Author: Gaurav Yadav

Recently, a Delhi trial court ordered the discharge of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his former deputy Manish Sisodia, along with 21 others, in a CBI case linked to the Delhi excise (liquor) policy. The court strongly criticized CBI’s investigation, finding no overarching conspiracy, no criminal intent, and insufficient material evidence supporting the… Continue reading Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) – Explained Pointwise

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ongoing visit to India marks an important milestone in India–Canada bilateral relations, which have experienced significant fluctuations over the past two and a half years. Bilateral relations deteriorated in 2023 after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the involvement of Indian authorities in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep… Continue reading India-Canada Relations- Explained Pointwise

Supreme Court in a 2021 judgment described the National Green Tribunal (NGT) as not a mere adjudicatory body but a specialised protector tasked with fostering environmental justice & equity. However, a major investigation done by The Indian Express recently has revealed deep-seated structural and functional issues within the NGT. These findings suggest that the tribunal,… Continue reading National Green Tribunal (NGT) – Explained Pointwise

The Prime Minister of India is currently on a visit to Israel. His previous visit took place in 2017, nine years ago, and it marked the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Israel. In the years since the Indian Prime Minister’s first visit, the global geopolitical landscape in general—and that of West Asia… Continue reading India-Israel Relations – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has unveiled India’s 1st counterterrorism policy ‘PRAHAAR (National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy)‘ – a comprehensive framework built on zero tolerance, intelligence-led prevention & coordinated response to extremist violence. The policy seeks to deny terrorists, their financiers & supporters their access, weapons & safe havens – both within the country… Continue reading PRAHAAR – India’s Counterterror Policy – Explained Pointwise

The Board of Peace held its first meeting on 19th Feb 2026 to discuss the reconstruction of Gaza. India, which was one of the invitee to join the Board as a member, decided to attend the meeting an an “observer”. Table of Content What is Board of Peace? What is the Structure of the Board… Continue reading Board of Peace – Significance & Limitations – Explained Pointwise

India joins the US-led tech alliance Pax Silica that seeks to build a common supply chain for electronics & critical minerals to withstand disruptions by China. In this regard, let us understand what Pax Silica is & its importance as well as challenges – especially from India’s perspective. Table of Content What is Pax Silica?… Continue reading Pax Silica – Importance & Challenges for India – Explained Pointwise

Table of Content Introduction Background Composition Functions & Duties of ISC Standing Committee of ISC Other bodies to promote inter-state relations Significance of ISC Limitations of ISC Way forward Introduction: The Inter-State Council (ISC) is a constitutional body designed to foster coordination and cooperation between the Union and the State governments in India. ISC is… Continue reading Inter-State Council – Explained Pointwise

Table of Content What is Sedition? History of Sedition law in India Judicial interventions on Sedition law in India Arguments supporting the sedition law in India Arguments against the sedition law in India What should be the way forward? What is Sedition? In India, Sedition used to fall under section 124A of the IPC (Indian… Continue reading Sedition Law in India – Explained Pointwise

India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026, one of the leading international forums focused on artificial intelligence. It is also one of the largest global gatherings on AI ever hosted in the Global South, bringing together governments, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, startups, and civil society to discuss the real-world impact of AI. As artificial… Continue reading Role of AI in Democracy – Explained Pointwise