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A New Phase in the India–Vietnam Strategic Partnership

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07/06/2026

Context The state visit of Tô Lâm to India in May 2026 marked a major step in strengthening India–Vietnam relations amid changing Indo-Pacific geopolitics. During the visit, both countries upgraded…

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India’s Foreign Policy in a Shifting World Order: Key Principles & Global Strategy

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07/06/2026

The contemporary international system is witnessing heightened instability, fluid alliances, and a gradual transformation in the global balance of power. Against this backdrop, strategic thinkers such as C. Raja Mohan…

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Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) 2026–2033: Strengthening India’s Rural Economy

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07/06/2026

The foundation of this discussion is rooted in the famous observation of Mahatma Gandhi that “the real India lives in villages.” The idea emphasizes that genuine national progress cannot be…

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India–Nordic Summit 2026: Arctic Strategy, Nordic Cooperation & India’s Northward Turn

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07/06/2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Nordic countries ahead of the India–Nordic Summit 2026. The summit assumes significance amid major geopolitical shifts triggered by the Russia–Ukraine conflict and the growing…

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India–Pakistan Dialogue: Historical Background, Persistent Challenges and Future Outlook

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07/06/2026

Despite repeated calls by experts and policymakers for India to maintain dialogue with Pakistan, historical experience indicates a recurring pattern in which major Indian peace initiatives have often been followed…

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Iran War and India’s Strategic Autonomy Challenges in a Multipolar World

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07/06/2026

Amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, along with increasing economic and geopolitical pressure from the United States, concerns are emerging regarding India’s capacity to preserve…

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The Fallout of the Crisis in West Asia on India’s Economy

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07/06/2026

Context Ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly the Russia-Ukraine War and instability in West Asia, have significantly disrupted the global economic environment. These conflicts have unsettled energy markets, triggering supply chain disruptions,…

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The Eighth Pay Commission: Towards Performance-Linked Governance and Fiscal Prudence

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07/06/2026

Introduction: A Quiet but Crucial Reform Amid high-profile political debates—ranging from global developments like Donald Trump’s foreign policy to domestic issues such as delimitation and electoral revisions—an important administrative reform…

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Summer as a Source of Income Shock for Gig Workers in India

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07/06/2026

Context With the onset of summer in India, extreme heat is no longer viewed as an occasional climatic anomaly but as a recurring and intensifying phenomenon. The policy discourse has…

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Online Gaming Rules 2026: OGAI, Money Game Ban & Federal Challenges in India

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07/06/2026

Context India has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for the online gaming sector through rules notified under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, set to come into…

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Balancing Strategic Autonomy: India Navigates U.S. Pushback Over Chabahar Port

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24/05/2026

The recent expiration of the United States’ waiver allowing India to operate and develop Iran’s Chabahar Port has placed India in a complex geopolitical situation. This development has intensified pressure…

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AI-Led Community Development: Transforming Governance Through Bottom-Up Policy Feedback

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24/05/2026

Introduction: From Centralised Governance to Citizen-Centric Models Traditionally, governance in India has followed a top-down approach, where policies are conceptualised in capitals such as New Delhi or state headquarters and…

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