September 30, 2026

Kautilya

Economy

DigiDukaan: India’s Kirana Stores Move Toward a Digital Procurement Future

DigiDukaan is designed to bring kirana procurement onto an open digital system. Through digital ordering and direct procurement, shopkeepers can gain better visibility of available schemes, improve fill rates, manage working capital more efficiently and access supplies with greater transparency. For small retailers, this can mean better margins, smoother stock management and stronger competitiveness against digital-first retail models.

By Kautilya / June 13, 2026
Defense Economy

First Made-in-India C-295 Takes Flight: A New Chapter in India’s Defence Aviation Industry

The C-295 programme is not just an aircraft delivery project. It is a shift in India’s defence manufacturing model. For decades, India depended heavily on foreign suppliers for military aircraft platforms. The Vadodara line now shows that India is moving from simple assembly and component supply toward full-scale aircraft manufacturing, testing, integration and delivery.

By Kautilya / June 12, 2026
Akhanda Bharath Defense Heritage Warcraft

Night Warfare in the Ramayana: Fighting Through Darkness, Fear and Confusion

Command and control become critical at night. A commander must know where his troops are, where the enemy is moving and where the objective lies. In darkness, a small error in direction can break formation. A delayed message can isolate a unit. A loud rumour can spread fear. Rama’s campaign shows the importance of leadership that keeps the army focused even when the battlefield becomes unclear. Night rewards armies that move with purpose and punish armies that fight as scattered individuals.

By Kautilya / June 12, 2026
Defense

Peacekeeper-Agniveg: Indian Army Gets Indigenous Kamikaze Drones for Long-Range Precision Strike

Kamikaze drones, also known as loitering munitions or suicide drones, have changed modern warfare across the world. They combine the eyes of a drone with the destructive effect of a precision munition. A conventional drone observes and returns. A kamikaze drone searches, tracks and strikes the target by destroying itself on impact. This gives commanders a flexible weapon for time-sensitive targets, mobile assets, radar sites, logistics nodes and command positions.

By Kautilya / June 12, 2026
Diplomacy

PM Modi’s France–Slovakia Visit to Strengthen India’s Global Outreach at G7

The G7 Summit under the French Presidency comes at a time when the world is dealing with economic uncertainty, technological disruption, supply-chain concerns, geopolitical conflicts and the growing need for trusted international partnerships. India’s presence as a partner country reflects the rising weight of New Delhi in global decision-making, especially on issues linked to development, technology, sustainability, peace and the priorities of the Global South.

By Kautilya / June 12, 2026
Diplomacy

India and Brunei Renew Focus on Parliamentary Diplomacy and Wider Bilateral Cooperation

The engagement is important because India-Brunei ties have moved steadily from traditional friendship to a broader partnership covering diplomacy, trade, defence, space, education, health, culture and people-to-people relations. Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 May 1984, and the relationship has been supported by shared cultural links and common membership of platforms such as the United Nations, Commonwealth, Non-Aligned Movement and ASEAN-linked mechanisms.

By Kautilya / June 12, 2026
Diplomacy

India and Bulgaria Push for Wider Cooperation Across Trade, Technology and Culture

During the Bulgaria leg of his 10–11 June visit, Dr. Jaishankar was scheduled to meet the Bulgarian leadership and hold discussions with his counterpart before travelling to Finland for the Kultaranta Talks. News on AIR had reported the visit as part of India’s wider diplomatic outreach to Bulgaria and Finland. DD News also reported that Dr. Jaishankar visited the National Historical Museum in Sofia, where he appreciated Bulgaria’s civilisational heritage and cultural continuity.

By Kautilya / June 12, 2026
Vidya

IIT-ISM Dhanbad: India’s Mining Knowledge Powerhouse Rises to 21st in the World

IIT-ISM Dhanbad’s strength comes from its deep connection with the real mining economy. The institute is located in one of India’s most important mining belts, close to coalfields, mineral industries and field-based research opportunities. This gives students and researchers exposure to practical challenges such as mine safety, underground operations, environmental protection, mineral processing, resource mapping and sustainable extraction.

By Kautilya / June 12, 2026
Economy

Viksit Bharat GRAMG: Centre’s ₹1.25 Lakh Crore Rural Development Push for Stronger Villages

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the preparedness of States and Union Territories for the rollout. He stressed that the transition must remain smooth and worker-centric. This is important because rural employment programmes directly affect the income security of millions of families. Any change in framework must protect wage continuity, work availability and the rights of workers.

By Kautilya / June 12, 2026