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RTI amendment erodes transparency

India, April 23 -- By removing the public interest safeguard from Section 8(1)(j), the amendment now imposes a blanket exemption on all personal data - even when linked to public duties - thereby crip... Read More


Himachal factors in growth aspirations amid fiscal challenges

India, March 22 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who also oversees the finance portfolio, recently presented the 2025-26 state budget, aiming to balance fiscal prudence with ... Read More


Carney: From Central Banker to Prime Minister

India, March 14 -- Mark Carney's rise from a globally respected central banker to Canada's Prime Minister signals a dramatic shift in the country's political landscape. Among his most urgent tasks is ... Read More


A trade deal between India and the US remains a strong possibility

India, March 10 -- The strategic partnership and geopolitical compulsions of both India and the United States could significantly contribute to clinching a long-awaited trade deal, laying the foundati... Read More


New VC appointment rules undermine State autonomy

India, Feb. 25 -- The University Grants Commission's (UGC) draft guidelines proposing a shift in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) have ignited a political storm. By granting Chancellors-predo... Read More


BJP sets its sights on West Bengal and Bihar after Delhi triumph

India, Feb. 19 -- Buoyed by its sweeping success in Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has now turned its focus towards the crucial state elections in West Bengal in 2026, where it aims to dethro... Read More


Budget 2025-26: A bold vision with glaring gaps

India, Feb. 7 -- The Union Budget for 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has sparked significant debate due to both its promising provisions and notable shortcomings. While the... Read More