UPLGYF Urban Policy & Local Governance Youth Fellowship- Cohort 2.0 | Theme: Gender Just Transition | A Three-Month Online Immersive Introductory Leadership Certificate Training Fellowship Program | Dec 2025 – Feb 2026 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning#IMPRI Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies (CHURS),...
Anil TrigunayatIndia and the European Union are accelerating their strategic partnership amid global uncertainty, aiming to conclude and possibly sign a long-pending free trade agreement. Deepening political, economic, and technological ties reflect a pragmatic convergence of interests and a...
Tikender Singh PanwarHow are wetlands, lakes, and mountains shaping Srinagar’s economy? What role did Article 370’s dilution play in local livelihoods? Why are tourism, horticulture, and artisan trades struggling? What strategies can build a resilient, locally rooted economy?The story...
Arun KumarErosion of accountability of those who control the wheels of power translates into growing lack of accountability of the police.The Director General of Police (DGP) of Haryana, O.P. Singh, has implored police officers to be citizen-friendly. He has...
Harsh V PantShivam ShekhawatThe latest amendment to the country’s 1973 constitution is related to two overarching aspects—an overhaul in the military’s hierarchy and command structure and the subversion of the judiciary in relation to the executive, effectively denting the...
TK ArunIn a world without rules and rule-enforcers, India must build the strength to retain strategicautonomy.The US National Security Strategy 2025 document, released earlier this month, is more philosophy than strategy. That philosophy has no place for a shared...
TK ARUNIntroduction of English- language education paved the way for Indians to enter the world of modern knowledge, and for the oppressed castes to enter the world of learningPrime Minister Narendra Modi gets it wrong on Macaulay. Give the...
Policy UpdateBavleenBackground The India–Singapore relationship has transcended traditional bilateralism, entering a sophisticated era of Innovation Diplomacy. Since the 2015 Strategic Partnership, the focus has shifted toward the “Creative Economy.” In 2025, the synergy between Singapore’s advanced digital infrastructure and...
Policy UpdateMadhu SwarajBackground The Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a significant initiative by the Government of India, aimed at providing financial support and encouragement to specially-abled students to pursue technical education. The scheme was officially launched in the academic year...
Policy UpdateAditi Singh KaushikBackgroundIn light of technological developments ushered in the past decade, the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India has proposed a draft Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023. The bill seeks to replace the existing...
