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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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Topic: EIU

Global index shows India’s democracy strengthened since 2020. But civil liberties have been in free fall

Nikhil Rampal -
According to Economist Intelligence Unit, India’s 2023 performance in ‘Democracy Index’ has been best in last 3 years. But these gains have only partially reversed loss suffered since 2018.

It’s The Economist, stupid. Indian democracy under Modi is too strong to slip on flawed index

Seshadri Chari -
The Economist has conducted a survey to assess the situation in India. Perhaps Modi government could use the team for its NPR exercise.

Bengaluru cheapest city in India, 5th least expensive in the world

Swapna Merlin -
Singapore still the most expensive city; instability in India is a prominent factor in lowering the relative cost of living, says an EIU report.

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Opinion

Arijit Singh is the bridge between 3 generations—Rafi to Ritviz

Triya Gulati -
Arijit Singh has the emotional depth and melody the older generation wants. But he also carries the vulnerability that young people can connect with.

Will Vishal Mishra replace Arijit Singh? Timing & consistency on his side

Hyderabad’s Nizams are a pale shadow of their past. Unlike Scindia & Karan Singh

Economy

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

Vaibhav Pant -
FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

Defence

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

Keshav Padmanabhan -
The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

National Interest

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

Shekhar Gupta -
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.

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