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Poised for a leap..

30.08.19

With PM Modi’s continued focus on reforms, credit flow and ease of doing business and with his infectious optimism, it’s very likely that we will achieve the $5-trillion mark by 2024/2025 assuming we hit the average GDP of 7.5 per cent and rupee-dollar...

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Message delivered: On Biarritz G7 Summit..

29.08.19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s twin missions as a special invitee to the G7 summit in France over the weekend was to address the world’s seven most advanced economies on Climate Change and Digital Transformation, but it was his meeting with U.S. President...

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How and why RBI transfers to government..

28.08.19

Bank’s Central Board has decided on a record transfer of Rs 1.76 lakh crore. On what basis are such transfers made? Why has it been sometimes contentious, and how was the amount settled this time......... ...

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Talking trade with the EU..

27.08.19

As the economy begins to suffer from the U.S.-China trade war, it is imperative for India to pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU). Last month, negotiators ...

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Sentiment booster: On govt response to slowdown..

24.08.19

For an economy that is downbeat in growth and in sentiment, the comprehensive package of measures announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday may just be the right boost. They address growth slowdown concerns; free up funds for investment...... ...

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Should India tinker with its ‘No First Use’ policy?..

23.08.19

Last week, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the future of India’s ‘No First Use’ (NFU) policy on nuclear weapons depended on “circumstances”. Mr. Singh’s statement has raised apprehensions on the likely revision of...

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Who is an Indian citizen? How is it defined?..

22.08.19

Citizenship can be determined by place of birth or by bloodline. There are cutoff dates for the country, which are different for Assam where the NRC is being prepared. A look at how the laws have..... ...

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Choppy waters lie ahead..

21.08.19

In a series of swift moves, New Delhi has effectively altered the character of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, setting certain new terms for engagement. Between August 5 and 7, Parliament passed several resolutions; emasculating the special status of Jammu and...

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It takes many..

20.08.19

A question uppermost on trade economists’ minds is whether the WTO is worth saving. One way to evaluate the question is to investigate its achievements, with the obvious caveat that the past is an imperfect guide to the future.......... ...

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Making CSR work: On Companies Act amendments..

17.08.19

it evolved into a co-option of the corporate sector to promote inclusiveness in society and now, corporate social responsibility or CSR has become an imposition on India Inc. Key amendments to the relevant sections of the Companies Act in the last session of Parliament...

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Understanding post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)..

16.08.19

What is the office of Chief of Defence Staff that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in his Independence Day address? Where did the idea come from, and what is the CDS supposed to do?..... ...

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