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Confronting India’s Silent Killer: Silicosis
By Arkaprabha Sau
Preventing silicosis demands integrating technological, public health, and sustainable livelihood solutions.
India Reimposes Restrictions on Foreign Nationals Visiting Three Northeastern States
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
There have been instances of foreigners engaging in activities considered harmful to national security in the volatile region.
Cracks in Pakistan-Taliban Relations: Time for a New Alliance in Kabul?
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
While a reconciliation between the two estranged partners – the Taliban and Islamabad – seems impossible, the rift has opened up opportunities for New Delhi to step in.
India Steps Up Engagement with the Taliban Regime
By Sudha Ramachandran
Its top-most diplomatic official engaged with the Taliban’s acting foreign minister in Dubai recently.
Why France Is India’s Best Bet for Building Nuclear-Powered Submarines
By Rahul Mishra and Harshit Prajapati
The acquisition of SSNs represents a significant step in enhancing India’s deterrence in the Indian Ocean. But India will need help in the endeavor, and France is the most attractive partner.
Sri Lanka’s Dilemmas Over Chinese ‘Research’ Vessels
By Ajay Darshan Behera
Promises made to India by President Anura Dissanayake in December 2024 must be matched with action.
India’s Response to World’s Largest Dam in China Faces Local Opposition
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project will generate electricity and regulate water flow. But locals are angry about government secrecy over the project.
Making an Electric Car Battery, Minus China
By Abhimanyu Singh Rana
Building indigenous capacities to produce raw materials for lithium-ion batteries will be crucial for achieving energy transition goals.
The Dark Underbelly of India’s Fast-expanding Gig Economy
By Kavita Chowdhury
Gig workers for online delivery partners are paid poorly, work long hours, and aren’t provided social security.
Why India’s BJP Is Confident of Being in Power for a Long Time
By Ajay Gudavarthy
Its ability to set the terms of the national discourse and political agility prompts BJP leaders to claim that they will be in power for a few more decades.
Chinese Dam on Transboundary River Raises Concern in Delhi
By Elizabeth Roche
Beijing announced construction of a dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra weeks after a reported thaw in frosty China-India bilateral relations.
The Trump Effect: Will India Lean Into the China Thaw in 2025?
By Jagannath Panda
How far will the thaw sustain China-India ties in 2025 and beyond, especially given the return of Donald Trump to the White House?