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Equity investors stay put even as ‘smart money’ leaves India, pg13.
July 2025 saw a sharp rise in domestic equity mutual fund inflows even as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and company promoters reduced their stakes in Indian equities, indicating a divergence in investment sentiment.
Equity investors stay put even as ‘smart money’ leaves India, pg13.
July 2025 saw a sharp rise in domestic equity mutual fund inflows even as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and company promoters reduced their stakes in Indian equities, indicating a divergence in investment sentiment.
Bringing them home, pg6.
India successfully repatriated the Piprahwa relics, believed to be linked to Lord Buddha, from Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong, marking a milestone in cultural diplomacy and heritage preservation.
Bringing them home, pg6.
India successfully repatriated the Piprahwa relics, believed to be linked to Lord Buddha, from Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong, marking a milestone in cultural diplomacy and heritage preservation.
Rift between two blocs continues in Geneva Plastics Treaty negotiations, pg12.
Negotiations under the UN Environment Programme for a legally binding global plastics treaty remain deadlocked between two blocs — one calling for production caps and the other prioritising waste management. India has aligned with the Like Minded Countries (LMC) opposing production cuts.
Rift between two blocs continues in Geneva Plastics Treaty negotiations, pg12.
Negotiations under the UN Environment Programme for a legally binding global plastics treaty remain deadlocked between two blocs — one calling for production caps and the other prioritising waste management. India has aligned with the Like Minded Countries (LMC) opposing production cuts.
Assuaging concerns, pg6.
The Government of India is promoting ethanol blending to reduce crude oil imports and boost domestic economic gains, but concerns remain about uneven benefits, technical challenges, and food security implications.
Assuaging concerns, pg6.
The Government of India is promoting ethanol blending to reduce crude oil imports and boost domestic economic gains, but concerns remain about uneven benefits, technical challenges, and food security implications.
A Court ruling with no room for gender justice, pg6.
In Shivangi Bansal vs Sahib Bansal (July 2025), the Supreme Court upheld an Allahabad High Court order suspending arrest/coercive action for two months in Section 498-A IPC cases, sparking concerns over women’s safety and judicial overreach.
A Court ruling with no room for gender justice, pg6.
In Shivangi Bansal vs Sahib Bansal (July 2025), the Supreme Court upheld an Allahabad High Court order suspending arrest/coercive action for two months in Section 498-A IPC cases, sparking concerns over women’s safety and judicial overreach.
What will be the impact of Google antitrust case?, pg8.
On August 8, the Supreme Court admitted appeals by Google, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), and Alliance Digital India Foundation (ADIF) over alleged abuse of dominance in the Android ecosystem. The case will have a detailed hearing in November and could set a precedent for regulating Big Tech in India.
What will be the impact of Google antitrust case?, pg8.
On August 8, the Supreme Court admitted appeals by Google, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), and Alliance Digital India Foundation (ADIF) over alleged abuse of dominance in the Android ecosystem. The case will have a detailed hearing in November and could set a precedent for regulating Big Tech in India.
Panel raps Ministry for ‘evasive reply’ on MGNREGS dues, pg11.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development criticised the Ministry of Rural Development for an “evasive” response regarding significant pending dues under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), impacting current-year budget utilisation.
Panel raps Ministry for ‘evasive reply’ on MGNREGS dues, pg11.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development criticised the Ministry of Rural Development for an “evasive” response regarding significant pending dues under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), impacting current-year budget utilisation.
U.S. criticism of India for trade with Russia is factual but illogical, pg7.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Indian goods, citing India’s energy and defence trade with Russia, triggering a diplomatic and trade debate.
U.S. criticism of India for trade with Russia is factual but illogical, pg7.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Indian goods, citing India’s energy and defence trade with Russia, triggering a diplomatic and trade debate.
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