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Faith as a Strategic Frontier in the India-China Rivalry over the Himalayas In the 21st century, geopolitical competition between India and China has expanded beyond traditional military and economic domains into more subtle instruments of soft power—with faith and spiritual influence emerging as pivotal tools. Nowhere is this more evident than in the India-China Himalayan

How the UK-India Free Trade Agreement is Reshaping India’s Global Capability Centres Ecosystem The UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), under negotiation since January 2022, is poised to become a milestone in bilateral economic relations between two of the world’s most prominent service-driven economies. According to the UK’s Department for Business and Trade, bilateral trade stood

Leveraging Global Capability Centres in India to Boost UK–India Economic Ties via Free Trade Agreement Meta Description: Discover how Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India can strengthen UK–India economic ties through a Free Trade Agreement by enhancing regulatory ease, talent mobility, and digital innovation. Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have emerged as strategic hubs for R&D,

How India Can Lead Inclusive AI Governance at the 2026 AI Impact Summit Inclusive AI Governance is no longer just a theoretical framework—it is a pressing global necessity. As AI rapidly advances, India has a unique opportunity to drive global collaboration and equity at the 2026 AI Impact Summit, backed by its digital legacy in

Inequality in India: Contrasting Narratives from Income vs Consumption-Based Measurements Inequality in India—the unequal distribution of income, wealth, and consumption—is a deeply entrenched structural challenge in democracies. In India, where socio-economic stratification intersects with caste, region, and gender, measuring inequality becomes a contentious exercise. The World Bank’s April 2025 “India Poverty and Equity Brief”, which

Strengthening Counter-Terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir through Local Policing and Democratic Governance Counter-terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir has repeatedly revealed the limits of a purely militarised response. As Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha underscored on June 16, 2025, the State’s top priority is eradicating terrorism. Equally critical is leveraging the unique “intangible assets” of the Jammu

UPSC Mains 2025 – Most Expected Topics UPSC MAINS 2025 Most Expected Topics for Mains – GS I, II, III Expected Topics for UPSC GS Paper-I Mains 2025 S.No Topic Sub-topic Why It’s Expected in 2025 I. Indian Culture (11 Topics) 1 Nagara style of Temple Architecture and its regional variations Indian Culture Consecration of

India’s Seismic Vulnerability: Bridging Infrastructure Gaps to Build Earthquake Resilience India’s seismic vulnerability poses a significant threat to millions living in earthquake-prone zones. The recent Delhi tremor highlights the urgent need for proactive reforms to strengthen earthquake resilience in India. This blog outlines key challenges and strategic solutions for risk reduction and policy enforcement. Context