New research from the Adhyayan Foundation for Policy and Research.https://afpr.in/en-inhttps://afpr.in/right-to-protest-constitution-institutions-india/https://afpr.in/right-to-protest-constitution-institutions-india/The framers knew satyagraha from the inside, and still chose courts, legislatures and the ballot. Seventy-five years of jurisprudence has kept faith with that choice.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTShashank Shekhar Singhhttps://afpr.in/petition-not-placard-why-the-street-cannot-stand-in-for-the-supreme-court-the-election-commission-and-the-constitution/https://afpr.in/petition-not-placard-why-the-street-cannot-stand-in-for-the-supreme-court-the-election-commission-and-the-constitution/The street, whatever its passion and its numbers, cannot replace the institutional credibility of the Supreme Court, the Election Commission or Parliament.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTPrashant Singh Atal and Siddharth Shankar Dubeyhttps://afpr.in/the-political-economy-of-subnational-transformation-evaluating-uttar-pradeshs-growth-trajectory/https://afpr.in/the-political-economy-of-subnational-transformation-evaluating-uttar-pradeshs-growth-trajectory/Over the past decade Uttar Pradesh, home to more than 235 million people, has moved from an administratively sluggish economy to an active driver of national industrialisation and infrastructure.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTShashank Shekhar Singhhttps://afpr.in/bangladesh-political-unrest-before-elections-what-lies-ahead-for-india/https://afpr.in/bangladesh-political-unrest-before-elections-what-lies-ahead-for-india/With about eight billion dollars of Indian credit, a border of more than 4,000 km and unresolved river disputes, Bangladesh's power struggle carries direct stakes for India.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTShivesh Kaushikhttps://afpr.in/from-rejection-to-refinement-courts-shifting-approach-under-arbitration-law/https://afpr.in/from-rejection-to-refinement-courts-shifting-approach-under-arbitration-law/There is an intricate change in India’s arbitration landscape, as it looks to find the right balance between the expedience of alternative dispute resolution and the necessity of some judicial oversight.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTAnjali Yadavhttps://afpr.in/mapping-the-depths-an-inquiry-into-indias-groundwater-insecurity/https://afpr.in/mapping-the-depths-an-inquiry-into-indias-groundwater-insecurity/Water shapes our settlement patterns, agricultural systems, and cultural practices. As a critical resource for human survival and a fundamental element for planetary balance, it is facing multiple challenges.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTSiddharthahttps://afpr.in/the-widespread-use-of-freebies-implications-for-welfare-governance-and-fiscal-sustainability-in-india/https://afpr.in/the-widespread-use-of-freebies-implications-for-welfare-governance-and-fiscal-sustainability-in-india/The widespread use of freebies also known as “revdi culture” in the name of welfare has blurred the lines between state responsibility and vote-bank politics.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTEman Syedhttps://afpr.in/algorithmic-alliances-could-ai-replace-diplomats-in-mini-lateral-decision-making/https://afpr.in/algorithmic-alliances-could-ai-replace-diplomats-in-mini-lateral-decision-making/In an era where traditional multilateral institutions are increasingly paralyzed by bureaucracy, competing interests, and geopolitical polarization, mini-lateralism has emerged as a preferred diplomatic strategy.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTIndrani Mahesh Jadhavhttps://afpr.in/balancing-innovation-and-rights-regulating-ai-algorithms-in-democracies/https://afpr.in/balancing-innovation-and-rights-regulating-ai-algorithms-in-democracies/The field of artificial intelligence has seen incredible expansion in the past decade, drawing on a rich legacy of previous research and development.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTPallepati Sai Abhijeet Raohttps://afpr.in/climate-finance-and-green-investment-in-india-bridging-the-gap-between-ambition-and-action/https://afpr.in/climate-finance-and-green-investment-in-india-bridging-the-gap-between-ambition-and-action/India’s climate commitments ranging from 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030 to net-zero emissions by 2070 signal high ambition under the Paris Agreement.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTDishita Singhhttps://afpr.in/gender-neutrality-vs-gender-justice-rethinking-equality-in-law/https://afpr.in/gender-neutrality-vs-gender-justice-rethinking-equality-in-law/The Illusion of Neutrality in Legal Equality In a constitutional democracy like India, the law is often regarded as the ultimate arbiter of equality and justice.