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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicIndian govt

Topic: Indian govt

A new, important disclosure in 2024 Budget went unnoticed. It conveys caution to future govts

The message of caution is necessary because govts in the past have often shown a tendency to indulge in fiscal jugglery to hide the actual extent of their fiscal deficit.

Govt’s Vedic wisdom won’t help India. Decentralisation can, says economist Pranab Bardhan

Thirteen years earlier, prof Pranab Bardhan tried to provoke Sonia Gandhi with one word—decentralisation. He supports the idea with full conviction even today.

‘The problem with soldiers—you don’t ask for rewards’, politician told an Army general

In 'Beyond Fear', Ian Cardozo says that soldiers never receive monetary rewards for their work. And when rewards do come their way, they're unable to recognise them.

Human-centric, but also GDP-centric. What Indian govts need to keep in mind on expenditures

According to International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook, Indian govts spend about 28% of GDP, which is more than many countries. But greater spending hasn't delivered better infra.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.