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The United Nations defines the “sustainable energy transition” as a structural shift away from fossil fuels toward a system centered on renewable energy. Crucially, the UN emphasises that a truly “just transition” must prioritise equity and inclusion—ensuring that clean energy systems are accessible to all segments of society, leaving no one behind. When discussing the […] The post The Power of Choice in Urban Mobility: Lessons from Delhi’s Clean Transport Transitio

India's installed solar power capacity has increased from 3 GW in 2014 to 162.15 GW by June 2026, supported by new floating solar projects, expanding domestic manufacturing and large-scale renewable energy initiatives.

India's electric vehicle registrations reached a record 3.30 lakh units in July 2026, with electric two-wheeler sales crossing the 2 lakh mark for the first time, highlighting the country's accelerating transition towards clean mobility.

India's UPI processed a record 23.66 billion transactions worth US$ 313.47 billion in July 2026, reinforcing its position as the world's largest real-time digital payments platform.

India has crossed five lakh Aadhaar-verified organ donation pledges and ranks third globally in organ transplants, supported by new digital initiatives and awareness campaigns to strengthen the country's organ donation ecosystem.

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi said Andhra Pradesh is poised to become a key growth engine for Viksit Bharat, highlighting major investments in aviation, infrastructure, manufacturing, renewable energy and logistics to accelerate the state's economic development.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Samudra Manthan, National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of US$ 8.81 billion to accelerate offshore exploration, strengthen energy security and promote domestic oil and gas production.

India will host the BRICS NSO meeting in Lucknow on August 3-4, 2026, building on the Joint Statistical Publication series running since 2010, with side events on administrative data and AI readiness in official statistics.

The Government has adopted a comprehensive semiconductor talent development strategy, training over 100,000 engineers and 68,000 chip design professionals, while Semicon 2.0 with an outlay of US$ 13.56 billion will further strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem.

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Dear Protest, Are you okay? There was a time when this question was asked only to people. These days, it seems to be asked of the country. I picked up the morning paper, and there you were. From the front page to the gossip columns, everyone had an opinion on you. A little later, I sipped my tea as I scrolled on Instagram. Same story. Every other post, every other reel, there you were again. That’s when I began to worry. I tried the television next. Surely you’d be there somewhere too, buried be

China's WAICO and India's BRICS standing are examined through the lens of global AI governance, strategic competition, and India's evolving role. The post The Geopolitics of AI: China’s WAICO Push and India’s BRICS Standing appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

India's services exports increased to US$ 421 billion in FY26, led by telecommunications, computer and information services and business services, supported by expanded market access through Free Trade Agreements.

Adani Energy Solutions has secured a US$ 904 million transmission project in Andhra Pradesh to support green hydrogen, green ammonia and emerging digital infrastructure in the Visakhapatnam region.

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India plans to operationalise five indigenous Small Modular Reactors by 2033 as part of its Nuclear Energy Mission, supporting the goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.

ActionAid Association’s Commitment to People and Public Service Over the past few days, ActionAid Association’s name has appeared in television discussions and across social media. We have also noticed that some inaccurate information and misconceptions about the organisation, its character and its work are being circulated. We therefore believe it is important to reiterate the … Continue reading "ActionAid Association in a nutshell!" The post ActionAid Association in a nutshel

On August 5, 2019, Kritika*, a counsellor at Shakti Shalini, was withdrawing cash from an ATM near our office in Jangpura, New Delhi, when she was attacked by a group of eight people attempting to abduct her. The attack was led by the former partner of a survivor of sexual and gender-based violence living at Shakti Shalini's shelter home. Kritika was handling the case, protecting the survivor’s well-being and identity. Despite the presence of several bystanders, she did not get any help when she

The absence of panic in the energy markets despite the renewed U.S.-Iran fighting indicates a well-supplied oil market in the longer term. That means stability for energy short countries like India in the long term. In the short term, however, India will be impacted by other disruptions, such as the increased use of sanctions. The post India should re-examine its energy investment appeared first on Gateway House.

India reaffirmed its commitment to a rule-based, transparent and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system during its eighth WTO Trade Policy Review, highlighting its expanding trade partnerships and investment-led growth.

Indian Railways has electrified 99.6% of its broad-gauge network, becoming the second most electrified major railway system globally, while strengthening sustainable and energy-efficient rail transportation.

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India's PLI Schemes have attracted over US$ 25.55 billion in investments, generated more than 14.15 lakh jobs and enabled cumulative exports exceeding US$ 161.70 billion.

