Who Pays for Learning? The RTE Act’s Money Mandate and the Supreme Court Twist
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE) is more than a promise of free schooling; it is a finely-etched fiscal contract. Section 7 forces the […]
When Money Can’t Buy a Passport: ECJ Verdict on Malta, Citizenship Pathways Worldwide, and India’s OCI Exception
In April 2025 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that Malta’s “golden-passport” programme—citizenship by investment (CBI) for a fixed fee—breaches EU law because it commercialises Union citizenship and undermines […]
From Tariffs to Trade-Offs: India & the U.S. Edge Toward a Mini-Deal
India and the United States are using a limited “early-harvest” package to unlock quick tariff cuts and market-access wins while they negotiate a full free-trade agreement. Under WTO rules such […]
