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

‘Mother of all deals’: India and EU finalise FTA, Pg1

India and EU seal landmark FTA, eliminating tariffs on 99.5% of Indian exports, boosting trade ties and geopolitical stability.

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

28 Jan, 2026

‘Mother of all deals’: India and EU finalise FTA, Pg1

India and EU seal landmark FTA, eliminating tariffs on 99.5% of Indian exports, boosting trade ties and geopolitical stability.

28 Jan, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The decrease in India’s power emissions in 11 months, Pg8

India's power sector emissions drop by 4.1%, a 38 million tonne CO2 equivalent reduction in 11 months.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Jan, 2026

The decrease in India’s power emissions in 11 months, Pg8

India's power sector emissions drop by 4.1%, a 38 million tonne CO2 equivalent reduction in 11 months.

28 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

New Labour Codes aim to formalize India's workforce, yet youth employment crisis persists with informal work and social security gaps.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

28 Jan, 2026

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

New Labour Codes aim to formalize India's workforce, yet youth employment crisis persists with informal work and social security gaps.

28 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A spark to drive India’s e-LCV transition, Pg6

India proposes fuel consumption standards for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from 2027-2032, aiming to boost electric vehicle adoption.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Jan, 2026

A spark to drive India’s e-LCV transition, Pg6

India proposes fuel consumption standards for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) from 2027-2032, aiming to boost electric vehicle adoption.

28 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy, Pg6

Rupee's decline driven by US trade policies; Diplomacy needed to resolve tariff disputes and stem capital outflows.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

28 Jan, 2026

The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy, Pg6

Rupee's decline driven by US trade policies; Diplomacy needed to resolve tariff disputes and stem capital outflows.

28 Jan, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Manufacturing woes, Pg6

PLI scheme faces hurdles in solar PV and battery manufacturing due to tech gaps and stringent norms.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

28 Jan, 2026

Manufacturing woes, Pg6

PLI scheme faces hurdles in solar PV and battery manufacturing due to tech gaps and stringent norms.

28 Jan, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Adani, Embraer to set up aircraft assembly unit in India, Pg17

Adani and Embraer partner to establish aircraft assembly unit in India, boosting domestic manufacturing and regional air connectivity.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

28 Jan, 2026

Adani, Embraer to set up aircraft assembly unit in India, Pg17

Adani and Embraer partner to establish aircraft assembly unit in India, boosting domestic manufacturing and regional air connectivity.

28 Jan, 2026

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

India, EU seal FTA with CBAM breather, Pg17

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amidst CBAM concerns, seeking regulatory certainty and decarbonization collaboration, but challenges remain for Indian exporters.

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

28 Jan, 2026

India, EU seal FTA with CBAM breather, Pg17

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amidst CBAM concerns, seeking regulatory certainty and decarbonization collaboration, but challenges remain for Indian exporters.

28 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

How shifting trade winds nudged India-EU talks across finish line, Pg16

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amid US trade protectionism and concerns over Chinese economic dominance.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

28 Jan, 2026

How shifting trade winds nudged India-EU talks across finish line, Pg16

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations amid US trade protectionism and concerns over Chinese economic dominance.

28 Jan, 2026

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

For Delhi and Brussels, challenge is to move from breakthroughs to delivery, Pg13

India and EU strengthen ties with new trade, defence, and mobility agreements amid geopolitical shifts and diversification strategies.

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

28 Jan, 2026

For Delhi and Brussels, challenge is to move from breakthroughs to delivery, Pg13

India and EU strengthen ties with new trade, defence, and mobility agreements amid geopolitical shifts and diversification strategies.

28 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

FTA not an endpoint, marks reform push for the next strategic move, Pg12

India-EU FTA signals strategic shift amidst global uncertainties, fostering trade, investment, and regulatory modernization for enhanced competitiveness and supply chain resilience.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

28 Jan, 2026

FTA not an endpoint, marks reform push for the next strategic move, Pg12

India-EU FTA signals strategic shift amidst global uncertainties, fostering trade, investment, and regulatory modernization for enhanced competitiveness and supply chain resilience.

