August 29, 2026

Diplomacy

News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.

Governance Infrastructure

eGramSwaraj Expands Digital Planning Across 23,721 Panchayats in Scheduled Areas

The PESA Act was enacted under Article 243M(4)(b) of the Constitution to extend the provisions relating to Panchayati Raj institutions to Fifth Schedule Areas with specific modifications. As Panchayats function as institutions of local government under State laws, the implementation of PESA and the adoption of digital governance platforms in Scheduled Areas remain the responsibility of the respective State governments.

By Kautilya / July 22, 2026
Art and Culture Diplomacy Heritage

India Showcases UNESCO Heritage Through Permanent Exhibition in Azerbaijan

The exhibition was inaugurated by India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, along with Anna Soave, Head of Country Programme at UN-Habitat Azerbaijan. The event was attended by diplomats, members of Azerbaijan’s Parliament, business representatives, travel industry stakeholders, media professionals, social media influencers and members of the Indian diaspora.

By Kautilya / July 20, 2026
Economy Governance Intervention

India Builds Secure National Timing Network with White Rabbit Technology: Towards “One Nation, One Time”

Developed jointly by the Department of Consumer Affairs, the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory and the Indian Space Research Organisation, the network is designed to distribute Indian Standard Time securely and with extremely high precision. Institutions including the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the National Stock Exchange and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited are also participating in the wider project.

By Kautilya / July 19, 2026