NITI Aayog Highlights Concerns Over Higher Secondary Enrolment and Rise of Private Schools

NITI Aayog Highlights Concerns Over Higher Secondary Enrolment and Rise of Private Schools

India’s school education system has achieved significant progress in expanding access to education, but fresh concerns have emerged regarding student retention and changing enrolment patterns. A recent report released by NITI Aayog highlighted a decline in enrolment at higher secondary levels and an increasing shift of students toward private schools across the country. Declining Enrolment […]

India–Qatar Energy Diplomacy: Strengthening Strategic Ties Amid Regional Uncertainty

India–Qatar Energy Diplomacy: Strengthening Strategic Ties Amid Regional Uncertainty

High-Level Visit Signals Strategic Priority Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Qatar on April 9, 2026, to reinforce bilateral energy relations. The visit comes at a time when geopolitical tensions in West Asia are impacting global energy markets, prompting India to actively secure its energy needs through diplomatic engagement. Focus on […]

Parliament Adjourned on April 2, 2026: Strategic Pause Amid Political Priorities

Parliament Adjourned on April 2, 2026: Strategic Pause Amid Political Priorities

The Budget Session of the Indian Parliament was adjourned on April 2, 2026, in a move described as strategic rather than procedural. Instead of formally proroguing the session, the government has chosen to keep the option open to reconvene Parliament at a later date, depending on evolving political and legislative needs. Not a Formal End […]

India–EU Relations Strengthening: Trade, Minerals, and Defence at the Core

India–EU Relations Strengthening: Trade, Minerals, and Defence at the Core

India and the European Union (EU) are entering a new phase of strategic partnership, marked by deeper cooperation in trade, critical minerals, and defence. The relationship has gained momentum following the conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2026, along with new initiatives aimed at strengthening economic and security ties. Landmark Trade Agreement […]

Proposed Amendment to the Transgender Persons Act Introduces Changes to Recognition and Welfare

Proposed Amendment to the Transgender Persons Act Introduces Changes to Recognition and Welfare

Background of the 2019 Law The Government of India has proposed amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, a landmark law enacted to safeguard the rights of transgender individuals and promote their welfare. The Act prohibits discrimination against transgender persons in areas such as education, employment, healthcare, housing, and access to public […]