The global economy of the twenty-first century is built on critical minerals, which fuel everything from advanced electronics and digital infrastructure to electric mobility, renewable energy systems, and defence technology. Securing steady and varied access to these minerals is now crucial for India’s rapidly expanding economy, which is committed to profound decarbonization, technological competitiveness, and…
The notification of all four national labour codes on 21 November 2025 marks one of the largest legislative overhauls of India’s employment framework in decades. In an effort to modernize rules on wages, industrial relations, safety, and social security, the government replaced twenty-nine fragmented laws with four broad codes. The reform has promised simplicity and…
Anyone who has worked in India’s development sector for a significant period will recognise a familiar pattern. Across states and districts, the landscape is crowded with organisations trying their best to solve difficult problems, yet most of them do so in isolation. The intent is strong, the commitment is real, but the way programmes are…
Every year on November 21, World Fisheries Day provides a significant opportunity to consider the social, ecological, and economic importance of both inland and marine fisheries. The day highlights the world’s commitment to sustainable fishing methods and the protection of the rights of fishing communities. More than 30 million people rely on the fishing industry…
In India, water is more than a resource Water Budgeting in Aspirational Blocks is a report released by the NITI Aayog on 19 November 2025, anchoring water planning at the most local level: namely, the block. The report represents a shift from broad planning to community-based action and seeks to translate national ambitions into real…
As climate negotiations enter a new decade, COP30 in Belém, Brazil, has emerged as a defining moment for global climate governance. India presented a strong and forward-thinking climate position at the High-Level Segment, one that combines local resilience, global equity, and national ambition. Three reinforcing pillars- implementation, justice, and decentralised climate leadership can be used…
Uttar Pradesh has taken a thoughtful step toward supporting women in the world of technology. On 19 November 2025, Governor Anandiben Patel launched the NARI scheme at the Unnao campus of Chandigarh University. The name NARI stands for Nurturing AI Revolution for Inclusion. The aim is simple. It wants to help more women learn skills…
One of the greatest risks to global public health in the twenty-first century is antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The dilemma has far-reaching effects on health systems, economies, and the fundamental basis of modern medicine, but it develops silently without the dramatic pictures of natural disasters or unexpected breakouts. AMR threatens to force the globe into a…
The World Health Organization has confirmed it will cut 2,371 jobs by June 2026, nearly a quarter of its global workforce. The trigger is clear: the withdrawal of funding by the United States, historically WHO’s largest voluntary donor. The figures are stark, but more worrying is what this says about global health security and the…
On 17 November 2025, the Delhi government announced a major step in data protection-the launch of an “Aadhaar Data Vault” for its departments. In this system, actual Aadhaar numbers and their demographic details would be encrypted and kept safely, while the day-to-day government platforms use a reference key, reducing exposure of sensitive personal data. On…
