February 2026

The India–France Strategic Partnership has emerged as one of the most stable, trust-based and future-oriented bilateral relationships in contemporary geopolitics. In recent years, especially amid shifting global power equations, maritime security concerns, technological competition and energy transition, the partnership between India and France has deepened significantly. The strengthening of defence cooperation, expansion of the Indo-Pacific…

In a significant development for Indian democracy, the Supreme Court of India recently emphasized that political leaders and constitutional functionaries must uphold constitutional morality and foster fraternity in their public conduct and speech. The Court expressed concern over instances where statements made by holders of high public office allegedly stigmatized communities, legitimized discriminatory governance, and…

India’s hosting of the AI Impact Summit under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a defining step in the country’s ambition to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence and digital governance. In an era where technology increasingly shapes economic power, geopolitical influence and national security, artificial intelligence has emerged as…

The growing emphasis on women-centric welfare policies in India has reshaped the contours of state-led development in recent years. Among notable initiatives, Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana stands out as a significant example of targeted economic empowerment through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme, which provides financial assistance directly into the bank accounts of women…

The decision of the Supreme Court of India to commence substantive hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench on issues arising from the Sabarimala Temple entry case marks a pivotal moment in India’s constitutional jurisprudence. The controversy, which began with the 2018 judgment allowing entry of women of menstruating age into the temple, has evolved into…

The ongoing constitutional scrutiny of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) in relation to the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) represents one of the most significant legal and governance debates in contemporary India. The matter, now under consideration by the Supreme Court of India, raises profound questions about the balance…

The recent decision of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to clear the ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar Island Mega Infrastructure Project marks one of the most consequential developments in India’s contemporary infrastructure and environmental governance landscape. The ruling, which declined to interfere with the environmental clearance granted to the project, has reignited national debate around the balance…