aviation

Plan to set up aviation ombudsman faces resistance from airlines

The government will solicit opinion of airlines, airports, and regulators on the need of an aviation ombudsman. #aviation Read more »
India's unemployment crisis

Unemployment challenge: Policymakers must focus on demographic dividend

India needs to find solutions to the persistent unemployment problem and strive to leverage its demographic dividend. Read more »
IT industry

Indian IT industry adapts as global headwinds test resilience

Facing a revenue slowdown, the Indian IT industry is leaning on innovation and a skilled workforce to overcome the challenging economic climate. #ITsector #economy #IT #industry Read more »
CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change: Developing world faces unequal burden of economic costs

A new study forecasts trillions in economic losses by 2060 due to climate change, with developing countries facing the brunt of the impact. Read more »
food prices, inflation

Food prices sizzle: Can govt tame inflation before polls?

Amid a fall in CPI inflation, soaring food prices in India raise concerns about consumer spending and economic growth. #CPI #inflation #WPI Read more »
India's rising female labour force participation rate

Decoding India’s rising female labour force participation

Research suggests that India's rising female labour force participation might be driven by economic hardship, not job creation. Read more »
FAME II, EVs, India, sustainability, EMPS

EMPS scheme sparks debate on subsidies, sustainability

The EMPS scheme offers subsidies for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, but with lower caps compared with FAME-II. #EMPS #FAME #EVs Read more »
Big power rivalry in Arctic region

The Arctic standoff: Implications of new western sanctions on Russia

With escalating US sanctions and Russia's pivot to China, the Arctic has become a new front in the intensifying big power rivalry. Read more »
new drug price control order

Drug price control: India seeks to balance affordability and innovation

The quest for a new drug price control order in India ignites a debate – how to prioritise patient affordability while nurturing a thriving pharmaceutical industry. Read more »
EU's model AI Act

The AI Act: EU’s giant leap towards responsible AI governance

The European Union's AI Act seeks to foster responsible use of artificial intelligence while addressing its potential risks. Read more »