Economic Engine India is witnessing a significant shift in the global power hierarchy by standing tall, with its economic growth, strategic location, and democratic values making it a player to be reckoned with. India’s economic rise is undeniable. As recently as May 2024, India surpassed the United Kingdom to become the world’s fifth-largest economy. India’s economic performance has been a subject of much discussion in recent times and this achievement was acknowledged by world leaders, with United States President Joe Biden stating, “India’s economic rise presents a tremendous opportunity, not just for the Indian people, but for the entire world”.…
Author: Kejal Rawal
In a move that has stirred economic and historical interest, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently repatriated approximately 100 Tonnes of gold reserves from the vaults of the Bank of England. This significant action marks a turning point for India’s relationship with its gold holdings, signifying a shift away from past strategies and raising questions about the future direction of the country’s economic policy. The legacy of pledging gold India has held a deep cultural and economic connection to gold. However, in 1991, the nation faced a severe economic crisis. Facing a looming balance of payments crisis, the government…
The concept of citizenship in India is going under a complex transformation, raising questions about equality and fairness. The paths to being Indian were first established in 1955 when the Citizenship Act came into force. Who gets to be Indian? The Citizenship Act of 1955 offered a clearer path to Indian citizenship based primarily on birthplace and lineage. One could claim citizenship if they were born in India, regardless of their parents’ citizenship status (jus soli meaning, birthright based on place of birth). Additionally, children born to at least one Indian parent automatically became citizens (jus sanguinis meaning, right of…
Busting an inter-state child trafficking gang, The telangana police rescued 13 babies and arrested 11 people in this connection The case cracked open when a complaint was filed by reporter Manyam Sai Kumar on May 22nd, the police in Medipally acted swiftly and arrested a doctor, Shobha Rani, and her 2 associates while attempting to sell a baby girl. image source – The Indian express Following the money trail The arrest of the doctor and her associates unraveled a larger network spanning multiple states and arresting a total of 11 individuals in 5 days. Following the initial arrest, the investigations…