India's installed renewable energy capacity has increased from 76.38 GW in 2014 to 288.58 GW as of June 2026, supported by US$ 45.72 billion in FDI and US$ 131.06 billion in domestic financing.

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India set out on its outcomes-based finance (OBF) journey in 2015 with the Educate Girls Development Impact Bond. Since then, at least USD 59 million[1] has been mobilised through various OBF initiatives across sectors such as health, education, employment, and livelihoods.[2] OBF is broadly defined as a flexible set of financing mechanisms and organisational strategies that link payments to the achievement of pre-defined and verified outcomes. All OBF mechanisms are defined around three princip

India will present its economic reforms and record FY26 exports of US$ 863.1 billion during its 8th WTO Trade Policy Review, highlighting the country's resilient trade performance and reform-driven growth.

Westside's AI-enabled design team now produces 400-500 designs weekly, up from around 50 previously, as Trent targets 10% of brand revenue from e-commerce, up from 6% currently.

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Corrigendum l: EoI for the study titled "Export Preparedness Index (EPI)- 5th Edition (2025)" niti_admin Mon, 07/20/2026 - 17:39 Weight 0 Export Preparedness Index (EPI) – 5th Edition (2025) (486.44 KB)

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India’s food processing sector is projected to reach US$ 600 billion by 2030, driven by value addition, technology adoption, premium food products and export-led growth.

India has secured the adoption of three global Codex standards for spices and has been appointed Co-Chair of a new Codex working group, strengthening its leadership in international food standards and boosting export competitiveness.

The Reserve Bank of India had constructed a composite Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) in consultation with the concerned stakeholders including the Government, to capture the extent of financial inclusion across the country, which was first published in August 2021 for the FY ending March 2021. Index for the year ending March 2026 has since been compiled. The value of FI-Index for March 2026 stands at 70.0 vis-à-vis 67.0 in March 2025, with growth witnessed across all sub-indices. Im

The ongoing conflict in the Gulf has created tremendous change. Israel is deeply scarred by the October 7 attacks. Iran retains the ability to go nuclear despite U.S.-Israel attacks. China’s assistance to Iran through intelligence and the supply of parts and chemicals for missiles has been noticed. New formations of countries - either interlocutors, participants or victims of the war – are generating an alphabet soup of influencers. The post The gulf in the Gulf appeared first on Gateway House.

Technology-led mobility businesses, EV ecosystem players and automotive software companies continued to attract strong investor interest in Q2 2026, with high-value transactions sustaining deal values despite lower transaction volumes.

For decades, any serious conversation about public health in India's Northeast has begun with an apology for the gaps in research, evidence, and data. Policy briefs hedge with caveats. Academic papers note the absence of region-specific studies. Programme reviews flag poor reporting. And somewhere in that recurring acknowledgement of what is missing, the Northeast has become an afterthought in national health discussions—visible on the map, but often invisible in the evidence. Meghalaya exemplif

Backed by the US$ 2.62 billion Export Promotion Mission, the new framework introduces an Anchor Brand concept and opens a 30-day window for stakeholder feedback on branding, packaging and export promotion norms.

The Government has launched the Create in India Challenge Season 2 under WAVES 2027 to promote innovation, upskill creative talent and strengthen India's global leadership in media, entertainment and emerging digital technologies.

India’s mining and construction equipment industry recorded domestic sales of over 1.4 lakh units and a 31.5% increase in exports in FY26, reflecting strong infrastructure-led demand and rising global competitiveness.

Having lived in Lucknow all my life, I have been surrounded by the sight of the hand-embroidery tradition of chikankari. However, about six years ago, when I was asked to set up a skilling programme and social enterprise for chikankari artisans, I realised how little I knew about the process behind these intricate designs I had grown up wearing.  The task before me was twofold: First, to train women in Lucknow and surrounding rural areas in stitching and provide them with a stable livelihoo

The Modi-Prabowo summit is a shared commitment to enhance strategic cooperation between two major Asian powers. This is necessitated by the dominance of China and the weakening U.S. pledges to regional security. Bilaterally, there has been political progress but limited economic engagement. The key now is to step up the trade and investment pillar, with energetic follow-up action for a strong trajectory. The post Modi-Prabowo sextet of good intentions appeared first on Gateway House.

India's total exports reached US$ 232.73 billion during April-June FY27, driven by 15.92% growth in merchandise exports, robust non-petroleum exports and strong performance across engineering goods, electronics, gems & jewellery and chemicals.

