India’s shift from traditional non-alignment towards strategic multi-alignment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership is examined. The theory of alliances in international relations is analysed, highlighting the relevance of multi-alignment for enhancing India’s security architecture, particularly against a rising China. The study addresses whether strategic alignment with a great power could benefit India’s foreign policy by evaluating the potential advantages and consequences of this shift. It considers India’s dilemma of abandoning non-alignment for stronger international partnerships in the face of evolving security challenges.

Transport is the second major carbon dioxide emitter after the power sector in India. Electric vehicles reduce overall pollution and demand for imported fuels. We surveyed electric two-wheeler owners—mainly salaried class, small business persons, and students travelling up to 10–30 km per day. A survey of 24-hour charging patterns during lean and peak months shows that e2W growth on the grid in the near-to-medium term may not add to peak load, but instead may add revenue for utilities during off-peak times.

In India, incidents of crime and crime rates against women are increasing steadily during the 21st century with considerable distributional inequalities among the states, districts, and…