Basic equation for 2024 isn't hard to spell out. BJP’s SWOT analysis is all around Modi. And while economics presents an opportunity for opposition, politics is its biggest threat.
Good governance isn’t imposed from the top — it grows bottom up. Govt must engage with the masses, have impartial judiciary, and even make voting compulsory.
Few parties such as BJD and JD(S) have backed the PM—indicative of a growing realisation that opposing him on an issue surrounding a national symbol may not work.
While it would be better for the Modi government to invite President Droupadi Murmu at the inauguration function as a matter of moral practice, it is not a legal requirement.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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