For decades, Bhutan’s economic philosophy stood apart from the global race for capital. The Himalayan kingdom famously prioritised Gross National Happiness (GNH) over aggressive GDP growth, maintaining a cautious approach to foreign investment while protecting its cultural and environmental values. That approach is now undergoing a historic shift. Bhutan is embarking on what could become…
For decades, the possibility existed mostly inside war-game simulations, think-tank reports, and oil market contingency models. But on the morning of February 28, 2026, the hypothetical finally crossed into reality. In coordinated military operations widely reported as Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Epic Fury, Israeli and US forces launched a series of strikes targeting Iranian…
India’s latest GDP release delivered a headline that most newsrooms treated as straightforward good news: Q3 FY26 growth printed at 7.8%, beating expectations, with the full-year estimate revised up to 7.6%. But beneath that optimism lies a statistical twist few are unpacking properly. Using a newly revised base year and methodology, the government now estimates…
From the salt pans of Kutch to the docks of Paradip, a new energy map is being drawn. For over a century, India has been a structural price-taker in global energy markets. Oil prices were dictated by OPEC.Gas contracts were indexed to volatile benchmarks.Coal imports filled domestic gaps at global prices. But green hydrogen presents…
India’s rural transformation is often narrated through visible infrastructure — highways, electrification, mobile connectivity, and financial inclusion. But a quieter shift is underway beneath these layers. Artificial Intelligence is beginning to function not as a standalone technology, but as an invisible governance infrastructure — one that is reshaping how decisions are made, services are delivered,…
Across the mountains and river valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, tourism is no longer a distant promise — it is an unfolding reality. Roads are improving, digital exposure is expanding, and once-hidden destinations are steadily entering mainstream travel circuits. For a state defined by fragile ecosystems, indigenous cultures, and deeply spiritual landscapes, this rise in visitor…
For the past three years, Artificial Intelligence has dominated headlines with a mix of awe and anxiety. From viral chatbots to predictions of mass job loss, the public conversation around AI has often swung between utopian promise and dystopian fear. But inside boardrooms, investment summits, and global technology forums, a more grounded narrative has quietly…
The conversations at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 may have ended, but their implications are only beginning to unfold. At the centre of the discussions was what participants referred to as the New Delhi Declaration — a framework that signals India’s push to shape a more inclusive global AI order. While previous industrial eras…
The cavernous halls of Bharat Mandapam are used to diplomatic applause and carefully worded policy announcements. But this week, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 produced something far more unusual — a mass civic gesture. Within 24 hours, organisers reported that over 250,000 citizens, largely students, completed a digital pledge committing to the responsible use…
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