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Why our Electoral Reforms should go beyond One Nation, One Election? Read our blog post to find out https://wix.to/EhCwyza #IndianElectoralReforms #ElectionReforms #ONOE #OneNationOneElection

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In Episode 24 of our Big Ideas series, Suyash Rai, Fellow and Deputy Director at Carnegie India, discusses with XKDR researcher, Sanjuktha Athreya, the ways in which coalition politics at the national level can be good for the Indian economy.

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#SamvadaArticle Allies in Ambiguity: Navigating the Tightrope of Indo-US Diplomacy Amid Khalistani Conundrum writes Diksha B. The Quad summit and Modi’s visit to the US come at a time when Indo-US relations are poised on a knife-edge. The United States’ growing acknowledgement of Khalistani groups raises significant concerns. With figures like Pannun at the helm and the tacit support of countries like the US and Canada, India will need to remain vigilant, ensuring that its foreign policy addresses both the internal and external dimensions of this longstanding challenge. As India navigates these choppy diplomatic waters, one thing remains clear: The Khalistan movement, though largely marginalized within India, continues to find fertile ground abroad. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwsR47mc

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The Vivekananda International Foundation has published a report Building Capabilities and Capacities for India: Policy Suggestions for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government 2024. It makes several policy suggestions in areas ranging from foreign policy, defence technology and strategic manufacturing to climate change, cybersecurity and culture and civilisation. Based on the expert-level discussions held at the VIF, the report suggests an expansion of diplomatic capacity to enable deeper engagement with the world. It underscores the need to bring out a National Security Strategy, and a Foreign Policy Concept for an uncertain world. Taking note of the need to remain constantly engaged with the world, it suggests the appointment of regional and thematic special envoys to complement the normal diplomatic exchanges.  It recommends setting up an office of International Trade Negotiators to improve India's trade negotiation capabilities. It emphasises the need for reexamining joining the RCEP and concluding a BIMSTEC FTA.  On the economic front, the report recommends increased focus on the aspirations of the youths, creating more jobs, raising per capita income and recommends the inclusion of petrol and diesel under the GST. Noting the complexity of the energy transition to net zero, the report recommends that nuclear power should be given the status of green energy and should be provided incentives on par with renewable.  Taking cognisance of the serious negative impact of climate change on the economy and society, the report recommends that climate change should be factored into all policies and plans.  The report also covers areas such as Foreign Policy, International Trade, Arctic Issues, Maritime, Defence, Strategic Manufacturing and Exports, India as a drone hub, Space, Shipbuilding, Cybersecurity Startups, Project implementation, Climate Change and biodiversity, Economy, Energy Transition and Power Sector, Agriculture and Rural Development, Higher Education, Ayurveda, Legal system, Urbanisation, Infrastructure Development, Connecting Bharat with India, Delhi, the Capital city, Internal Security, Culture and civilisation and Special Missions (AI, Quantum technologies, Cyber-physical) https://lnkd.in/gJ6fHsm7

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To truly embrace cooperative federalism, we must tie financial assistance to tangible social outcomes, write Srinath Sridharan and Harshit Pai. Read #NDTVProfitOpinion

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Attributions speaks with Anjal Prakash Associate Professor and Research Director at the Bharti Institute of Public Policy at Indian School of Business, about the ongoing India Elections 2024 and the critical mitigation strategies to protect vulnerable communities and biodiversity. Listen now https://bit.ly/3R4e3oN

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'Two different conclusions drawn on same material'; Delhi HC quashes reassessment notice issued by Assessing Officer on a mere change of opinion Read More Here- https://lnkd.in/gd979e32 #DelhiHighCourt #corrigendum #IncomeTax #ITAct #JusticePurushaindraKumarKaurav #JusticeYashwantVarma #ReassessmentOrder #S148ofITact #scconline #SCC #legalnews #legalknowledge #scctimes #legalblog #legalupdates #lawstudent #legalresearch #legalstudies #surestwaytolegalresearch #bringingyouthebestlegalnews

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“Incivility is characterised by actions that endanger democracy and reinforce harmful stereotypes against social groups. While incivility remains a notable feature of India’s election periods, it can heighten partisan animosity and deepen ideological divides, leading to a more fragmented society…Moreover, the rise of incivility in political discourse discourages political engagement by eroding trust in democratic institutions and diminishing confidence in the electoral process. In this environment, voters may become disillusioned, leading to decreased voter turnout and further entrenchment of political apathy,” says Dr Taberez A. Neyazi (NUS Communications and New Media and NUS Centre for Trusted Internet and Community). “It is in this context that the 2024 election campaigns [in India] should be analysed.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZJKxu5M CNA NUS Communications and New Media Society #indianelection #politicalcommunication #politicalcivility

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#StalwartsSpeak with Hirdesh Kumar, Dy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India In "Stalwarts Speak," we engage in dialogue with distinguished individuals affiliated with the Government of India who have played a pivotal role in the initiation and implementation of reforms across various sectors of welfare. This series is designed where we explore the insights and experiences of these eminent personalities. In this programme, Prof Ashok Vishandass, Faculty, IIPA is in conversation with Hirdesh Kumar, Dy Election Commissioner, Election Commission of India on One Nation One Election. Watch more videos like this on our youtube channel. #Election #Onenationoneelection #ElectionCommission

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In my personal experience while interacting as an officer with Narendra Modi, I found in him a receptive, perceptive and decisive leader who took some path breaking decisions and the initiative to break bureaucratic silos. Quite inexplicably, however, something snapped after initial few years. This article in Indicanews, published from San Francisco for Indian diaspora, touches upon some issues that Modi 3.0 can and perhaps should take up. Can he revive the spirit of 2014? https://lnkd.in/gNCUGfHB

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The Ministry of Education has released the ninth edition of India Rankings 2024, a comprehensive evaluation of the country's higher education institutions using the National Institutional Ranking Framework. #educationministry #nirfrankings2024

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In Observer Research Foundation's latest Global Policy series, titled, Rising to the China Challenge: Sino-Indian Ties Under Modi', Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy and our Professors Sriparna Pathak, PhD, write on how Modi's India is pushing back against China in South Asia. They navigate through the rubrics of policy and pragmatism; and carrots and connectivity, to analyse the differences between the Indian and the Chinese approaches respectively in South Asia. #southasia #china #India #politics #internationalaffairs Head over to the link below: https://lnkd.in/gn_gW6qT

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The 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) proposal poses significant risks to India's federal structure and democratic integrity. By consolidating state and national elections, ONOE could centralize political power, overshadowing regional issues and diminishing the influence of state governments. This shift may marginalize local concerns, particularly in tribal areas where laws like the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) remain under-implemented. Additionally, simultaneous elections could erode the regular cycle of accountability that keeps governments responsive and engaged with their constituents. In essence, while ONOE promises efficiency, it threatens to undermine the very principles of federalism and representation that are foundational to India's democracy.

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