28 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India and EU seal the deal (SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP, MOBILITY FRAMEWORK AMONG 13 PACTS), Pg3

India and EU sign historic FTA, security partnership, and mobility framework, aiming for deeper economic and strategic cooperation amidst global challenges.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

28 Jan, 2026

India and EU seal the deal (SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP, MOBILITY FRAMEWORK AMONG 13 PACTS), Pg3

India and EU sign historic FTA, security partnership, and mobility framework, aiming for deeper economic and strategic cooperation amidst global challenges.

28 Jan, 2026

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

Big swap: Automobiles, wine for labour-intensive goods, Pg3

India-EU trade deal finalized: EU gains access to automobile, wine markets; India benefits from zero duty on labor-intensive goods.

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

28 Jan, 2026

Big swap: Automobiles, wine for labour-intensive goods, Pg3

India-EU trade deal finalized: EU gains access to automobile, wine markets; India benefits from zero duty on labor-intensive goods.

28 Jan, 2026

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

India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations after two decades, aiming to boost $136 billion bilateral trade and strengthen strategic partnership.

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

27 Jan, 2026

India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1

India and EU conclude FTA negotiations after two decades, aiming to boost $136 billion bilateral trade and strengthen strategic partnership.

27 Jan, 2026

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

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

Canadian PM likely to visit India in March to reset relations and sign deals on uranium, energy, and AI.

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

27 Jan, 2026

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

Canadian PM likely to visit India in March to reset relations and sign deals on uranium, energy, and AI.

27 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8

U.S. withdrawal from International Solar Alliance poses challenges for global climate cooperation, impacting emerging markets' access to finance.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

27 Jan, 2026

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8

U.S. withdrawal from International Solar Alliance poses challenges for global climate cooperation, impacting emerging markets' access to finance.

27 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Accountability and Ethical Governance

27 Jan, 2026

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

27 Jan, 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.

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.

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.

27 Jan, 2026

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela cripple Cuba's oil supply, triggering economic crisis amid long-standing U.S. embargo since 1962.

27 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

27 Jan, 2026

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.

27 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8

Reforms crucial for sustained economic growth amidst global uncertainty; India needs to focus on labour-intensive sectors and trade agreements.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

27 Jan, 2026

As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8

Reforms crucial for sustained economic growth amidst global uncertainty; India needs to focus on labour-intensive sectors and trade agreements.

27 Jan, 2026

Economy

‘Mother of all deals’: India and EU finalise FTA, Pg1

‘Mother of all deals’: India and EU finalise FTA, Pg1

The decrease in India’s power emissions in 11 months, Pg8

The decrease in India’s power emissions in 11 months, Pg8

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

A spark to drive India’s e-LCV transition, Pg6

A spark to drive India’s e-LCV transition, Pg6

The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy, Pg6

The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy, Pg6

Manufacturing woes, Pg6

Manufacturing woes, Pg6

Adani, Embraer to set up aircraft assembly unit in India, Pg17

Adani, Embraer to set up aircraft assembly unit in India, Pg17

India, EU seal FTA with CBAM breather, Pg17

India, EU seal FTA with CBAM breather, Pg17

How shifting trade winds nudged India-EU talks across finish line, Pg16

How shifting trade winds nudged India-EU talks across finish line, Pg16

For Delhi and Brussels, challenge is to move from breakthroughs to delivery, Pg13

For Delhi and Brussels, challenge is to move from breakthroughs to delivery, Pg13

FTA not an endpoint, marks reform push for the next strategic move, Pg12

FTA not an endpoint, marks reform push for the next strategic move, Pg12

India and EU seal the deal (SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP, MOBILITY FRAMEWORK AMONG 13 PACTS), Pg3

India and EU seal the deal (SECURITY AND DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP, MOBILITY FRAMEWORK AMONG 13 PACTS), Pg3

Big swap: Automobiles, wine for labour-intensive goods, Pg3

Big swap: Automobiles, wine for labour-intensive goods, Pg3

India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1

India, EU close in on FTA as negotiations conclude, Pg1

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

Canadian PM likely to visit New Delhi in March: Indian envoy, Pg10

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8

How will U.S. exit affect solar alliance?, Pg8

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

Venezuela’s oil collapse is plunging Cuba into crisis, Pg7

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6

As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8

As rules-based order crumbles, only reforms can shield the economy, Pg8

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