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Palayan Politics in Bihar: Overlooked Economic Realities

Insights, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Center for Work and Welfare, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being

Geographically, North Bihar has been a victim of flooding, the flat plains of Central Bihar face water inundation, and South Bihar struggles with water shortage. Historically, people from the Koshi region would migrate to other parts of Bihar and (now) Jharkhand. But slowly, ‘palayan’ (desertion) became a part of the consciousness of Biharis. According to 2011 Census data, over 75 lakh Biharis live outside the state. The actual figure, of course, might be much higher.

IMPRI Desk
September 15, 2025

Europe as Israel’s Next Diplomatic Hurdle

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, In News, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Social Sector

The worrying part for Israel is the increasing condemnation and resultant diplomatic isolation and trade and arms embargoes by the European countries, hitherto mostly allies and sympathetic to the Jewish state

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September 15, 2025

Converging Interests: The Strategic Dynamics of India-Iran Relations

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Governance and Law, International Relations and Strategic Studies

As two influential regional powers, India and Iran have had a historical and civilizational relationship that has withstood the challenges of geopolitical transformations and political upheavals. Yet, the relationship has been subjected to constant push and pulls with both nations managing to navigate the troubled waters through diplomatic deft and guided by the virtues of mutual interests. While numerous irritants like the Pakistan-China binary, the American-Israeli entanglement in West Asia, and Iran’s nuclear programme will continue to test this relationship, vectors of mutual interests – energy security, strategic connectivity, and regional balance – will pragmatically drive their future convergence.

IMPRI Desk
September 15, 2025

GST 2.0 Reforms 2025: Fundamentals Reforms Postponed

Insights, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Economy and Infrastructure, IMPRI Research, In News, Public Finances and Macroeconomics, Research

TK ARUN Visible rates have been cut, while rates whose impact is not directly observable by the consumer have gone up; indirect taxes have been made even more indirect. Most of us have heard the tale of the mouse that…

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September 15, 2025

India-Egypt: Nile-Ganga Cultural Exchange

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, IMPRI Research, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Briefs, Policy Update, Research

The Nile-Ganga Cultural Exchange symbolizes a living bridge between two of the world’s oldest civilizations, India and Egypt. Rooted in centuries of interaction, this initiative represents the revival of ancient cultural affinities and their adaptation to modern diplomacy.

IMPRI Desk
September 15, 2025

Turkiye’s Green Leap: Policy Lessons for India’s Sustainable Transition

Insights, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Governance and Law, In News, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes

Even as India-Turkiye ties face strain over Ankara’s role following the Pakistan-orchestrated attack in Pahalgam, it is worth examining Turkiye’s climate governance leap.

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September 15, 2025

India–Gulf Countries: Circular Economy Partnerships

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Center for the Study for Finance and Economics, Centres, Economy and Infrastructure, IMPRI Research, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Journal Articles, Policy Briefs, Policy Update, Thematic Areas

Policy UpdateDevshi Satish Mishra What is meant by “Circular Economy”? The circular economy is a system that could be understood as a move towards sustainable development. It is a system wherein materials are fully utilised, which allows nature to be…

IMPRI Desk
September 15, 2025