The Hyderabad-based facility targets 1,200 MTPA of NdFeB permanent magnet production by FY33, tapping into India's estimated seven million tonnes of rare earth reserves the world's third-largest to cut import dependence in EVs, defence and electronics.

According to a 2014 state-level study, at least one or two members in 56.6 percent of households in southern Rajasthan were migrating in search of work. As the level of male outmigration, in particular, has remained high in the region, a significant share of the livelihoods of such households is dependent on women's labour. In this context, MGNREGA has been more than an employment scheme and a source of income. It has been an important medium for women to access the panchayat, voice their views

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India and New Zealand have adopted a Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030, strengthening cooperation across defence, maritime security, clean energy, agriculture, research and trade while setting an ambitious target to double bilateral trade by 2030.

The World Bank Group has committed US$ 890 million to accelerate India's rooftop solar programme, expanding clean energy access and creating jobs across the renewable energy value chain.

Renault India has partnered with IIT Kanpur to utilise the National Wind Tunnel Facility for advanced aerodynamic and wind-noise testing, strengthening automotive R&D, innovation and future-ready vehicle development in India.

Across thousands of grassroots organisations in India, a familiar ritual unfolds every year—the making of an annual report. It usually begins with the best intentions of the founder, moves through the chaos of middle management, is fed with inputs from team members on the ground, is compiled by someone who focuses on the aesthetics of the document more than its content, and somehow ends in a glossy document that looks far more calm and organised than the process that produced it. This article is

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India’s sovereign AI strategy prioritises chips, compute, data, models, and talent, but overlooks a critical pillar: energy security. As AI-driven electricity demand surges globally and the IndiaAI Mission rapidly expands computing capacity, reliable power is becoming a defining constraint on AI ambitions. Energy security must therefore be recognised as a core pillar of India’s sovereign AI strategy, not merely as supporting infrastructure. The post The missing pillar of India’s sovereign AI app

The legacy of the Modi-Takaichi Summit will extend well beyond the bilateral. It demonstrates that middle powers, through responsible and sustained action, are capable of shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific through strategic intent and the resilient economic networks that back it up to promote regional stability. For India and Japan, economic security is the foundation upon which the next generation of the bilateral will be built. The post India-Japan Economic Security Pillar appeared first o

India hosted the 13th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting to advance the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement, aiming to strengthen market access, trade facilitation and economic cooperation as bilateral trade reached Rs. 11,31,136 crore (US$ 128 billion) in 2025-26.

India's energy storage requirement is projected to reach 888 GWh by 2035-36, driven by rapid growth in battery storage, manufacturing capacity and renewable energy integration, positioning the country as one of the world's fastest-growing energy storage markets.

During the Budget Session 2026–27, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Empowerment of Women tabled the Fourth Report on Cyber Crimes and Cyber Safety of Women. The report identifies several facets of cybercrime ecosystem afflicting women in India, probes gaps in policy, and makes corresponding recommendations.  A primary concern with the report is the absence of cohesive and reliable public datasets. To begin with, the report systematically underrepresents tech-facilitated gender-based

**Niranjan S Nair Introduction A democratic legal system can never exist in a silo. It is constantly influenced and reshaped by the law of other countries. India in particular is an example of pluralism in law, bringing in legal practices from multiple jurisdictions to refine its own legal framework.  The doctrine of res judicata in […] The post No Mutuals, No Problem appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

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India’s EV retail sales reached a record 3,06,220 units in June 2026, with EV penetration surpassing 12% for the first time, driven by strong demand across two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles.

Tata Power targets US$ 10.71 billion in revenue and US$ 1.07 billion in profit by 2030, supported by renewable energy, solar manufacturing and nuclear power expansion.

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**Abhijeet Menon and Sandhyashree Karanth A child’s access to the internet in India is now mediated not only by devices or connectivity, but by their parents’ ability to verify their identity. The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (DPDP Rules) introduce a verifiable parental consent framework for all persons below the age of eighteen. The […] The post Addressing the White Elephant in the Room appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

The third Emerging Middle Powers Report reveals interesting trends. In every recent year, the five countries surveyed – India, Germany, South Africa, Brazil, and Indonesia – have been tested by events to prove they can prevail over the contested terrain of global politics. A pattern has emerged linking them together: non-alignment is their preferred response to a fragmenting order. The post Tested, Trusted, Torn? Emerging Middle Powers Report 2026 appeared first on Gateway House.

