Stubble burning fuels Delhi’s winter smog; selective penalties and crop diversification are essential to cut pollution at its source. Read more »
The India-UAE CEPA has nearly doubled trade flows and is now eyeing $100 billion in non-oil commerce within four years. #India #UAE #CEPA Read more »
High US tariffs and a strong dollar squeeze India’s exporters, forcing them to diversify markets and currencies for survival. #UStariffs #exports #trade Read more »
The Nepal uprising reflects a deeper crisis of legitimacy in South Asia’s fragile democracies. Read more »
Populists blame immigration for crises, but the evidence shows migrants strengthen economies and societies. Read more »
Basmati rice dispute with Pakistan over geographical indication complicates India’s free trade negotiations with the European Union. #India #EU #FTA #basmatirice #GItag Read more »
GST 2.0 cuts tax rates on essentials and cars, but whether consumers see lower prices depends on business passthrough. #GST #tax #FMCG Read more »
Economic discontent is sparking global populist cycles, trapping democracies in short-term appeasement. #democracy #society #populism Read more »
India’s gender-based violence crisis persists despite new laws, exposing gaps in governance, justice, and accountability. Read more »
India’s rising tax collections rely more on refund delays than broad-based growth, raising questions of fiscal sustainability. #Tax #GST #middleclass Read more »