The Supreme Court's 2026 draft regulations permit artificial intelligence for administrative tasks but strictly ban its use in core judicial decision-making. The framework emphasizes human primacy, transparency, and accountability to protect constitutional rights from algorithmic bias and opacity.
Click to View MoreIndia and the US signed a strategic critical minerals framework to reduce Chinese dependency. Supported by the Quad's $20 billion initiative, Pax Silica, and India's NCMM, the partnership secures resilient supply chains for advanced technology, clean energy, and national defense.
Click to View MoreKerala, India's most rapidly aging state, has announced a dedicated department for the elderly. Driven by low fertility, high life expectancy, and outmigration, this demographic shift demands urgent upgrades in the state's geriatric healthcare and social welfare infrastructure.
Click to View MoreThe deepening Russia-China strategic and economic partnership, driven by shared anti-Western sentiments and Russian dependence post-sanctions, fundamentally reshapes global geopolitics today. While avoiding a formal military alliance, this convergence significantly narrows India's diplomatic space, necessitating alternative strategies for continental security.
Click to View MorePersonality rights protect an individual’s identity—including name, image, and voice—from unauthorized commercial exploitation. While Indian courts derive these from Article 21, the absence of a codified law creates challenges in combating AI-driven deepfakes while safeguarding democratic free speech.
Click to View MoreIndia and Japan share a deep-rooted bond, evolving from ancient Buddhist ties to a Special Strategic Partnership. By bridging Japanese capital with Indian talent, they are building resilient supply chains and infrastructure to ensure a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
Click to View MoreIndia and South Korea target $50 billion in trade by 2030 through semiconductor and defense collaboration. However, a $15 billion deficit and stalled CEPA talks persist. To succeed, they must rebalance trade, accelerate deep-tech co-innovation, and align strategic Indo-Pacific goals.
Click to View MoreExercise DUSTLIK is an annual bilateral military exercise between India and Uzbekistan. It focuses on enhancing interoperability and sharing best practices for counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain under a UN mandate. The 2026 edition is the seventh iteration of the series.
Click to View MoreThe 2026 Bill replaces self-identification with medical verification, sparking a constitutional clash. While the state aims to regulate welfare and prevent abuse, critics argue this violates the NALSA judgment and the fundamental right to personal autonomy under Article 21.
Click to View MoreDiego Garcia is a strategic coral atoll in the Indian Ocean's Chagos Archipelago. Part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, it hosts a major U.S. military base. Its history is marked by the controversial 1970s forced removal of native Chagossians.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court reaffirms Scheduled Caste status is restricted to Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists, citing its link to historical untouchability. This creates a disparity with religion-neutral ST status, leaving the inclusion of Dalit converts dependent on the Balakrishnan Commission’s findings
Click to View MoreThe Jal Seva Aankalan shifts focus from infrastructure to high-quality service delivery through digital assessment. By empowering Gram Panchayats and fostering Jan Bhagidari, it addresses operational gaps, though success depends on overcoming capacity deficits and ensuring sustainable groundwater management.
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