Secret lobbying, political donations and regulatory loopholes fuel industry efforts to slash tobacco taxes despite mounting public health risks. Read more »
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Kerala Senior Citizens Bill 2026 recognises elderly rights but needs enforceable remedies, independent oversight and stronger income security. #Kerala Read more »
US President Donald Trump’s economic interests and India’s market realities favour negotiation over confrontation. Read more »
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Australia’s new political finance laws target big donations, but money buys influence from lobbying and media narratives to market power that shapes voter preferences. Read more »
India needs fiscal discipline, but better spending and stronger implementation matter as much as higher allocations. #fiscaldiscipline Read more »
UPI MDR charges may help finance digital payments, but its impact on small merchants depends on margins, exemptions and implementation. #UPI Read more »
International law cannot command legitimacy when powerful states can evade rules they readily impose on others. Read more »