Union Budget 2026–27: India’s Fiscal Moment in a Re-Shaped Europe Partnership

Union Budget 2026–27: India’s Fiscal Moment in a Re-Shaped Europe Partnership

Arun Anand When the Union Finance Minister rises to present the Budget for 2026–27, the speech will be heard not merely as an annual fiscal statement but as a strategic signal of how India intends to position itself in a rapidly re-ordering global economy. This Budget arrives at a moment when trade, geopolitics, and industrial … Continue reading Union Budget 2026–27: India’s Fiscal Moment in a Re-Shaped Europe Partnership

EXPLAINER: India-EU Free Trade Agreement

EXPLAINER: India-EU Free Trade Agreement

After roughly 18 years of intermittent negotiations, the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), also referred to as a Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA), was affirmed as concluded on January 27, 2026. Branded as the "mother of all trade deals," the agreement seeks to increase investment, liberalise trade in goods and services and strengthen … Continue reading EXPLAINER: India-EU Free Trade Agreement

India-EU ‘Mother of All Deals’ Achieved Biggest Global Trade Shake-Up That Redefined Power

By N. C. Bipindra India and the European Union (EU), on January 27, 2026, signed what leaders are calling the “mother of all trade deals,” a sweeping Free Trade Agreement (FTA) two decades in the making. The pact, agreed during a summit in New Delhi, links two of the world’s largest democratic powers, India with … Continue reading India-EU ‘Mother of All Deals’ Achieved Biggest Global Trade Shake-Up That Redefined Power

Hindu Pogrom Under a Nobel Laureate’s Watch in Bangladesh

Ethnic Cleansing of Bangladeshi Hindus A Nobel Peace Prize is not a shield against scrutiny. Bangladesh’s post-August 2024 reality demands a hard, evidence-led assessment: violence against Hindus has escalated into a pattern that aligns with internationally recognised elements of ethnic cleansing. This is not a claim made lightly, nor is it built on rhetoric. It … Continue reading Hindu Pogrom Under a Nobel Laureate’s Watch in Bangladesh

Kashmiri Hindus and Atrocity Crimes: A Legal Brief on Persecution and Forced Displacement

The brief argues that the removal of Kashmiri Hindus from the Valley must be read through the law of atrocity crimes, not through the language of “fear,” “sporadic violence,” or “voluntary migration.” Where civilians flee under targeted killings, sexual violence, intimidation, and the collapse of any real safety, the law treats the outcome as coerced … Continue reading Kashmiri Hindus and Atrocity Crimes: A Legal Brief on Persecution and Forced Displacement

Venezuela Case & UN: Crisis of Global Institutions

Venezuela Case & UN: Crisis of Global Institutions

The US aggression on Venezuela and the forcible capture of President Maduro raise a serious question about the efficiency of the UN as a global watchdog. It’s time to examine whether nations, which designed the post-1945 system, still regard themselves as committed to it, or treat the UN anchored treaty-based project as optional. Rahul Pawa … Continue reading Venezuela Case & UN: Crisis of Global Institutions

Bangladesh’s Political Alliances Ahead of the 2026 Elections: Domestic Shifts and Geopolitical Alignments

Bangladesh’s Political Alliances Ahead of the 2026 Elections: Domestic Shifts and Geopolitical Alignments

By N. C. Bipindra As Bangladesh moves toward the general elections scheduled for February 2026, the country is experiencing its most far-reaching political realignment in decades. The collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s long-entrenched Awami League dominance following the 2024 mass uprising has dismantled the familiar two-party framework and given rise to a fragmented, competitive political arena. … Continue reading Bangladesh’s Political Alliances Ahead of the 2026 Elections: Domestic Shifts and Geopolitical Alignments

Democracy, Disorder and the Question of Legitimacy in Bangladesh  

Democracy, Disorder and the Question of Legitimacy in Bangladesh: An Interview with Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina's Interview With Arun Anand In an exclusive and wide-ranging conversation with author and columnist Arun Anand, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina breaks her silence on the dramatic events that led to her departure from Dhaka, the violent derailment of the 2024 student protests, and what she describes as the systematic dismantling of democratic … Continue reading Democracy, Disorder and the Question of Legitimacy in Bangladesh  

Bangladesh at Crossroads, Hasina Stares at Death Sentence

Sham kangaroo court rigs court judgment; Awami League out of democratic contest, puts big question mark on political stability in Dhaka. International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for alleged crimes against humanity linked to the deadly crackdown on anti-government protests in 2024. This has led to a huge escalation … Continue reading Bangladesh at Crossroads, Hasina Stares at Death Sentence