Fiscal Discipline and Inflation Targeting in India: A Critical Analysis for Macroeconomic Stability Fiscal discipline and inflation targeting form the core pillars of India’s macroeconomic stability framework. As inflation control becomes central to economic welfare, especially under the Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) regime, the interplay between these two policies determines how effectively India can manage […]

Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in Geopolitics: CTBT Framework, Challenges & Impact of Non-Ratification

How Competitive Federalism Transformed the Investment Landscape of Indian States How Competitive Federalism Transformed the Investment Landscape of Indian States Competitive federalism refers to a system where the constituent units of a federation—such as States in India—compete among themselves to attract investment, improve governance, and enhance service delivery. It contrasts with cooperative federalism, which emphasizes

How Digital Exclusion Weakens Universal Social Protection in India’s Labour Policy Framework How Digital Exclusion Weakens Universal Social Protection in India’s Labour Policy Framework

Climate Finance Challenges in South Asia: Barriers, Solutions & Future Pathways

Balancing Voter Privacy and Electoral Transparency: Challenges of Booth-Level Data & Video Recordings <stron/p> Introduction Free and fair elections form the foundation of any democracy, ensuring legitimacy and public trust in governance. In India, where over 96 crore citizens are registered voters, the integrity and transparency of electoral processes are vital for maintaining democratic confidence.

Special Intensive Revision: A Test Case and Necessary Reform in India’s Electoral Management Introduction: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls is a time-bound, house-to-house verification and rationalisation of the electoral register initiated by the Election Commission of India (ECI) under its constitutional authority (Article 324) and statutory mandate (Section 21 of the Representation

Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India: Streamlining Welfare Delivery and Ensuring Inclusive Growth <strong   Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India is gaining traction as a potential game-changer in social welfare and inclusive growth. A Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a policy model whereby every citizen receives a periodic, unconditional cash transfer, irrespective of employment

Transnational Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia: India’s Strategic Regional Response Introduction Transnational cyber scams involving Southeast Asian “scam compounds” have emerged as a critical security and human-rights concern for India and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Defined broadly, these digital fraud schemes involve victims trafficked or coerced into engaging in online fraud such as romance-investment scams,