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February 6, 2026
The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a shift in urban policy, positioning cities as economic engines while reducing central support. With greater reliance on markets and local bodies, urban growth now enters a more uncertain phase. The Union Budget 2026–27 signals […]
February 6, 2026
Shared Intermediate Public Transport (Shared IPT) systems such as share autos, e-rickshaws, and small motor cabs have emerged across India as a market-driven response to gaps in formal public transport, particularly in peri-urban and low-density areas. Despite performing stage-like functions, […]
February 6, 2026
The Gender Budget 2026 shows higher allocations but limited structural reform, continuing to prioritise time-saving welfare over gender-transformative outcomes. Without convergence, care infrastructure, and outcome assessment, increased spending alone may not improve women’s economic mobility. The Gender Budget 2026 accounts […]
February 5, 2026
Addressing India–Maldives relations, this session focused on maritime cooperation, regional stability, and the MAHASAGAR initiative in the Indian Ocean Region.
February 5, 2026
Budget 2026 outlines a comprehensive maritime sector reform strategy focused on shipbuilding, inland waterways, multimodal logistics, and reducing India’s high logistics costs. India’s Union Budget 2026 presents a decisive push toward maritime-led economic growth by strengthening ports, inland waterways, and […]
February 3, 2026
Introduction The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated a historic Rs 7.85 lakh crore (approximately $93.5 billion) to the Ministry of Defence, marking a significant 15.19% increase over the previous year’s estimates (BE) of Rs 6.81 lakh crore. This allocation must […]
January 29, 2026
A Roadmap for Gender Budgeting: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Women’s Safety in 2026–2027
India has been at the forefront of gender budgeting since 2005-06, and over the years, it has improved by adding more ministries reporting allocations for women. In the 2025-2026 Budget, the overall allocation has increased by 2.06 per cent compared […]
January 29, 2026
As the Union Budget 2026–27 approaches, India’s natural rubber sector presents a paradox that policymakers can no longer ignore. Budgetary allocations for the Rubber Board have steadily increased over the past five years—from ₹190 crore in 2021–22 to ₹360.31 crore […]
January 28, 2026
As India and the European Union enter a decisive phase in their strategic partnership, the India-EU Summit 2026 marks a turning point in trade, security, and global cooperation. Anchored by the long-awaited India-EU Free Trade Agreement, the […]
January 28, 2026
As India awaits the Union Budget 2026–27, the country’s rural development strategy faces a familiar but unresolved choice. Each budget reaffirms the government’s commitment to livelihoods, women-led development, and inclusive growth in rural areas. Yet, one critical enabler of all […]
January 19, 2026
ChatGPT crafts self-empowering toolkit for girls and women to recognize, respond to covert non-sexual harassment with safe scripts and strategies.
January 15, 2026
How large language models map risks, benefits, and options for girls and women addressing non-sexual harassment, and support safer, informed help-seeking.
January 9, 2026
The article explains how the new India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed in December 2025, deepens bilateral trade, investment and strategic cooperation while reshaping India’s wider economic engagement with the Gulf region. It highlights tariff liberalisation on most goods, expanded market access for Indian exports and services, and Oman's role as a strategic gateway to the GCC, Central Asia and East Africa along vital energy and maritime routes.
January 7, 2026
This report evaluates the implementation of the One Stop Centre (OSC) scheme in Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Established as a cornerstone initiative under the Nirbhaya Fund, the OSC scheme is designed to provide integrated support to survivors of violence […]
January 3, 2026
Kerala’s bus-based public transport system, which has long been regarded as the backbone of the state’s everyday mobility, has witnessed a steady decline in the past two decades—from 35,000 in the early 2000s to 12,500 in 2023. This decline, driven […]