The Places of Worship Act was a legislative effort by the Congress government led by Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao to preserve communal harmony and avoid conflicts.
It was an eventful year with consequential verdicts delivered by constitutional benches. We pick eight of them which impact events down the line. Other than judgements, there were other decisions at the apex court which evoked strong reactions from stakeholders
RSSFACTS: As the RSS approaches its centenary in 2025, it continues expanding its organisational presence across India. With a focus on youth engagement and social transformation, it is also at the forefront of disaster relief and community service
Rapid growth in adoption of electrification, evolving technology and large-scale manufacturing of L-ion cells is likely to see reduction in costs
With a stable and investor-friendly regulatory environment, policy support, technological advancements and sustainable practices, the sector offers a wealth of opportunities
India is now aiming to utilise its advantageous geographic location to position itself as a power hub both across the global undersea cable network
The fall in the rupee will lead to imported inflation, which will take its toll on the economy
It is unclear at the moment how President Trump’s tariff threat could impact India’s exports in the near term
It’s not just you and me—there are a few others who also want to share their big resolutions for 2025
A lower-than-expected GDP growth rate in the July-September quarter was on account of inadequate public investment. This points to lop-sidedness in growth drivers. Therefore, RBI’s MPC should consider a reduction of half a percentage point in the repo rate over two phases in early 2025.
In 2024, generative AI evolved from a tool to a transformative force, reshaping industries, creativity, and problem-solving. From OpenAI's ChatGPT to Meta's AI, these technologies became essential partners. Looking ahead, 2025 promises even greater integration into daily life and work
Kashmir's saffron industry is struggling with reduced production, shrinking land, and increasing porcupine infestations. Despite government initiatives, traditional farming challenges, climate change, and rodent damage threaten the livelihoods of thousands, casting a grim future for the region's prized ‘red gold.’
Sanghnomics: India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), featuring Aadhaar, UPI, and e-governance platforms, has revolutionised governance, promoting financial inclusion, transparency, and efficiency. Its success has inspired developing countries, especially in Africa and South Asia, to adopt similar models for socio-economic transformation.
Incoming president is picking nominees with vested interests to be in charge of key regulatory areas
Two consequential developments of his prime ministership were an unprecedented economic growth spurt and a reset in India’s strategic position through the nuclear deal with the U.S. A London-based writer says that while Manmohan Singh’s grasp of economics was well known, his understanding of international affairs was possibly second only to his knowledge of economic issues. Unsurprisingly, he was appreciated abroad with awe and admiration
The coming year – 2025 – may well see Gen AI become far more useful for corporates. AI Agents is the big hope (or hype) as we prepare to enter the new year
When it came to assessing Dr Singh’s performance, most of us whose reporting careers tracked Dr Singh’s political career were guilty of judging a book by its cover
While high hopes are reposed in Bhalla in view of his track record in tackling several crises as Home Secretary, peace will elude the state unless a political settlement between the warring ethnic groups is reached
Though 2025 will open up new opportunities, the Indian economy will face adverse headwinds blowing from diverse geopolitical tensions. Relations with the U.S. would play a key role in helping India deal with the changing scenario
Going into 2025, the strength of the US dollar has been unsettling all other currencies. Tit-for-tat depreciations of currencies may well happen, destabilising economies
If the industry maintains the current pace of capacity additions, then India can comfortably exceed previous annual highs in renewable energy project installations.
India’s economy bounced back sharply after the pandemic-induced contraction. However, the job market hasn’t seen an equivalent improvement, thereby emerging as one of the big political-economy issues of 2024. An economist sifts the data to distinguish between quantity and quality in the job market and suggests ways to improve things
In the Safari Retreats case, the Supreme Court’s interpretation of GST law on provision of input credit was welcomed by industry. GST Council in its December meeting recommended a retrospective amendment to negate the apex court verdict. Given infrastructure investments in the pipeline, if the Council’s recommendation is accepted, there may be a spurt in litigation
Military capabilities remain the sine qua non of international politics. Therefore, critical defence reforms in India will have to be pushed with greater vigour. Without institutional, doctrinal and procedural changes, New Delhi will not be able to make the most of this moment in global geopolitics
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