energy future, driven by ambitious climate goals and a push for domestic manufacturing. However, beneath the surface of this progress lies a critical bottleneck. While significant strides have been made in exploring […]
April 8, 2026
Insights on Assembly Elections 2026 India covering issues, people, and policy choices influencing governance and economic direction.
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services in smaller passenger vehicles such as autorickshaws and motorcabs are structurally incompatible with Karnataka’s current regulatory framework. The Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules (KMVR), 1989, and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, regulate vehicles by drawing a strict distinction […]
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services using small passenger vehicles (share autorickshaws) are commonly observed in urban corridors of Tamil Nadu. However, the legal framework governing these services continues to rely on the traditional contract carriage under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. While […]
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services in smaller passenger vehicles such as autorickshaws and motor cabs are structurally incompatible with Kerala’s current regulatory framework. The Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules (KMVR), 1989, and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, regulate vehicles by drawing a strict […]
April 6, 2026
Setting the Context With elections increasingly shaped by digital platforms, social media has become a key site of political communication, narrative construction, and voter engagement. In the context of West Bengal, the online communication strategies of the Bharatiya Janata Party […]
March 31, 2026
Kerala polls 2026 see UDF losing momentum while LDF consolidates base, with campaign strategies and voter narratives shaping outcomes.
March 31, 2026
Kerala nears Assembly elections as voter strategies, BJP–CPI(M) narrative, governance issues and anti-incumbency shape outcomes.
March 23, 2026
In the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, key issues like Sabarimala, governance, and energy concerns are expected to influence voters.
March 23, 2026
As escalating tensions in West Asia involving the United States, Iran, Israel, and regional actors reshape global economic and security dynamics, India finds itself directly exposed to the crisis. With critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and Suez […]
March 18, 2026
A short 25-day campaign period puts pressure on UDF in Kerala elections, while LDF and BJP appear better prepared, says CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj.