Editorial Analysis

India’s urban infrastructure is at a critical juncture, facing numerous challenges as the country continues to urbanize rapidly.

The Indian judiciary is grappling with an overwhelming backlog of cases that has persisted for years, leading to delayed justice and eroding public trust in the judicial system. The time has come to consider innovative solutions, including seeking outside help, to address this pressing problem.

Experts and policymakers are advocating for the establishment of an Environmental Health Regulatory Agency (EHRA) in India to focus on comprehensive and cohesive environmental governance amid rapid economic growth, coupled with increasing pollution levels.

In recent years, the role of social media in democratic societies has become a hotly debated topic. While social media platforms have revolutionised communication and information dissemination, they have also introduced significant challenges to democratic processes.

In a world where societal norms often dictate the boundaries of acceptance, sex workers remain one of the most marginalised communities, marked by profound mental health challenges, exacerbated by societal stigma, violence, economic pressures, and isolation.

The recent Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marks a significant shift in India’s approach to investment treaties which replaces the 2014 India-UAE investment treaty, reflecting India’s evolving stance on balancing investment protection with the state’s sovereign right to regulate.

Recent trends in government health spending across Low Income Countries (LICs) and Lower Middle Income Countries (LMICs), including India, reveal worrying shifts as nations approach the deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released its World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) Report 2024, highlighting significant trends and developments in global intellectual property (IP) filings. 

Recently, it was highlighted that the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform governance is immense, particularly in a rapidly digitalising nation like India, as it is poised to revolutionise governance, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, inclusivity, and responsiveness in public administration.

Recently, National Press Day was observed with the theme ‘Changing Nature of the Press’, reflecting the evolving dynamics of the media landscape, and marking the day the Press Council of India (PCI) began its operations in 1966.