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Pahalgam and after: Is India preparing to hit Pakistan hard?

3 weeks ago | governancenow.com | Shankar Kumar

India, boiling in anger after the brutal killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir by terrorists belonging to 'The Resistance Front' (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, is preparing for a major offensive against the perpetrators and their handlers across the border. A strong hint of this intent came from prime minister Narendra Modi during his speech at a rally in Madhubani, Bihar, on April 24.
Why recognizing unpaid work makes sense

1 month ago | governancenow.com | Samriddhi Prakash |Payal Seth |Ashish Kumar

Across the globe, unpaid domestic and caregiving work remains an unseen yet essential contributor to economic and social well-being. Women, in particular, dedicate significant hours to household tasks and caregiving, yet this labour remains excluded from Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculations, leading to its undervaluation in policy and economic planning.
What the sharp change in South Asian geopolitics means for India

1 month ago | governancenow.com | Shankar Kumar

More than a week after the chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus, created a ripple in South Asia by asking China to expand its economic base in his country as it is “the only guardian of the ocean” for India’s seven landlocked northeastern states, New Delhi has decided to withdraw trans-shipment facility to Dhaka, preventing it to export cargo to any third country using Indian ports and airports.
When Kumbh provided a maha ‘branding’ opportunity

2 months ago | governancenow.com | Payal Seth

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world’s largest religious gathering that concluded this week, was also a battleground for brands looking to capture attention in a sea of millions. With over 150 million attendees estimated, companies seized the opportunity to integrate their messages seamlessly into the festival experience. From digital payment companies that set up seamless transaction points to FMCG giants offering free product samples, the Kumbh Mela evolved into a marketing spectacle.
The significance of Modi’s US visit

2 months ago | governancenow.com | Julie Smith |Shankar Kumar

Prime minister Narendra Modi’s recently concluded a two-day visit to the US following an invitation from president Donald Trump. The historic meeting between the two leaders continues to reverberate in public discourses in India. The prime reason is: The visit took place within weeks of Trump’s assumption of office in his second term.
India's AI future hinges on high-quality, clean data

2 months ago | governancenow.com | Julie Smith |Ankeetaa Mahesshwari |Abhishek Jha

For nearly a decade, countries have been adopting artificial intelligence, machine learning and large language models on a large scale, showcasing their efficiency in managing complex tasks and significantly boosting productivity across corporate and government sectors. The Indian government is also positioning the economy to embrace AI, aiming for transformative growth in industries and public services.
Improving Ease of Doing Business in telecom sector: Addressing legacy challenges is a must

Nov 20, 2024 | governancenow.com | Ankeetaa Mahesshwari |Abhishek Jha

India's telecom industry stands as a global powerhouse, ranking second in size with a subscriber base of 1.095 billion as of July 2024, including wireline and wireless. With the rapid expansion of 5G services, the country's 5G subscriptions are projected to reach 350 million by 2026, accounting for 27% of all mobile connections.
To understand Jaish-e-Muhammad, let’s understand Deobandi Movement

Nov 17, 2024 | governancenow.com | Abhinav Pandya

Jaish-e-Muhammad: Inside the Terrifying World of the Prophet's Army By Abhinav Pandya HarperCollins, 490 pages, Rs 499Jaish-e-Muhammad, the Pakistan-supported South Asian terrorist group mainly active in India-Administered Kashmir, can be held single-handedly responsible for bringing the two nuclear-capable neighbours to the verge of a full-fledged war – twice: First, in 2001 when JeM attacked the Indian Parliament, and then in February 2019, after the Pulwama attack.
An iconoclast driven by relentless pursuit of social justice and equality

Nov 14, 2024 | governancenow.com | Anand Teltumbde

Iconoclast: A Reflective Biography of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar By Anand Teltumbde Viking/ Penguin, 700 pages, Rs 1,499Biography writing is blooming in India. After a spate of biographies of Mahatma Gandhi, there have been several notable biographies of BR Ambedkar in recent years. Leading scholars have explored the life of Babasaheb in a variety of ways. It seems that his relevance, as the messiah of the Dalits and also as the brain behind the Constitution, has only been increasing in this period.
Trump’s victory: India hopes to turn a new leaf in relations with US

Nov 11, 2024 | governancenow.com | Shankar Kumar

When Europe and West Asia in particular are deep in fear about Donald Trump because he as the 47th US president is expected to bring a significant shift in the geopolitics of the world with his policies and strategies, India is looking forward with optimism to work closely with him and infuse more dynamism into New Delhi and Washington DC’s relationship.