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World Bank growth forecast: trade headwinds ahead for India

India, Oct. 8 -- The Indian economy will grow at 6.5% in 2025-26 and 6.3% in 2026-27, the World Bank said in its latest South Asia Development Update released on Tuesday. The latest forecasts are 20 b... Read More


Moscow Format: The new great game in Af-Pak

India, Oct. 8 -- The 10 nations involved in the Russia-backed Moscow Format consultations have opposed any deployment of foreign military infrastructure in Afghanistan at a time when US president Dona... Read More


All firecrackers pollute & harm

India, Oct. 8 -- The Delhi government's decision to approach the Supreme Court for green firecrackers to be allowed during Diwali spells self-harm for a region that gasps for breath every winter. The ... Read More


Lecornu resignation: France's elusive search for political stability

India, Oct. 7 -- France's tryst with instability has continued with prime minister Sebastien Lecornu resigning after just 27 days in office. However, President Emmanuel Macron has asked him to "pursue... Read More


Why green firecrackers for Diwali are still bad news for Delhi

India, Oct. 7 -- The Delhi government's decision to approach the Supreme Court for green firecrackers to be allowed during Diwali spells self-harm for a region that gasps for breath every winter. The ... Read More


An act of vandalism in the highest court

India, Oct. 7 -- The attempt to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai in the Supreme Court on Monday morning is an unfortunate but inevitable consequence of continual political attempts... Read More


Battle for Bihar and beyond

India, Oct. 7 -- Elections in Bihar, India's third most populous state and a crucible of Mandal politics, have always been hugely competitive affairs with outcomes influencing political choices beyond... Read More


Shoe thrown at CJI: the dangers of fanning polarisation

India, Oct. 6 -- The attempt to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai in the Supreme Court on Monday morning is an unfortunate but inevitable consequence of continual political attempts... Read More


Bihar assembly polls may see the beginning of post-Mandal politics

India, Oct. 6 -- Elections in Bihar, India's third most populous state and a crucible of Mandal politics, have always been hugely competitive affairs with outcomes influencing political choices beyond... Read More


Diet and politics of the climate crisis

India, Oct. 6 -- Food systems account for a third of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to human activity. Within this, 70% is attributable to the food habits of the wealthiest 30%, a new study by EAT... Read More