Author: Gaurav Yadav

Modern warfare is undergoing a seismic transformation. Among the most prominent drivers of this surge is the exponential growth of autonomous weapons systems (AWS), including drones, missiles, and robotics. Ukraine’s recent “Operation Spider Web,” which involved launching inexpensive quadcopters from within Russia, marks a watershed moment in the evolution of military strategy, highlighting the obsolescence… Continue reading Changing Geometries of the Battlefield: The Rise of Autonomous Weapons Systems (AWS)

India is undergoing a silent financial revolution — the rapid adoption and integration of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). India’s VDA market is currently navigating a maze of partial regulations, prohibitive tax regimes, and judicial interventions — underscoring a significant dissonance between innovation and oversight. With the Economic Survey 2022–23 acknowledging blockchain’s transformative potential, the urgency… Continue reading Regulating India’s Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) Revolution: Bridging Policy with Reality

According to the Minster of Communication, Jyotiraditya Scindia, India has become the 2nd largest telecom market in the world, with number of internet users increased from 250 million to 974 million in last 11 years & expected to hit 1 billion users in few months. In this article, we will try to analyze the significance… Continue reading Internet Connectivity in India – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise

The government and regulators have attempted incremental reform in banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), yet systemic frictions persist. These frictions are not just inefficiencies, but are barriers that deter savers, discourage investors and delay growth. A truly professional, transparent and investor-friendly financial sector demands deeper structural corrections, particularly in corporate bond markets, retirement planning… Continue reading India’s Financial Sector – Challenges & Reforms

India is grappling with a paradoxical nutritional landscape. While undernutrition remains a concern in many regions, overnutrition is now rapidly escalating in urban centres. In 2021, India ranked second globally in overweight and obesity prevalence. The trend is particularly evident in metropolitan IT corridors, where professionals are unwittingly becoming the face of a silent metabolic… Continue reading Rising Overnutrition in Urban India

Operation Sindoor was a moment of reckoning for Make in India which was launched in 2014. The operation not only showcased India’s ability to strike with precision & confidence using indigenous defence technologies but also the success of Make in India programme as much of the equipment used in Operation Sindoor was developed under Make… Continue reading Operation Sindoor & Self-Reliant India

The African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy (2020-2030) places digital innovation at the center of its agenda, urging governments to adopt digital solutions to accelerate socio-economic progress. This digital shift is also influencing India’s digital diplomacy in Africa. Traditionally, India has combined state-led financing with socially embedded solutions, such as technical training and infrastructure projects funded… Continue reading India-Africa Digital Compact

India’s Northeast, comprising the “Ashtalakshmi” states, is emerging as a keystone in India’s growth and strategic vision. With 5,484 km of international borders, rich biodiversity, and vast renewable resources, it is no longer India’s periphery but its “strategic and digital frontier.” According to NITI Aayog’s North Eastern Region District SDG Index (2021-22), progress in basic… Continue reading A new vision for the Northeast

The global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, influenced by geopolitical tensions and evolving trade policies. The United States’ recent imposition of substantial tariffs, particularly on AI-related hardware, has disrupted global supply chains, leading to increased costs and strategic realignments. This shift presents both challenges and opportunities, especially for emerging economies like… Continue reading Tariff Wars and the Reshaping of AI’s Global Landscape: Implications for India and the World

India stands at an environmental crossroads. According to the UNEP’s Global Environment Outlook 6, marine biodiversity faces a steep decline, with 33% of global fish stocks overexploited. The IPBES Global Assessment Report (2019) warned that over 1 million species face extinction, many within decades, if no action is taken. The IPCC Sixth Assessment Report adds… Continue reading Overfishing and Urban Ecological Resilience: Safeguarding India’s Blue and Green Wealth