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Defence Budget 2026–27: Preparedness After Operation Sindoor

Wars rarely begin with the first shot; they begin with years of strategic choices that either strengthen or...

 February 13, 2026

Beyond Marks: Rethinking Exams in India

In India’s education system, examinations are often treated as decisive milestones that determine a child’s future. High marks...

 February 13, 2026

High-Speed Rail Corridors in India

India’s transport policy is entering a new phase with the expansion of high-speed rail (HSR) as a central...

 February 13, 2026

Judicial Sensitivity and Gender Justice

The Supreme Court’s decision to revisit the 2023 “Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes” marks an important moment in...

 February 13, 2026

India’s AI Power Play

India’s rise in artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to its reputation as an IT outsourcing hub....

 February 13, 2026

Ricin Plot Case and India’s Biosecurity Challenge

In November 2025, the arrest of a 35-year-old Hyderabad-based doctor in what investigators described as India’s first alleged...

 February 13, 2026

Finance Commission 2026–31: Continuity with Course Correction

The 16th Finance Commission (FC), chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, has submitted its recommendations for the award period...

 February 13, 2026

CPI Base Revision 2024: Why It Matters

Inflation shapes everyday life — from the cost of food and rent to transport and education. In India,...

 February 13, 2026

SIR and the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Test

In February 2026, an unusual moment unfolded in India’s constitutional history when West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee...

 February 13, 2026

Science Push in Budget 2026-27: Ambition vs Delivery

The Union Budget 2026-27 projects science and technology as central pillars of India’s growth strategy. Large allocations for...

 February 13, 2026

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