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India’s Cockroach protests demand closer examination of youth employment
In July 2026, extraordinary youth protests across India led by the Cockroach Janta Party forced the Education Minister to resign and secured promises of reform to the country’s troubled university and public sector examination system. First mobilised over irregularities in India’s medical entrance examination, the protests became one of the most significant youth-led challenges faced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
Why did Indian lawmakers vote against ensuring more women in parliament? Original
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi suffered a rare defeat last week after a bill to reserve one-third of seats in the lower house of parliament for women failed to get enough support. The bill was paired with another piece of legislation that would have set in motion the process of redrawing India’s electoral map, increasing the size of the lower house from the current 543 seats to as many as 850. Women currently comprise about 14% of the Lok Sabha (the lower house).
Why did Indian lawmakers vote against ensuring more women in parliament?
'Batting Little Too Slowly': Sanjay Manjrekar's Explanation Will Rile Up 'Virat Kohli Fans' Sanjay Manjrekar says Virat Kohli improved his IPL strike rate under pressure over recent seasons and RCB have benefited from it. Known for speaking …
India-EU Trade May Boost Exports, but Pollution Could Surge Faster
India–EU Trade Boom Could Deepen India’s Environmental crisis The recent conclusion of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union, after nearly two decades of talks, has been welcomed warmly in both New Delhi and Brussels. European leaders have highlighted new access to India’s vast consumer market, while Indian officials have emphasised export growth, job creation and the restoration of preferential access to the EU market that India lost in 2023.
India-EU Trade is Set to Grow. Its Environmental Costs May Grow Faster
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India–EU Trade Is Set to Grow. Its Environmental Costs May Grow Faster - Impakter
The recent conclusion of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union, after nearly two decades of talks, has been welcomed warmly in both New Delhi and Brussels. European leaders have highlighted new access to India’s vast consumer market, while Indian officials have emphasised export growth, job creation and the restoration of preferential access to the EU market that India lost in 2023.
PM Modi & Ursula von der Leyen Discuss Trade
Under the agreement, tariffs on most of these goods will be eliminated over the next five to seven years.
India-EU Trade is Set to Grow. Its Environmental Costs May Grow Faster.
The recent conclusion of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union, after nearly two decades of talks, has been welcomed warmly in both New Delhi and Brussels. European leaders have highlighted new access to India’s vast consumer market, while Indian officials have emphasized export growth, job creation and the restoration of preferential access to the EU market that India lost in 2023.
India-EU Trade is Set to Grow. Its Environmental Costs May Grow Faster.
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement is expected to expand exports and employment. But many of the sectors set to benefit are also among India’s most polluting. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of the European Council António Costa, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen witness the Exchange of MoUs between India and EU, in Hyderabad House, New Delhi on Jan. 27, 2026.
What the EU–India deal means for global trade - Academia - The Jakarta Post
The “mother of all deals”: that’s how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the new free trade agreement between the European Union and India, announced on Jan. 27 after some two decades of negotiations. The deal will affect a combined population of 2 billion people across economies representing about a quarter of global GDP. Speaking in New Delhi, von der Leyen characterized the agreement as a “tale of two giants” who “choose partnership, in a true win-win fashion”.
What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade
THE “mother of all deals”: that’s how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the new free trade agreement between the European Union and India, announced on Tuesday after about two decades of negotiations. The deal will affect a combined population of 2 billion people across economies, representing about a quarter of global GDP. Speaking in New Delhi, von der Leyen characterised the agreement as a “tale of two giants” who “choose partnership, in a true win-win fashion”.
What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade
The European Union and India have finalised a sweeping free trade agreement after two decades of negotiations. The deal is as much a strategic signal as a commercial one. The “mother of all deals”: that’s how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the new free trade agreement between the European Union and India, announced on Tuesday after about two decades of negotiations.
What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade Original
The “mother of all deals”: that’s how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the new free trade agreement between the European Union and India, announced on Tuesday after about two decades of negotiations. The deal will affect a combined population of 2 billion people across economies representing about a quarter of global GDP. Speaking in New Delhi, von der Leyen characterised the agreement as a “tale of two giants” who “choose partnership, in a true win-win fashion”.
What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade
2 hours ago Senator Jeanne Shaheen pressed Marco Rubio over the fate of $200m from the sale of Venezuelan oil on Wednesday, 28 January. The Secretary of State testified in the Senate about Donald Trump's next steps in his Venezuela policy after the capture of its longtime leader Nicolas Maduro.
Rational alignment in multipolar competition: India and Russia’s strategic pull toward China
In early September 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strode onto the stage at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin. What might once have been a routine multilateral gathering became a much-watched spectacle. After years of frosty relations following deadly border clashes in Ladakh, Modi exchanged a warm handshake with Chinese President Xi Jinping and shared notably cordial moments with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Rational Alignment in Multipolar Competition: India and Russia’s Strategic Pull Toward China
A game-theory model known as the “Truel” helps explain how weaker states band together when the strongest power loses credibility – and that could spell danger for the United States. Subscribe for ads-free reading In early September 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strode onto the stage at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin. What might once have been a routine multilateral gathering became a much-watched spectacle.
Rational Alignment in Multipolar Competition: India and Russia’s Strategic Pull Toward China
A game-theory model known as the “Truel” helps explain how weaker states band together when the strongest power loses credibility – and that could spell danger for the United States. Subscribe for ads-free reading In early September 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strode onto the stage at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin. What might once have been a routine multilateral gathering became a much-watched spectacle.
