New evidence shows that in corrupt settings like India, universal basic income outperforms targeted welfare by reducing bribery and reaching the truly poor.

Hydrological openness is difficult due to the lack of confidence with China, particularly when it comes to large-scale projects like the

India’s healthcare-insurance crisis is rooted not in market forces alone, but in regulatory hesitation and a long-standing political reluctance to confront structural distortions. Cosmetic appeals for...

A film about migrant workers becomes a mirror for our privilege, reflecting the gaps in our economy, our ambitions, and our national story. It is time to hold the gaze. by Phynix , BasisPointInsight.c...

A cottage industry of vendors, consultants, and certification schemes is poised to add new layers of cost that slow product development and burden users, even as actual threats slip through undetected...

India is considering introducing fees for merchants using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a digital payment system that has become ubiquitous in the country. The proposed change would involve a merchant discount rate (MDR) of 0.3-0.5% on larger transactions at big businesses, while keeping consumer and person-to-person UPI payments free. This decision could impact the sustainability of UPI, which has grown into one of the world's largest real-time payment networks with over 241.6 billion transactions in the past year. Critics argue that charging merchants could weaken the network's success, which was driven by its frictionless payment model. The government has not yet finalized the fee structure or its application, but the move raises questions about balancing accessibility with financial sustainability. Fintech apps like PhonePe and Google Pay dominate UPI usage, and the system is now available in 11 countries. The debate highlights the challenge of maintaining a free service while ensuring long-term viability.

India’s nuclear posture contradicts its disarmament rhetoric, exposing strategic doublespeak and regional security concerns.

India’s reopening of Afghan consulates raises fears of renewed covert operations and destabilization efforts against Pakistan.

If the region is to unite and help each other, all countries should create policies guided by humanity, not by hostility

India's car buyers didn't become environmentalists. They just realized that petrol prices now require the same financial planning as a house down payment. Enter: the government, tripping over its own feet trying to help.

Or, in non-Trumpian terms, the future of Indo-US relations by TK Arun, BasisPointInsight.com

Why did the government rush the Bills? Could it have delivered on promise to preserve state seat shares? And how can India manage population-based allocation, women’s reservation, and federal balance ...

Nearly half of India’s life insurance policies lapse within the first five years. As the country pushes “insurance for all”, the money and protection lost through lapses remain largely unexamined. by ...

India’s foreign policy hallmark in West Asia has been balance — principled on Palestinian rights, pragmatic with Israel, and cooperative with the US and Gulf. That maturity must continue. by Lt Gen Sy...

The 8th Pay Commission set to increase Central government employee salaries by 25-30% from January 2026, with revisions to pensions and allowances.

PM Modi highlights the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, emphasizing citizen protection, data privacy, and growth, with a focus on child data security and startup support.

A landmark step in India’s low-carbon transition brings accountability to high-emission sectors.

The government is in early discussions to create a parametric insurance model for quick payouts during extreme weather events.