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February 12, 2025
The budget expectation was therefore straightforward, such that unproductive expenditure was rationalised and new avenues to generate revenue explored. A weak fiscal position has been a long-standing issue in Kerala. As mentioned in the budget speech, there is a realisation […]
February 10, 2025
Former CM Arvind Kejriwal lost to BJP’s Parvesh Sharma in New Delhi seat. The results of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections have painted a grim picture for the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with party supremo Arvind Kejriwal conceding defeat […]
February 9, 2025
The AAP had nothing new to offer to the middle class, and the BJP struck their emotions with a timely income tax rebate announcement in the union budget 2025. Delhi election results have weakened the already weak opposition. The loss […]
February 6, 2025
Kerala’s public finance management has been under stress for quite some time. In the recently published fiscal management index by Niti Ayog, Kerala is ranked 15 out of 18 states, which shows the depth of the challenges the State […]
February 4, 2025
The announcement of social security for gig workers is a welcome sign For the last five years, the frenzy around the Budget speeches has been about capitalinvestment, specifically allocating more money for various infrastructuredevelopments to cater to the demand […]
January 23, 2025
Amid global trade uncertainties, India needs to up its game in the GCC zone—a well-thought-out FTA is the need of the hour, which will solidify the partnership, unlocking new opportunities for mutual economic growth! With India’s markets in the […]
January 23, 2025
Despite Delhi enjoying more power than what is offered with the 74th amendment to other urban local bodies, it has not truly grown as a liveable city. The Delhi Assembly elections are around the corner, and for most observers […]
December 26, 2024
The Indo-Pacific, a geopolitical concept that encompasses the Indian and Pacific Oceans as a single interconnected strategic space, has become a central focus of international relations and security discourse in the 21st century. This vast region, home to a diverse […]
December 19, 2024
With calls for protests from trade unions, civil society and universities, it appears that SK is on the verge of yet another candlelight revolution The dramatic turn of events in South Korea, initiated by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of […]
November 26, 2024
Over the last couple of years, BRICS has emerged as a key political force in the global world and the recent summit held from the 22nd to the 24th of October in Kazan marks the 16th Annual summit. The BRICS […]
November 14, 2024
The recent landslide in Wayanad has sparked a renewed discussion on the necessity of a robust climate policy in Kerala. The ecological vulnerability of Western Ghats compounded by the escalating climate crisis is alarming. Between 1950 and 2018, human activities […]
November 11, 2024
The recent announcement of the PM E-drive (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme marks a step towards sustainable mobility in the country. With an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for two years for the PM E-Drive scheme, the Centre intends […]
October 26, 2024
From the humble magnifying glass to the state-of-the-art electron microscope, the approach to magnification has been one of exploration and innovation. As physicists and chemists strove to deepen their understanding of the physical world, their efforts benefited early users of […]
October 17, 2024
Key Takeaways: The recently concluded Haryana Assembly election result marks the second major surprise in India’s political landscape this year. In the 18th Lok Sabha election when every pollster, pundit and news report predicted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) crossing […]
September 26, 2024
An important aspect that needs priority in the efficient functioning of the transport ecosystem is the availability of real-time data. In the era of advanced technological interventions in day-to-day lives, the necessity to develop the infrastructure to track transit information […]