Explainers & Reports Archives

How to Read CPI Like a Policy Analyst: The 3 Splits That Decide the Real Story 0
- Politics & Policy, Explainers & Reports
- January 31, 2026
Key highlights Most CPI coverage fails for one reason: it behaves as if one number explains millions of lives. The official CPI framework is more layered than that, and it rewards readers who break it into interpretable parts. Stats & Programme Ministry+1 Start with the group split. Food prices can drag the headline down even while non-food
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Lucknow Development Authority: What It Is and What It Controls 0
- Explainers & Reports, Uttar Pradesh
- January 26, 2026
Key Highlights Ask any Lucknow resident what “LDA” means and you’ll hear one of three things: plot, map, or approval. That’s because LDA’s core DNA is not garbage pickup or streetlights—it’s how the city grows: what can be built where, and under what rules. What LDA is (without jargon) LDA’s planning section describes responsibilities like formulating and
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National Voters’ Day: The Political Wave of “Inclusive Participation”0
- Explainers & Reports
- January 25, 2026
Key Highlights: Celebrated on January 25, the National Voters’ Day (NVD) 2026 is guided by the philosophy of “Universal Adult Franchise” as a sacred trust. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a massive campaign to educate the youth on the philosophy of “Informed Choice.” In 2026, the political wave is shifting toward “Substantive Democracy,” where the act of voting is
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Parakram Diwas 2026: Netaji Jayanti, Meaning, and Why the Day Still Hits Hard 0
- Explainers & Reports, Initiatives
- January 23, 2026
Key highlights Parakram Diwas, observed on 23 January, is tied to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary and was formally designated by the Government of India as a day of inspiration—especially for youth—around courage and fortitude. Press Information Bureau In 2026, the day lands in a world that rewards speed, shortcuts, and viral narratives. Netaji’s legacy cuts
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How to Register a Startup in India: DPIIT Recognition Explained 0
- Explainers & Reports, Knowledge
- January 18, 2026
Key highlights What “DPIIT Recognition” really means It’s the Government of India’s official recognition that your entity qualifies as a “startup” under DPIIT’s notified criteria, issued as a Certificate of Recognition through the Startup India framework. Startup India+1 This recognition commonly matters for: Eligibility (plain-English filter) DPIIT’s notification framework typically looks at: Step-by-step: How to apply (what you’ll
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Halwa Ceremony 2026: Date, Meaning, and Why the Union Budget “Lock-In” Matters 0
- Explainers & Reports
- January 18, 2026
Key highlights If you’ve ever searched “Halwa ceremony meaning” and felt the answer was too ceremonial to be taken seriously—here’s the real story. The Halwa Ceremony is not India doing symbolism for the camera. It’s closer to the moment a vault door begins to swing shut. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has repeatedly described the
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