So with more than 850,000 registered health professionals, there are still not enough to meet demand, particularly in regional and remote areas.

Unsurprisingly, business groups and some economists have condemned this initiative.

As we enter the 79th Independence Day, we must promote cultures of reading and more awareness about sustainable development.

The definition used in Australian schools captures the key elements defined by international research.

India’s role within the Global South is pivotal, leveraging its growing economic power, democratic framework, and strategic geopolitical positioning to advocate for equitable global governance.

Rapid technological change and longer working lives mean the days of having “one job for life” are long gone.

India’s journey in leapfrogging development through tech-enabled citizen-centric governance has been nothing short of transformative.

Building on this momentum, ISRO achieved its 100th rocket launch in January 2025, launching a navigation satellite, showcasing India’s indigenous cryogenic engine technology.

The erosion of institutional credibility, disruptions in regional diplomacy particularly with India and a visibly cautious private sector reflect a wider crisis of confidence.

For people aged 15 years and over, it showed the rate of physical assault declined from 2.3% to 1.7% between 2013-14 and 2023-24, and robbery from 0.4% to 0.2%.