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTGaikhangduanliu M. Kameihttps://afpr.in/india-canada-diplomatic-disputes-and-its-impact-on-the-bilateral-relation-between-the-two-states/https://afpr.in/india-canada-diplomatic-disputes-and-its-impact-on-the-bilateral-relation-between-the-two-states/Diplomatic ties between India and Canada, though usually healthy, have soured over the last few years.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTGurleen Kaurhttps://afpr.in/the-battery-mineral-anomaly-global-competition-crisis-for-critical-resources-and-domestic-extraction-challenges-in-the-electric-vehicle-revolution/https://afpr.in/the-battery-mineral-anomaly-global-competition-crisis-for-critical-resources-and-domestic-extraction-challenges-in-the-electric-vehicle-revolution/The Reserve ParadoxElectric Vehicles have changed how the world drives in the past few years. As the planet transitions towards a new green age of alternatives, sales of electric cars exploded to more than 17 million globally in…Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTKunal Powdehttps://afpr.in/the-implementation-trap-how-weak-local-capacity-undermines-policy-success/https://afpr.in/the-implementation-trap-how-weak-local-capacity-undermines-policy-success/The Missing Link: Why Policies Fail Without Local Strength Good governance is generally characterised by transparency, accountability, efficiency, and responsiveness.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTPrachi Guptahttps://afpr.in/when-the-land-disappears-climate-migration-and-the-legal-void/https://afpr.in/when-the-land-disappears-climate-migration-and-the-legal-void/“Our islands will be uninhabitable in the decades ahead,” former president of Kiribati Anote Tong warned, as chunks of the population may have to relocate as a result of rising sea levels.The former President of the Pacific…Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTYashwini Chauhanhttps://afpr.in/borders-bodies-and-battles-gendered-migration-in-the-age-of-terror-and-diplomacy/https://afpr.in/borders-bodies-and-battles-gendered-migration-in-the-age-of-terror-and-diplomacy/Migration is an age-old human journey, from people searching for new livelihoods to those escaping conflict, natural disasters, or persecution.Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTMimansa Joshihttps://afpr.in/feminist-foreign-policy-a-new-lens-or-a-mislabel/https://afpr.in/feminist-foreign-policy-a-new-lens-or-a-mislabel/Foreign Policy has since long been associated with power, security, and strategic interest- often framed through lens of military prowess and national self interest (Tickner 1992).Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTAditi Pathakhttps://afpr.in/breaking-the-binary-legal-and-social-recognition-of-non-binary-and-transgender-rights-in-india/https://afpr.in/breaking-the-binary-legal-and-social-recognition-of-non-binary-and-transgender-rights-in-india/Even as transgender and non-binary people have been a part of the social fabric and cultural history of India, their rights have always been obscured by the eyes of the law.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTSneha Chakrabortyhttps://afpr.in/diaspora-diplomacy-soft-power-lobbying-and-indias-global-influence/https://afpr.in/diaspora-diplomacy-soft-power-lobbying-and-indias-global-influence/In recent news, India has overtaken Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world. “We are the fourth-largest economy.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/indias-economic-paradox-booming-gdp-failing-welfare/https://afpr.in/indias-economic-paradox-booming-gdp-failing-welfare/The Paradox of Growth Without Welfare “Gross Domestic Product… measures everything except that which makes life worthwhile.” ~Robert F.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTShriya Guptahttps://afpr.in/urban-rural-divide-in-healthcare-access/https://afpr.in/urban-rural-divide-in-healthcare-access/The COVID-19 Catalyst India s rural-urban healthcare divide is not simply a logistical or infrastructural issue, but a structural manifestation of caste, class, gender, and regional inequities embedded in its socio-political…Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTGaikhangduanliu M. Kameihttps://afpr.in/digital-india-and-the-promise-of-e-governance-bridging-gaps-or-deepening-inequality/https://afpr.in/digital-india-and-the-promise-of-e-governance-bridging-gaps-or-deepening-inequality/In 2015, the Government of India launched its ambitious Digital India programme with the hope of turning the country into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTDishita Singhhttps://afpr.in/internet-governance-policies-exploring-indias-push-for-digital-self-reliance-upi-diplomacy-and-implications-for-global-cyber-norms/https://afpr.in/internet-governance-policies-exploring-indias-push-for-digital-self-reliance-upi-diplomacy-and-implications-for-global-cyber-norms/UPI is revolutionising cross-border payments, expanding India’s digital payment influence through global integration, regulatory reforms and strategic partnerships.