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11 policy documents tracked in this sector, plus 34 related analysis, announcements and news items
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Constitutional foundations
Full policy history →Where this sector's policy story begins — in the Constituent Assembly, 1946–1949.
Temporary provisions for Jammu and Kashmir
Article 370 governed the Union's relationship with J&K for seventy years until its effective abrogation on 5 August 2019 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act — upheld by the Supreme Court in December 2023 partly on the Assembly's own 'temporary' framing. Read the debate →
Policy documents 9
Acts, rules, notifications, schemes and budgets in force
Comprehensive development programme for villages along the northern border including those in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh. Provides infrastructure, livelihood, and tourism development to counter depopulation.
New short-term military recruitment scheme for soldiers called Agniveers with four-year tenure across Army, Navy, and Air Force. 25% retained permanently after four years; others receive a Seva Nidhi package.
Revoked the special autonomous status of Jammu & Kashmir under Article 370, bifurcated the state into two Union Territories: J&K (with legislature) and Ladakh (without legislature). One of the most significant constitutional changes in Indian history.
Landmark agreement enabling civil nuclear cooperation between India and the United States, ending India's nuclear isolation. Allowed India access to civilian nuclear technology and fuel from the global market.
Central Act enacted 2006-12-21. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1993-05-27. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
Central Act enacted 1992-09-01. Full text on India Code (indiacode.nic.in).
11 June 2026
In the making 2
Bills, drafts open for comment, Parliament Q&A
Analysis & research 17
Reports, briefs and long reads
India has signed MoUs with 24 countries to promote adoption of its Digital Public Infrastructure solutions, building on the global recognition of India Stack to strengthen digital cooperation and cross-border service delivery.
India's organised retail leasing grew 20% year-on-year to 3.9 million sq. ft. in H1 2026, with fashion and apparel brands driving the largest share of space absorption across major cities.
Large office transactions accounted for 59% of India's office leasing in the first half of 2026, driven by strong demand from GCCs, multinational corporations and technology companies for high-quality Grade A workspaces.
Goldman Sachs projects India's auto components industry to grow at a 10% CAGR through FY30, supported by expanding opportunities in semiconductors, defence, EVs, aerospace and precision manufacturing.
India and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership during bilateral talks held alongside the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila.
Indian content recorded 688 million global views on Netflix during the first half of 2026, reinforcing India's growing influence in the global streaming and entertainment industry.
India and Poland have reaffirmed their Strategic Partnership by expanding cooperation in trade, investment, defence, technology and emerging sectors, while strengthening economic engagement and people-to-people ties.
India and Australia signed landmark agreements on uranium supply, critical minerals, defence, maritime security and advanced technologies, while accelerating CECA negotiations to deepen economic integration and strategic cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.
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4th West Asia Conference Ten Years of Political & Economic Transformation in West Asia: Challenges, Lessons & Future Trends February 26-27, 2020 Welcome Remarks by Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy, Director… Continue reading Welcome Remarks by Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy | 4th West Asia Conference The post Welcome Remarks by Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy | 4th West Asia Conference appeared first on MP-IDSA.
ORF Expert Speak: The Next Line of Defence: Building Data Embassies for Resilience
Announcements 15
Official press releases
TRAI assessed mobile network quality across Srinagar, Ganderbal, Anantnag, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and surrounding areas, including key highways connecting Srinagar to Pahalgam and Gulmarg. nitinkumar Tue, 08/04/2026 - 15:18 File Press Release No. 110 (5.63 MB) Date Tue, 08/04/2026 - 12:00
Government of India press release: Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja appointed as DGAFMS w.e.f. August 31, 2026
Notice(s) of Attachment dated July 22, 2026 issued under RC No. 9182 of 2026 drawn against Ankit Ajitbhai Panchal in the matter of Trading activities of certain entities in the scrip of DU Digital Technologies Limited (now DU Digital Global Limited)
Notice of Demand dated 20.07.2026 issued under RC No. 9226 of 2026 against Jigar Bhailalbhai Khalash [PAN: ESZPK4415E] in the matter of trading activity in the scrip of ANI Integrated Services Limited.
Notice of Demand dated July 15, 2026 issued under RC No. 9222 drawn against Ankit Ajitbhai Panchal in the matter of Trading activities of certain entities in the scrip of DU Digital Technologies Limited (now DU Digital Global Limited)
Reserve Bank of India held its half-yearly meetings with the Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers of Public Sector Banks and select Private Sector Banks in Mumbai on July 14, 2026. The meetings were chaired by the Governor and attended by Deputy Governors Shri Swaminathan J., Dr. Poonam Gupta, Shri S. C. Murmu and Shri Rohit Jain, along with the Executive Directors in charge of supervision, regulation, enforcement, consumer education and protection, and financial inclusion. In his ope
Government of India press release: INDIAN AIR FORCE EX PITCH BLACK 2026 AT DARWIN, AUSTRALIA
Government of India press release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah presents the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 to National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval in Pune, Maharashtra
Government of India press release: Prime Minister extends best wishes to Skyroot Aerospace
4 June 2026
25 March 2026
रक्षा अनुसंधान एवं विकास संगठन (डीआरडीओ) भारत सरकार के रक्षा मंत्रालय का अनुसंधान एवं विकास विभाग है, जिसका लक्ष्य भारत को अत्याधुनिक रक्षा प्रौद्योगिकियों से सशक्त बनाना तथा महत्वपूर्ण रक्षा प्रौद्योगिकियों और प्रणालियों में आत्मनिर्भरता हासिल कर हमारे सशस्त्र बलों को तीनों सेनाओं की निर्धारितआवश्यकताओं के अनुसार अत्याधुनिक हथियार प्रणालियों और उपकरणों से सुसज्जित करना है।डीआरडीओ की आत्मनिर्भरता की दिशा में की गई कोशिशों जैसे अग्नि तथा पृथ्वी मिसाइल श्रृंखला का विकास, हल्के लड़ाकू विमान तेजस का
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News coverage 2
Journalism about this sector — not policy documents
Cabinet expansion soon, says Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu; defends cases against BJP leaders The Tribune
The Prime Minister has recently signed a flurry of agreements underscoring New Delhi’s ambition to play a bigger strategic role in the region.