Policy UpdateAnamitra SinhaBackgroundThe H-1B visa program is one of the most critical pathways for high-skilled professionals to work in the United States. It serves as a cornerstone of the U.S. economy by facilitating the recruitment of foreign talent in...
Policy UpdateMeenu MohanMandateThe Ministry of Panchayati Raj, established in 2004, is responsible for overseeing the decentralization process and strengthening local self-governance in India. By empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), the Ministry aims to ensure inclusive development, social justice, and...
Policy UpdateSana AnsariKudumbashree, meaning “prosperity of the family” in Malayalam, is a participatory poverty eradication and women empowerment mission initiated by the Government of Kerala in 1998. This unique initiative functions through a three-tiered community network of women, aiming...
HARSH V PANTIn the end it, was not as close as many were anticipating. Donald Trump performed much better than he did in the 2020 election and Kamala Harris could not match Joe Biden’s performance that year, resulting in...
ANIL TRIGUNAYATEver since Donald Trump has made history in US politics through a sweep across the political spectrum garnering electoral college votes way ahead along with popular votes and securing the Senate and Congress control, the international challenges and...
Harsh V Pant and Kalpit MankikarTrump’s return raises questions about his China policy, offering India a chance to attract investment amid U.S.-China tensions.The electoral victory of Donald Trump, and his comeback as the United States (US) president, has led...
Policy UpdateMeenu MohanBudgetThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was allocated a budget of ₹21,936 crore for the financial year 2024-25, which is a 52% increase from the previous year’s budget of ₹16,549 crore. While the allocation is...
Policy UpdateRiya RawatBackground Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13, 2021, the Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti National Master Plan represents a paradigm shift in infrastructure development aimed at propelling India into a competitive global economy. This strategic...
Harsh V Pant Kalpit A MankikarEconomic Dependence Will Make New Delhi Forever Vulnerable to BeijingIn October, China and India reached an agreement on patrolling a stretch of their long-disputed shared border. The deal brought an end, for the time...
Harsh V Pant & Kartik BommakantiTrack record of Trump 1.0 suggest defence ties will not be purely transactional. Yet, getting the US to show more commitment to technology transfer will be challenging. But Trump’s desire to cement a legacy...
