The government is keen to quell the long-brewing disquiet among offline retailers over big discount sales and the surge in e-commerce. The new e-commerce policy betrays a muddled view of online and offline retail.
The Olympic Games have been designed to leave an indelible mark on host cities, with long-term benefits. However, the Games have proven to be more of a liability than an asset. They have daunted countries even from submitting complete bids.
The Olympic Games have been designed to leave an indelible mark on host cities, with long-term benefits. However, the Games have proven to be more of a liability than an asset. They have daunted countries even from submitting complete bids.
A farm loan waiver was among the first steps taken by the three new governments in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, and has understandably set off a debate about its usefulness.
India’s neighbourhood policy is at a critical juncture: while its past policies have ensured a steady decline in its influence and goodwill in the region, the persistent absence of a coherent and well-planned regional policy will most definitely ensure that it eventually slips out of India’s sphere of influence.
India’s neighbourhood policy is at a critical juncture: while its past policies have ensured a steady decline in its influence and goodwill in the region, the persistent absence of a coherent and well-planned regional policy will most definitely ensure that it eventually slips out of India’s sphere of influence.
The total outstanding credit to agriculture currently is likely to be around Rs 12-13 lakh crore. If all of this is waived off it will simply blow up the budget. It is not feasible.
A tumultuous phase in India-Maldives ties has come to an end. India announced a financial assistance package of $1.4 billion. China’s role in the Maldivian economy is under scanner today amid growing concerns about Chinese loans.
This year India introduced the death penalty for those who rape minors. Death must only be imposed when no alternative is left. Both severity and swiftness of punishment should coexist.
A new grouping of India, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and the Seychelles looks attainable. After repairing ties with the Maldives, New Delhi should strengthen its Indian Ocean outreach.
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