The Sixteenth Finance Commission keeps devolution at 41%, but its GDP criterion marks a deeper shift in fiscal federalism. #FinanceCommission Read more »
Deepfake regulation must distinguish fraud, harassment and satire instead of treating all synthetic content alike. #deepfake Read more »
The National Quantum Mission has ambitious targets, but its first-year funding and utilisation reveal a serious execution gap. Read more »
Kerala’s ageing crisis is not just a demographic problem, it is a test case for ageing policy, local care systems, and panchayat-led governance. Read more »
India’s LPG crisis that followed the Iran war reveals the hidden role of subsidies and heavy import dependence. Read more »
India achieved near-universal electrification, but true energy access depends on supply quality, pricing, and household capability. #Energy #electricity Read more »
Spending is up, medals are not; the sports budget for 2026–27 avoids the hard question: what changed in Khelo India Mission? Read more »
The Lok Sabha delimitation freeze has created new imbalances; population-based representation will face its limits. Read more »
The NSO’s Index of Service Production will track services monthly, with limits in informal coverage. Read more »
Poverty is a multidimensional phenomenon, common household database can help SDG progress and last-mile accountability. #poverty Read more »