IMPRI Desk

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  • Joined: August 6, 2023
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The Simla Agreement: Legacy, Challenges, and India’s Strategic Clarity in South Asia

In the complex tapestry of South Asian geopolitics, few agreements have held as much symbolic and strategic weight as the Simla Agreement of 1972. Signed in the aftermath of the 1971 Indo-Pak war—an event that not only redrew the map of the subcontinent with the birth of Bangladesh but also reshaped regional power dynamics—the Simla Agreement was envisioned as a framework for peace, coexistence, and bilateral resolution of disputes. Over five decades later, its relevance is once again under scrutiny, as Pakistan signals a suspension of the accord amidst renewed tensions.

West Asian Leaders and Organizations Denounce Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir

The brutal terrorist attack in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians and left many injured, has drawn widespread condemnation from across the West Asian region and the world. Leaders, ministries, and international Islamic organisations have denounced the attack and expressed deep solidarity with India, tweeting condolences and solidarity while reaffirming their commitment to the global fight against terrorism. Even the Taliban offered condolences and condemned the attacks against innocent Indian tourists who were targeted ion account of their religion.

PM Gati Shakti Data for Private Sector 2021

India's infrastructure landscape is undergoing a digital revolution, with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan at its core. Announced in October 2021, this ambitious initiative seeks to transform how infrastructure is planned and executed through a unified digital platform that brings together 44 central ministries and all states/UTs. In the Union Budget 2025, the government of India decided to distribute particular geospatial data to private sector organizations. The government made this strategic choice to democratize data which will drive public-private partnerships (PPPs) forward as well as enhance logistical effectiveness and attract investments in essential sectors.

Terror in Kashmir, Global turmoil: A week of instability

Death and perfidy cast their dark shadow over the week in review. Terrorists gunned down 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s idyllic Pahalgam, and injured several more. In a move designed to inflame communal passions in India’s already febrile polity, the terrorists first checked if their victims were Muslims or not, before shooting them dead.

What does consent look like on Digital Platforms in India?

In India, consent is typically interpreted as the absence of "no" rather than the presence of "yes” (RAINN, n.d.). Publicly available songs and films cater to this type of narration primarily. Smiling, maintaining eye contact, and nodding were among the few gestures that indicated the parameter by the female. As mentioned, chatting with someone is also seen as being interesting. One-sided narration and assumption generally fueled the conversation beyond friendship, which led to sharing private information with the behind-the-screen individual.

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