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTGurleen Kaurhttps://afpr.in/regional-languages-shaping-indias-online-discourse/https://afpr.in/regional-languages-shaping-indias-online-discourse/In a small village in Maharashtra, a farmer scrolls through his smartphone, watching a YouTube video in Marathi explaining new irrigation techniques.Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTJahnavihttps://afpr.in/caste-based-inequities-in-digital-access/https://afpr.in/caste-based-inequities-in-digital-access/In the 21st century, most people occupy two realms simultaneously: The physical and digital. The digitization and digitalization of the world is happening at a rapid pace, making it almost impossible for people to exist without…Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTTanishka Uradehttps://afpr.in/indias-cyber-security-architecture-gaps-threats-and-strategic-roadmap/https://afpr.in/indias-cyber-security-architecture-gaps-threats-and-strategic-roadmap/(centre-IR) Introduction As India strides forward in its digital transformation, integrating digital infrastructure across governance, finance, healthcare, and everyday life, the importance of a secure cyberspace cannot be…Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTMimansa Joshihttps://afpr.in/labour-law-reforms-and-gig-economy-rights-risks-and-the-future-of-work/https://afpr.in/labour-law-reforms-and-gig-economy-rights-risks-and-the-future-of-work/Recently, India has become the 4th largest economy by surpassing Japan and is projected to overtake Germany as well in recent years. However, does this really contribute to the overall development of the people in India?Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTAnjali Yadavhttps://afpr.in/reimagining-the-indian-ocean-indias-maritime-vision-and-sagar-policy/https://afpr.in/reimagining-the-indian-ocean-indias-maritime-vision-and-sagar-policy/Indian ocean has always been served as the leading international trade route for ancient civilizations and the connecting link between Middle-east, Africa, Asia and the East Asian countries.Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTKritika Vishwakarmahttps://afpr.in/the-new-space-race-indias-asat-capability-and-the-militarization-of-outer-space/https://afpr.in/the-new-space-race-indias-asat-capability-and-the-militarization-of-outer-space/The New Space Race has led the world on a journey of exploration and identity for each nation-state, a battle that was previously waged between the Soviet Union and the USA has now escalated between China, India, and Japan as…Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTYashwini Chauhanhttps://afpr.in/green-cities-or-gentried-spaces-a-critical-look-at-urban-sustainability-projects-in-india/https://afpr.in/green-cities-or-gentried-spaces-a-critical-look-at-urban-sustainability-projects-in-india/Evaluating initiatives like smart cities, green buildings, and metro expansions in terms of environmental impact and social equity Meena Saini Introduction: India’s Urban Turning Point India is undergoing one of its biggest urban…Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/indias-demographic-dividend-or-disaster-reassessing-employment-education-and-skilling/https://afpr.in/indias-demographic-dividend-or-disaster-reassessing-employment-education-and-skilling/Adhyayan Foundation for Policy and Research The Promise and the Paradox India became the world’s most populous country in 2023, surpassing China, with a population of 1.4 billion (Ellis-Petersen and correspondent 2023).Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTPallepati Sai Abhijeet Raohttps://afpr.in/waste-colonialism-e-waste-and-the-global-souths-toxic-burden/https://afpr.in/waste-colonialism-e-waste-and-the-global-souths-toxic-burden/Adhyayan Foundation for Policy Research Introduction Electronic gadgets are now found in every home, office, and institution in a world that is becoming more and more reliant on digital technologies.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTSiddharthahttps://afpr.in/when-registration-isnt-relief-the-broken-promise-of-indias-e-shram-portal/https://afpr.in/when-registration-isnt-relief-the-broken-promise-of-indias-e-shram-portal/The majority of India’s workforce operates in the informal sector, lacking social security and fair wages. Today, it continues to be one of the most pressing challenges in India s labour market.