AI Content Labelling Rules 2026: India’s New Digital Guardrails Against Deepfakes and Misinformation
Introduction The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence has fundamentally reshaped how digital content is…
AI Content Labelling Rules 2026: India’s New Digital Guardrails Against Deepfakes and Misinformation
Introduction The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence has fundamentally reshaped how digital content is created, shared, and consumed. While these technologies have unlocked new possibilities in creativity, productivity, and governance, they have also introduced serious risks—particularly in the form of deepfakes, synthetic media, and large-scale misinformation campaigns. Recognising these emerging threats, India has announced…
India–US–Bangladesh Textile Triangle: Emerging Trade Realities and Strategic Implications
Introduction The global textile and apparel industry is undergoing a subtle yet important transformation as trade policies, supply-chain realignments, and geopolitical considerations reshape traditional export patterns. A recent development involving preferential access for Bangladeshi garments in the United States has triggered fresh debates about competitiveness, sourcing strategies, and India’s position in the global textile value…
India’s Power Sector Transition: From Coal Backbone to Renewables and Net-Zero Ambitions
Introduction The evolution of India’s electricity sector reflects the broader story of its economic development. For decades, coal-powered generation formed the backbone of industrial expansion, urbanisation, and household electrification. Today, however, India is entering a decisive phase of energy transition, driven by climate commitments, technological progress, and changing economics of power generation. As the world’s…
India Hosts First BRICS Sherpa Meeting 2026: Strengthening Strategic Cooperation
Introduction In 2026, India assumed the BRICS presidency and hosted the first BRICS Sherpa meeting of the year — a key diplomatic event that set the agenda for the grouping’s engagements in the coming months. BRICS is a strategic coalition of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The Sherpa meeting…
Urban Challenge Fund: Reimagining India’s Cities Through Market-Driven Infrastructure
Introduction Urban India is standing at a decisive crossroads. Rapid population growth, expanding economic activity, and rising aspirations are putting unprecedented pressure on city infrastructure. Roads are congested, drainage systems struggle during monsoons, housing shortages persist, and public transport networks remain inadequate in many regions. At the same time, cities generate nearly two-thirds of India’s…
Softening of Trade Commitments by the United States: What It Means for India and Global Commerce
Introduction International trade agreements are not merely economic documents; they reflect diplomatic priorities, political sensitivities, and strategic calculations. Recently, the United States revised the wording of its official communication related to an interim trade framework with India. This change — often described as “dilution of trade deal language” — may appear technical on the surface,…
Regulating Synthetic Media in India: Navigating the Governance of AI-Generated Content
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has accelerated the creation of synthetic media — content produced or manipulated by algorithms that can convincingly mimic reality. From realistic deepfakes to AI-generated voices, images, videos and text, the potential of synthetic media is vast. It offers creative, educational and commercial possibilities, yet it also poses serious risks to reputation,…
No-Confidence Against the Speaker Explained: Procedure, Powers and Parliamentary Ethics
Introduction In a parliamentary democracy, the Speaker occupies a uniquely powerful yet impartial position. The Speaker is expected to rise above party politics and act as the guardian of legislative propriety. However, when members of the House believe that this neutrality has been compromised, they may attempt to challenge the Speaker’s authority through a formal…
Ladakh Telescope Expansion: Strengthening India’s Astronomical Capabilities in the High Himalayas
Introduction In recent years, India has steadily expanded its scientific infrastructure to match global standards in space and astronomical research. One of the most significant developments in this direction is the expansion of telescope facilities in Ladakh — a region uniquely suited for high-precision observations of the universe. The Ladakh telescope expansion represents a strategic…
India’s New Consumer Price Index: Strengthening Inflation Measurement in a Transforming Economy
Introduction Inflation measurement plays a central role in shaping monetary policy, welfare schemes, wage negotiations, and economic planning. In India, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has emerged as the primary indicator of retail inflation, directly influencing policy decisions taken by Reserve Bank of India and welfare targeting by the government. Recognizing rapid changes in consumption…
