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by Shubhra Ranjan Team • 2026-08-24

India's plan for a free AI tutor for every child uses digital public infrastructure (UPI-style) to unbundle coaching, starting with NEET/JEE — credible in ambition, but the real test is optimizing for cognitive development, not just machine accuracy.

by Shubhra Ranjan Team • 2026-08-24

The return of profanity as a political language reflects how anger, satire, and vulgar expression are increasingly being used to challenge authority, disrupt conventional political discourse, and express public dissent.

by Shubhra Ranjan Team • 2026-08-21

The Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the 1978 ‘industry’ definition clarifies its applicability under the old labour law while examining the framework under the new Industrial Relations Code, 2020, with significant implications for workers, employers and labour disputes.

by Shubhra Ranjan Team • 2026-08-19

BRICS, EU’s CBAM and the Global Climate–Trade Debate: Examining the intersection of emerging economies, carbon regulation, trade competitiveness, climate justice, and evolving global economic governance.

by Shubhra Ranjan Team • 2026-08-13

Supreme Court clarifies police custody under BNSS: wider remand window, but the 15-day aggregate limit remains. The judgment balances investigative needs with personal liberty, judicial safeguards and protection against custodial abuse.

by Shubhra Ranjan Team • 2026-08-12

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August 2026, adopting an "attack on one is an attack on all" principle that sparks debate over whether it marks a new regional security bloc or just strategic ambiguity.

by Shubhra Ranjan Team • 2026-08-07

How China's Beijing Model transformed it into a global tech powerhouse and the key lessons India can adopt to drive innovation and technological self-reliance.

by Shubhra Ranjan Team • 2026-08-04

Critical minerals are essential for clean energy, advanced technology, and defense industries. Securing reliable supplies has become a strategic priority, shaping economic competitiveness, national security, and geopolitical influence.

by Shubhra Ranjan Team • 2026-08-04

Artificial intelligence and cyber threats are increasingly interconnected, creating complex security challenges. As AI strengthens defenses, it also empowers cyberattacks, making resilience, regulation, and international cooperation more critical than ever.