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Meera Krishnan

South Asia writer covering India's economy, politics, and technology boom.

Asia

India’s 50m court backlog: why justice takes years

More than 50m cases are stuck in India's courts, some dating to 1959. Weak management, vacancies and delays impose huge human and economic costs — but targeted reforms…

Sep 28, 20267 min read

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Asia

India’s UPI Turns Ten: Why Free Payments Must Pay for Themselves

A decade after launch, India's UPI handles 25bn free transfers a month for 550m users. The zero-fee model drove ubiquity — now it threatens upkeep, security and innovation.

Sep 11, 20265 min read