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Sinking nations in a legal limbo
As rising seas imperil small island nations, questions of sovereignty, identity and legal status remain unresolved, exposing gaps in international law and the conscience of the global community.
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INDIA MONITOR EXCLUSIVE : ‘Innovate to cut new tech’s green impact’
India needs a national offshore data strategy. Its coastline is tailor-made for undersea or nearshore data centres that use seawater cooling to save energy and reduce emissions. Singapore and Norway have shown what is possible on this front.
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India’s changing security doctrine
India’s defence and internal security policies have changed significantly in the past decade, but questions remain about the depth and durability of these reforms.
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EXCLUSIVE : Multi-crore vehicle scrapping scam in Delhi: Govt agencies, scrappers under lens
A massive multi-cr scam has surfaced in the disposal of ELVs in Delhi, raising suspicion of deep-rooted collusion between enforcement agencies and RVSFs The scandal, involving forged certificates, irregular disposal of impounded vehicles, and violations of government guidelines, has allegedly caused huge losses to the public exchequer.
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MSMEs need discipline, not doles
MSMEs drive India’s economy, contributing 33% to GDP and 40% of exports, yet face a ₹25 trillion credit gap. Subsidies and guarantees offer temporary relief, but sustainable growth demands financial literacy, transparent documentation, and revived credit-rating systems to improve access to formal finance and strengthen competitiveness.
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Opposition parties announce former SC judge B Sudershan Reddy as VP candidate
Former SC judge B Sudershan Reddy has been named joint Opposition candidate for the Vice-Presidential polls, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced. Calling it an “ideological battle,” Kharge said Reddy’s legal career reflects constitutional values and social justice.
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INDIA Bloc Meet at Kharge residence to Finalize VP candidate
INDIA bloc leaders will meet at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence to deliberate on a joint candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election.
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Why ITIs Need Urgent Reinvention
The ITIs have long been associated with outdated infrastructure and low aspirations. But with a ₹60,000-crore national programme to upgrade 1,000 ITIs, India now has a rare chance to reposition these institutions as engines of opportunity.
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Geopolitical drift and India’s eastern challenge
The writer possesses a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of India's security landscape, having led some of the country's premier enforcement and investigative agencies over a distinguished career spanning more than two decades. He has served in key leadership positions, including Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). He has also held the position of Director (in-charge) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and served as Commissioner of Police in Delhi, Baroda, and Surat.
