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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Bangladesh-style zero-duty textile access for India in US deal: Goyal, Pg1

India-US trade deal to mirror Bangladesh agreement, offering zero-duty textile access based on US raw material imports.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

13 Feb, 2026

Bangladesh-style zero-duty textile access for India in US deal: Goyal, Pg1

India-US trade deal to mirror Bangladesh agreement, offering zero-duty textile access based on US raw material imports.

13 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Space Technology Biotechnology

With eyes on trade, global governance, Lula set to visit India with executives, Pg16

President Lula's India visit aims to boost trade, discuss AI, and strengthen BRICS cooperation amid evolving global governance.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Space Technology Biotechnology

12 Feb, 2026

With eyes on trade, global governance, Lula set to visit India with executives, Pg16

President Lula's India visit aims to boost trade, discuss AI, and strengthen BRICS cooperation amid evolving global governance.

12 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

U.S. drops references added to statement on deal with India, Pg1

U.S. retracts contentious references from trade deal statement with India amid concerns over agricultural imports and investment commitments.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Feb, 2026

U.S. drops references added to statement on deal with India, Pg1

U.S. retracts contentious references from trade deal statement with India amid concerns over agricultural imports and investment commitments.

12 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

No reduction in States’ share in tax devolution, FM asserts in Lok Sabha, Pg13

Finance Minister defends tax devolution to states, asserting full compliance with 15th Finance Commission's 41% mandate.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

12 Feb, 2026

No reduction in States’ share in tax devolution, FM asserts in Lok Sabha, Pg13

Finance Minister defends tax devolution to states, asserting full compliance with 15th Finance Commission's 41% mandate.

12 Feb, 2026

Government Budgeting Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Budget gives science missions big figures but core funding gaps persist, PgII

Union Budget allocates big figures to science missions, but experts highlight persistent funding gaps and implementation challenges in research and development.

Government Budgeting Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

12 Feb, 2026

Budget gives science missions big figures but core funding gaps persist, PgII

Union Budget allocates big figures to science missions, but experts highlight persistent funding gaps and implementation challenges in research and development.

12 Feb, 2026

E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.

E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

12 Feb, 2026

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.

12 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8

India updates CPI base year to 2024 reflecting changing consumption patterns, impacting inflation measurement and policy decisions.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

12 Feb, 2026

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8

India updates CPI base year to 2024 reflecting changing consumption patterns, impacting inflation measurement and policy decisions.

12 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Nobody except Trump said India won't buy Russian oil', Pg9

Lavrov affirms unwavering India-Russia ties amid oil purchase debates and BRICS 2026 agenda, highlighting energy security and summit expectations.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

12 Feb, 2026

'Nobody except Trump said India won't buy Russian oil', Pg9

Lavrov affirms unwavering India-Russia ties amid oil purchase debates and BRICS 2026 agenda, highlighting energy security and summit expectations.

12 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

NTPC, CCTE eye development, deployment of ANEEL: DAE, Pg15

NTPC and CCTE collaborate to develop ANEEL, a thorium-based nuclear fuel, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.

12 Feb, 2026

NTPC, CCTE eye development, deployment of ANEEL: DAE, Pg15

NTPC and CCTE collaborate to develop ANEEL, a thorium-based nuclear fuel, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.

12 Feb, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Led by Rajasthan, UP and Maharashtra, toll collection set for record high in FY26, Pg15

National highway toll collection surges to record Rs 50,345 crore in FY26, driven by Rajasthan, UP, and Maharashtra.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

12 Feb, 2026

Led by Rajasthan, UP and Maharashtra, toll collection set for record high in FY26, Pg15

National highway toll collection surges to record Rs 50,345 crore in FY26, driven by Rajasthan, UP, and Maharashtra.

12 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Expect to sign legal agreement of US deal before end of March, Pg15

India and US to sign trade deal by March-end, lowering tariffs on goods; potential impact on Indian farmers highlighted.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Feb, 2026

Expect to sign legal agreement of US deal before end of March, Pg15

India and US to sign trade deal by March-end, lowering tariffs on goods; potential impact on Indian farmers highlighted.

12 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

US revises its India trade deal fact sheet, drops 'certain pulses', Pg1

US softens stance on India trade deal, revising fact sheet by removing 'certain pulses' and changing 'committed' to 'intends'.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Feb, 2026

US revises its India trade deal fact sheet, drops 'certain pulses', Pg1

US softens stance on India trade deal, revising fact sheet by removing 'certain pulses' and changing 'committed' to 'intends'.

12 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

A reckoning for India’s aviation sector, Pg8

Indian aviation sector faces turbulence due to pilot shortages, duopoly dominance, and regulatory gaps, threatening passenger services and connectivity.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

11 Feb, 2026

A reckoning for India’s aviation sector, Pg8

Indian aviation sector faces turbulence due to pilot shortages, duopoly dominance, and regulatory gaps, threatening passenger services and connectivity.

11 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections E Governance

Entrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8

₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections E Governance

11 Feb, 2026

Entrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8

₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.

11 Feb, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7

Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

11 Feb, 2026

Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7

Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.

11 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment