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February 19, 2025
Defence Budget has increased from ₹6.22 lakh crore in 2024 to ₹6.81 lakh crore in 2025 The Indian government in the past few years has focused on modernisation and self-dependency in the defence sector. With a 9.5% increase from the […]
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 […]
January 6, 2025
On 3rd of December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing threats from “anti-state forces.” This unexpected move was met with widespread domestic and international criticism, as it was perceived to undermine democratic principles. […]
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 28, 2024
Kerala’s regulatory framework significantly impacts businesses, often imposing criminal penalties for minor infractions. This report highlights the urgent need for decriminalisation in business laws to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth. Key Insights Research Approach Recommendations
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 […]