January 26, 2026
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India’s 2026 Welfare Revolution: From Cash Transfers to Integrated ‘Stack-Based’ Social Security in Villages

India’s 2026 Welfare Revolution: From Cash Transfers to Integrated ‘Stack-Based’ Social Security in Villages

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India’s 2026 Welfare Revolution: India’s welfare ecosystem witnessed a paradigm shift in 2026, driven by the consolidation and digital integration of key flagship schemes via the country’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Schemes such as PM-Kisan, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), PM-Surya Ghar, and PM Vishwakarma leveraged India Stack’s DPI rails for seamless enrolment, authentication,…

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Labour Reforms 2025: Game- Changer for Contractual Workers Under Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Labour Reforms 2025: Game- Changer for Contractual Workers Under Aatmanirbhar Bharat

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Labour Reforms 2025: India’s workforce is undergoing a significant transformation in 2025. With the central government’s latest push under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, new labour reforms are now in place to safeguard and empower fixed-term or contractual employees. These reforms aim not only to boost employment flexibility but also to ensure equitable rights and protections,…

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India’s Climate-Energy Paradox: Growth Amidst Green Transition

India’s Climate-Energy Paradox: Growth Amidst Green Transition

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India’s Climate-Energy Paradox: As India enters COP31 in 2026, it carries a paradox at the heart of its climate and energy narrative. While the country has successfully expanded its non-fossil fuel power capacity to over 50 percent—the highest for any major developing economy—overall greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase. This challenge reflects India’s dual imperative…

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India Climate Action 2026: Low-Cost Reforms Transform Methane Reduction in Rice Farming

India Climate Action 2026: Low-Cost Reforms Transform Methane Reduction in Rice Farming

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India Climate Action 2026 highlights a breakthrough moment as the country targets one of its biggest sources of methane emissions—rice paddies. In 2026, India’s agricultural reforms focused on adopting low-cost, climate-smart techniques that cut methane from flooded fields, which form a major share of national greenhouse gases. Policymakers prioritized sustainable, scalable practices that also boost…

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India’s Climate Turning Point 2026: From Reactive to Proactive

India’s Climate Turning Point 2026: From Reactive to Proactive

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India’s Climate Turning Point: In 2026, India emerged as a global leader not just in reducing emissions but also in adopting comprehensive climate adaptation strategies to combat intensified heatwaves, devastating floods, and rising food prices. This paradigm shift reflects a recognition that mitigation alone cannot shield vulnerable communities and sectors from climate impacts. Instead, India…

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India SME AI Transformation: From Pilots to Scalable Platforms Driving Growth

India SME AI Transformation: From Pilots to Scalable Platforms Driving Growth

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India SME AI Transformation has accelerated rapidly between 2024 and 2026, as small and medium-sized enterprises moved beyond basic AI experiments to fully integrating scalable, AI-enabled platforms across their operations. This shift allowed SMEs to overcome long-standing challenges such as limited access to formal credit and low productivity. By using AI-driven tools for risk assessment,…

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India Smart Courts 2025: Verified Phase III Progress and the Rise of AI-Enabled Digital Justice

India Smart Courts 2025: Verified Phase III Progress and the Rise of AI-Enabled Digital Justice

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India Smart Courts 2025 marks a major leap in judicial modernization under e-Courts Phase III (2023–2027), a ₹7,210 crore initiative aimed at enhancing efficiency through digital tools and AI support. As of November 2025, several key pilots and technologies are fully operational, helping address a backlog of over 52.5 million cases—not by replacing judges, but…

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India AI Jobs 2026: Uneven Workforce Gains as AI Agents Reshape Employment

India AI Jobs 2026: Uneven Workforce Gains as AI Agents Reshape Employment

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India AI Jobs 2026 report reveals a nuanced landscape showcasing how artificial intelligence is reshaping the nation’s workforce. While AI agents are creating advanced technical roles and boosting productivity in IT, finance, and healthcare, the report also highlights widening disparities as routine and low-skilled workers face increased displacement risks. These insights mirror global concerns reflected…

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Gaganyaan’s 2026 Unmanned Flights: How India Prepared for Sending Humans to Space  

Gaganyaan’s 2026 Unmanned Flights: How India Prepared for Sending Humans to Space  

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Gaganyaan’s 2026 Unmanned Flights: India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission is gearing up for unmanned flights scheduled in 2026, marking a vital milestone before the historic human spaceflight planned for 2027. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed over 80,000 rigorous tests, developed advanced life-support, crew safety technologies, and established training and ground infrastructure to ensure…

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India Australia FMFD 2025: Foreign Ministers Strengthen Strategic Partnership in New Delhi

India Australia FMFD 2025: Foreign Ministers Strengthen Strategic Partnership in New Delhi

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India Australia FMFD 2025 brought External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong together in New Delhi to co-chair the 16th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue. The meeting reviewed progress across the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, covering trade, investment, defence, maritime security, science and technology, energy, space cooperation, education, and stronger people-to-people…

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