Jayant Pankaj

According to global metrics, India's per capita waste generation was the highest among the top 10 economies in the world in 2024

India's fintech footprint is expanding, but a sharp funding gap and slowdown in new startups threaten to limit the sector's next phase of growth.

Between 1971 and 2025, India registered 927,831 rape cases, with 47.2 per cent of them recorded between 2013 and 2025.

Exclusions also disproportionately affect women in 11 states. Jayant Pankaj analyses the findings of the exercise

India's space-tech ecosystem is expanding rapidly, but funding remains a key challenge despite a surge in startup formation

India's sugar prices have surged 39% year-on-year as lower output and rising demand narrow the trade surplus, while ethanol production diversifies beyond sugarcane

India's disaster count has risen over three decades, while storms are gaining pace and spending on flood and irrigation management in vulnerable states is falling

This development highlights India's long-delayed naval projects and its spending patterns on naval fleets and infrastructure.

Government schools' share declined from 69.8 per cent in 2018-19 to 68.54 per cent in 2025-26; and government-aided schools fell from 5.46 per cent to 5.4 per cent

India's plan for an independent civil aviation authority seeks to address regulatory constraints, strengthen safety oversight and equip the sector for rapid growth

India's AI hiring share has risen steadily, but limited legislative engagement and a market-driven talent ecosystem highlight gaps in policy and research

Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries shows India's global image tilting slightly positive, with sentiment improving across several European countries

Jharkhand's student protests over exam paper leaks have renewed questions about the state's education spending, unemployment and persistent poverty levels

FSSAI has asked food influencers to carefully vet brand endorsements as ASCI data showed a sharp rise in non-compliant ads and modifications required.

India's judicial strength has risen since 2019, but pending cases have grown faster, leaving the country with a severe shortage of judges relative to its population and workload

Court grants interim relief to Dabur while food regulator's data points to persistent non-compliance across the industry

Data from 709 by-elections since 2009 shows incumbent parties won 53% of contests, while opposition parties secured 47%, reflecting a closely contested political landscape

Only about 4% of UPI merchant transactions may attract an MDR under the proposed law, while all person-to-person UPI payments will remain free

Nirmal Purja's iconic Everest 'traffic jam' image foreshadowed a growing Himalayan crisis of overcrowding, environmental degradation and mounting safety risks

The anti-paper leak law highlights deeper challenges as India misses education spending targets, youth unemployment remains high, and Gen Z protests gain momentum