Pragya Srivastava

The West Asia war has triggered an energy crisis, hitting sectors like fertilizers and airlines. With the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, rising costs and supply shortages could directly or indirectly impact nearly 30 sectors.

As the West Asia war strains India’s economy, rising deficits and a record-low rupee are forcing a delayed, but much-needed, shift from fiscal defence to demand curtailment.

India's export growth made a dramatic turnaround in April and May. This may be more of a price-led illusion and less of a sustainable trend.

India is shifting from rights-based welfare to new welfarism, prioritizing centralized cash transfers and tangible goods over public services. This transition strains state finances and risks eroding long-term human development.

New Delhi, June 30 -- The political landscape has increasingly been shaped by promises of cash transfers and free goods, with election campaigns across at least 17 states.

arXiv , May 2026 Many safety and alignment failures of large language models (LLMs) occur due to out-of-distribution (OOD) situations: unusual

India's rural inflation has moved closer to 5%, while the urban rate remains below 4%. The gap is usually explained by higher food prices, but the latest data suggest price pressures may be spreading beyond food.

India's Gen Z forced a political reckoning over exam leaks, but their protest was also about something deeper: stagnant jobs, weak public education and underutilizing a finite demographic dividend period.

The US hit India with 10% tariffs following forced-labour probes. While offering an edge over competitors, textile exclusions and pending capacity reviews pose future risks.

Shutdowns, declining enrolment, and lack of proper facilities in government and government-aided schools have gripped the country.