US power without trust will lead to isolation
US power and credibility: US In early September 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strode onto the stage at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin. What might once have been a routine multilateral gathering became a much-watched spectacle. After years of frosty relations following deadly border clashes in Ladakh, Modi exchanged a warm handshake with Chinese President Xi Jinping and shared notably cordial moments with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
At the heart of Maharashtra’s Marathi push back is a debate over Indian identity
In recent weeks, Maharashtra has found itself at the centre of a growing controversy over the National Education Policy 2020. At the heart of the debate is a clause that reaffirms the “three-language formula” in schools: children must learn three languages from the first year of school. Typically, these would be the regional language, English and one additional Indian language.
Hindi vs Marathi and the Contest Over Indian Identity
Opposition to the National Education Policy in Maharashtra isn’t just about language – it’s a flashpoint in India’s struggle between centralization and cultural pluralism. Subscribe for ads-free reading In recent weeks, the Indian state of Maharashtra has found itself at the center of a growing controversy over the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Hindi vs Marathi and the Contest Over Indian Identity
Opposition to the National Education Policy in Maharashtra isn’t just about language – it’s a flashpoint in India’s struggle between centralization and cultural pluralism. Subscribe for ads-free reading In recent weeks, the Indian state of Maharashtra has found itself at the center of a growing controversy over the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Hindi vs Marathi and the contest over Indian identity
In recent weeks, the Indian state of Maharashtra has found itself at the centre of a growing controversy over the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. At the heart of the debate is a clause that reaffirms the “three-language formula” in schools: children must learn three languages from the first year of school. Typically, these would be the regional language, English, and one additional Indian language.
Trump Is the Symptom of Deeper American Malaise
For much of the post–Cold War era, America believed it stood at the end of history: economically dominant, militarily unrivalled, and morally self-assured. The Cold War had been won, democracy and capitalism appeared to be spreading, and no rival superpower loomed on the horizon. But the last two decades have chipped away at that illusion.
Trump is the symptom of a deeper American malaise
May 6, 2025 The US president’s disruptive policies reveal a superpower unsettled by its waning dominance. For much of the post–Cold War era, America believed it stood at the end of history: economically dominant, militarily unrivalled, and morally self-assured. The Cold War had been won, democracy and capitalism appeared to be spreading and no rival superpower loomed on the horizon. But the last two decades have chipped away at that illusion.
The big numbers India needs to hit 2047 target
Rajasthan is one of five Indian states going to the polls in November. Aditya Siva via Unsplash Modi’s Independence Day speech focused on the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’, meaning developed India, by 2047. Achieving that would need an economic miracle. ...
The Big Numbers India Needs to Hit 2047 Target
When India’s prime minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day, August 15, he outlined an ambitious vision of “Viksit Bharat“ meaning “developed India.” The deadline for this is 2047, the 100th anniversary of independence. The target may be taken as a real per capita income of $20,000 in current dollar terms. If it gets there, India will find itself in the company of modestly rich European nations, such as Greece.
The big numbers India needs to hit 2047 target
When India’s prime minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Independence Day he outlined an ambitious vision of "Viksit Bharat" meaning “developed India”. The deadline for this is 2047, the 100th anniversary of independence. The target may be taken as a real per capita income of $US20,000 in current dollar terms. If it gets there, India will find itself in the company of modestly rich European nations, such as Greece.
Beyond curry, cricket and Commonwealth
Representational image A convergence of their economic and strategic interests has the potential to take the Australia-India relationship to the next level. Australia-India relations were long confined to the 3 Cs of curry, cricket and Commonwealth. The continuing rise of a fourth C, China, has changed that. Don't miss out on in-depth & unbiased stories from Northeast India. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for free. Opt out or contact us anytime.
The heterogeneous role of party affiliation in the runner‐up effect
A recent finding establishes that second-place candidates perform substantially better over third-place candidates in future electoral races. We show that this estimated effect masks substantial heterogeneity with respect to the party affiliation of the candidates. Only runner-ups without a major party backing in election have significant prospects over the third-place candidates in election , in terms of either recontesting or winning.
Decoupling in hybrid arrangements: Insights from the Australian defence industry
1 INTRODUCTION Australia ranks fourth highest among importers of weapons (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, 2020), Australia spent $31.8 billion in military expenditure in 2021 (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, 2022). The Australian Department of Defence relies heavily on hybrid arrangements whereby the Department of Defence acquires most of the critical capability and materiel1 by purchasing them from the global prime contractors (primes).
India’s lockdown locks out the poor | East Asia Forum
20 June 2020 Author: Mandar Oak and Peter Mayer, University of Adelaide Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave India’s nearly 1.4 billion people just four hours’ notice that a total national lockdown would be imposed to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic on 24 March. Neither preparation nor provision was made for the needs of workers in the informal sector (90 per cent of India’s workforce), nor means for them to return to their distant homes.
How Will India's Citizenship Act Play Out?
The Indian parliament, dominated by the Hindu right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), recently passed the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). This contentious bill selectively relaxes restrictions for unauthorized (and hence, illegal) migrants and refugees to obtain Indian citizenship. Unauthorized immigrants who entered the country from neighboring Islamic Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan before 2015 can now become Indian citizens – but not if they are Muslim.
Amnesty Slams Detention Law in Indian Kashmir
Laws in Indian-administered Kashmir allowing imprisonment for up to two years without charge or trial violate national and global justice, Amnesty International said Wednesday. Since an anti-India Insurgency erupted in the heavily militarised territory three decades ago, thousands of people have been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
India's Prime Minister Towers Over Party and Opponents
In late 2018, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a colossal statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, one of the prominent leaders of the country’s freedom struggle. At 240 meters in height, the “Statue of Unity” is over two and a half times higher than the Statue of Liberty. It is also an apt simile for the magnitude of Modi’s triumph in India’s recently completed general elections.
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