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New research has uncovered names of an additional 9,909 Indian soldiers who died in WW1 but were not accounted for earlier. This flows from a 5-yr research project – The Punjab Registers: Recovering the Names of India’s Fallen Servicemen – of Commonwealth Graves War Commission, UK Punjab Heritage Association (UKPHA), and University of Greenwich. On […]

Synopsis India’s Supreme Court is embarking on an examination of religious traditions to determine their compliance with fundamental rights. Key cases under consideration involve access to temples and various customary practices. The court aims to highlight constitutional protections against discrimination, advocating for secular statutes to take precedence over religious exemptions. Yesterday, the Supreme Court started

Synopsis Jammu and Kashmir’s cricket success highlights a unique industrial opportunity. The region’s special willow can fuel a global sports equipment industry. This can create jobs and reduce youth alienation. Government and private partnerships can boost willow supply and bat production tenfold. Manufacturing hubs can emerge, diversifying into other sports equipment. This initiative promises significant

  The world is impressed by India’s strong economic performance and, so, FDI has been booming. But readers may be surprised to hear that net FDI (NFDI) has actually been negative in the last 4 mths (-$2.40 bn in September 2025; -$0.167 bn in October; -$0.446 bn in November; -$1.61 bn in December). Gross inflows

Synopsis The India-US tariff deal has been widely criticised as a coerced compromise. While US tariffs on Indian goods have been cut from 50% to 18%, the reduction is largely a rollback of Trump-era economic pressure, not a generous offer. India’s government claims it has diversified oil supplies, but critics say being forced to abandon

Synopsis India’s economy is set for strong growth, exceeding expectations. The Economic Survey highlights rising productivity as a key driver. However, concerns remain about private investment and the impact of freebie culture. Global uncertainties loom, but India is seen as well-positioned due to its domestic market and reserves. The nation must balance growth with resilience.