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6g Test for Viksit BharatOpinion

6G test for a Viksit Bharat

As the global race toward sixth-generation (6G) communication intensifies, India is charting its own path — one rooted in innovation, inclusion, and self-reliance. From building indigenous 4G and 5G networks to leading international research partnerships, the country is moving beyond technology adoption to technology creation. Guided by the Bharat 6G Vision and the broader goal of Viksit Bharat 2047, India’s approach to 6G is as ambitious as it is transformative — aiming not only to connect its people but to redefine global connectivity itself.

By Kiran Raj
Rebuild electoral trust through reform-2Opinion

Rebuild electoral trust through reform

Few institutions command as much respect as India’s Election Commission. For decades, it has managed the world’s largest democratic exercise with remarkable consistency and fairness. Yet, even the strongest systems require renewal to keep pace with change. The recent Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar has reignited discussion on how India can make its voter registration both accurate and trusted by refining the processes that connect them with citizens and deepen trust.

By Shahid Faridi
Power shifts beneath the earthOpinion

Power shifts beneath the earth

A new Great Game is unfolding — not over oil wells or shipping lanes, but over the minerals that power electric cars, wind turbines, smartphones, and satellites. Lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earths have become the lifeblood of the global economy’s next phase. Control over these critical resources is fast emerging as the defining contest of our time, reshaping trade alliances, industrial strategies, and even national security priorities.

By Shahid Faridi
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