The Indo-Pacific has increasingly become a central stage in global geopolitics. Stretching from the eastern coast of Africa to the western shores of the Americas, this vast region holds immense strategic significance. It serves not only as a vital hub for commercial trade routes but also as a critical military and diplomatic arena. Once considered mainly a maritime commercial space, the Indo-Pacific has transformed into one of the most complex regions in international relations. The rise of China as a global power, alongside India's strategic repositioning, has added new dimensions to this already intricate landscape. Both countries seek to expand their influence and secure their interests in a rapidly evolving environment. What was once largely a bilateral competition between India and China is now a broader regional contest. Smaller states in the Indo-Pacific are increasingly entangled in this rivalry, which in turn affects the global balance of power.

The India-Pakistan conflict continues to stand as one of the world’s most persistent global challenges, originating from the Partition of British India in 1947. The creation of independent nations during this partition gave rise to a lasting enmity between India and Pakistan, resulting in multiple wars and ongoing military conflicts that persist to this day. The conflict between the two nations encompasses various issues such as territorial disputes, religious and cultural disagreements, and competing national historical narratives.

As the world’s largest democracy, India faces numerous criminal challenges that threaten its internal security, social cohesion, and economic development. Over the past decade, crime rates have remained persistently high, reflecting systemic vulnerabilities. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), over 5.5 million crimes were reported in 2020, translating to a crime rate of 419.6 per 100,000 population.

Over the past decade, India's healthcare sector has undergone significant transformations, driven by government reforms, technological advancements, and increased public awareness. While substantial progress has been made in improving accessibility, affordability, and quality of care, several challenges remain unresolved.

Over the past ten years, significant changes have taken place in India's educational system, primarily due to policy reforms, technological advancements, and societal shifts.

If we were to sit down and compare together the economic and political profiles of India with the other BRICS nations, what would we see?

India’s higher education system has made significant strides in expanding access to marginalized groups through policies such as reservation systems and targeted scholarships

India and Brazil, two of the world's largest emerging economies, share a robust and evolving strategic partnership that has strengthened significantly over the past two decades.

The Indian community in Latin America has a long and rich history, spanning several centuries

Political ratings of leaders in India have shown fluctuations over the years, depending on the performance of the economy, social welfare, and global events. An essential part for understanding such ratings on political ratings will be knowledge of these factors

India has set an ambitious objective of doubling its bilateral trade with the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) by the year 2027, as stated by the External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, during the inaugural session of the India–LAC Conclave.

At the end of October 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gold reserves stood at 854.73 metric tons

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