Author: Gaurav Yadav

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 6 announcing the imposition of an additional ad valorem duty of 25% on Indian imports starting from August 27 for “directly or indirectly importing Russian oil”. This was in addition to the 25% reciprocal tariff that took effect on August 7. These tariffs are among the… Continue reading Trump Tariff – Impact & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise

The launch of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on August 28, 2014 was a significant step by the government in its concerted attempt to bring the unbanked sections of the population into the ambit of the formal financial system. The scheme this year has completed 11 years. The Prime Minister held that the… Continue reading 11 years of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)- Progress, Impact and Challenges- Explained Pointwise

Recently, the Parliament has passed the Promotion & Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, that aims to regulate 3 categories of online games – e-sports, social gaming & RMGs (Real Money Games). While the Act aims to promote e-sports & social gaming segments, it seeks to ban all forms of RMGs & its advertisement. The… Continue reading Online Gaming Act, 2025 – Provisions, Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

Recently, the government has introduced Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. It seeks to amend 16 Central Acts in order to decriminalize & rationalise certain offences & penalties. This is the second Jan Vishwas legislation brought in by the government. The first, Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, decriminalized… Continue reading Jan Vishwas 2.0 – Provisions & Significance- Explained Pointwise

Recently, the Kerala HC has published a set of guidelines for AI use by district judiciary. As the first policy in the country directly addressing AI use in judicial processes & setting out strict safeguards, it is timely. AI tools, from document translation to defect identification in filings, are expected to improve the speed &… Continue reading AI in Judiciary – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The UN’s recently released The State of Food Security & Nutrition in the World 2025 reports that 8.2% of the world’s population was undernourished in 2024 i.e. 673 million people. This was down from 688 million people in 2023, however, it has still not reached to the pre-pandemic levels (7.3% in 2018). India has played… Continue reading Ending Global Hunger & India’s Role – Explained Pointwise

The government has recently introduced Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill in the ongoing Monsoon Session. The Bill was introduced by the Union Home Minister in the Lok Sabha. It was passed by a voice vote & has been sent to the Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny. It faced strong protests from the opposition, which has… Continue reading Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill – Provisions & Criticisms- Explained Pointwise

Recently, the Assam Police has issued a summon to the editor of a popular new agency under Section 152 of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Section 152 of BNS is aimed at protecting India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity by criminalizing acts or communications that promote or encourage secessionist, rebellious, or subversive activities against the State. However,… Continue reading New Sedition Law (Section 152) – Issues & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise