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US-Cuba tensions revive Monroe Doctrine fears

US-Cuba tensions rise as sanctions, intervention signals and Havana’s reforms reshape the island’s strategic choices. Read more »
POCSO custody cases

POCSO custody cases get a child welfare safeguard

Family courts must test parents before making children repeat traumatic disclosures in POCSO custody cases. #POCSO Read more »
US-Iran deal, forex

US-Iran deal gives RBI room to rebuild forex reserves

The US-Iran deal has eased crude prices and foreign inflows, changing the rupee trade, but RBI is unlikely to allow sharp appreciation. #US #Iran #RBI #forex Read more »
AI divide

AI divide threatens India’s higher education goals

AI divide in higher education will widen old gaps unless state universities get shared compute, faculty support and data rules. #AI #highereducation Read more »
fuel tax revenue

Fuel tax can cut India’s oil dependence

India should earmark fuel tax revenue for clean energy, public transport and direct transfers, not lose it in general budgets. Read more »
The four labour codes

Labour codes rollout now depends on state capacity

The four labour codes are in force, but weak state portals could blunt compliance reform. Read more »
Geopolitical risk

Geopolitical risk rewriting UK firms’ strategy playbook

UK firms need to test suppliers, clients and contracts against geopolitical risk before crisis hits. #UK Read more »
MSME financing

MSME financing must move beyond collaterals

India’s MSME financing leaves a clear digital trail, but banks still lean too heavily on collateral. #MSME Read more »
Remittances growth

Remittances growth cushion India’s external account

FY27 remittances growth may slow after precautionary transfers, but the inflow base is wider than a decade ago. #remittance Read more »
US-Iran deal

US-Iran deal gives India room, not certainty

The US-Iran deal can ease oil risk and revive Chabahar, but India still faces faster rivals in Iran and Central Asia. #US #Iran Read more »