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India moves towards a digital economy post demonetisation

India moves towards a digital economy post demonetisation

December 2, 2016

India is witnessing a surge in digital payment, backed by government reforms and initiatives after high-denomination currency notes were discontinued in early November.

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Dramatic slowdown of Indian GDP expected post demonetisation

Dramatic slowdown of Indian GDP expected post demonetisation

December 1, 2016

Post demonetisation, some are predicting adverse effects on the Indian economy while others believe it is only for the short term.

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Indian Army unit attacked in Jammu

Indian Army unit attacked in Jammu

December 1, 2016

Indian soldiers were killed in an attack by heavily-armed men in the most recent incident in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Israeli President meets Indian PM for bilateral talks

Israeli President meets Indian PM for bilateral talks

November 16, 2016

The Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a six-day visit to India, strengthening ties between the two countries. With a large allocation of spending on defence and increasing focus on international security, it comes as no surprise that Indo...

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Demonetisation of currency bills causes chaos within India and beyond

Demonetisation of currency bills causes chaos within India and beyond

November 11, 2016

The sudden announcement by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the new measure of demonetisation to deal with black money and fake currency bills has left the country divided.

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Indian PM questions validity of ‘Triple Talaq’

Indian PM questions validity of ‘Triple Talaq’

October 25, 2016

Indian PM Narendra Modi shared his views on the practice of ‘Triple Talaq’, which has added another shade to the ongoing debate within India to explore the future possibility of a Uniform Civil Code.

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Indian Government mooting skill development programme in prisons

Indian Government mooting skill development programme in prisons

September 30, 2016

The Government of India is considering the introduction of skill development programmes as part of its prison reform agenda.

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Indian PM Modi speaks on Terrorism on Independence Day

Indian PM Modi speaks on Terrorism on Independence Day

August 16, 2016

Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi gave a 90 plus minute long speech on Indian Independence Day that made clear the government’s stance on violence and terrorism with special relation to Pakistan, drawing reactions from within the country and outside.

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