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Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C): Strengthening India’s Response to Cyber Fraud

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The rapid expansion of digital technologies has created new opportunities for economic and social development, but it has also led to increasingly sophisticated forms of cybercrime. Recognising the need for a coordinated national response, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) established the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) as a scheme in 2018 to create a framework for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of cybercrime. I4C was subsequently established as an attached office of MHA with effect from 1 July 2024 (Ministry of Home Affairs, 2026).

GST Appellate Tribunal 2025: Resolving India’s Tax Disputes

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The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017 has brought the various central and state level indirect taxes under one unified indirect tax framework. However, the proliferation of the GST regime has also led to growing tax related disputes. Such disputes lead to ambiguity for the taxpayer, as well as cause additional burden on tax administration. Hence, a specialised appellate body was required for the successful implementation of GST

Australia–India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS), 2026: Strengthening Strategic Resilience in the Indo-Pacific

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The proliferation of digital technologies underscores the importance of cybersecurity, critical technologies, and supply chain resilience to Australia's and India's national security, economic growth, and innovation capacity. Advancements in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, and digital infrastructure present significant opportunities, yet concurrently introduce risks, including cyber threats, technological disruptions, and supply chain vulnerabilities.

The India–UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (2024): Implications for Investment and Economic Diplomacy

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A deep-rooted Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has replaced the old marine commercial link between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit in 2015—the first by an Indian premier in 34 years—diplomatic relations, which were initially established in 1972, gained fresh impetus. This visit changed the emphasis from a buyer-seller energy dynamic to a multifaceted combination of infrastructure, security, and high technology.

National Mission on High-Yielding Seeds (2025): Seeds for Growth

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Agriculture remains a cornerstone of India’s economy and rural livelihoods. Agriculture and allied activities employ around 46.1% of the country’s workforce, making the sector one of the largest sources of employment in India, while contributing nearly one-fifth of national income at current prices. The sector is particularly important for rural communities, where agriculture continues to account for the majority of employment (Economic Survey 2025-26). Improving agricultural productivity is essential not only for increasing farm output but also for strengthening rural livelihoods and ensuring long-term food security. Within this context, the availability, quality and suitability of seeds assume particular importance. Seeds determine a significant part of a crop’s yield potential and influence its ability to withstand pests, diseases, drought, heat, flooding and other environmental stresses. As climate change increases production risks and agricultural resources such as land and water face growing pressures, the development and widespread adoption of high-yielding, pest-resistant and climate-resilient crop varieties have become increasingly important to India’s agricultural policy agenda

India’s Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Rules, 2019: Balancing Development, Ecology, and Coastal Community Livelihoods

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India's coastline is one of the most consequential stretches of land in the country. The country's coastline was officially reassessed from 7,516.6 kilometres to 11,098.81 kilometres in 2025, following updated measurements using modern GIS software and high-resolution High-Water Line data. The revised figure reflects improved measurement techniques rather than a physical expansion of India's coastline. Around 250 million people depend on India's coastal areas for their homes and livelihoods, particularly through sectors such as fisheries, transport, and tourism. Mangroves, coral reefs, turtle nesting beaches, sand dunes, and estuaries provide important ecological and protective functions, while coastal ecosystems also support livelihoods and economic activity.

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