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTEman Syedhttps://afpr.in/climate-justice-and-vulnerable-population/https://afpr.in/climate-justice-and-vulnerable-population/Climate change is not just an environmental issue but a social one, it deeply affects the marginalized communities of the society like fisherfolk and tribal groups.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTPrachi Guptahttps://afpr.in/justice-beyond-the-text-the-rise-and-risks-of-judicial-activism/https://afpr.in/justice-beyond-the-text-the-rise-and-risks-of-judicial-activism/Judicial activism plays a significant role in protecting rights of the citizens, addressing executive failures and rendering justice in the society.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTKaran Mehtahttps://afpr.in/kids-as-currency-need-for-regulatory-framework-intermediary-liability-to-protect-kidfluencers/https://afpr.in/kids-as-currency-need-for-regulatory-framework-intermediary-liability-to-protect-kidfluencers/I. Introduction The news of Tiffany Smith, mother of famous teen YouTube star Piper Rockelle, getting sued for $22 million by 11 teen content creators who featured on Pipers channel, for emotional and sexual abuse brought the…Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTNamah Bose, Devesh Khandelwalhttps://afpr.in/the-political-economy-of-green-energy-indias-transition-from-coal-to-renewables/https://afpr.in/the-political-economy-of-green-energy-indias-transition-from-coal-to-renewables/With the world s dynamics shifting towards resource depletion, the transition from fossil fuels to the age of renewable energy has reached its climax.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTKunal Powdelhttps://afpr.in/addressing-the-financial-struggles-of-indian-municipal-corporations-pathways-to-sustainable-urban-governance/https://afpr.in/addressing-the-financial-struggles-of-indian-municipal-corporations-pathways-to-sustainable-urban-governance/Municipal corporations are the backbone of urban governance, handling everything from coordinating urban planning and transportation to guaranteeing access to clean water and sanitation.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTAahna Vashisthahttps://afpr.in/boosting-indian-economy-a-strategic-role-of-the-pli-scheme/https://afpr.in/boosting-indian-economy-a-strategic-role-of-the-pli-scheme/India, the world’s fifth-largest economy in nominal terms and the third-largest in purchasing power parity (PPP), stands at the junction of significant growth opportunities.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTGunika Razdanhttps://afpr.in/understanding-quota-within-quota-a-new-approach-to-social-equity-in-india/https://afpr.in/understanding-quota-within-quota-a-new-approach-to-social-equity-in-india/The concept of quota within quota refers to the subdivision of reserved quotas into smaller segments to ensure equitable access for disadvantaged subgroups within larger marginalized communities.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTGunika Razdanhttps://afpr.in/analysis-of-the-supreme-courts-landmark-judgment-on-child-betrothals-a-path-to-change/https://afpr.in/analysis-of-the-supreme-courts-landmark-judgment-on-child-betrothals-a-path-to-change/In a historical judgement on the case concerning society for the enlightenment and the voluntary action v. Union of India in 2024, the Supreme Court of India has addressed the social problem of child marriages and betrothals.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTAahna Vashisthahttps://afpr.in/the-impact-of-care-responsibilities-on-womens-labor-force-participation/https://afpr.in/the-impact-of-care-responsibilities-on-womens-labor-force-participation/The International Labor Organization, a global advocate for gender equality, social justice, and decent work for all, has always underscored the critical role of women s labor force participation in driving social equity and…Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTAahna Vashisthahttps://afpr.in/contemporary-government-initiatives-for-youth-upliftment/https://afpr.in/contemporary-government-initiatives-for-youth-upliftment/“Skill development and employment are essential needs in India. Our government is continuously working in this direction.” -Prime Minister Narendra Modi In the year 2024, various contemporary government initiatives were put into…Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTGunika Razdanhttps://afpr.in/economic-impact-of-cultural-tourism-in-india-a-focus-on-uttar-pradesh/https://afpr.in/economic-impact-of-cultural-tourism-in-india-a-focus-on-uttar-pradesh/Initially, mass tourism prompted the development of cultural tourism as a niche type of travel. The scope of cultural tourism is currently fairly broad.