The promise of Universal Health Coverage will fail if prevention stays outside the core health system and insurance design. Read more »
Budget 2026 calls sandalwood a high-value crop, but without clear farmer ownership and simpler permits, the promise doesn't mean much. Read more »
The 16th Finance Commission keeps 41% vertical devolution but changes the horizontal formula: per-capita GSDP distance stays dominant, while GDP contribution gets a new 10% weight. #financecommission #GDP Read more »
CBAM’s definitive phase from January 1, 2026 makes verified emissions data a trade requirement for Indian exporters. #CBAM #EU #India #exports Read more »
PM Internship Scheme is being redesigned in pilot as offer acceptance falls and fund use stays low, pointing to a design-demand mismatch. Read more »
The US exit from WHO has fractured global health governance, and India has capacity — but lacks an institutional roadmap. Read more »
With the US-Bangladesh deal in order, Dhaka’s 19% tariff and US-input zero-duty window compress India’s edge in thin-margin US apparel categories. #US #Bangladesh #India Read more »
Energy, tech and non-tariff barriers shape the India-US tariff framework more than headlines, and the fine print will decide outcomes. #India #US #trade Read more »
The Supreme Court has held that menstrual health is part of the right to life, issuing binding directions to all schools and reshaping how equality and education are enforced. Read more »
As Bangladesh prepares for elections, the exclusion of the Awami League and concerns over the interim government’s neutrality raise doubts about the legitimacy of the process. Read more »