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February 5, 2026

Event Report — India & Maldives: Sailing the MAHASAGAR Together | CPPR | ICWA

Addressing India–Maldives relations, this session focused on maritime cooperation, regional stability, and the MAHASAGAR initiative in the Indian Ocean Region.
February 5, 2026

India’s Maritime Moment: Decoding Budget 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 4, 2026

D Dhanuraj of CPPR on growing concerns surrounding digital ‘master boards’ in Kochi

D Dhanuraj of CPPR raises concerns over digital ‘master boards’ in Kochi, citing pedestrian safety issues, visual clutter, and distraction to motorists.
February 3, 2026

D Dhanuraj of CPPR comments on the Kerala Budget 2026

CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj offers expert analysis on the Kerala Budget 2026.
February 3, 2026

D Dhanuraj of CPPR raises concerns on allocation for the KMTA and Kochi Metro Phase 2

Dr Dhanuraj was speaking to TINE about allocation for the KMTA and Kochi Metro Phase 2
February 3, 2026

Analysing India’s Defence Allocation in Budget 2026-27: Modernisation in the Shadow of Operation Sindoor

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
Gender Budget 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
Indian Rubber Industry- Budget 2026

India’s Rubber Paradox: Rising Budgets, Falling Productivity

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
India-EU-Summit 2026

EP 21 | India-EU Summit 2026: Trade, Strategic Convergence, and the Road Ahead | Policy Beyond Borders

      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

Budget Must Invest in Rural Mobility

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

Kerala’s Locked Fields: A Ban that Binds Growth in Chains

Kerala's fallow lands and agri decline stem from leasing bans; legal reform essential for scale, security, productivity.
January 19, 2026

Recruiting LLMs to Create a Response Toolkit for Girls and Women Experiencing Nonsexual Harassment

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

Costs and Benefits Before Girls and Women Addressing Non-sexual Harassment: LLMs Provide A Realistic Assessment

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

India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and the Reshaping of Gulf Economic Ties

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
OSC Report

A Comparative Study of One Stop Centres (OSCs) in Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh

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 […]