Insights, a blog published by IMPRI.
Harsh V PantVivek Mishra India and the US have entered a new phase in their relationship, marked by greater parity. The Donald Trump administration is often viewed as a presidency that elevated global anxiety, leaving countries on edge, particularly over…
The Union Budget 2026-27 has been unveiled with a philosophical framing around three kartavyas--duties not merely fiscal but karmic/dharmic: To accelerate economic growth and resilience by improving productivity and competitiveness; to fulfil the aspirations of people and build capacity; and to ensure Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas. Lofty ideals, but as always, the test lies in translation to reality.
The US Supreme Court has struck down some tariffs, not all, only those President Trump had declared under a statute known as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. These cover the so-called reciprocal tariffs he had announced, including the 18% tariffs on India. There are multiple other legal provisions under which tariffs can be brought back, and Trump has already announced that 10% tariffs will cover all imports.
Protecting young users and democratic discourse requires platform accountability, not age bans that are hard to enforce and easy to evade.
Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa’s main problem has been the integration of rival ethnic groups like the Druze, Kurds, Alawites, and Christians, who have their historic grievances and fear Sunni Arab domination
Tikender Singh Panwar The cracks will travel – from Chalaunthi to Shimla, from Shimla to Kullu, from Kullu to the upper valleys – until the Lesser Himalaya responds not with fissures, but with collapse. The mountain has already spoken. Chalaunthi…
There is no plan for the day after. The disgruntled Iranian diaspora and global media organisations joined the Western chorus against the conservative Islamic regime, as if bombing Iran could effect any credible change—other than causing more mayhem and destruction