India's Brahmaputra Strategy: Why India is building near the LAC?

India’s expanding hydropower push in the Eastern Himalayas is emerging as a strategic assertion along the India-China frontier, not merely an energy initiative. The approval of the ₹26,069 crore Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh signals how infrastructure near the LAC is increasingly tied to national security, territorial presence, and geopolitical intent.

Equating Nazi Germany and India: Comparing apples with oranges

After decades of violence, Mizoram turns the page

Mizoram officially entered a new chapter on April 30, 2026, when it was declared completely “insurgency-free” after decades of conflict and uncertainty.

Bengal’s new government acts on long-ignored border fencing

With the new BJP-led government now moving ahead with land handover for fencing, an old border deadlock has suddenly re-entered the spotlight. But why did this issue remain unresolved for so long? Was BSF repeatedly pushed to the sidelines as political considerations and vote-bank calculations shaped key decisions by the previous government?

Flying High: Mapping India’s Drone Startup Ecosystem

India's drone ecosystem is rapidly shifting from import dependence to indigenous innovation, with 200+ startups building across hardware, software, and services. Backed by progressive policies and growing demand, the sector is emerging as a critical pillar of both national security and economic transformation.

Ayushman Bharat: Transforming India’s healthcare landscape, one life at a time

Often called the world’s largest government-funded healthcare scheme, Ayushman Bharat provides up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary hospitalisation, becoming a lifeline for millions.

Ambition, pragmatism are vital chips in India’s Semiconductor Story

After decades of designing chips but depending on foreign manufacturing, India has now entered a credible phase of domestic semiconductor production. The country is building self-reliance across the chip value chain.

‘Tech’tonic shift: How telecom revolution powered India’s growth story

India’s digital revolution has done something remarkable: it has turned the humble mobile phone from a status symbol into an everyday survival tool. Cheap data and expanding 5G connectivity have not merely improved communication; they have opened doors to education, livelihoods, healthcare, entertainment, and entrepreneurship for millions who were once excluded from India’s growth story.

Is India ‘wastefully splurging’ on metros?

India's metro expansion is often criticised for low ridership and poor profitability, but this misreads how infrastructure works. Every major metro system in history, from London to Tokyo, took decades to reach full utilisation, and India is simply in the early, essential phase of building capacity for a rapidly urbanising future.

Missing Link, Chenab Bridge, Sela Tunnel: Are these India’s true engineering marvels?

In recent years, India has taken up a series of ambitious projects across mountains, valleys, coastlines, and densely populated urban corridors. But beyond their engineering scale and visual impact, do these projects reflect true technical advancement?

From food security to global exports: The new story of Indian agriculture

Today, India is among top exporters of high value crops. The journey to this position saw dramatic ascent, catastrophic decline and challenging road to recovery.

Zorawar Singh: The legend who integrated J&K, Ladakh into India

General Zorawar Singh’s daring Himalayan campaigns secured Ladakh for India and reshaped the strategic geography of the northern frontier.