Beyond Paper: India’s Journey to Advanced Biometric E-Passports   India has now joined over 120 countries in issuing biometric e-passports, marking an important step in modernizing its travel and identity security systems. Unlike traditional passports, India’s e-passport contains a microprocessor chip using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, which securely sto...

Illicit Liquor and Hooch Tragedies in India: A Deep Dive into the Ongoing Crisis   The Persistent Threat of Illicit Liquor in India Illegally brewed liquor, popularly known as hooch, continues to pose a grave challenge to India’s public health and legal machinery. Devoid of any regulatory oversight or quality checks, these alcoholic concoctions are often produced in hidden, uns...

Right to Digital Access: A New Fundamental Right Introduction In today’s world, digital technology has become part of everyday life. We use the internet for learning, talking to others, getting government services, and many other important activities. Because of this, having access to digital tools and the internet is becoming very important. Recently, the Supreme Court of India said t...

Bhargavastra: India’s Homegrown Answer to Swarm Drone Threats   Modern wars are changing quickly. One of the biggest new challenges is the use of drones — especially drone swarms, where many drones fly together to attack. These can confuse or overpower traditional defense systems. To fight this, India has created and tested a new system called Bhargavastra, its first fully i...

The Growing Push for the Right to Repair in India   The concept of the "Right to Repair" is gaining momentum worldwide, including in India. This right would allow individuals to repair their products, such as cars, smartphones, or other electronic devices, on their own, through third-party repair services, or directly with the manufacturers. The movement aims to break the depe...

Temporary Relief in the US-China Trade War, But Core Issues Remain After months of rising tensions, the United States and China have agreed to temporarily ease their trade conflict following key discussions in Geneva. This truce comes after both sides had imposed extremely high tariffs on each other’s goods, causing fears of a global economic slowdown and unrest in financial markets. Thou...

Rise in Cyberattacks After Pahalgam Terror Incident Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India witnessed a sudden surge in cyberattacks. These included Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which aim to overload or crash servers and networks by flooding them with fake traffic. In response, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued an...

India’s Strategic Shield: Understanding the S-400 Air Defence System In today’s world, military strength depends not only on tanks and soldiers but also on the ability to guard the skies. Air defense systems are now essential for national security, especially for countries facing complex regional threats. India’s acquisition of the S-400 Triumf, a cutting-edge missile system d...

India–UK Free Trade Agreement: A Landmark in Global Trade Realignment In a significant milestone for global trade and bilateral relations, India and the United Kingdom have finally signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after nearly three years of rigorous negotiations. Announced recently, this accord comes at a time when international commerce faces escalating uncertainties due to rising ta...

Operation Sindoor: India’s Strategic and Symbolic Answer to the Pahalgam Terror Attack A Nation Shaken: The Pahalgam Massacre On April 22, 2025, India witnessed one of the most brutal terror attacks in recent memory in the town of Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Twenty-six innocent people — including 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali pilgrim — were killed in cold blood, many...