Budget 2024 focus on skills, jobs

Budget 2024 looks to tackle skill gap, unemployment

Budget 2024 has introduced several key initiatives to tackle unemployment, enhance skill training, and provide financial support to future workforce. Read more »
India may lift rice export curbs

Explained: India’s rice export curbs amid global challenges

India's rice export restrictions and policy innovations strive to balance domestic food security needs with its role in global humanitarian efforts. Read more »
India-ASEAN FTA

India-ASEAN FTA: India seeks to revisit single tariff schedule

A wider negotiation strategy that looks beyond tariffs is needed to address non-transparent regulations and complex product certifications of India-ASEAN FTA. #ASEAN #FTA #trade Read more »
Drunk driving

Drunk driving: Law must address the overlap between legal driving, drinking age

Lower BAC levels and stricter enforcement are just one piece of the puzzle; robust data and education are crucial to prevent drunk driving. Read more »
Karnataka bill

Karnataka bill for job quotas can open up a can of worms

Karnataka Bill: The proposed reservation for Kannadigas in private jobs sparks controversy, pitting job creation against local opportunities. #KarnatakaBill Read more »
US-China tech rivalry, AI

India must lead the charge towards equitable AI

To unlock AI's full potential, India must bridge the data divide and champion diverse perspectives in AI development. #AI #artificialintelligence Read more »
EVs

Hybrids vs EVs: A glimmer of green or a roadblock to electrification?

While global trends show a shift towards EVs, Indian states are still struggling to balance immediate emission cuts and long-term EV adoption. #EVs #Hybrid #automobile Read more »
critical minerals

India to boost critical minerals mining for clean energy security

Despite a previous auction flop, India hopes larger minefields will entice companies and reduce reliance on critical minerals imports. #criticalminerals #mining Read more »
MSP, farmer

MSP expansion: Lifeline for farmers or a fiscal burden?

The government is expected to expand MSP benefits to pulses and oilseeds in the upcoming budget, in a bid to strengthen food security. #MSP #farmer #policy #Budget Read more »
EVs

EV policy to lure carmakers with tax breaks, but will they bite?

To boost manufacturing, the new EV policy will offer lower import duties, but lack of charging infrastructure could play spoilsport. #EV #electricvehicles Read more »