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTTanya Singhhttps://afpr.in/feeding-the-nation-how-modis-government-has-shaped-food-security-in-india/https://afpr.in/feeding-the-nation-how-modis-government-has-shaped-food-security-in-india/India, the world’s second-most populous country, has long faced challenges in ensuring food security for its vast and diverse population.Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTAatmaja Mishrahttps://afpr.in/the-impact-of-multilateral-agreements-on-climate-finance-an-analysis-of-india/https://afpr.in/the-impact-of-multilateral-agreements-on-climate-finance-an-analysis-of-india/Research shows that the climate change disaster, which affects hundreds of millions of people globally, particularly in developing nations like India, is one of the most devastating issues.Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTRohaan Thyagarajuhttps://afpr.in/cash-transfer-politics-in-india-implications-for-ballot-and-budget/https://afpr.in/cash-transfer-politics-in-india-implications-for-ballot-and-budget/Cash transfer schemes have recently emerged as the most effective tools in the fight against poverty and betterment of social well-being in India.Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTBy- Rohaan Thyagarajuhttps://afpr.in/the-enduring-power-of-conservatism-a-global-resurgence-in-the-21st-century/https://afpr.in/the-enduring-power-of-conservatism-a-global-resurgence-in-the-21st-century/Conservatism, as a political and social philosophy, has long served as a stabilizing force in times of upheaval and transformation.Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTArundhati Mathurhttps://afpr.in/parliaments-winter-session-2024-a-glimpse-into-indias-legislative-agenda/https://afpr.in/parliaments-winter-session-2024-a-glimpse-into-indias-legislative-agenda/Typically, the Indian Parliament convenes its Winter Session annually during the months of November and December. In 2024, this session commenced on November 25, 2024 and concluded on December 20, 2024.Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTRajkumari Sarjitahttps://afpr.in/vacuum-in-caucasus/https://afpr.in/vacuum-in-caucasus/The modern day conflict in the Nagorno Karabakh (or Artsakh for Armenia) region has become a staging ground for proxy war, introduction of newer military tactics and a battlespace for global powers to influence each other by the…Sun, 29 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTSamvat Bhardwajhttps://afpr.in/cultural-synchronicity-between-asean-and-india-impact-on-the-strategic-and-economic-co-operation-between-them/https://afpr.in/cultural-synchronicity-between-asean-and-india-impact-on-the-strategic-and-economic-co-operation-between-them/The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to fostering political, economic, and social collaboration among its member states.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTArundhati Mathurhttps://afpr.in/comparative-study-on-india-and-chinas-carbon-market/https://afpr.in/comparative-study-on-india-and-chinas-carbon-market/The urgent need to address climate change has compelled governments worldwide to adopt new approaches that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTRohaan Thyagarajuhttps://afpr.in/legality-of-pre-nuptial-agreements-embracing-change-in-societal-perceptions/https://afpr.in/legality-of-pre-nuptial-agreements-embracing-change-in-societal-perceptions/Pre-nuptial agreements, commonly known as prenuptial agreements or “prenups,” are legal contracts that couples enter into before marriage to outline the distribution of assets and responsibilities in case of divorce or…Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTAatmaja Mishrahttps://afpr.in/the-impact-of-delhis-construction-ban-environmental-policy-vs-economic-realities/https://afpr.in/the-impact-of-delhis-construction-ban-environmental-policy-vs-economic-realities/India witnessed a construction ban in the capital city, New Delhi, as part of a Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) aimed at controlling air pollution in the city. The policy was enacted on November 18, 2024.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTRajkumari Sarjitahttps://afpr.in/anti-indian-business-sentiment-in-china-geopolitical-tensions-economic-rivalry-and-nationalist-sentiments/https://afpr.in/anti-indian-business-sentiment-in-china-geopolitical-tensions-economic-rivalry-and-nationalist-sentiments/For many centuries, India and China’s relationship as two of the world’s largest economies and most populous nations has been characterized by both cooperation and conflict.Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTRajkumari Sarjitahttps://afpr.in/implementation-of-clause-6-of-the-assam-accord-a-comprehensive-analysis/https://afpr.in/implementation-of-clause-6-of-the-assam-accord-a-comprehensive-analysis/Signed on August 15, 1985, between the Government of India and the leaders of the Assam Movement, the Assam Accord is a significant document meant to address long-standing concerns over illegal immigration and its impact on Assam…Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTSimran Kaurhttps://afpr.in/the-inglorious-attempt-of-south-korean-martial-law/https://afpr.in/the-inglorious-attempt-of-south-korean-martial-law/To understand the current paradigm in South Korea we are to properly and coherently characterize the political, social and legal context in the sub continent that have perhaps brought us here.Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTSamvat Bhardwajhttps://afpr.in/indias-foreign-policy-in-the-modi-era-a-paradigm-shift-2014-present/https://afpr.in/indias-foreign-policy-in-the-modi-era-a-paradigm-shift-2014-present/The year 2014, when Narendra Modi was elected India s Prime Minister, heralded the onset of a complete paradigm shift in foreign policy. Modi s accession to power augured a rejuvenation of things domestic and international.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTSimran Kaurhttps://afpr.in/the-silent-struggle-how-green-hushing-undermines-corporate-sustainability-efforts/https://afpr.in/the-silent-struggle-how-green-hushing-undermines-corporate-sustainability-efforts/In an age where climate change is a pressing global concern, the corporate world is increasingly under scrutiny for its environmental impact.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/indigo-vs-mahindra-unveiling-the-trademark-dispute/https://afpr.in/indigo-vs-mahindra-unveiling-the-trademark-dispute/to Trademark Meaning Trademark is one of the Intellectual Property Rights, wherein, it legally recognizes a particular product of a Company, that product being the Company’s brand which gives the right to such a company to…Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTAatmaja Mishrahttps://afpr.in/transforming-indias-banking-landscape-the-impacts-and-implications-of-the-banking-laws-amendment-bill-2024/https://afpr.in/transforming-indias-banking-landscape-the-impacts-and-implications-of-the-banking-laws-amendment-bill-2024/The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was presented in India’s parliament, which is crucial for improving the framework of banking in the country.Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/transforming-climate-finance-for-effective-implementation-of-sapcc/https://afpr.in/transforming-climate-finance-for-effective-implementation-of-sapcc/This paper examines all the climate finance mechanisms of India, with a focus specifically on the State Action Plan on Climate Change (S.A.P.C.C.) in the context of its effects on Uttar Pradesh.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTRohaan Thyagarajuhttps://afpr.in/trump-2024-redefining-the-united-states-india-trade-relations/https://afpr.in/trump-2024-redefining-the-united-states-india-trade-relations/The return of Donald Trump to the presidential chair in the 2024 US elections will likely have far-reaching results in international trade relations between India and the USA. This is due to his known business tactics.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/india-tops-global-plastic-pollution-a-call-to-return-to-our-sustainable-roots/https://afpr.in/india-tops-global-plastic-pollution-a-call-to-return-to-our-sustainable-roots/The Earth is my Mother, and I am her Child , This line from Atharva Veda summarises the essence of the Indian way of life. Our forefathers from the Vedic ages were scientific enough to know about a sustainable way of living.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTShivam Parasharhttps://afpr.in/reversing-brain-drain-through-policy-interventions-in-india/https://afpr.in/reversing-brain-drain-through-policy-interventions-in-india/The vision for the future is called Viksit Bharat or Developed India. It serves to make India a prosperous, independent and globally competitive economy.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTRohaan Thyagarajuhttps://afpr.in/shades-of-green-exploring-environmental-crime/https://afpr.in/shades-of-green-exploring-environmental-crime/The world continues to have burning temperatures, melting ice caps, storms, execution vans, suffocated fish, extinct tigers, and the streets run with blood where roosters and humans fight to the death.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTSamvidha Rastogihttps://afpr.in/marital-rape-legal-status-and-its-social-implications/https://afpr.in/marital-rape-legal-status-and-its-social-implications/Student at XIM University Introduction to the concept of Marital Rape Marital rape, often described as one of the most pervasive yet underreported forms of sexual violence, remains a deeply complex and controversial issue.Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTAatmaja Mishrahttps://afpr.in/the-impact-of-u-s-elections-on-south-asian-strategic-future/https://afpr.in/the-impact-of-u-s-elections-on-south-asian-strategic-future/Student at RPNLU The outcome of U.S. elections has significant implications not only for domestic politics but also for international relations, particularly in geopolitically sensitive regions such as South Asia.Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTSaurabh Singhhttps://afpr.in/ai-governance-in-india-navigating-ethical-and-regulatory-challenges/https://afpr.in/ai-governance-in-india-navigating-ethical-and-regulatory-challenges/Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing multiple sectors globally, transforming industries like healthcare, education, finance, and governance.Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTNaman Yadavhttps://afpr.in/rangaraju-v-state-of-karnataka-unaddressed-sexual-violation-of-the-dead/https://afpr.in/rangaraju-v-state-of-karnataka-unaddressed-sexual-violation-of-the-dead/The Nithari case of 2006, involved Moninder Singh Pandher and his domestic servant, Surinder Koli, in a strange kind of crime: a planned series of murders and rapes with each victim, following the discovery of multiple skeletons…Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTMaitreyee Mishrahttps://afpr.in/article-121-of-the-constitution-of-india/https://afpr.in/article-121-of-the-constitution-of-india/The independence of judiciary is an essential attribute of rule of law which is a basic feature of the constitution and the judiciary must be free from executive pressures and all the other forms of pressures.Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTRashmi Narasimhanhttps://afpr.in/colour-blind-to-the-law-the-challenges-of-colour-trademark-protection/https://afpr.in/colour-blind-to-the-law-the-challenges-of-colour-trademark-protection/Colour trademarks are gaining popularity in the dynamic trademark world, where logos and symbols are key to brand awareness. Colour as a branding aspect is rising in India, a diverse industrial hub.Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTMoka Karthikhttps://afpr.in/india-canada-relations-the-recent-truce-and-ongoing-issues/https://afpr.in/india-canada-relations-the-recent-truce-and-ongoing-issues/India and Canada have had a great history together, given the relations of mutual ties in diplomatic, economic, and cultural interests.Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTJyothi Sharmahttps://afpr.in/the-2024-jammu-and-kashmir-elections-policy-shifts-legal-framework-and-presidents-rule-in-a-union-territory/https://afpr.in/the-2024-jammu-and-kashmir-elections-policy-shifts-legal-framework-and-presidents-rule-in-a-union-territory/The 2024 Jammu and Kashmir elections are the harbinger of a new political direction that India shall take.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTJyothi Sharmahttps://afpr.in/modernisation-of-indian-armys-assault-rifles-a-strategic-assessment/https://afpr.in/modernisation-of-indian-armys-assault-rifles-a-strategic-assessment/The Indian Armed Forces are undergoing modernisation and one important aspect of this transition is replacing its ageing INSAS rifles with more modern and effective assault weapons.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTShresthhttps://afpr.in/conduct-of-arbitral-proceedings/https://afpr.in/conduct-of-arbitral-proceedings/“Arbitration is a procedure in which a dispute is submitted, by agreement of the parties, to one or more arbitrators who make a binding decision on the dispute.Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTMoka Karthikhttps://afpr.in/bangladeshs-indo-pacific-outlook-is-a-missed-opportunity-for-building-a-grand-strategy/https://afpr.in/bangladeshs-indo-pacific-outlook-is-a-missed-opportunity-for-building-a-grand-strategy/In April 2023, just before Sheikh Hasina s tri-nation visit to Japan, US and UK, Bangladesh unveiled its Indo-Pacific Outlook (IPO).Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTNivan Bagchi (Research Fellow)https://afpr.in/case-comment-kulbhushan-jadhav-case/https://afpr.in/case-comment-kulbhushan-jadhav-case/What is ICC? In The Hague, Netherlands, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a stand-alone international institution.Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTRushank Kumar (Research Fellow)https://afpr.in/international-arbitration-frameworks-discrepancies-and-judicial-stance/https://afpr.in/international-arbitration-frameworks-discrepancies-and-judicial-stance/Arbitration is a process in which the disputes between parties are settled by a neutral party or panel through a binding decision depending on the previously agreed upon norms and rules.Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTHemaxi Agrawalhttps://afpr.in/russia-india-china-relationship-dogmatic-pragmatic-or-something-beyond/https://afpr.in/russia-india-china-relationship-dogmatic-pragmatic-or-something-beyond/The 20th century led to a complex scenario in the South Asian continent, where three nations got caught up in a complicated web of geopolitics and, while fending for themselves, they came together or against each other to…Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTShipra Dwivedihttps://afpr.in/indias-tryst-with-state-of-palestine/https://afpr.in/indias-tryst-with-state-of-palestine/Spain, Ireland and Norway s decision to recognize Palestine as a state, announced on May 22, 2024, represents a significant shift in the international stance towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/rise-of-india-and-its-vision-for-a-new-world-order/https://afpr.in/rise-of-india-and-its-vision-for-a-new-world-order/The last three decades have paved a seismic shift in the world economy, one that s led not by the global north but by the global south, a journey that s laying the foundation for a new world order to emerge, one that s based on…Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTRayhan Shahid Shanavashttps://afpr.in/c-295-a-step-towards-make-in-india/https://afpr.in/c-295-a-step-towards-make-in-india/India is a growing nation in every sector from commercial to defense and requires a strong fleet for its protections. Transportation plays a vital role in nation building and security.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/electoral-resilience-how-taiwan-fought-off-chinese-disinformation-campaign/https://afpr.in/electoral-resilience-how-taiwan-fought-off-chinese-disinformation-campaign/Amidst the rising tensions between China and Taiwan, the recent Taiwanese election had brought to light the Chinese disinformation campaign that was employed during the electoral process.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/jf-17-ageing-gracefully-or-falling-behind/https://afpr.in/jf-17-ageing-gracefully-or-falling-behind/JF-17 is a lightweight single-engine, all-weather multirole aircraft developed under the joint venture of “Pakistan Aeronautical Complex” and “Chengdu Aircraft Corporation”.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/project-15b-imphal-bolstering-indian-navy/https://afpr.in/project-15b-imphal-bolstering-indian-navy/India has a coastline of about 7,500 km and an exclusive economic zone of over 2 million sq km. It is endowed with abundant oceanic wealth, including a large number of island territories and vast seabed area.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/the-environmental-impact-of-defence-activities-a-case-for-clean-tech-solutions/https://afpr.in/the-environmental-impact-of-defence-activities-a-case-for-clean-tech-solutions/As global tensions persist, the environmental ramifications of defence activities have once again come to the forefront, prompting a critical examination of sustainable practices within military operations.Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/the-episode-of-the-red-sea-crisis/https://afpr.in/the-episode-of-the-red-sea-crisis/The essence of the Red Sea for its resources, from being the busiest globalized maritime street to the rivalry of attempted over-agency between Saudi Arabia and Iran for more influence over the waters, among other regional…Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/analysis-of-the-ban-on-carpooling-by-the-karnataka-govt/https://afpr.in/analysis-of-the-ban-on-carpooling-by-the-karnataka-govt/Carpooling has emerged as a popular mode of commuting, especially in congested urban areas like Bengaluru.Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/australia-and-japan-naval-defense-program/https://afpr.in/australia-and-japan-naval-defense-program/In April 2022, Japan, for the 9th time in a row, had presented its budget with a major focus on its defence, particularly naval force wherein it presented its goal of boosting its capabilities within the next 5 years.Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/bartan-bank-initiative/https://afpr.in/bartan-bank-initiative/By- Rushank Kumar (Research Fellow) INTRODUCTION Introducing the novel idea of a “Bartan Bank”—a community-led project intended to transform how village panchayat households manage kitchen utensils during celebrations/community…Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Researchhttps://afpr.in/from-policy-to-practice-a-close-look-at-cleantech-allocations-and-measures-in-the-interim-budget-2024/https://afpr.in/from-policy-to-practice-a-close-look-at-cleantech-allocations-and-measures-in-the-interim-budget-2024/Clean Technology, commonly called cleantech or green tech, encompasses environmentally friendly technologies that aim to minimize or optimize natural resource utilization, thereby reducing the negative impact on the environment…Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTAFPR Research