The oceans, covering more than 70% of the Earth's surface, sustain the livelihoods of nearly three billion people and generate an estimated global ocean economy valued at $3–6 trillion annually (OECD, 2025).
The Beach Environment & Aesthetic Management Services (BEAMS) Programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India.
India and Germany are celebrating their strategic partnership, which has been over 25 years long, and recently started cooperating in defence and dual use technologies more than before. The world is getting more and more uncertain—due to conflicts, climate issues, and technological disruptions—the two countries want to increase their partnership through practical cooperation in high-tech areas supporting civilian as well as military purposes.
he Ishan Uday Scholarship Scheme was launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education for the academic year 2014-15. The scheme was launched with an aim to provide equal opportunities for students from the Northeast Region to pursue higher education, consequently increasing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in the area Before 2014, the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) was significantly lower in the Northeastern States than the national average. A cumulation of various factors, including financial barriers, geographical isolation, and agriculture-dominated societies, prevented students from pursuing higher education. The scheme was launched to bridge the gap by encouraging students to pursue studies beyond the secondary level.
In an era of rapid urbanization, India’s cities stand on the cusp of transformation. From revamping water systems to building smarter mobility networks, the nation needs robust infrastructure guided by forward-looking public policy. India’s cities are at a critical juncture. With rapid urbanization expected to push nearly 600 million Indians into cities by 2036 (NITI Aayog, 2023), the need for sustainable infrastructure has never been more urgent.
Two years of mayhem might end with both Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal pressured and brokered by President Trump, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey on their respective clients and surrogates. There are jubilations in war-torn Gaza streets, whatever is left of them, and in Israel, especially in the families and friends of the remaining 20-odd hapless hostages who have suffered extreme violence and human indignities for over two years.
Policy UpdateAsmeet Kaur Background The cultural relationship of India and Aotearoa New Zealand is an important aspect of transnational engagement in the South Pacific. The interaction between Māori communities and the Indian diaspora represents a deeper cultural exchange that rooted…