**Shuchi Agrawal Despite the development of countless novel financial instruments, gold has remained central to the financial system, as it continues to be a universally accepted safe haven against volatility.  In this context, the meteoric rise of digital gold, especially in the recent times, is unsurprising. As per the World Gold Council, Indian investors purchased […] The post Digital Gold appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

Prime Minister Modi’s Indo-Pacific tour begins in Indonesia in early July. The two countries are expected to achieve a more aligned worldview, especially with the wars in Ukraine and the Gulf. The emerging entente cordiale between the U.S. and China will have a significant impact on the region, where India and Indonesia are leading players with the Indo-Pacific as their shared home. The post The Asian significance of Modi in Indonesia appeared first on Gateway House.

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**Simran Sidhu and Shivani Pant Introduction In India, the retirement benefits for government employees have long been a contentious issue because of their nature. These benefits while providing an incentive to the population in the form of post-job security for joining the services, also impose a huge burden on the exchequer of the state. For […] The post Executive Modification of Statutory Service Benefits appeared first on Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

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All humane and responsible people must express serious concern at the escalating conflict in West Asia following the U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026. These attacks follow the June 2025 U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and form part of a broader pattern of repeated military interventions during the current … Continue reading "On Iran: Raise High the Banner of Peace and Justice!" The post On Iran: Raise High the Banner of Peace and Justice! appeare

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India stands at a historic threshold. As the world’s youngest nation with a median age of just under 29 years, it possesses a demographic engine that could power global growth for decades. Yet, as the country approaches the centenary of our independence, it confronts the “2047 Paradox”: a “Great Decoupling” where soaring GDP growth is […] The post How can India Create More Jobs? Unleashing the 1.4 billion: A Blueprint for India’s Job-Led Growth appeared first on CPR

ActionAid Association strongly condemns the military aggression and external political interference directed against Caracas and other parts of Venezuela. These actions constitute a grave violation of national sovereignty and international law, and represent yet another expression of coercive power exercised against a sovereign nation of the Global South. The assault on Venezuela cannot be viewed … Continue reading "Statement of Solidarity with the People of Venezuela" The post Statement o

Kesava BalajiAssociate – Strategy & Partnerships In the monsoon of 2024, what should have been a 15-minute drive to the hospital turned into a 90-minute ordeal. A flooded highway had paralysed traffic across my part of Bengaluru. Like thousands of others that day, I felt deeply frustrated. I even typed out a long, angry rant […]

Place-Based Governance in Practice and the Potential of City Action Plans (CAPs)  The Akankshi Nagar Yojana (ANY), also called Aspirational Cities Program (ACP), is a flagship initiative of the Government of Uttar Pradesh to address entrenched inequities in urban development. It targets 100 of the state’s smallest Urban Local Governments (ULGs), with populations between 20,000 […]

Reviewing the Nuclear Arms Race on The 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki The nuclear disarmament movement began almost immediately after the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, which claimed over 200,000 lives. These unprecedented acts of destruction triggered widespread horror and moral reckoning around the world. One of the most … Continue reading "Survival or Self-Destruction" The post Survival or Self-Destruction appeared first on ActionAid In

In 2002, amid our Ward Works campaign, Janaagraha Times (in its April and May issues) highlighted the transformative power of citizen participation through the example of Porto Alegre. The Brazilian city showed that “people, once included in the decision-making process, are capable of making effective and inclusive decisions.” This insight remains as relevant today as […]

Manjunatha Hampapura LProgramme Manager | Civic Participation (Karnataka) Manjana Maathu Born into a middle-class family with conventional dreams, I was working at an Infosys BPO in my 20s. I had everything a young professional could desire — a respectable job, comfortable salary, and parental pride. Yet, a deeper purpose was taking root, nurtured by R […]

In 2002, for the first-ever issue of Janaagraha Times, Ramesh Ramanathan, co-founder of Janaagraha, shared his thoughts on the need for such a publication. Dear Reader  When we launched Janaagraha on December 8th last year, it was the beginning of a new approach to bringing citizens and government closer together. Why is this important? Because […]

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In view of the recent attacks on writer Kancha Ilaiah, we are republishing his 1996 article which was published as a Commentary in on 15 Jun, 1996 in Vol. 31, Issue No. 24 of the EPW. On one hand the BJP defines SC, OBC castes as Hindus, and on the other by banning beef denies them their age-old food habits. If beef is banned it will he the beginning of the end of the country's multiculturalism.