Ordinarily Resident in Electoral Rolls: Meaning, Significance and Challenges
In July 2025, the Election Commission of India (ECI) launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls — the first such exerc…
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National Achievement Survey 2025 Explained: Himachal’s Surprise Success Story
The National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025 results, released on July 2, brought a notable shift in educational performance rankings, with Himachal Pra…
Marine Disputes in India: Laws, Cases, and Legal Remedies Explained
In July 2025, the Kerala High Court made headlines by ordering the arrest of MSC Akiteta II, a Liberian-flagged cargo ship linked to a massive marine …
EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) & its Global Implications
In July 2025, BRICS nations including India condemned and rejected the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and similar measures, warning …
Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme Explained: Benefits, Eligibility and Impact
The Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in mid-2025 with an outlay of ₹99,446 crore, as announced in the 2024…
Banakacherla Project Explained: AP-Telangana Water Dispute
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are once again embroiled in a water dispute, this time over the Banakacherla project. This new irrigation proposal, champ…
Registering and De-listing of Political Parties in India
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently begun a major exercise to de-list hundreds of inactive political parties. In mid-2025 the ECI iden…
Prada’s Kolhapuri Sandals Controversy: Lessons for GI Protection in India
In June 2025 the international luxury brand Prada showcased open-toe leather sandals at Milan Fashion Week that looked nearly identical to India’s t…
Global Gender Gap Index 2025: India’s Ranking, Insights & Roadmap
The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, released in mid-2025, underscores persistent gender disparities worldwide. It finds that a…
