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Thursday, March 26, 2026
TopicHindu Kush Himalaya

Topic: Hindu Kush Himalaya

Ganga basin hits 23-year low as Himalayan region spirals into 3rd year of shrinking snowfall

Soumya Pillai -
Indus sees steepest 5-year drop, Mekong & Salween lose over 50% snow. ICIMOD urges urgent basin-level action, adaptive infrastructure & regional cooperation to avert drought crisis.

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Opinion

India’s economic data needs to include culture. NSS needs an upgrade

Sriram Balasubramanian -
The NSS tradition already recognises that economic life is socially differentiated, but it misses a crucial layer: who holds power within households? Who controls income?

‘Tehran Tames Trump’—Indian news TV mocks five-day pause as Western media scratches its head

Don’t be fooled by Congress’ low-profile campaign in Kerala. It has its best shot since 2001

Economy

India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

Udit Bubna -
India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

Defence

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

Keshav Padmanabhan -
The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

National Interest

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

Shekhar Gupta -
One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.

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