June 25, 2026

Kautilya

Diplomacy

India and Costa Rica Explore Deeper Cooperation in Science, Innovation and Technology

The meeting focused on exploring new ideas to strengthen India-Costa Rica ties, with both sides discussing ways to make the relationship more practical and future-oriented. Margherita said in a social media post that the discussions covered support for Indian businesses in Costa Rica, capacity building and Quick Impact Projects, reflecting a shared commitment to building a stronger and more meaningful bilateral partnership.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026
Economy

Women’s Participation in India’s Maritime Sector Rises 340% Since 2020, Says Sarbananda Sonowal

Speaking at the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue in New Delhi, Sonowal said initiatives such as “Sagar Mein Samman” are helping create greater dignity, inclusion and leadership opportunities for women across maritime professions. The minister said this transformation is not just about workforce numbers, but about shaping a more resilient and inclusive maritime future for India and the wider Indian Ocean Region.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026
Economy

India Builds 200 LMT Fertilizer Stock Ahead of Kharif 2026, Says No MRP Hike for Farmers

According to the Department of Fertilizers, the present stock level is significantly higher than the usual buffer of around 33 percent, indicating improved advance planning, stocking and logistics management. The government has also assured farmers that there is no change in the Maximum Retail Price of major fertilizers, providing relief at a time when input costs and seasonal farm preparations remain crucial for the agricultural economy.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026
Economy Governance

India’s Labour Market Remains Stable as Rural Wage Jobs Rise and Urban Unemployment Eases in PLFS January–March 2026

According to the survey, the overall Labour Force Participation Rate for persons aged 15 years and above stood at 55.5 percent in January–March 2026, compared with 55.8 percent in the previous quarter. Rural LFPR was recorded at 58.2 percent, while urban LFPR stood at 50.2 percent. The figures suggest that participation in the labour market remained largely steady across both rural and urban India despite minor quarter-on-quarter movements.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026
Vidya

Jaishankar Opens UN Exhibition Showcasing India’s 2,000-Year Mathematical Legacy

The exhibition also underlines a broader historical point: mathematics may be universal, but many of its key tools were shaped by Indian intellectual traditions before travelling through West Asia and into Europe. Indian decimal place-value numerals are recognised as ancestors of the modern decimal number system, while Brahmagupta’s work laid foundations in arithmetic and algebra.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026
Defense

Operation Sindoor and the Rise of India’s AI-Enabled Warfare Doctrine

The operation, launched in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam in April 2025, rapidly evolved into one of the most technologically significant military confrontations between India and Pakistan in recent decades. The strikes themselves reportedly lasted only minutes, but the broader operational and strategic consequences are continuing to reshape India’s military doctrine, procurement priorities, and battlefield philosophy.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026
Health

ICMR Transfers Three Indigenous Medical Technologies to Industry at National Technology Day 2026

A major highlight of the event was the transfer of three ICMR-developed technologies to industry through licensing agreements under ICMR’s Medical Innovations Patent Mitra initiative. The first technology, a cost-effective PSP94 ELISA designed to help guide prostate biopsy decisions in patients with PSA levels below 20 ng/ml, was developed at ICMR–National Institute for Research in Women’s Health by Dr. Dhanashree Jagtap, Dr. Smita Mahale and Dr. Bhakti Pathak. It was licensed to Krishgen Labs Pvt. Ltd.

By Kautilya / May 12, 2026