ARUN KUMARThe argument is that repeated polls are expensive and also push political parties towards populistic promises. But the long term benefits they trigger might be greater.Two recent interconnected events are noteworthy. First, the proposal for simultaneous elections at...
Press ReleaseIshita DebAn intellectually enriching and thought-provoking session on ‘Transforming Climate Litigation’ was conducted by IMPRI, the Centre for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development on 1 September 2024 (Sunday). This talk was a part of the Web Policy...
Nilanjan BanikThe recent presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris focused on their plans for addressing American aspirations. Trump, backed by corporations, aims to cut corporate taxes but faces opposition on tariffs. Harris targets small businesses and consumers...
TK ArunHow should Indian monetary authorities respond, when the US Fed cuts rates, as it is widely expected to? Respond in kind or hold tight till any resultant financial turbulence is over? Cutting the repo rate or raising it...
Harsh V Pant & Pratnashree BasuAs India steps into its third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, Southeast Asia has emerged as a central focus of its foreign policy. The region plays a crucial role in the Indo-Pacific...
Policy UpdateKirti RanjanIntroductionIndia’s ranking based on the female labor force participation rate is one of the lowest in the world. “Low FLFPR jeopardises country’s growth and prosperity” (International Monetary Fund and World Bank, 2007). It is a pressing issue...
After much anticipation, the leaders of the Quad (Australia, India, Japan and the United States) will convene for their fourth summit in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., on September 21. This meeting marks a full circle since the first in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit...
Harsh V Pant & Samir BhattacharyaThe last India-Africa Forum Summit took place in New Delhi way back in 2015, and significant shifts in global geopolitics and geoeconomics have occurred since then.The Ninth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa...
Policy UpdateAnamitra SinhaBackgroundThe Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, 2020, is a significant reform in India’s labour laws, aiming to simplify and consolidate workplace regulations. Passed by the Lok Sabha on 22nd September 2020, Rajya Sabha on...
Policy UpdateSrishtistuti RoyIntroductionOn 9th September, 2024 India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) adopted a Joint Action Plan for 2024-2028 to facilitate joint ventures in various sectors including energy, trade, security, agriculture, health, and food security. External Affairs Minister...
