The Economic Times

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.

Synopsis India’s democracy faces challenges as politicians often prioritize personal gain over public interest. However, the nation’s constitution, crafted by unelected individuals, established vital independent institutions. These bodies, like the Supreme Court and armed forces, command public respect. They provide essential checks and balances, safeguarding minority rights and ensuring a robust democratic framework beyond mere

Synopsis Despite initial fears of a global recession due to Trump’s protectionist policies, the US and India experienced robust economic growth in 2025, fueled by an AI boom and lower-than-threatened tariffs. However, a potential AI sector slowdown and rising inflation in 2026 could lead to a significant setback for Trumpism and a challenging year for

Synopsis Many Indian analysts and politicians have long argued for a multipolar world. They now have it, formally spelled out in American English. Yet, it’s no cause for celebration at all. China, which claims Arunachal Pradesh as its own, continues to expand its economic and technical footprint in the world. In security, India is on

Synopsis India’s Q2 FY26 GDP jumps 8.2%, defying global slowdown. Strong growth in manufacturing, services, and investment signals a structural economic shift, driven by multiple reforms and rising productivity. India’s GDP growth of 8.2% in Q2 FY26 has astonished even seasoned observers. This is not merely ‘better than expected’, or ‘excellent’. It’s, as one analyst